Ford Brothers Battle for Ford Motor Co Leadership
William Clay Ford, 53, named potential vice chairman of Ford Motor Co, aligning him to succeed Henry Ford II. The Detroit News said a board meeting on April 13 could formalize the move as Henry Ford II plans 1982 retirement. William Ford is noted for Lions ownership and ties to Eugene McCarthy.
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Detroit
UPI
William Clay Ford
Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford II
Detroit News
Ford
Detroit Lions
Eugene McCarthy
Henry Ford Jr
Philip Caldwell
Lee A. Iacocca
William Ford
Benson
Ford Brothers
Iacocca
Caldwell
Edsel B. Ford II
Woman Fends Off Asthma Attack Hospitalized
Edith Johnson of 122.2 W Washington St was taken to Morris Hospital Wednesday at 8 30 p m after Morris Fire Department alerted Des Rochers Ambulance to her breathing trouble from an asthma attack Her condition was not admitted after transport from her apartment above Clayton's Tap
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Edith Johnson
Washington St
Morris Hospital
Morris Fire Department
Des Rochers
Clayton's Tap
CB radio stolen in Morris area burglary report
A Morris area resident reported a 23 channel Hy Gain I CB radio theft to Grundy County Sheriff's Department at 7 a.m. on Wednesday. The unit was taken from Rte. 2 5260 Aux Sable Rd. The value of the radio was not reported.
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Morris
Grundy County
Sheriff's Department
John Tapley
Rte. 2
Aux Sable Rd
Sheriff's Office
Traffic Court Fines in Coal City and Morris Area
Gary McCabe 27 of Coal City pleaded guilty to battery and was fined 500 dollars plus 533.65 dollars restitution. Also listed are Anita Finnell 18 of Morris cited for 71 mph in a 55 mph zone with 25 dollar fine and 10 dollar costs, Dale Terren 26 of Marseilles fined 25 dollars plus 10 dollars costs for 69 mph in a 55 mph zone, Richard Holman 27 of Seneca fined 25 dollars plus 10 dollars costs for no valid safety test. Each case includes ticketing dates and issuing officers across Grundy County.
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Gary McCabe
Spring Rd
Coal City
John Moran
S. Broadway St
Moran
Dale Terren
Pearl St
Marseilles
Grundy County
Jeff Wix
US. 6
McLindon Rd
Anita Finnell
Illinois Ave
Thomas Lamb
Interstate 80
Morris
Richard Holman
Seneca Blvd
Seneca
Secretary of State
James Creed
Illinois 47
Two-car crash leads to ticket for driver in Morris
No injuries reported after a minor collision at Jefferson Street and Division Street. Scott A. Holm, 18, was cited for failure to yield after his eastbound car hit Kathy L. Galass, 27, of Coal City. Galass and her three children escaped unharmed. both vehicles sustained over $100 damage. Holm faces Grundy County Circuit Court on March 23.
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Morris
Scott A. Holm
Rte. 1
Winterbottom Rd
Kurt Salems
Coal City
Division
Jefferson St
Holm
Division St
Kathy L. Galass
Mazon St
Galass
Tracy
Scott
Kevin
Wandering man told to leave South Wilmington area
A resident reported a prowler in South Wilmington on Wednesday night. Deputy William Sklut located an unidentified man going from house to house, knocking on doors to test locks. He was advised to leave the area and complied.
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South Wilmington
Grundy County Sheriff’s Deputies
Irene Smolik
First Ave
Sheriff's Office
William Sklut
Sklut
Parking Ticket Issued for 12 Hour Parked Cadillac
Morris police issued a parking ticket at 11 05 a m Wednesday to Herriberto Olmos Gerrero 205 Hadden Rd for violating a city ordinance. Officer Kurt Salems cited Gerrero for his Cadillac left in the 200 block of E Main St parking lot beyond the limit.
Deputy Responds to Alumax Plant Glass Breakage Incident
Grundy County Sheriff deputy visited the Alumax plant on east U.S. 6 after a 5 51 a m report of broken glass on the driveway. Sgt Curtis Leach said he kicked about 10 pieces of glass from the roadway near the entrance. No further complaints were reported.
ERA Caravan to Visit Morris Next Tuesday
The Equal Rights Amendment Caravan will arrive at the Morris Savings and Loan Association at 320 Wauponsee St. in Morris at 7 30 p m Tuesday. An Emmy Award winning film How We Got the Vote will be shown free to the public. The program is sponsored by Illinois NOW National Organization for Women. For more information contact Ellen C. Hanson at 942 6700 or 942 6516.
