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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1978

Page

3

Action council unveils prepaid legal plan

The Illinois Public Action Council announced a nationwide first prepaid legal plan for public use. For 125 dollars yearly, members receive broad non criminal services including wills real estate closings and unlimited consultations. A lighter 50 dollar option provides two hours of consultation with set fees for extra work.

Chicago UPI Illinois Public Action Council IPAC Illinois Consumer Services Organization of Chicago CSO Dannen, Crane, Heyman and Haas Jenner and Block Thei Sea Shore National Bank Council

Arraign Pontiac escapee in Salem Illinois

Charles Robinson a Pontiac Correctional Center convict was recaptured after escaping. He faces two counts of attempted murder and one count of escape with arraignment scheduled today. Police tracked him after a hospital guard was beaten and an officer targeted but the gun misfired. Coffey suffered injuries but recovered. The case prompts talks on more secure hospital housing for prisoners and cost-sharing for extra security.

Salem, Ill UPI Charles Robinson Chicago Pontiac Correctional Center Marion County Scott Wilzbach Conrad Coffey Sr Pontiac Robinson St. Mary’s Hospital Centralia Wilzbach Vandalia Correctional Center Coffey St. Mary’s Judge Illinois Corrections Charles Rowe Rowe Vandalia

Nevada board to study Spilotro background for Black Book

Nevada Gaming Control Board will review Tony Spilotro's background after a state investigation. A recommendation to add him to the Black Book could move to the Gaming Commission for final action. Spilotro has resided in Las Vegas for years and faces a hearing on the ban.

Carson City UPI Tony Spilotro Underworld Chicago Nevada Gaming Control Board Roger Trounday Spilotro Nevada Las Vegas

FBI probes arson of Venice black family home

The FBI joined the inquiry into the burning of Percy and Queen Wade’s home on an all white Venice street. Authorities say the fire was arson and civil rights charges are being considered after NAACP officials alleged local racism. John Henry Williams, Venice NAACP director, cites widespread racism and plans protests at tonight’s City Council meeting.

Venice, Ill UPI FBI Percy Queen Wade NAACP John Henry Williams Venice

Morris area retires long time rural carrier Ronald Sampson

Ronald E. Sampson a Morris Post Office rural carrier since 1948 has retired after serving Morris routes 1 2 and 4 since 1960. No permanent replacement has been assigned to fill his vacancy. Norma Hopkins a local graduate joins Hoopeston High School as a teacher and F.H.A. sponsor daughter of Dwight residents. Barbara Larson promoted to assistant store manager at Baum's Inc. in Morris with prior roles in advertising and jewelry buyer duties. General Electric conducts turbine seminar for carpenters millwrights and apprentices at VFW Hall. Midwestern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center TAAC directed by William Fillman will be located in Chicago serving eight states with a 999425 grant to ITT Research Institute.

Ronald E. Sampson Morris Sampson Norma Hopkins Mazon-Verona- Kinsman High School Olivet Nazarene College Hoopeston High School Bruce Hopkins Dwight B.B. Hopkins James Baum Baum’s Inc Barbara Weibel Larson Baum’s Larson William Fillman TAAC Economic Administration U.S. Department of Commerce ITT Research Institute Midwest Taac Chicago Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Ohio South Dakota Wisconsin Fillman John Fillman Rural Mazon

One-third don’t know NH governor and senator candidates

Nashua Telegraph polled 100 voting age residents. Thirty-seven could not name any candidates for governor or U S senator. Voters mixed up candidates from other states, naming Francis Hatch, Edward King, and Thomas J McIntyre. Fifty-nine named incumbent Meldrim Thomson. only 24 named challenger Hugh Gallen.

Nashua N.H UPI Nashua Telegraph U.S Francis Hatch Edward King Massachusetts New Hampshire Thomas J. McIntyre Sen Robert Dole Kansas Meldrim Thomson Hugh Gallen

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