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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1966
Page
4
A special report argues advances in genetics may let drugs and gene control counter disease. It explains genes direct cell growth, antibodies fight infection, and future work could repair organs and even curb cancer. It notes optimism and concerns about control over thought and emotion. Next: social and religious aspects.
Miss Mil dred Chuchut, Jenner Elementary principal whose ouster was sought by parents, is transferred to Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary for health reasons. Stowe principal Mrs Signa Wright will move to Jenner. Effective Sept 5. Jenner faced boycotts that kept up to 98 percent of its 2 593 pupils from classes.
Mrs. Sandra Burkhardt Christensen of Gardner received a telegram stating Pvt. Christensen was taken from the ship en route to Germany and flown to Bremerhaven for surgery on acute appendicitis. No further word on his condition was received.
Hollywood AP report describes Batman and Robin filming a scene at Desilu Culver City Studio where Minstrel threatens destruction. Fans and visitors swarm the set while Adam West and Burt Ward wrap up takes between dialogue and public appearances.
Mary Campbell surveys pop records and TV soundtracks from RCA Victor Peter and the Wolf with Dorati to Sean Connery narrating. She praises Annie Get Your Gun revival with Ethel Merman and Bruce Yarnell and notes daylight saving time denting summer TV ratings.
The Aug 11, 1966 summary notes events from 1928 Hoover nomination to 1946 rocket bombs in Sweden. It recalls 1943 Quebec Conference, 1944 Marianas bombing of Iwo Jima, 1945 surrender talks, 1966 Truman backing Harriman, 1955 Khrushchev Moscow dinner doubt, and 1966 Soviet wheat purchases from Canada.
The Heron Road Bridge over the Rideau River collapsed at 3 30 p m Wednesday sending a 160 foot span into concrete. At least seven construction workers were killed and 53 injured with 18 in critical condition. Rescue crews formed bucket brigades to free victims as concrete remained soft under heaps of steel and wood.
The columnist counsels a woman who regrets excluding her brother as usher at her wedding. She warns parents to set expectations and urges forgiveness. Other letters discuss living together before marriage to avoid divorce and a pregnant teen facing parental guilt, with guidance on responsibility and seeking help.
Local TV guide lists 6 to 10 p.m. programming across channels including 2-News Weather 5-News 7-Adventure blocks, with favorites such as Gilligan's Island Batman Twilight Zone Peyton Place and Johnny Carson followed by late movies and sports.
Old corn and new corn markets show mixed quotes with note of five cents movement. Beans also feature price shifts as buyers monitor supply and demand signals.
In Chicago on the Far South Side a 14 year old boy, Donald Doyle, was shot in the chest while sitting with a friend. He died at Rosenland Community Hospital. The teen was the son of advertising executive J Stu art Doyle, a Chicago City College board member.
The New York stock market slid for the fourth straight session amid a dull mood and modest trading. Airlines fell as Congress moved toward legislation to end the long airline strike. Major averages showed declines with the Dow off about 2.51 and the AP average down 1.0. Some tech and defense names rose slightly, while Xerox led losses among big issues.
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