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Morris
Morris Savings and Loan Association
Wauponsee St
Illinois Now-National Organization For Women
Ellen C. Hanson
Minooka earns 24 first division ratings at IHSA music contest
Minooka High School students earned 24 first division ratings at the IHSA Music Contest held Saturday at Coal City High School. Soloists include Blaine Bentson, Lora Gresham, Pat Galloway, Jane Boothe, Gordon Baker, Lori Lehman, and others. groups and ensembles earning top marks include trumpet trio, flute trio, clarinet duets, brass sextet, vocal groups, and mixed ensembles led by Shawn Jumper, Mark Crego, and Brian Saterlee among many others. Second and third ratings were also awarded to various soloists and ensembles across woodwinds, brass, piano, and vocal categories.
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Illinois High School Association
Coal City High School
Blaine Bentson
Lora Gresham
Pat Galloway
Jane Boothe
Gordon Baker
Lori Lehman
Chris Dunham
Diane Haga
Rick Ander
Gloria Tweedt
Jill Sievers
Shawn Jumper
Mark Crego
Dan Eaton
Debbie Daly
Brenda Cotter
Shelly Jumper
Becky White
Betty Vachon
Rick Anderson
Eric Vogel
Mark Robinson
Bobby Warren
Linda Corum
Carol Hoffman
Linda Carlson
Rhonda Lehman
Diane Jackson
Lora
IVCC to Host National Automotive Service Tests
IVCC in Oglesby will serve as a testing center for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification. A minimum of 20 local mechanics must register per test section by March 14, with fees totaling 10 dollars plus seven dollars per section. If registrations meet the target, tests run at IVCC May 2 4 9 and 11, avoiding trips to Peoria.
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Oglesby
Illinois Valley Community College
National Institute For Automotive Service
Jim Weber
Ivcc Automotive Mechanics Department
IVCC
Peoria
Bill Szelag
Automotive Mechanics Department
Szelag
ETS
Illinois Valley
Sabotage suspected as rail bolts removed near Largo Bradenton
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad reports bolts missing from rail joint connections near Largo and Bradenton in a suspected sabotage. Summerlin warns rails may loosen but still held by spikes. compares to Youngstown incident and a recent Florida derailment involving chlorine release.
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Tampa, Fla
UPI
Largo
Bradenton
Seaboard Coast Line Railroad
Hayward Summerlin
Tampa
Summerlin
Youngstown
Florida Panhandle
Illinois lawmakers seek third term in race for state House
The piece profiles McBroom 52 a former senator now seeking a third term and Ryan 44 House minority leader running for a fourth term. It notes McBrooms roles on Appropriations Committee Financial Institutions Executive Committee and other panels plus his Navy service and business in Kankakee. Ryan previously led GOP House operations and chairs pharmacy groups while serving on county board and military service in Korea.
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Tully
McBroom
Illinois House
Illinois Senate
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
House Committee On Financial Institutions
Legislative Audit Commission
Farm Bureau
American Legion
University of Illinois
Kankakee
Ryan
Ryan Pharmacies
Ferris State College
Big Rapids
Mich
U.S. Army
Korea
American Legion, Elks and Moose Lodges
State library scholarships announced by Three Rivers librarian
Erik Blomstedt head librarian at Three Rivers Library in Channahon announces several $5,000 scholarships sponsored by the Illinois State Library for individuals aiming to become librarians. For more information, call 462-4102.
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Channahon
Erik Blomstedt
Three Rivers Library
Illinois State Library
Elected National and State Officials Listing
The document lists national senators Charles Percy and Adlai Stevenson with Washington and Chicago offices and contact numbers. State officials include Rep Edward McBroom Rep George Ryan and Rep Tom Corcoran with Springfield and district addresses, plus a toll free line for Corcoran. Rep Ray Christensen shows a Springfield and Morris address with a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McBroom
George Ryan
State Capitol
Springfield
Luke G. Showed Horse Sense Amid Wage Debate and Youth Jobs
Dr. George W Crane argues American teens lack practical Horse Sense due to high minimum wages and limited work experience. Luke G., 15, is praised for farmed versatility, while Crane laments city youths missing hands on training. He notes factories moving to small towns for workers with varied skill sets and urges readers to request Crane booklets.
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Luke
Luke G
Dr. Crane
Crane
Dear Ann Landers Letters on Family and Advice
A reader questions parental empathy and honest dialogue with teens, another asks about meddling in a friend’s broken engagement, and a letter defends anti smoking campaigns while citing King James. Ann Landers replies urge discretion, avoiding interference and citing historical views on smoking.
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Ann Landers
Califano
King James
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Steve McKendry
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Washington, D.C
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