Robert Hall closes 364 stores nationwide in shutdown
The Robert Hall chain ends 37 years as a leading no frills haberdasher closing 364 outlets leaving about 5 000 employees out of work. United Merchants cites dwindling sales and 42 million loss last year with 100 million since mid 1974. Unions call it a lockout and will file with the NLRB. The firm contemplates licensing the Robert Hall name or selling stores.
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New York
UPI
Robert Hall
Haberdasher
United Merchants and Manufacturers, Inc
United Merchants
CB radio stolen at mobile home park
The Grundy County Sheriff reports a theft and two vandalism incidents on Wednesday and today. Cathy Springer said a $250 CB radio was taken from her vehicle after a window was broken, likely after midnight.
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Mobile Home Park
Grundy County
Van Crash Damages Yard and Property
Miss Joan E. Bunton, 18, of 744 E Main St, drove a 1970 Dodge van into a neighbor's yard causing about 350 in damage. Police say she tried to brake but hit the accelerator. no injuries were reported to Bunton or her passenger. Damaged property belonged to Gerald G. Zullo at 741 E Jefferson St and included a dog pen fence post clothesline pole and peach tree.
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Joan E. Bunton
E. Main St
Gerald G. Zullo
E. Jefferson St
Bunton
Burglars Strike State Farm Office in Liberty Street Break-in
The State Farm Insurance office at 206 Liberty St was entered by kicking in the back door and robbed of 70 dollars. Aubrey Shenefiel told Morris police the burglary occurred between 11 p.m Tuesday and 9:05 a.m. Wednesday. Police continue investigations.
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State Farm Insurance
Liberty St
Aubrey Shenefiel
State Farm
Morris
Trucker protest kicks off two day holiday action
Independent truckers nationwide begin a two day holiday to press Congress for the right to negotiate their own wage contracts. William Hill, head of the National Independent Truckers Unity Council, says the shutdown will likely succeed as truckers park their rigs.
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United Press International
William Hill
National Independent Truckers Unity Council
Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers
Congress
Doane Sues for Possession of Saratoga Farm House
The Doane Agriculture Service Inc. of Aurora filed in Grundy County Circuit Court for possession of the Collins Run Farm house in Saratoga Township. The suit alleges notice of intent to reclaim on June 21 and seeks eviction plus $625 in rent and costs. attorney C David Ward represents Doane.
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Doane Agriculture Service Inc
Aurora
Grundy County
Dennis
Pamela Cameron
Collins Run Farm
Rte. 2
Saratoga Township
Doane
Camerons
C. David Ward
Arrests and accident report from Grundy County area
Edgar Fisk, 31, was arrested in Carbon Hill on a warrant after missing a June 23 court appearance and is held without bond in Grundy County Jail until his next hearing. Fisk had forfeited a $100 bond for driving on a revoked license. Penny Murphy, 13, was admitted to Morris Hospital after a bicycle fall on Wauponsee Street, with emergency crews responding at about 3 10 p.m. Wednesday.
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Edgar Fisk
Lincoln St
Coal City
Carbon Hill
Grundy County
William Klegman
Fisk
Peter Odo
Garfield
First Sts
Penny Murphy
W. Washington St
Morris Hospital
Wauponsee St
Morris Emergency
Morris Ambulance
Wauponsee Sts
Fire crews extinguish wood debris fire under Mazon River Bridge
Morris Fire Department responded to logs and brush burning under the Mazon River Bridge on Pine Bluff Rd around 11 20 p m Wednesday. Firefighters put out the blaze with no damage reported. Grundy County Sheriff Sgts Curt Leach and Charles Marketti directed traffic at the scene.
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Morris Fire Department
Mazon River
Pine Bluff Rd
Grundy County
Curt Leach
Charles Marketti
Feeney Charged With Driving After License Expired
Donald Feeney 23 of Coal City posted 65 bond after being charged at 12 54 a m with driving after license expired. Deputy Klegman stopped a vehicle on Broadway St for loud muffler and found Feeney’s license invalid. Feeney warned about muffler and set to appear in court July 7.
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Donald Feeney
Coal City
Grundy County
William Klegman
Broadway St
Feeney
Chicago man arrested on battery charge on I 80
District 5 State Police with Grundy County Sheriff seized Steve Michka 24 from Chicago on Interstate 80 after a battery complaint filed by Barbara DeLong. Deputy Carl Luck helped with arrest and Michka was jailed at Grundy County Jail.
