Attorney studies $14 000 planning contract in Morris
City Atty. David Smith reviews a $14,000 planning consultant contract involving the State of Illinois, Morris, and General Planning and Resource Consultants amid the termination of Gerwin Rohrbach’s ties to the firm. Officials described a transition plan and listed duties and meeting commitments under the 12 month arrangement.
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City Atty
David Smith
State of Illinois
City of
Morris
General Planning and Resource Consultants
GPRC
Gerwin Rohrbach
Morris Planning Commission
Alan M. Voorhees & Associates, Inc
Dan Carr
Rohrbach
Planning Commission
Calls to oust Joliet Prison chief over brutality claims
Joliet Prison guards Louis Rogan and Richard Welch accused chief Roy Leathers of sanctioning brutal removals of 17 prisoners from a segregated wing. They reported being barred entry after voicing concerns and described riot-gear guards enforcing the move amid disputed accounts of beatings.
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Chicago
Joliet
Louis Rogan
Richard Welch
Jeffrey Hass
People’s Law Office
Ky accuses Saigon election of brazen rigging
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky condemned South Vietnam’s presidential vote as brazen rigging after Thieu won re election by about 94.3 percent. Four Thieu opponents filed to nullify the election citing irregularities while the Supreme Court considers challenges to the one candidate rule.
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Vietnam Press
Trinh Quoc Khanh
Committee Against Dictatorship
Nguyen Ngoc Loi
Saigon
Duong van Long
Interior Ministry
Thieu
Duong van
Minh
Weather and a fall at Coal City Library construction site
A rural Morris man, Harold Wickert of Wauponsee Township, was treated in fair condition at Morris Hospital after an eight foot fall at the Coal City Library construction site on Broadway Street in Tuesday afternoon. Narvick Brothers, the general contractor, said Wickert was laying trusses when he fell and was transferred by Coal City emergency squad.
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Morris
Morris Hospital
Coal City
Broadway St
Harold Wickert
Wauponsee Township
Narvick Brothers Construction
Wickert
Howlett Seeks Illinois Governor Nomination
Michael J. Howlett, completing his third term as state auditor, announced his bid for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The 57 year old Daley ally has hinted at challenging Republican Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie in 1972, facing rivals Thomas M Foran and Lt. Gov. Paul Simon for party backing.
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Chicago
Michael J. Howlett
Illinois
Howlett
Richard B. Ogilvie
Richard J. Daley
Thomas M Foran
U.S
Paul Simon
Three Killed in Tavern Holdup Shootout in Chicago
Three men died in a gunfight with police after a tavern holdup on the near Northwest Side. Police said the getaway car backed into parked cars as officers blocked the route. two suspects were shot while fleeing, a third in the driver's seat. Names listed by the morgue: Eric Bynum 26, Dennis Bynum 24, James Lenon Jr. 28, all of Chicago.
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Chicago
Eric Bynum
Dennis
James Lenon Jr
Jack O Lantern Contest Returns For October 29
The Morris Jaycees announce the annual Jack O Lantern contest to be held Friday October 29 at a time and place to be announced. Open to children ages 1 to 16 with parental help allowed. Group entries accepted. Prizes awarded for first second and third in three categories People in the news fairy tale characters and comic strip characters.
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The
Morris’ Jaycees
Sandwich man Dale R. Moore runs as American Independent for Congress
A 30-year-old DeKalb County resident from Sandwich, Dale R. Moore, announces a 1972 bid for the U S 15th Congressional District. Explorer, author and publisher, Moore built a diverse résumé including the Moore Museum of Natural History, Pied Piper Publications, and exporting interests. He has served in public information roles, aided Expo 67 promotions, and contributes to philanthropy and education, while stressing a focus on social projects and tourism development. Moore chairs and consults for several organizations and writes a syndicated column Sudden Thought.
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DeKalb County
Dale R. Moore
Sandwich
U.S. 15Th
Moore
Moore Museum of Natural History
Museum Institute of the United
Louisiana Heart Association
National Foundation March of Dimes
United States
Central America
Illinois
Melee disrupts Westview, Kankakee schools closed
Melee at Westview High School leads to closure while East Ridge remains open after clashes between white and black students. Ten arrested, four injured. police use tear gas and increased patrols as district officials plan talks with students and oversee entry restrictions.
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Kankakee, Ill
Westview High
Eastridge High
Westview
Kankakee
Eastridge
Richard Denoyer
Dewoyer
Tom Ryan
Henry Duval
Nathan Richmond
WKAN
Coast dock strike deadline pressures Nixon
A four man inquiry board works toward a Nixon deadline to decide on halting West East and Gulf coast dock strikes. The panel certifies contract deadlocks under Taft Hartley act guiding labor relations as talks continue. Morris L Myers declines board role due to past ties.
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Washington
Nixon
Gulf
Two men escape Kankakee County Jail
Authorities said two men escaped from the Kankakee County Jail today and would provide no further details. Police broadcasts described them as armed and dangerous.
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Kankakee, Ill
Kankakee
Demand warden resign PONTIAC II AP
John Petrilli warden at Pontiac State Prison refused to resign as about 140 guards demanded his ouster. An experimental program letting inmate gang members hold meetings was ended by the Illinois Department of Corrections after a melee injuring nine inmates and ten guards. Petrilli defended his operation as fair and disciplined. Guards, members of AFSCME, said he was lax and called for dismissal.
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Rogan
Howard Pernell
Welch
Herbert Scott
Pontiac
John Petrilli
Pontiac State Prison
Petrilli
Peter B Bensinger
Linois Department of Corrections
American Federation of the State
4-H Window Displays Across Grundy County Shine
In observance of National 4-H Club Week, Grundy County showcases feature 4-H contest scenes under the theme 4-H Bridges the Gap. First place is Happy-Go-Lucky at Sandi's Beauty Salon, with other top clubs and ratings listed across Liberty Street venues and local merchants.
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Grundy County
Sandi's
Liberty St
Faletti’s
Wilmington
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Arthur Hornsby Jr
James Baum
Bollen
Wilfred Dix
Atty. Smith
John Hen
Drickson
Dix
Joe Gannon
George L. Crawford
P. E
Alan M. Voorhees and Associates
Midwest
Glen Ellyn
Gerwin K. Rohrbach
James Garver
Carlton Hamlin
Steve Nelson
Hendrickson
Alan M. Voorhees
Mayor of Planning Commission
Kenneth Carmignani
Scott
Psao Bensinger
Illinois Departments of Corrections
Bensinger
Leathers
Ner
KKK
Pizza Firm
In Gardner
Brownie Special Products Co
Main St
Gardner
A. J. Brown
Hinsdale
Midwest Metal Buildings
William
Industry Ave
Herald
Supreme Court
Dresden Island Locks
Bene
Bae Bt
Morris Daily Herald
Congress
Melee
Charlotte Reid
15Th Congressional District
United States Service Academies
Mark L. Kenney
Main St Mazon
U.S. Air Force Academy
Dennis E. Seaman
Rte. 1
U.S Military Academy
Steven R. Tibbitts
Lisbon Road
U. S. Naval Academy
Morris L Myers
San Francisco
Pacific Maritime Association
White House
James D Hodgson
Ators Association
Independent
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
New York
East
Wauponsee Handy Anns
Bowman Shoe Store
Nettle Enna Queens
Shaw's
Carbon Hill Protege’'s
Rohlf's Bakery
Hillcrest and
Nettle Creek Ag
Matteson Hardware
Needles and Spoons
Taylor Farm Management
Goodfarm Boys
Kaiser's
Dwight
Mazon Merry Makers
Isham’s
Mazon
Gardner Ag
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