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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1968
Page
2
The Illinois secretary of State will require social security numbers and zip codes on all driver license applications starting January 1. The rule covers teens seeking permits and adults renewing or obtaining licenses. Nonresidents may obtain SSNs from local Social Security offices.
Police tactics during riots and disturbances will be discussed during a Police-Community Relations Training Course from January 13 to 17 at Allerton House conference center.
Night driving poses risks and requires recognizing conditions. Use headlights properly, avoid parking lights, dim for oncoming traffic, and switch to low beam when overtaking. Signal intentions and request a free copy of Rules of the Road from Paul Powell in Springfield Witnois 62706.
The Illinois State Police join the National Coffee Safety Stop program to cut holiday crashes by offering free coffee to travelers. Captain Kenneth Moore announces official sign kits and nationwide cooperation with police chiefs and restaurant groups.
Congress weighs Soviet space activity as the Washington Post reports Cosmos 248 249 2652 maneuvers suggest possible satellite inspection or destruction potential. Observers say the flights near Earth at 300 miles and 1300 miles altitude could spur faster U S anti-satellite programs amid new Nixon-era defense push.
Jay G. Philpott reports the Gun Control Act of 1968 takes effect December 16. The IRS will issue guidance to dealers and buyers. restrictions include age limits on purchases and limited out of state sales. local ordinances govern possession.
On October 24 1968 the director advised state directors that induction can be postponed for students pursuing full time postbaccalaureate study. Individual case review should determine postponement to end of the term.
Illinois Attorney General Scott urged creating a state Public Defender office with local divisions in each circuit and central administration in Springfield to meet court decisions and ease defense work. He outlined a regional police academy and a group of former prosecutors as special assistants to aid state and local attorneys.
The Illinois State's Attorneys Association and Bar Associations urge a continuing public education program in secondary schools to teaching rights and responsibilities. Attorney General-elect Scott calls for top priority with lecturers from each group. He advocates re education on law and order for youth and will join Gov. Ogilvie’s effort to administer grants under the Federal Crime Bill.
The Lincoln Trail Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society sponsors its second annual Christmas Bird Census on Saturday December 21. A precount planning meeting is set for Friday December 20 at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Cole 504 Ash Street Marshall. The event aims to boost bird interest and contributes to long term scientific data on population changes ranges invasions and occasional surprises.
General Telephone Company of Illinois offers a free ten minute home telephone call to employees serving in Vietnam and Korea during the holiday season. The Vietnamese call example uses multiple transmission methods and military communications systems, with details classified.
Multiple listings describe properties around Marshall and nearby towns including 4 to 8 room houses, modern and semi modern homes with garages, barns, and ponds. Farms ranging from 40 to 156 acres with tillable land, pasture, and water. Some on contract with Pearce Realty, contact Loriie Pearce and Lloyd Pearce for buyers assistance.
The broadcast uses high powered radio from Marton to Sai Gon then Hong Kong where it shifts to a transoceanic cable to Oakland. The overseas center connects to U S long distance circuits via aerial and underground cables and microwave links. Free calls to servicemen’s families were offered before Christmas with timing arranged for each service member.
Public notice states a zoning Board of Appeals meeting in Marshall Illinois at 7 30 P M on January 6 1969 in the City Hall Council Room to hear the stated agenda items.
Zoning hearing seeks change for the south half of lots 1 and 2 in block 9 original town of Mar, Clark County Illinois from R k to R 3 district. Zoning Board of Appeals members Frank Cauldwell Kenneth Low Warren Strohm listed.
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