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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1978
Page
4
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Minooka High School Board approved tenure for nine teachers. It revised the 1977-78 calendar with last attendance day May 29 and graduation June 1. The board waived bidding for a $3969 power scaffold and approved insurance with Illinois Securities. It filled a Grundy Center advisory vacancy, joined the IASB Unemployment program, and praised Career Education Fair organizers. An executive session followed discussing staff evaluations and land needs.
Joliet resident Gary Jackson, 24, was arrested Saturday in Minooka on a possession of a controlled substance charge and for disobeying a stop sign. Deputies found an orange pill and amphetamines, and he was jailed in Grundy County awaiting bond setting.
A three car crash near McHenry Illinois Sunday night killed 20 year old Robert J Sundby. Two others were seriously injured including 56 year old Martin F Kolenco who drove the van. Sundby’s passenger Twylhae R Hiatt aged 17 was listed in critical condition.
Scott Giordano, 18, of Coal City was fined 25 and 10 costs for 71 in a 55 mph zone. ticketed Feb 18 by Trooper M. Malloy on U S 6 near McLindon Road. Donald More, 19, of Gun Club Road was fined 25 and 10 costs for 71 in a 55 mph zone. ticketed Feb 14 by Trooper Thomas Lamb on U S 6 near Brisbin Road.
A 19 year old Morris man, Michael J. Viner, was arrested at his home on criminal damage and trespass charges after allegedly breaking a patio glass door and entering a residence. Other cases include a 16 year old driver charged with license issues after a park crash, a traffic stop for illegal liquor possession, a driver cited for a city sticker, a driver cited for passing a school bus, and Thomas Moran held on petty theft for cigarettes. All suspects scheduled for Grundy County Circuit Court appearances in March and April.
Morris police investigated a series of vandalism incidents including a gunshot hole in a parked Morris Community High School bus and damage to Narvick Bros Lumber Co storefront. A Park Lake Drive lamp post was struck, leaving a broken globe and paint transfer evidence. No damage estimates were reported.
Grundy County Deputy S J Maloney responded as guards reported picketers throwing boards and rocks at 6 30 am Sunday. Picketers claimed harassment by guards. Both sides advised to contact the State's Attorney to file complaints. Later, Mrs F W Piercy reported calls to Channahon and a Cardinal Transport Joliet driver displaying a gun as he entered the plant.
Carl Laesch reported a Saturday burglary at his N Mitchell Street residence in Braceville. Entry likely via the garage occurred between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, with about five dollars in change taken from a bowl on the TV set. Police were notified Sunday at 1:25 p.m. by Sgt. Frank Schmitt of the Grundy County Sheriff's Office.
Brett McElroy a 19 year old from South Wilmington posted 100 bond after a 427 am arrest for illegal syringe possession near Daniel's Auto Supply Braceville Deputy Maloney saw him seated with head down and a syringe visible in his pocket He was to appear in court on April 13.
Braceville Fire Department responded to a car fire at Braceville Cemetery around 8 p.m. Friday. Joseph Michuda, 18, Braceville, said he left the 1967 Chevrolet stuck in mud and found it ablaze upon returning. Deputies report the fire started under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the owner's residence.
The rule states that anyone employed as a maid, cook, chauffeur, babysitter, butler, gardener or other household helper is covered by Social Security if they earn $50 or more in cash in three months from a single employer. The job need not be regular or full time. The worker should obtain a Social Security card and present it to the employer.
Fox Valley Production Credit Association won a Grundy County Circuit Court judgment for 291.20 in attorney's fees and costs against Darrell Stauffenberg of Kankakee. The suit had sought 2106.58 for a tractor and disk rented April 29 to August 22. the court found the 2106.58 was paid. Stauffenberg owes 250 in attorney fees and 41.20 in collection costs.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat denounces terrorism and skyjacking while recounting Libya’s support for radical groups and attacks in Egypt. He links global terrorism to political crises, urges international action, and recalls U.S. efforts at the UN to curb the menace.
Dr George W Crane discusses psychological impotence in Bill X a 59 year old writer who lost sexual function after his first wife’s death and fears marriage with a current partner. He explains that cures lie in addressing mental blocks and notes that some bridegrooms face impotence on their wedding night and what to mail for his booklet How To Prevent Impotence with a stamped envelope and 25 cents.
Dear Ann Landers addresses fears about hair dyes and cancer after rat studies. Dr. Edmund Klein says no cancer traced to dyes in long-term users and experts deem rat results inconclusive. Landers notes diverse authorities view studies as weak and endorses continued dyeing. She also promotes a Teens guide booklet offer.
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