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District 5
Grundy County
Bank files suit for judgment against Robert Butler
The Grundy County National Bank in Grundy County Circuit Court seeks about $2,700 from Robert Butler of Ottawa Bend. It says Butler borrowed $2,200 on March 28 at 8.75 percent interest to be repaid in 60 days, which has passed with no payment. The suit seeks $2,200 plus 54 cents daily interest, $440 in attorney fees, and $56 in collection costs.
Congress Keeps Pay Raise After Heated House Vote
Congress returns to explain why 241 members rejected rollback of a $12,900 yearly raise while 181 voted to cut it. The House passed a $940 million bill funding a west front extension for the Capitol, as debate over ethics rules and cost of living adjustments shapes a July 4 recess.
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Washington
UPI
House
Senate
Capitol
Jim Wright
Thomas O'Neill
Wright O'Neill
Charles Grassley
Lowa
William Armstrong
Colp
Robert Bauman
Indiana couple files $200 million class action over Beverly Hills Supper Club fire
A Cincinnati lawyer filed the largest suit yet in UPI reports, seeking $200 million for Allen D. Byers and Marsha Byers of Indianapolis and others harmed in the May 28 fire that killed 163. The action targets 4A Corp and owners Richard J. Schilling and sons, plus Southgate city, and Kentucky.
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Covington, Ky
UPI
Beverly Hills
Indiana
U.S. District Court
Cincinnati
Gene Mesh
Allen D. Byers
Marsha
Indianapolis
Southgate
Mesh
4A Corp
Richard J. Schilling
City of
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Corcoran to Visit Grundy County Fairgrounds
U.S. Rep. Tom Corcoran from the 15th District plans a mobile office visit at the Grundy County Fairgrounds during the Fourth of July weekend. He will be available July 2 from 3 30 to 5 p.m. for constituents to discuss issues.
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U.S
Tom Corcoran
15Th
Grundy County
Corcoran
Grundy County Fairgrounds
Corcoran votes against pay raise in Illinois delegation
UPI roll call shows Congressman Tom Corcoran of Ottawa among four Illinois lawmakers opposing the pay raise. Also voting no were Democrat Martin Russo and Republicans Phillip Crane and George O'Brien.
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Tom Corcoran
Ottawa
Illinois
UPI
Martin Russo
Phillip Crane
George O'Brien
Frank Annunzio
Cardisf Collins
John
Elected National Officials Listings
The record lists national officials: Sen. Charles Percy Republican with offices in Washington DC and Chicago area. Sen. Adlai Stevenson Democrat with DC, Chicago and Kankakee contacts. Rep. Tom Corcoran Republican for the 15th District with DC and Aurora addresses. Rep. Ray Christensen Democrat with Springfield and Morris offices. Includes phone numbers and office addresses.
Cactus Stolen From Mrs Campbell’s Patio
A barrel cactus in a large clay pot, weighing 35 to 40 pounds and worth about 25 dollars, was reported stolen from the back patio of Mrs Ruth Campbell at 100 Woodland Road. Police were notified Wednesday at 11 25 a m. The plant was described as very prickly and likely required two people to carry.
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Ruth Campbell
Woodland Rd
Local Youth Fined for Driving Violations in Braceville Area
Mark Delrose age 16 and Robert Pommier 16 were fined for vehicle violations including failure to yield and muffler absence. Darlene Kern 21 faced safety test penalties. Dwight Union St was fined for speeding in Braceville. Charges occurred May 27 to June 1 by local police and state troopers.
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Mark Delrose
Meadors Circle
Morris
Robert Stansberry
Union St
Northern Ave
Robert Pommier
Stansberry
Lincoln St
Darlene Kern
Rte. 5
James Matteson
Illinois
Washington
Ronald Scott
Union St Dwight
Braceville
Charles Shelby
Main St
Worry Clinic case links hypnosis to cures for blocking
A patient reports his wife recovering movement in a paralyzed right arm after hypnosis and a hypnotist’s guidance. Dr Crane explains that hypnosis may remove psychological blocks but cannot cure brain injury or aging ailments. Faith and serenity can ease bodily stress, aiding normal function and sleep. Readers are invited to request Crane booklets.
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Homer D
Homer
Crane
Oral Roberts
Ann Landers advice column letters through Arkansas reader
A reader shares experiences with accident prone teens later diagnosed with epilepsy after tests in Memphis. Other letters discuss marital infidelity, lawyer ethics in domestic cases, and a plug for Ann Landers new Bride's Guide with request for a copy via P O Box in Chicago.
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Ann Landers
P.O
Chicago
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George Ryan
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