De Gaulle Retires After 18 Years Copter Crash Kills Bolivian President
A Bolivian president Rene Barrientos dies in a helicopter crash as Vice President Luis Adolfo Siles Salinas gains backing from the armed forces to take over. General Alfredo Ovando, abroad, not consulted amid uncertain tenure for Siles Salinas. Ovando is the sole announced 1970 candidate. Barrientos had led since 1966 after a 1964 coup.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Rene Barrientos
Luis Adolfo Siles-Salinas
Barrientos
Alfredo Ovando
Ovando
Washington
Siles-Salinas
Fay
Associates
Ernesto
Che” Guevara
Guevara
Social Democratic Party
Congress
Siles
Jury Selection Begins in Coal City Damage Suit
In Grundy County Circuit Court jury selection starts for a $10,000 damages case involving Coal City residents Mrs. Joan Blaine and Robert Koerner. Chief Judge Walter Dixon presides. Blaine is represented by August Black and Koerner by John Wolslegel. The incident occurred at 7 a.m. on September 6, 1966, when Koerner was entering 415 Marguerite Street as Blaine backed her car.
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Grundy County
Coal City
Walter Dison
Sunny and cool with frost risk this week
Weather forecast shows tonight clearing and cooler with a low in the mid 30s and frost risk. Tuesday on to be partly sunny and cool with a mid 50s high, then Wednesday warmer. Collins station logged 81 high and 55 low on Saturday, Sandy 73/41, Morris downtown 41 at 11 am. Precipitation measured .20.
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Collins
Vrees
Sandy
Morris
Gardner-South Wilmington school tax plan defeated by voters
An unofficial 378 to 234 defeat of the 90 cent to 1.11 dollar educational tax rate for Gardner-South Wilmington High School was reported. Three precincts cast 613 votes Saturday, up from 587, with board reviews planned and district finances under scrutiny as warrants of about 25 thousand dollars are prepared to cover current bills.
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Gardner
Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Supt
Brandt
Fed
Morris Township Zoning Hearing Scheduled Tuesday Night
Public hearing at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the circuit court room of the courthouse on proposed zoning for Morris Township. The Grundy County Zoning Commission completes county zoning recommendations after hearings in 16 other townships. Residents may speak or submit statements. testimony will be reviewed before a final recommendation to the Grundy County Board of Supervisors.
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Morris Township
Grundy County Zoning Commission
Grundy County Board of Supervisors
Town and Country Art Show draws 250 viewers across 302 exhibits
About 250 people visited the fifth annual Town and Country Art Show at the First National Bank Building Morris. There were 302 entries from children to adults across oils watercolors sculpture pottery stitchery and ceramics. Ted Swanson won public opinion with Divided. Wood Spirit tied for second by Terry Brock and Native Chief by Steve Sorensen.
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First National Bank
Morris
Ted Swanson
MCHS
Terry Brock
Gardner
Steve Sorensen
South
Wilmington
Control Flood In Mississippi River Areas
The Mississippi River flood risk eased as light rain fell in Illinois and Iowa, with the Missouri rising and expected to go above flood stage later in the week. Dikes in Quad Cities area held after some breaks, aided by volunteers and sandbags.
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Associated Press
Mississippi River
Ilinois
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri River
Missouri
Quad Cities
Illinois
Fulton
Dick Fleischman
Army Engineers
Sabula
Savannah
Ill
Muscatine
Centennial
Davenport
Scott County Civil Defense Department
Teachers Ignore Court Injunction At Kankakee
In Kankakee Illinois the Kankakee Federation of Teachers led by President Herbert White plans continued walkouts despite a Saturday injunction from the School Board. Schools stay closed as talks stall over a new contract amid payroll concerns since February. White says reopening requires meaningful negotiations and an acceptable agreement.
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Kankakee, Ill
Kankakee Federation of Teachers
Herbert White
White
Board of Education
Founder Dies at 77 Founder of Mullen's Salad Dressing Co
John D. Mullen of Palestine Illinois founder of Mullen's Salad Dressing Co died Sunday after a long illness. The 77 year old started the company in the 1920s and built a distribution network across more than ten states. He sold his stake in 1963 but served as advisor until his death. He is survived by his widow Clara.
