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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1978
Page
4
Senate hearings reveal Witness X faced risky relocation, inadequate documents, and job losses after joining the witness protection program. Senator Abourezk urges better ID, second relocation, and stable employment while Attorney General nominee Civiletti emphasizes fair chances, sympathy, and temporary protection.
Police investigated a vandalism incident at the Morris Holiday Inn where a wall section was torn down fixtures damaged and wall tiles broken causing under 100 dollars in damage. The act occurred between 10 30 p m and 1 a m after the lounge closed and security reported the restroom was damaged.
A local resident named Kenneth Allen of 800 Chapin St. called Morris police Thursday at 7:49 p.m. to report a strong odor on the east side. Mayor Donald Davidson was advised and would investigate. Police noted a second odor on U.S. 6 near Murphy's Septic Tank Sales at 1317 Union St. overnight.
Morris police issued parking tickets Thursday to two area residents. Rhonda Sharp of Route 5 was cited at 9 10 a m for a Pinto parked more than 48 consecutive hours in the city. Darrell D Shannon of 738 First Ave was cited at 11 50 a m for a Chrysler parked facing the wrong way in the 400 block of East Washington Street.
An unoccupied 1972 Chevrolet was demolished by a northbound Illinois Central train at 3 47 am Thursday on tracks one fourth mile south of Lorenzo Road. The car owner was M J Maccani of Joliet. driver unknown. Train damage not listed. An ordinance in Boston bans autos from city parks between 10 am and 9 pm for safety.
MCHS baseball games listed with Cobden at 4 p.m. Wednesday and Pinckneyville at 3 30 p.m. Thursday. RenNayV appears as a fragment.
A Rockford man, Michael R. Young, 31, was cited for 74 mph in a 55 mph zone on Rice Road near Storm Road by Grundy County Sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey Black at 11:55 p.m. Thursday. The officer noted erratic driving and a U turn in the road before stopping him. Young’s birthday was reported as today and his license would expire after midnight. He posted a $35 bond and is to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court on April 20.
Peter T. Millette a 21 year old Coal City resident reported being struck repeatedly at the Mortgage Inn in Minooka during a disturbance Thursday at 7 20 p m He was treated for a cut on the right side of his head at Morris Hospital and planned to sign a battery complaint today deputies said Separately deputies disposed of a "weird acting skunk" reported near Mary Boore's trailer after Conservationalist Dan Hill approved destruction and Deputy Jeff Black with Deputy Jeff Wix carried out the action
Morris Fire Department was dispatched to Evergreen Cemetery on Cemetery Road Thursday at 3 32 p m. Ground crews were burning dead grass in the southeast corner when firefighters arrived by error. No damage occurred.
Coal City notes announce Easter events including a story hour cancellation at the Coal City Library. Easter bunny visits Carbon Hill Village Hall and a Lions Junior Woman's egg hunt at Coal City Park. Also listed are a Villagers meeting, a Varsity Glee Club appearance at Coal City High School, a marriage notice for Claire Ryan and Johnathan Vestal, a hospital patient update for Korele, a degree conferment at NIU, and a Little League sign up cutoff for April 1.
Monday no school. Tuesday barbecue on bun with potato chips pickles fruit and milk. Wednesday vegetable beef soup meat sandwich crackers frosted cake and milk. Thursday hamburger pie fluffy potatoes corn bread butter ice cream and milk. Friday macaroni and cheese lettuce with French dressing hot rolls bread butter fruit and milk.
Tuesday features buttered hamburger on a buttered bun with corn pickles fruit cookies and milk. Wednesday offers Swiss steak mashed potatoes gravy cranberry sauce bread butter jello fruit and milk. Thursday serves ravioli cabbage salad bread and butter apple crisp and milk. Friday presents bar b que on a buttered bun lettuce dressing buttered green beans ice cream and milk.
The document lists school holiday days Monday and Tuesday for Easter break with no school on Wednesday. It details lunch menus for Wednesday through Friday across multiple variations including chili cheese, ravioli, hot dogs, soups, grilled cheese, beef and gravy, turkey poor boy, and sides like butter, corn, green beans, fruit cups, desserts, and milk.
Elson's of Illinois Inc, a subsidiary of Atlanta based Elson's Gift Shop, won a three airport concession contract beating 32 bidders. The firm will pay the city 30 percent of O'Hare sales, 17 percent at Midway and 10 percent at Meigs Field. Mayor Bilandic will send the agreement to the City Council finance committee for approval on April 3.
The city sues Airline Canteen owner Walter J. Henery in Cook County Circuit Court over alleged concealing of 700000 dollars in O’Hare sales from June 1, 1976 to May 31, 1977. Concessions profits reportedly total 3.6 million with only 29 million reported. Grand jury probes possible fraud. Henely had ties to former Mayor Daley.
President and Mrs Carter will spend Easter weekend at Camp David Md reviewing materials before a week long trip to Latin America and Africa. Amy Carter will fly to Calhoun Ga to visit her brother Jack and join her parents on Air Force One for the trip. The first lady's press secretary calls the journey an educational experience and Amy will return to the White House for the Easter egg roll.
Senate passage of the neutrality treaty sparks questions about the fate of the broader Panama Canal Treaty. Proponents praise a new era, while opponents fear sovereignty loss and a potential second plebiscite in Panama. Key senators face reelection pressures as Capitol Hill braces for a full debate after recess.
Lola, 27, seeks marriage help as her husband grows angry and critical after first baby. Dr Crane advises evading insecurity by feigning ardor to satisfy his erotic needs, warning that men expect extreme passion and that some counselors are misled by pro status. He promotes a booklet sale from Indiana.
Readers seek guidance on domestic violence and marital infidelity. A husband endures repeated physical abuse from his wife, questions remedies and separation, while a sister confronts her husband’s bisexuality and potential remarriage. Ann Landers counsels against retaliation, suggests cooling-off periods, and notes possible medical or psychological factors.
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