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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1978
Page
6
Police say a 20ish man with broad shoulders and long dark hair was sighted near Lincoln and Grant Streets at 10 45 p.m. Wednesday, possibly same shed intruder from Tuesday. Paula Mitchell and Vernon Helland reported near misses as security remained unable to locate the suspect.
A 1969 Toyota owned by Wayne Mace was ticketed after an E Jackson Street neighbor reported the vehicle blocking a driveway for over a week. In Gould Park a Morris Community High student was beaten and treated for head injuries. police investigate. Deputies logged cattle loose on Pine Bluff Road near Collins Station. owner Bill Garcia contacted. A Morris woman reported a minor car bicycle crash. the cyclist fled. Two $30 speakers were stolen from a car behind Schroeder's Standard in Gardner. investigation ongoing.
A Morris police squad car sustained over 250 dollars in damage after hitting a raised curb while responding to a possible burglary alarm near 12:30 a.m. The 1978 Plymouth, driven by Officer Roger L. Miller, misjudged the curb height while turning into an alley between Liberty and Wauponsee Streets. Passenger Officer Thomas M. Bednarik was not injured.
Coal City police arrested a Lockport man on a disorderly conduct charge about 9 p.m. Tuesday. Joseph Rivera, 31, was arrested at Vermillion and Park Sts. on a complaint filed by John Zalud. Zalud said Rivera made obscene gestures and statements to him and his family on S. Broadway St. Rivera posted $35 bond and was to appear in court Oct. 26.
Coal City resident Ron Jones age 16 was bitten while helping an injured cat struck by a car on Illinois 113 east of Boodlers at about 7 p.m. Wednesday. The car, described as wearing a collar, fled the scene. Jones received treatment at Dr. Roman Smyk's office.
A 1978 Pontiac Trans Am parked near Robkim Upholstery Inc. at 534 Bedford Road was vandalized Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. An employee, Mrs. Pat Springer of 1014 Fremont Ave., alerted Morris police about 5 p.m. Several fine scratches appeared on the driver door and roof. no damage estimate given.
A battery charge against Charles Tinsley of Minooka was dismissed at the complaining witness's request. Tinsley had been charged Oct. 3 after an alleged incident at Tony's Restaurant in Francis. Also fined were Marseilles resident 9192 Magnolia St for 70 in a 55 mph zone and Ricky Martin of Chan nahon for speeding and conditions.
South Wilmington man Howard Lardi 28 was ticketed after his 1976 Chevrolet pickup left Rice Road east of Storm Road and struck a utility pole. Deputy Dan Raymond said Lardi fell asleep at the wheel and damaged front end estimated at 750 dollars. Vehicle towed. court date set for October 26.
Jeffrey S Arnold of Greenville College argues in support of open debate and personal rights. He criticizes Mrs Parker’s Oct 3 column for claiming sole correctness and urges Grundy County residents to engage in politics to safeguard individual freedoms.
The State of Illinois reimbursed LaSalle County for 10068.56 spent in the trial of Elson Boose who murdered guard Robert Jefferson at Sheridan Correctional Center. Costs covered witness and jury fees housing Boose and courtroom deputy. Boose, aged 15 at the time, stabbed the guard in 1971 and received a 20 to 40 year sentence after a retrial in 1977 following a Supreme Court reversal.
New York Times reporter Myron Farber surrendered to resume an indefinite jail term for contempt in refusing to hand over confidential notes on Dr. Mario Jascalevich. He could stay in Bergen County jail pending a Supreme Court decision on his appeal. The Minooka Village Board meets Monday October 23 at 7 30 p m in village hall.
Planning Commission schedules a 7 30 p m Tuesday planning meeting in an unspecified location to discuss agenda items. The notice emphasizes a regular session of planning matters and invites local participants.
Summary of area Members on key roll calls in Washington from Sept 28 through Oct 4. Topics include merit selection for federal judges, a 5.5 percent cap on pay raises for nonmilitary federal blue-collar workers, and Cambodia refugee admissions. Notable votes include yea positions by McClory Russo Derwinski Hyde Yates Crane and others, with several named lawmakers not voting or opposing.
U.S. Senate rejected extending ERA deadline 44 54, ERA foes voted nay while most ye a supporters urged extension amid 35 states already ratifying. A separate 47 39 vote created Office of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine at $15 million through 1981. Kankakee senator proposes erosion control bill for state lands with agency guidance.
Dr George W Crane presents a topical test for workplace and daily behavior emphasizing cleanliness and foresight. The piece references a high school principal Terry G and lists ten actions to show thoughtfulness, from stopping at signs to budgeting time, with Crane encouraging readers to request his booklets by mail.
A reader asks how to handle overbearing relatives after childbirth and how to respond without hurting feelings. Ann advises plain talk and setting boundaries, noting future help may differ. another letter questions a husband offering work to his ex wife and fears workplace and family dynamics.
A reader asks how to handle perceived work affair risk as her husband works with his ex wife. Ann Landers suggests trust and offering to help with bookkeeping or part time work until replacement, while readers debate religious liberty and parental guidance with upcoming responses.
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