Fumes Leak After Car-Tanker Crash Moves Toward Hazard
Four escape serious injury after a 7 p.m. Sunday collision at Illinois 47 and 113 left a 1969 Mack tanker with 18 to 20 tons of anhydrous ammonia in a ditch. Driver William L. Francis, 26, was cited for improper passing. no serious injuries to Girot or Gutierrez.
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Illinois 47
Illinois 113
R. A. Peterson
William L. Francis
Byron
Thomas Girot
Liberty St
Alicia Gutierrez
Morris Hospital
Francis
Shields Oil
Harvard
Champaign
Richard Pierce
Girot
Peterson
Marseilles
Break-In Reported At Morris High School Office
Morris police investigated a burglary at Morris Community High School where thieves pried open the janitor room door and forced the main office safe, netting about 40 dollars. Entry occurred between Sunday 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. with finger prints taken.
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Morris
Morris Community High School
Rudy Cotter
Cotter
Cryer Bryant
Claude Rose
William Button
James Gretencord
Robert Lynes
James Anderson
Illinois State Crime Lab
Joliet
Gladys Bright
Lightning Strikes Heater in Morris Home
At 12:35 a.m. Sunday Morris police responded to Mrs. Margaret Danielson’s home after a heater was struck by lightning. The control box overheated and smoke filled the house, which was cleared after opening windows with help from a firefighter.
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Morris
Margaret Danielson
E. Jackson St
Policeman Gordon G Gregg Retires After 20 Years in Morris
Morris Police Department observes the retirement of Policeman Gordon G Gregg aged 60 after a 20 year service. He reflects on the job and shift, noting salary changes and past chiefs, with his pension set at half his regular pay and his wife serving as librarian. The Gregg family resides at 122 W North St.
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Gordon Gregg
Gregg
Herald
Gordon G. Gregg
Morris
John Popidinsk
B. O'Neal Enner
Tony Helling
Roy Shannon
Helling
Popidinski
H. Ray Peacock
Tony Andersen
Olson
Enger
Donald Ward
Morris Public Library
Janet
Okinawa
Air Force
Timothy Beck
Judy
University of Illinois
North St
De Gaulle Resigns After Referendum Defeat in France
Paris reports Charles de Gaulle resigns as president after a referendum defeat on constitutional reforms. Senate President Alain Poher becomes interim leader until elections within 20 to 35 days. Maurice Couve de Murville warns of a tough period as anti Gaullist protests flare and police clash with demonstrators.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Senate
Alain Poher
Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises
Justice
Rene Captitant
Poher
Cultura
Andre Malraux
George Pompidou
Maurice Couve de Murville
New Officials Begin Terms in Morris City Council
The City of Morris opens its new year with a 10 a.m. City Hall meeting where acting Mayor Donald Davidson and current council members finalize old business before mayor elect John Hendrickson and new aldermen take seats. New ward representatives Glen Anderson Robert Gilbertson and Arthur Hornsby Jr begin four year terms. Regular council session follows at 7 30 p m.
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City of
Morris
Donald Davidson
John C. Hendrickson
James Stine
Glen Anderson
Robert Gilbertson
Arthur Hornsby Jr
Walter Hundt
Charles Roseland
Tracey Adcock
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Morris High School
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University of
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David Dummitt
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Linda Nagra
Bob Snodgrass
Dale Sutton
Sue Richards
Debbie Faletti
Jean Cromwell
Bob Kitterman
Craig Male
Mary Ann Sanford
Terry Wickman
Randy Lawless
Betty Leake
John Boyle
Kim Koening
Larry Brock
Donna Doss
Theresa Kowalczyk
Angie Hansen
Jimmy Smith
Barb Roberts
Bob Mack
Dan Mansmith
Nancy Pacquet
Bill Klinker
Steven Wickman
Greg Dummitt
Joey Hakey
Linda Riley
John Corneglio
Gayle Claypool
Jada Johnson
Mary Hemmerback
Jackie Boss
Judy Laing
Gwen Nelson
Becky Tibbett
Jeff Johnson
Helen Taylor
Barbara Mahler
Larry Cooper
Bill Norris
Robert Thompson
Gary Watland
Jerry Hughes
Rick Springer
Bill Alderson
Rich Greenley
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