Supreme Court rules all subdivisions fall under Voting Rights Act
The court 6-3 holds all state or county subdivisions covered by the 1964 act apply its provisions whether or not they handle voter registration. In a Birmingham test case, Sheffield Alabama, population 13 000 and 19 percent black, sought to switch to a major city council form. The decision broadens federal power to curb voting discrimination while justices also consider abortion live birth rules and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
VPI
Supreme Court
Alabama
Pennsylvania
US. Attorney General
US. District Court
District of Columbia
Justice Department
High Court
Birmingham
Sheffield
Ala
William Brennan
Warren Burger
William Rehnquist
John Paul Stevens
Water shutoff near Mooseheart and Water St to repair ruptured pipe
Morris police were alerted Sunday at 11 07 p m that water leaked from the northeast corner of the Mooseheart Drive Water Street intersection into nearby streets. Public Works was notified but repair could not begin until 7 a m as crews located underground cables before digging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooseheart Dr
Water St
Morris
Morris Public Works Department
Weather notes show cold pattern through weekend
Mostly cloudy tonight with a low in the low to mid 20s. Tuesday will be cloudy with a chance of rain or snow and highs in the mid 30s. Weekend temps at Dresden Locks and Dam include a Saturday high of 19 and a low of -7. Sunday highs around 25 with a low near -5. At 7 am today the temperature was 21 degrees and Morris reached 31 degrees by 10:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden Locks and Dam
Morris
Dollar sinks to new yen low amid BOJ intervention
The dollar slid to 235.20 yen on the Tokyo market, a new all time low, after heavy Bank of Japan buying estimated at 400 million. Trading turnover reached 825 million, while European markets showed broader dollar weakness against marks francs guilders and lire. A BOJ spokesman attributed the slide to large U S trade deficits near 2.4 billion in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
UPI
Bank of Japan
U.S
Frankfurt
Zurich
Amsterdam
Paris
Brussels
Milan
Larry Flynt shot in Georgia after obscenity trial
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt and a man named Gene Reeves were shot on a downtown street in Lawrenceville near the courthouse. Both men were in critical condition after bullets from a passing car struck in the abdomen. a silver Camaro used by suspects was sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville, Ga
UPI
Larry Flynt
Hustler Magazine
Atlanta
Flynt
Button Gwinnett Hospital
Lawrenceville
Gene Reeves
Arson Suspect Transferred to LaSalle County for Escape Case
A 15 year old charged with starting the Straightway Dairy fire in December 2 faces arson and escape counts. The case moved from Grundy to LaSalle County Circuit Court after public defenders and an insurance company connection were clarified. The youth remains in the Ottawa juvenile facility as the transfer proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straightway
LaSalle County
Grundy County
Charles Zalar
Ottawa
Michael Hayes
Zalar
Mississippi River ice locks across Iowa and Illinois
The Mississippi River, ice bound across the Rock Island district, shows up to 27 inches of ice with most pools 100 percent covered. Locks at the Quad Cities near 15 remain 90 percent iced as other channels register 17 to 25 inches. Corps actions reduce water levels at Coralville and Red Rock lakes to allow spring thaw space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ill
UPI
Mississippi River
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dubuque
Iowa
Keokuk
Quad Cities
Bellevue
Fulton
Burlington
Canton
Corps of Engineers
Lake Red Rock
Saylorville Lake
Corallville Lake
Coralville Lake
Carter seeks Taft-Hartley to end 91 day coal strike
President Carter urged Congress to invoke Taft Hartley to end the 91 day coal strike as UMW leaders and coal operators debated the latest contract. White House officials marked a low chance of a federal mine takeover, while a court injunction could push miners back to work for 80 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Taft-Hartley
Washington
UPI
United Mine Workers Union
White House
Justice Department
UMW
Frank Thompson
D-N.j
House Labor Management Subcommittee
Thomas P. O'Neill
House
Senate Gop
Howard Baker
Frank Moore
Executive
The
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Energy
James Schlesinger
National Health and Safety
National Labor Relations Board
Chrysler set to mail recalls for 1.3 million cars
Chrysler Corp says about 1.3 million Dodge and Plymouth owners will receive letters authorizing repairs for an engine stalling defect. The issue centers on a failing accelerator pump seal that can deteriorate with certain gasoline additives, with some six cylinder models needing a control component replacement in the emission system. Earlier recalls covered hood latches and possible battery leaks risking brake line damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
