Two Wilmington youths face tampering charges in court
Grundy County sheriff's officers discuss possible burglary charges against Leland D. Todd and Michael J. Raser after they were arrested at Coachlite Manor in Goose Lake. Police report two stereo speakers valued at 100 dollars were taken from Daniel Gilbert's residence. deer caused minor vehicle damage to a deputy's squad car during the response.
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Wilmington
Morris
Grundy County
Richard Wilder
Leland D. Todd
Michael J. Raser
Coachlite Manor
George St
Daniel Gilbert
Muskie
Evert Poyner
Pine Bluff Road
Dresden Island Lock fifth in tonnage for January
Dresden Island Lock and Dam ranked fifth on the Illinois Waterway in January with a total 1 652 162 tons. Peoria, LaGrange, Starved Rock and Marseilles led in tonnage while the largest single act was 387 890 tons of petroleum products. coal, iron and steel, grain, sand and gravel and scrap iron contributed other major cargoes.
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Dresden Island Lock and Dam
Chicago
Department of the Army Corps of Engineers
Dresden Island
Illinois Waterway
Peoria
LaGrange
Starved Rock
Marseilles
Dresden
Two Morris motorists ticketed after I 80 mishap
Mrs. Joyce A. Gorney of 707 Division St. was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and her 1963 Ford sustained $300 front end damage after hitting a guard rail. William H. Steele of 611 Liberty St. was cited for violating the minimum speed. Steele said he traveled 45 mph as the collision occurred near mile marker one-fourth mile east of Illinois 47.
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Morris
Interstate 80
Illinois 47
Joyce A. Gorney
Division St
William H. Steele
Liberty St
Joliet
Gorney
Steele
Market prices for grains and oils in Chicago
Chicago AP reports Wheat No 2 hard red 1.65 and No 2 soft red 1.61. Corn No 2 yellow 1.19. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 0.791. Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.33. Soybean oil 11.55.
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Chicago
Joliet Market Cattle Prices Steady Across Classes
Joliet Illinois cattle market reports show 3,430 head with slaughter steers steady, heifers steady to weak, cows and bulls steady. Price ranges include high choice and prime steers 37.00 to 37.75, choice 35.50 to 37.00, good and choice 34.00 to 35.50, and utilities 19.50 to 25.25 for cows.
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Joliet, Ill
Commission Urges State Lead in School Financing Shift
A presidential commission urged states to take the prime role in financing public schools reducing local property tax reliance. It also proposed federal incentive grants to reimburse part of elementary and secondary education costs as Nixon met advisers to discuss busing policies.
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Washington
Commission On
Nixon
Neal Ball
Rector Stricken at Morris Theater During Film
The Rev James Logan Steele rector of St Thomas Episcopal Morris was treated and released from Morris Hospital after fainting in the Morris Theater 118 E Jefferson St about 855 p m He was conscious but dazed and transported by Finland ambulance to hospital Police had earlier received word someone passed out at the theater The incident occurred while he watched the movie Dirty Harry and followed an ambulance call.
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James Logan Steele
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Morris
Morris Hospital
Morris Theater
E. Jefferson St
Father Steele
Finland
Deputy Gretencord Recovers After Eye Injury at Home
Deputy James Gretencord returned home from Henrotin Hospital Chicago after doctors removed a metal object from his left eye Tuesday morning. He will recuperate at home with daily eye rests.
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James Gretencord
Henrotin Hospital
Chicago
Notice of Special Election at Masonic Temple Morris
Special election notice issued for Morris Illinois to be held at the Masonic Temple located at 300 West Jefferson Street. Details include date time and voting procedures and where to obtain further information.
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Morris
Grundy County
Illinois
Lisbon Street
High Street
Adams Street
Liberty Street
Wave
Masonic Temple
West
Jefferson Street
Morris, Illinois
John C. Hendrickson
Gardner Grade School approves final payment for new addition
Gardner Grade School Board authorized release of the final payment after completing the addition. The meeting set for April 13 replaces April 6. Four petitions were issued for board incumbents Joe Bexson, Vernon Thorson Jr., and Roger Viviani, with three returned. A public library meeting is urged for all district residents Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the grade school.
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Gardner
Gardner Grade School
Joe Bexson
Vernon Thorson Jr
Roger Viviani
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Wauponsee Street
Telfer Printing Co
Pine Street
Hexhall Garage
Donald Caisley
Morris Dry Cleaners
Court House
Raggedy Ann
Son
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Dean
Tally HO
Agal
Jonathan Apples
Nabisco
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Ees
U.S
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Chicago Hinds
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