Iran Earthquake Devastates Tabas. 15,000 Dead, Thousands Homeless
Rescue teams report 5,000 bodies buried as Tabas and 40 villages in eastern Iran are flattened by a 7.7 quake. Health officials warn deaths could exceed 15,000 while Shah Pahlavi orders massive airlift relief including 56 tons of food and supplies. Empress Farah directs operations. Red Lion and Sun volunteers mobilize. A Red Cross style response flies in an airborne hospital and essential equipment to the desert town. Hardly any walls remain. survivors number about 2,000.
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Tabas
Iran
UPI
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Tehran
Fara
Ferdows
Shah
Red Lion
Sun Society
Red Cross
Scott seeks to oppose Dresden spent fuel storage expansion
Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott asked the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to intervene in Commonwealth Edison’s request to increase Dresden site storage by tightly packing spent fuel racks. He cited defective fuel, inadequate technical documentation, and potential safety and worker hazards, seeking Illinois' petition be considered before further action. Assistant AG Susan N. Schuler represents Scott.
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Scott
Dresden
Chicago
Illinois
William J. Scott
United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Commonwealth Edison
Edison
NRC Act
State of Illinois
NRC
Susan N. Schuler
Envionmental Control Division
Morris Daily Herald front page note 1978
Morris Illinois issue dated September 18 1978 priced twenty cents and comprising sixteen pages.
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Morris Daily Herald
Morris
Illinois
Flash Flood Warnings Hit Chicago Areas During Storms
United Press International reports thunderstorms knocked out power flooded basements and streets triggering school closures in Chicago and suburbs. The National Weather Service issued a metro wide flash flood warning as Moline and Quincy drew heavy rains including 2.83 inches in Moline. Morton Grove saw widespread basement flooding and power outages in police stations.
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United Press International
Chicago
National Weather Service
Moline
Quincy
Weather Service
Morton Grove
O’hare
Midway
Northlake
Des Plaines
DuPage County
O’hare International
Midway Airport
Livingston County
Pontiac
Committee backs Joliet woman for assessor role
The Grundy County Board tax committee recommends Nancy Oseland of Joliet to replace Milton Carlson as county supervisor of assessment at $15,000 yearly. Oseland, second on the state exam, among seven who passed August 16, will be considered by the full board at its October meeting. Carlson resigns December 1. Oseland previously served as Will County board of review clerk.
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Grundy County
Nancy Oseland
Joliet
Milton Carlson
Miss Oseland
Illinois Department of Local Government Affairs
Forrest Hare
McHenry County
Phyllis Lamb
Rte. 4
Weather Outlook With Warm Humidity and High Temps
Forecast calls for fair conditions with warmth and humidity tonight with a low near 70. Tuesday flashes as partly sunny and hot with a high around 90. Dresden Island Locks records show a Saturday high of 88 and low 63, Sunday 79/65, while Morris reports 71 at 7 am and 70 at 10:30 am. Precipitation totals reach 1.04 inches.
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Dresden Island Locks and Dam
Morris
Camp David Peace Summit Ends in Historic Middle East Framework
Washington reports President Carter hailed a landmark Camp David outcome as Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin signed a framework for peace between Israel and Egypt. The pact envisions interim governance for West Bank residents, phased Sinai withdrawals, and a joint timetable to negotiate a full peace treaty within three months, with regional leadership and U.S. backing shaping the new phase.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Anwar Sadat
Menachem
Middle East
Congress
White House
Begin
Sadat
Camp David
Israel
Egypt
Jimmy Carter
West Bank
Jordan River
Jordan
U.S
Sinai Desert
Sinai
Minooka High board member resigns amid transfer to Pennsylvania
Minooka High School board accepted the resignation of Dennis Raaen after he said he was transferred to Lancaster Pennsylvania on September 1. Appointed January 1977 and elected to a full term in April 1977, Raaen’s departure led to multiple actions including honoring Raven for his service, approving transportation for four off campus special education students, and scheduling a fall convention attendance for two board members. A minor water main break near George and Black Streets was also reported with repairs slated.
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Minooka
Minooka High School
Dennis Raaen
Raaen
Lancaster
Raven
Larry Lausalle
Bonnie Agnich
Robert Cook
John Cotter
Illinois Association of School Board
Chicago
St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women
Naomi van Delson
Grundy Area
Leonard Hoffman
Mary Jean Waddell
Robert Smith
Joliet Junior College
Shorewood
Kendall-Grundy Farm Service, Inc
Alton Mattingly
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Peoria
George Baum Celebrates 80th Birthday and 57 Years in Morris Retail
George Baum marks his 80th birthday on Tuesday after a 57 year career in Morris retail on Liberty Street. The Baum family business began in 1874 as H.H. Baum Dry Goods, evolved into a women’s specialty store, and saw extensive remodeling through the mid 20th century. Baum helped bring air conditioning to Morris, promoted the first townwide Sidewalk Sale, served in Rotary and banking roles, and remains active in local commerce alongside his son James Baum.
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George Baum
Liberty Street
Morris
Henry Baum
H.H. Baum
Morris Bakery
Liberty St
Streeter
Hopkins
University of Illinois
Navy
Geroge Baum
Morris Savings and Loan Association
Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
Rainbow Council
Boy Scouts of America
Baum
Police seize nearly 30 pounds of marijuana in Morris search
Police found almost 30 pounds of marijuana with an estimated street value of 16000 during a Saturday garage search at 516 East Jefferson Street in Morris. They sought Joliet man Terry Lynn Casey on a disturbance warrant and California charges. Casey fled as officers arrived. the seven month old daughter was returned to her mother.
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Morris
East Side
Joliet
Terry Lynn Casey
Gloria
California
Minooka board adopts $2 million budget
Minooka Grade School Board Wednesday night adopted a $2 million budget for the 1978 79 fiscal year with tax levies totaling 1 925 250 funding the education building transportation working cash retirement liability insurance and bond interest funds. The auditor and school official project a tax rate of 1.33 and approved numerous purchases and staff actions including lockers gym sanding fencing bus driver hire and festival and workshop attendance for staff and students.
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Minooka
Education
Illinois
Chicago
Stan Ripsch
Will County
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