Dodge
Plymouth
Chrysler Corp
Three Weekend Accidents Leave Minor Injuries in Grundy County
Grundy County Sheriff's Department logged three weekend accidents with minor injuries. In Coal City, Tom Collier 29 was treated at Morris Hospital after a one car wreck on Broadway Road around 1 40 a m Sunday, allegedly due to ice. he was ticketed for too fast for conditions and will appear in court March 23. The car was demolished and towed. A second crash on Gore Road Saturday injured Sandra Hafner 18. her neck pain followed a collision caused by Neal Kukman 22 whose car slid on ice and struck Hafner’s vehicle. Osman 17 and Kukman were cited for damage estimates around 100 dollars. A third incident at Illinois 113 and Gorman Road left Danny Kegley 16 with minor injuries. Hagerman 16 reported a westbound Diskey person rear-ended Hagerman’s car after Diskey crossed lanes. Damage across the involved vehicles was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Collier
Kankakee St
Coal City
Morris Hospital
Broadway Rd
White Tie Rd
Thomas Walker
Collier
Walker
Jim Smith
Gore Rd
Sandra Hafner
Rte. 2
Minooka
Grundy County
Robert Tricarico
Hafner
Mary Osman
Rte. 4
Neal Kukman
High St
Tricarico
Miss Osman
Kukman
Mike
Kankakee
Illinois 113
Gorman Rd
Jeff Wix
Danny Kegley
Wix
Kegley
Edward Hagerman
Kansas City
Illinois
Hagerman
Carl Diskey
Wilmington
Diskey
Sheriff's Department
Aurora firemen reach tentative contract settlement
In Aurora Illinois bargainers for the firefighters union and the city announced an agreement in principle on the contract dispute. Union leader said the tentative deal includes key concessions and will be reviewed by members for ratification. The sides had been negotiating amid a standoff over wages and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora, Ill
UPI
Albert May
International Association of Firefighters
May
Freedom school ends Joliet desegregation boycott
About 70 black pupils return to two desegregated Joliet public schools ending a six week boycott at a freedom school. HEW intervened and urged new desegregation talks while PUSH leader Rev. Isaac Singleton stressed fairness. Firefighters reach a tentative contract extension as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HEW
Singleton
Morris Mayor urges tornado preparedness statewide drill
Morris Mayor Donald A. Davidson Sr. urged residents to observe Wednesday as tornado preparedness day. A statewide drill is sponsored by the National Weather Service and locally coordinated by the Morris Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. He recommends designating home shelter locations and keeping a battery radio for severe weather updates if power fails, and promotes March as preparedness month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Donald A. Davidson
National Weather Service
Morris Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Davidson
Arrest Gardner driver after LaSalle chase
A man wanted in LaSalle County on charges from a Friday night chase was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff Sgt. Frank Schmitt at 9 16 a.m. Saturday on Braceville Road east of Broadway Road. Leon Klodzinski 21 Gardner was returned to LaSalle County to face aggravated assault reckless conduct reckless driving fleeing or eluding and driving with an obstructed view charges. The incident began in Seneca around 9 20 p.m. Friday when officers tried to stop a truck on Main Street the vehicle sped away crossed the river bridge and headed toward Marseilles River Road. Rich Miller a Marseilles officer fired a shot at the tailgate as the truck forced his position and disappeared. The truck was described on the state police network. Klodzinski was later taken into custody and bonded in Seneca and Marseilles pending a March 31 court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle County
Grundy County
Frank Schmitt
Braceville
Broadway
Leon Klodzinski
Bookwalter Woods
Gardner
Seneca
Main St
Seneca River
Marseilles River Rd
Marseilles
Rich Miller
Miller
MCHS Board to Decide on Non-Tenure Teacher Contracts
Morris Community High School Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the annex after an executive session to decide on non-tenure teacher contracts. The building committee will report on construction and roof decisions, and an interviewing schedule for the board will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Community High School Board of Education
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ava
Seneca School
Seneca Township High School
Vincent Grober
Seneca Shipyards
Herald
Washington State
Puget Sound
BoDean
Liberty
Herald Fahringer
B. and J. Cafeteria
Reeves
Fahringer
Harry Truman
Chrysler
Morris Daily Herald
Sgt. Walker
Aurora
Freedom School
LaSalle
Illinois State Police
MCHS
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!