Carter adds 100 million for solar research on western swing
President Carter, during a four state Western swing, announced an additional 100 million for solar and renewable energy research including windmills and manure. He toured the Solar Energy Research Institute in Golden and urged Congress to act on energy legislation while criticizing nuclear energy as wasteful. Carter traveled to Los Angeles and Portland for events with officials and a fundraiser in Denver for Sen. Floyd Haskell.
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Denver
UPI
Carter
Los Angeles
Bar Association
Bradley Commmunity
Watts
Portland
Ore
South Table Mountains
Golden
Colo
James Schlesinger
Solar Energy Research Institute
Solar Center
Capitol Hill
Congress
Colorado
Schlesinger
Bob Bergland
Cecil Andrus
Bergland
Floyd Haskell
D-Colo
Bill Armstrong
Jack Swigert
Haskell
Joliet Live Stock Market Better for Hogs and Cattle
In Joliet Illinois live stock trade was light with no cattle established. Hogs weakened by 1.00 to 1.25, with No 1-2 210-240 lb at 48.00 to 48.75 and No 1-3 200-250 lb at 47.00 to 48.00. Weighed hog receipts Friday estimated at 1,000 and cattle at 200.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Grain prices at noon on UPI Board
Chicago report shows wheat and corn higher while soybeans rise sharply at midday. May wheat 2.96 up 2 percent, July 3.00 up 3, September 3.04 up 3.4. Corn May 2.48 up 1, July 2.47 up 2, September 2.46 up 2.4. Soybeans May 7.20 up 6, July 7.02 up 8.4, August 6.80 up 11 percent.
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Chicago
UPI
Board of Trade
Disturbance at Mortgaged Inn in Minooka no complaints filed
Minooka police reported a disturbance at the Mortgaged Inn Tavern on Mondamon Street. Darin Weathersby, 360 Wabasso Place, was struck on the head by a bottle thrown by an unidentified person, then chased outside as the assailant left in a car. Weathersby had a slight injury and refused to sign a complaint.
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Mondamon St
Minooka
Michael Hrechko
Darin Weathersby
Wabasso Place
Hrechko
Weathersby
ICS Presents Monster Madness at Morris Community High
Immaculate Conception School stages Monster Madness with Dave Morel as Dracula, Lynette Pellegrini as the fortune teller, and Nancy Norton as Vampira. Performances run Friday and Saturday at Morris Community High School starting at 8 p.m., with the public invited to attend.
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Immaculate Conception School
Indonesian Houseboy Adi and Life Under Guided Democracy
Cheryl describes life with Adi, a 25 year old Indonesian houseboy from near Medan. They bond over language study, gifts, and trips while facing limited freedoms as Indonesia operates under guided democracy after President Suharto's reelection. Adi plans marriage and schooling, highlighting cultural expectations and family distance.
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Ricciardi
Adi
Medan
Cheryl
Jupiah
Singapore
Bali
Bangkok
Thailand
Jakarta
Suharto
Indonesia
Minooka Police Cite Four For Traffic Violations
Four people were stopped by Minooka police for traffic violations on Wednesday. Kenneth Dillon, 26 Joliet, was cited for a headlight violation and held on two Will County warrants after a pistol was found under his seat. released on $200 bond. Frank Redmond Joliet cited for 33 in a 20 mph school zone. to appear May 25. Judy Fazekas Channahon cited for 47 in a 35 mph zone. to appear May 25. Daniel Clennon Minooka cited for 45 in a 35 mph zone. to appear May 25.
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Minooka
Kenneth Dillon
Joliet
Lloyd Unland
Will County
Dillon
Hrechko
Frank Redmond
Rte. 1
River Rd
Judy Fazekas
Channahon
Unland
Minooka Rd
Lions Park
Daniel Clennon
Rte. 2
Burglary at Minooka Sewage Plant Reported
Superintendent Donald McCoy notified police at 7:40 a.m. of a burglary at the Minooka Waterworks sewage treatment plant. The gate was rammed, a door window smashed, a rock hurled through a bathroom window, and several items including a radio and calorimeter were stolen. Damage totaled about $1, - though gate damage estimated at $500 and windows at $120.
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Minooka Waterworks
Donald McCoy
Minooka
Michael Hrechko
Archimedes Used Solar Fire Against Roman Armada
United Press International recalls Archimedes using solar energy to magnify and reflect sunlight to ignite ships and disable a Roman armada in 215 B.C. The ancient Greek mathematician’s tactic showcased early heat and light defense strategies.
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United Press International
B.C
Archimedes
Passenger Sues for Accident Injuries in Grundy Court
Buddy Ferguson filed suit in Grundy County Circuit Court against Edward and Vernon Hauschild of Mazon for injuries from a July 25 1977 collision on Illinois 47 near DuPont Road. He alleged he was a passenger in a Probus driven car and that Edward turning left caused the crash. Vernon named as a defendant as Edward’s agent.
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Buddy Ferguson
Grundy County
Edward and
Vernon Hauschild
Mazon
Ferguson
Charles Probus
Ottawa Bend
Illinois 47
DuPont Rd
Edward Hauschild
Probus
Edward
Sneezing Before Journey Hints At Bad Sign
Report notes that several people say sneezing prior to travel is a superstition indicating bad luck or misfortune. The item presents a folk belief without asserting scientific basis.
Wholesale prices rise sharply in April 1978 report
UPI reports the Labor Department data show April wholesale prices up 1.3 percent, the largest increase in 3½ years. Annual inflation stands at 15.6 percent, far above the administration’s 6.75 to 7 percent projection for 1978, with food costs rising 22.8 percent and non food sectors also gaining.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
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