Obituary: Roy S. Ross of Amboy dies in Mendota Hospital
Roy S. Ross of Amboy died Monday night in Mendota Hospital. He was brother of Mrs. Vernon Rasmussen of Morris. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Church Amboy, officiated by his brother Rev. Raymond Ross C. M. of Cardinal Glennon College St. Louis Mo.
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Roy S. Ross
Amboy
Vernon
Kathleen) Rasmussen
Morris
Mendota Hospital
St. Patrick's Church
Raymond Ross C. M
Cardinal Glennon College
St. Louis
James Byrne Dies. Morris Family Mourns Loss
James Byrne father of Mrs. Judy Allen of Morris died Monday afternoon. He is survived by his wife Ethel a daughter Jean Mrs. Allen and six grandchildren including Jim and John Allen of Morris. Visitation 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Krueger Funeral Home 13050 Greenwood Blue Island. Remembrances to Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop Morris.
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James Byrne
Judy Allen
Morris
Ethel
Jean
Allen
Jim
John Allen
Krueger Funeral
Greenwood
Blue Island
Illinois Valley
Sahara miners return to work after Taft Hartley appeal
More than 500 Progressive Mine Workers of America members at Sahara Coal Co. mines in Saline County returned to work after President Carter invoked Taft Hartley and PMWA leader Eugene Hughes urged a return. Another PMWA member at Eads Mine near Belle Rive had not returned as the mine was not ready for production.
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Harrisburg, Ill
UPI
Progressive Mine Workers of America
Sahara Coal Co
Saline County
Carter
Taft Hartley
International
Eugene Hughes
Harrisburg
PMWA
Springfield
Hughes
Eads
Belle Rive
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
UMWA
Cattle market dull as stock sales fail to establish trend
Joliet Illinois UPI reports live stock results show cattle sales insufficient to establish a market. Hog prices up 75 cents with No 1-2 210-240 lb at 48.25 to 48.75 and No 1-3 200-250 lb at 47.50 to 48.25. Wednesday receipts estimated at cattle 2,500 and hogs 1,300.
Infrared survey costs and housing board notes at Saratoga Tower
A surplus report cites a 525 fee for an infrared camera survey of heat loss areas in Saratoga Tower. Photographs show cold air seeping near stairwells doors and air conditioners while the building remains well insulated. The board notes one vacant apartment filled March 1 and 24 approved waitlist applications with 8 pending.
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Saratoga Tower Apartments
Saratoga Towers
George W. Harrington
Illinois Department of Local Governmental Affairs
Office of Housing and Buildings
Harrington
Ilinois
Housing Authority
Mrs. Bollen
James Stine
Vernon DeGrush
Albert Pilch
Snowstorm Sweeps Central Illinois Halting Schools
United Press International reports a new snowstorm dumping up to 3 inches in a band from I-74 to U.S. 50, with 25 mph gusts and drifting snow. Roads were slushy, schools in Pike County closed, and northern Champaign County saw up to 3 inches while Coles County measured over 3 inches and Springfield surpassed 4 inches by midmorning with more on the way.
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United Press International
Illinois
Interstate 74
U.S. 50
Pike County
Champaign County
Coles County
Springfield
Williamson County
Court holds Larry Corwin for battery
In Grundy County Circuit Court Probable cause was found to hold 21 year old Larry Corwin of Morris for attempted aggravated battery. He faces multiple charges including two counts of aggravated assault and one count of reckless conduct. A preliminary hearing was held before Judge Leonard Hoffman with State's Attorney Charles Zalar presenting Sgt. Curt Leach as witness.
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Grundy County
Larry Corwin
Morris
Corwin
Curt Leach
Hansel
Leach
Atty
Charles Zalar
Leonard Hoffman
Patrick McNamara
Hansel Rd
Minooka
Sgt Leach
Sgt. Leach
Office Wear Guide for T-Shirts with Modest Necks
A practical note suggests that a T-shirt can be office appropriate if the neckline is high and the fit is not clingy. The guidance emphasizes modesty and professional appearance for workplace attire.
Chenlite appoints Evans as police chief in January
Evans announces 24 hour police coverage and a new filing system. He says the department has nothing to hide and invites questions. In February police logged 886 man hours and 6 741 miles with 56 complaints including one armed robbery eight thefts seven domestic quarrels and 15 traffic arrests. Ritter calls the Evans hire well spent and Johnson calls it a positive village step. The board okays Fairhaven Heights plat with a subdivision ordinance and percolation tests, considers a 175000 water tower loan, and approves fees and EPA actions. Community budget date set for March 27.
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Evans
Ritter
Johnson
Fairhaven Heights
Randolph
Petrusa
Markstrom
Welch
Williams
Robert Regina
Attorney Teas
Regina
Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois
Federal Aid Urban Systems
Helen Williams
EPA
Joan Daniels
Almeda Moore
Teas
FDA gains power to curb hype on medical gadgets
The piece notes promoters of medical gadgets promise quick painless cures for many ailments and cites a new law boosting FDA authority to regulate marketing. It urges an informed skeptical public and warns against claims that a single diagnosis or treatment treats a wide range of diseases.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Between the Words Candid Advice on Listening and Insulation
A reflective piece urges readers to listen beyond blunt talk to the real message, using a playful analogy about ear insulation and energy shortages. It ends with a joking note on keeping a smile that unnerves others who notice mismatched shoe colors.
Flynt in critical but more stable condition after second surgery
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt remains in critical condition in Lawrenceville after a second operation to stop abdominal bleeding from a ambush shooting during his obscenity trial. Doctors report he is more stable than yesterday, having received twenty pints of blood.
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Lawrenceville
Flynt
Atlanta
Gene Reeves
Reeves
Doug Campbell
Andrew Jaffe
News of Flynt Publications
Tahier Bagheri
Hustler
Carter
Ruth Carter Stapleton
North Carolina
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Bedford Rd
Milwaukee Zoo
Morris Savings & Loan
Chenlite
B. Gregg Evans
By Phil Pastoret
Larry Flynt
Narwick Bros. Lumber
Armstrong ST
Amtrak
Commonwealth Edison
Fort Worth
Texas
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