29 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Tinley Park Star Tribune
Location
Tinley Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1974
Page
1
Tinley Park Central Junior High students visited Oak Forest hospital to give toiletry items to male patients and winter outdoor gear to children. Faculty and student council members also collected toys in December and hosted a door decorating contest.
The 1974 Tinley Park year featured President Ford calling the town a symbol of America during his February visit to honor the undefeated high school football team. Officials expanded business along 159th Street and Harlem, added a village manager, and navigated the pop corn caper scandal with three officers facing discipline and a federal suit.
Tinley Park police log describes a long area pursuit by a bearded man on a flying vehicle pulled by eight reindeer. He entered homes via chimneys and left cookies and milk in abundant supply. Police expect a return around next year’s holiday season.
Citizens Utility unveils its third well on December 23 in Westhaven and Fernway to boost water quality. Residents and a lawyer cite ongoing quality concerns as the Illinois Commerce Commission reviews the issue. Walter Larson says tests look good and improvements may take up to 30 days with flushing done to speed results. The firm is pumping a fourth well and has spent 300000 on equipment for 600 families, while vowing to avoid further rate hikes.
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