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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1978
Page
4
Police investigate vandalism incidents across Morris area including a manager James Young’s car smeared with pizza and a damaged CB radio after an air antenna was tampered with. Three youths suspected face possible charges while other cases include a slashed tire, a car crash near Saratoga Road, and a damaged combine.
Ann Warner filed a complaint against Mary Lee Wahner alleging multiple threats of bodily harm by phone. Wahner posted a $35 cash bond and faces a court appearance on September 18 at 10. An unrelated report states Martha A Read of 1116 Liberty St. asked police to notify the mayor after her car hit a manhole on Union St. causing tire vibration. she seeks a liability report. Patrick Roff, 20, of Dwight, was cited for speeding 74 in a 55 mph zone on Storm Rd. Roff posted his license. Leonard Fioritto, 31, Coal City, was cited for passing a vehicle at an intersection. he was arrested on a motorcycle at Broadway and Second Sts. and posted bond with a court date set for October 28 at 10.
Chinese Vice Premier Teng Hsiao-ping said China will terminate the 1950 Sino-Soviet treaty of friendship and mutual assistance by next April. The move follows China's recent friendship pact with Japan signed Aug. 12, signaling a shift against the Soviet alliance and anticipates Teng’s Oct. 23 Tokyo visit to formalize Sino-Japanese accord.
Minooka Police Chief Michael Hrechko reported Daniel Daly of Illini Drive was ticketed for 39 mph in a 20 mph zone on Wabena Street last Friday. Daly posted a $35 cash bond and a court date is set for October 14. Mark Ferguson was ticketed on Minooka Road Sunday for driving with a suspended license, posted a $100 cash bond, and to appear in court on September 28.
William T. Kampiles, 23, of Munster, pleaded innocent to six counts of espionage and theft for selling a top secret KH-11 System Technical Manual outlining a U.S. spy satellite to a Soviet agent for 3000 dollars. Trial set for Oct. 30. bond set at 500000. Kampiles jailed in Chicago after arrest. The indictment alleges he delivered Sections 1 to 8 of the manual in two transfers to the agent in Athens and elsewhere.
In Crawfordsville Indiana police report a circus lion bit off the left arm of 4 year old Sean Spencer as he walked to his seat near the Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers show. The boy remained in satisfactory condition at Riley Hospital for Children Indianapolis doctors could not reattach the limb. The animal was quarantined for 10 days to check for rabies.
Lou Brewer, a former Iowa State Penitentiary warden, starts as Stateville Prison warden in Joliet Illinois. Illinois corrections director Charles Rowe announced the hiring after Brewer led a medium security prison in Mount Pleasant. Brewer 43 with 22 years in corrections seeks to address crowding and violence at Stateville.
The seventh unexplained bombing in Speedway, Indiana destroyed a police car Tuesday night, injuring no one and damaging two other vehicles. Police Chief Robert Copeland called the attack a random, mindless act and warned the danger could extend to headquarters. Previous blasts occurred Friday and over the weekend near Indianapolis Raceway Park.
A reader from Morris Grundy County voices frustration with outsiders influencing local affairs, defending residents as intelligent and capable. The letter opposes external groups like Bailly Alliance, asserts locals can seek help if needed, and argues that shutting plants does not guarantee safety.
Hans Hansen and his wife Diana recount surviving a plane crash in Rhodesia only to witness guerrillas kill 10 of 18 survivors in a gulley. Guerrilla leader Joshua Nkomo denied ground killings while Air Rhodesia questioned evidence of a missile strike. Police prepared a mass grave and a hunt for culprits was launched with military units mobilized.
The account recalls Poland's invasion on Sept 1 1939 and the brutal two-front war with Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It honors Gen Wladyslaw Sikorski and Polish forces abroad, notes Poles' later subjugation under communism, and condemns bans on Kosciuszko and national anthem.
Dr. Crane recalls how Birch Bayh upset Senator Capehart in Indiana by a cheese sandwich moment. Voters, driven by emotional empathy, can overlook platforms. the power of perception and franking privileges shape incumbency battles.
A collection of fan letters to Ann Landers discusses a father's birthday wish for a presidential run, wedding invitation boundaries, mother in law tensions over names and money, and a troubled young couple facing honesty and money management issues. The advice stresses keeping lines open, respecting the couple's choices, and taking control of finances.
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