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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1978

Page

5

Infant Jamie Hanson Dies At Morris Hospital

Infant Jamie Lynn Hanson, daughter of Wayne and Kathy Hanson of Minooka, died at birth Tuesday afternoon. Burial is set for 10 30 a m Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by brother David. paternal grandparents T R Hanson of Lake Charles Louisiana and maternal grandparents George and Mrs Wylie of Shreveport Louisiana.

Jamie Lynn Hanson Wayne Kathy Hanson Minooka Morris Hospital Evergreen Cemetery David T. R. Hanson Lake Charles George Wylie Shreveport

Dollar hits new low amid crisis of confidence

United Press International reports a plunging dollar to multi currency lows including below two West German marks for the first time, with record drops against the Swiss franc Belgian franc and Dutch guilder. Kuwait warns of oil price moves if the dollar continues to slide as European dealers doubt Washington’s resolve.

United Press International Kuwait Washington Zurich West Germany Ali Khalifa Sabah

Joliet Live Stock Prices At Joliet Market Report

Live stock in Joliet Illinois shows cattle at 2700 head with steers and heifers firm to 50 higher. High choice and prime steers 1125 to 1350 pounds bring 47.00 to 47.50 with loads at 47.75. Hogs 1600 head rise 25 to 50 with No 1 210 to 240 pounds at 47.50 to 47.75 and some 48.00.

Wheat, corn and soybeans rise at Chicago Board

Wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade advanced across contracts with March at 2.57, May 2.63 and July 2.65 while corn showed slight gains and soybeans rose sharply with March near 5.96 and May around 6.04 to 6.09 respectively, reflecting higher midday quotes.

Chicago UPI Board of Trade

Hippo Bubbles Submerged After Court Ruling At Irvine Park

Bubbles the hippo remains hidden underwater at Lion Country Safari as rangers weigh next steps after a court order halted plans to shoot the animal. Judge Green signed the order following attorney William Sheffield of Love Animals, Don't Kill Them, who argued for protection of the animal.

Irvine Calif Bubbles Lion Country Safari Superior Court Robert H. Green William Sheffield Love Animals Sheffield Animal Park Rangers Leon Unterhalter Lion Country Orange County Jo Schetter Wild Animal Park

California mudslides threaten towns as storms return

Torrential rains trigger new mudslides from San Diego to Santa Barbara forcing sandbags and evacuations. Officials say impacts not as severe as last month though flooding looms with up to 4 inches expected. Central Los Angeles totals rise to 23.3 inches for the season as authorities warn residents to prepare for rapid evacuation.

Andrew Yemma United Press International Ray Barrett Baja California Mexico Pacific San Diego Santa Barbara National Weather Service Los Angeles

Minooka police cite two drivers in swift city action

Minooka police ticketed Cynthia Carugati for 41 mph in a 25 mph zone at Wabena Street and Coady Drive, with license posted as bond for court on March 16. Roger Kuxhausen was cited for lacking a valid vehicle sticker, and Norman Hopkins faced charges for missing stickers on two cars last year. Residents of several canyons evacuated after a Big Tujunga alert as a 20 foot wall of water caused 13 deaths on February 10 upstream north of Los Angeles.

Minooka Cynthia Carugati Shorewood Wabena St Coady Roger Kuxhausen Heritage Los Angeles

Aurora Council rejects meeting with firemen

The Aurora City Council voted in executive session to not meet with striking firefighters or their leaders over grievances. Instead the council left negotiations to a three member team handling the labor dispute.

Aurora, Ill UPI

Convicted man fights execution of sentence

A Chicago man, William McManus, 29, sentenced to 2 to 6 years for unlawful cocaine delivery seeks to delay his prison term while appealing his conviction. McManus, convicted March 22 in Grundy County Circuit Court, was jailed after a December appeal dismissal and an arrest warrant was issued following his failure to appear.

Chicago William McManus Grundy Robert Malmauist McManus Stanley Pisani Grundy County Atty Charles Zalar Zalar Illinois Morris Robert Adcock Adcock Malmquist Illinois Bureau of Investigation IBI Collins Station

Officials clash as arson duties are debated in state hearing

Illinois Fire Marshal Jack Carter and Law Enforcement Director Tyrone Fahner traded views on whether the fire marshal should regain arson investigative powers. The dispute centers on a May restructuring that moved arson work from the fire marshal to Fahner’s department, with Carter arguing for specialized burn-pattern expertise and Fahner noting three teams to preserve evidence for prosecutions. Rep. Houlihan warned Carter’s staff could slow determinations to build proof.

Chicago UPI Illinois Jack Carter Tyrone Fahner Carter Fahner House Committee On State James R. Thompson James M. Houlihan Dchicago

Bond posted after assault charge at Alumax plant

A security guard at Alumax posted $100 bond Tuesday after being charged with assault in a complaint by Jon Lockridge. Byron Starai, age unavailable, faced the charge for swinging a club at a picketer, who described two guards swinging clubs during a Feb. 22 encounter at the Grundy County plant. Starai appeared in court set for March 15 after the bond. Grundy County Assistant State's Attorney James Flood said four picketers conversed with a negotiator at the plant when the alleged incident occurred.

Alumax Jon Lockridge Byron Starai Lockridge Starai Grundy County Atty James Flood Flood

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