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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
2
Publishing notice lists mailing details for the Marshall Herald in Mar anall Illinois with rates: subscription two dollars per year and local advertising thirty five cents per column inch. Three month subscriptions are not offered.
In a strong statement Edgar Hoover argues against a national police force and for maintaining local control. He condemns plans for federal receivership of police departments and stresses local responsibility to enforce laws within constitutional self government. He urges citizens and officials to oppose efforts to undermine local authority.
The article argues mergers drive corporate growth by pooling resources and knowledge to solve problems beyond a single firm. It cites 1500 mergers in 1966 and quotes W F Rockwell Jr on mergers enabling advances and affordable tech. It notes mergers should create real need and benefits for stockholders employees customers and the nation.
Time Magazine sponsors Choice 68 a nationwide college straw vote on about 2400 campuses in April. More than five million students may cast ballots though over 70 percent are under 21 and ineligible to vote in November. The event aims to gauge political attitudes and influence future elections.
Citizens rush to buy firearms amid fear of crime as gun makers struggle to meet demand. J Edgar Hoover comments on public safety and the need for protection, urging readers to consider personal defense options in uncertain times.
A Chase Manhattan Bank study shows U S oil companies slashed exploration and production outlays from 77 percent of capital in 1956 to 57 percent in 1966. The American Petroleum Institute notes the drop stems from reduced incentives to take risks in oil and gas searches. Analysts cite a 30 percent fall in exploratory drilling over the past decade as a cost price squeeze. Demand is seen rising about 50 percent by 1980, with Frank Ikard estimating $115 billion needed worldwide to meet future demand.
The National Rifle Association outlines a compact program for the 1968 National Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry Ohio. Registration is limited to 1800 competitors with events in pistol smallbore rifle and high power rifle scheduled from August 4 to August 22. Two schools for police and juniors run August 18 to 22.
Open house at Mr. and Mrs. David Bland honored Mrs. Bland’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johns on their 60th wedding anniversary with about seventy relatives. A long list of visits, hospital stays, and social calls follow from Martinsville to Terre Haute, Marshall, and Clinton, Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Blanken and family helped at the Joe Smitley farm residence where Joe remains wheelchair bound until the 28th of this month. Doctors expect possible removal of one cast and a move to crutches. Additional visitors included the Kenderdines Shelton and Mike who called on Charles Kenderdine, Rodney and Dorina as well as Mr and Mrs Winferd Blanken.
Editorial notes that medical research centers on heart disease, especially rheumatic fever, coronary artery disease, and arteriosclerotic heart disease. It highlights the Heart Fund sponsorship and calls for continued effort to conquer heart illness. A reader asks about thigh fracture recovery after infection. a clinician answers that walking may return with extended care, though healing is slowed by infection.
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