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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1966

Page

4

Pondering Dangers of Altering Mankind's Growth

Editor notes mankind enters the genetic age with powerful tools to alter growth and heredity. Scientists discuss who decides future human form and thought while warning of social religious political and ethical turmoil. Researchers stress the need for committees and prudent limits.

Ray Owen Biology Division California Institute of Technology Renato Dulbecco Salk Institute For Biological Studies Melvin Calvin Bio-Organic Group Lawrence Radiation Laboratory University of California James Bonner Cal Tech Bonner

TV Tonight Schedule Highlights

Prime time listings show 2-News and 5-News at 6 and 10, Western and comedy programs, movies, and sports across channels 2 5 7 9. Major films include Mr. Roberts and The Tenth Inning, with Carson and local weather segments interleaved.

Hey Landlord TV Comedy Adds New York Flair

NBC’s Hey Landlord blends Will Hutchins Sugarfoot charm with Sandy Baron sharp wit in a New York brownstone setting. The show borrows from Dick Van Dyke era writers and features director Jerry Paris and producer Sheldon Leonard guiding a flexible cast. Baron Hutchins star in a traditional setup designed to yield rotating supporting players and varied plots.

Hollywood Will Hutchins Sandy Baron Irma Dr. Kildare Dr. Gillespie Eve Arden Joan Blondell Pat Brady Gabby Hayes Hutchins Baron New York Landlord Dick van Dyke van Dyke Jerry Paris the Petrie Sheldon Leonard Brooklyn

Today in History August 12 1966 highlights

Events on this date include King Philip’s death in Turners Falls Massachusetts in 1676 James Russell Lowell’s death in 1891 U S forces entering Manila in 1898 Britain declaring war in 1914 the Atlantic Charter draft at sea in 1941 Florence liberated in 1944 Eisenhower Dulles meeting about Suez nine years earlier concerns over Berlin crisis five years earlier Watts riot in 1965

Associated Press King Philip Turners Falls Mass James Russell Lowell U.S Philippines Manila Florence Italy Dwight D. Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Washington Berlin Los Angeles Watts

Ill Pennings Publisher Davis Merwin In Germany Hospital

Davis Merwin 66 former Pantagraph publisher in Bloomington Illinois is seriously ill in a U S Air Force hospital at Wiesbaden Germany after his third heart attack in 19 months He fell ill in Spain last week while with his wife at a beach house near Malaga He was flown to the U S Air Force hospital on August 9 the commander said Merwin remains on the seriously ill list.

Wiesbaden Germany Davis Merwin Bloomington Ill Pantagraph U.S. Air Force Hospital Merwin Adlai Stevenson Spain Malaga

Broad Way Players Enter Two Noted Shows And Stars

The article reviews Broadway talent from Sec ond City and The Premise with Hutchins and Baron contrasted in style. It notes Hutchins progress from brash roles to quiet humor and mentions Bob Hope’s season kickoff comedy special featuring former leading ladies Paulette Goddard Madeleine Carroll Dorothy Lamour and Lucille Ball among others.

Second City Henry Fonda Hutchins Baron Bob Hope Europe Paulette Goddard Madeleine Carroll Dorothy “Amour Lucille Ball

Stamps in the News: 50th Park Service Stamp Set

The upcoming 5 cent National Park Service stamp marks the 50th anniversary with Parkscape U S A symbol. Issued Aug 25 at Yellowstone, it honors park categories natural historical and recreational. First day covers are available by Aug 25 with postmark deadline.

Syd Kronish U.S National Park Service Parkscape U.S.A Yellowstone National Park Wyoming Department of Interior National Park System Woodrow Wilson Wyo

Dear Ann Landers column letters on gifts and driving fears

A reader couple gifts an orchid to their mother who dismisses it as foolish and practical concerns arise. A 40-year-old woman fears driving, asks about chauffered life, and a reader complains of paper sharing and sleeping under a paper. Ann Landers responds with empathy and practical advice.

Ann Landers Ann Branlen Harvesies Sleeping Beauty

Plattville Bridal Shower Honors Dawn Ann Peacock

A Sunday afternoon bridal shower for Dawn Ann Peacock was hosted by Mrs. Stanley Berger with co host Mrs. Milo Heap. Attendants to assist opening gifts were Connie Flatness Christine Peacock and Sue Beane. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Brown Jens Wallin and Fred Baker. Dessert and coffee served to 27 Peacock neighbors in Seward Township.

Plattville Dawn Ann Peacock Stanley Berger Milo Heap Miss Peacock Connie Flatness Christine Peacock Sue Beane Minooka High School Charles Brown Jens Wallin Fred Baker Peacock Seward Township

Baldwin Reappointed to White County Bridge Commission

Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor announces Frieda C. Baldwin of New Harmony Indiana is reappointed to the White County Bridge Commission which operates the bridge between New Harmony Indiana and Carmi Illinois. She has served since January 1963 succeeding her late husband and now receives a full six year term.

Washington John T. Connor Frieda C. Baldwin New Harmony Ind White County

Two Teen Drivers Ticketed in Morris City for Noise and Speed

Morris City police issued traffic tickets to two teenagers on Thursday evening. Larry Brooks, 17, of Route 1, was cited at 9 20 p m for driving too fast for conditions on Bedford Road by Officer Jack Kopezick and scheduled for magistrate court Monday. Mike E Prindeville, 17, of Daley Avenue, received a ticket at 9 40 p m for excessive motorcycle muffler noise on North Liberty Street, and will appear in magistrate court next Friday. Officer James Gretencord made the arrest.

Morris City Larry Brooks Rte. 1 Bedford Rd Jack Kopezick Brooks Mike E. Prindeville Daley Ave N. Liberty St. Prindeville James Gretencord

Wallet Missing From City Resident on Thursday

Roy Walker of 32912 E Jefferson St reported at 4 50 p m that his wallet is missing. The billfold held his driver license social security card draft card car registration and other personal items.

Roy Walker E. Jefferson St

Missing Dog Report in Morris Police Log

Mrs. Les Herrell of 326 E. Jackson St reports a missing dog to Morris police at 6 20 a m. The animal has been gone since 1 30 p m Thursday and bears rabies tag number 69.

Morris Police Les Herrell E. Jackson St

Electronics Stocks Lead Rally Amid Market Rebound

New York stocks rose at noon led by electronics and other glamor issues as the market snapped a four-session skid. The Associated Press average gained 0.7 to 303.0, Dow up 4.90 to 842.81, with notable gains in Eastman Kodak Du Pont Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Texaco and Jersey Standard while big Three motors lagged.

New York Electronics Associated Press Dow Jones Eastman Kodak du Pont Anaconda Kennecott American Smelting Texaco Jersey Standard IBM Xerox Motorola Collins Radio Fairchild Camera Scientific Data American Stock Exchange

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