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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
7
A special AP report details ailing French tourism in 1968 as student-worker strikes and May June turmoil wiped out the Paris summer season. Americans, Britons, and Germans reduced travel. Spaniards attracted fewer French visitors, while French tourism faced a long-term decline and shifts toward winter ski markets.
Mrs Tillie Johnson accompanied by her son and family Mr and Mrs Alvin Johnson of Plano took a two week western states trip. In Denver they visited Mr and Mrs Stanley Zielinski. Mr and Mrs Percy Scofield hosted dinner guests including Mrs Scofield's brother Mr and Mrs Hendrey Hoge of Lodi Ohio and the Hoge's daughter Mrs Phil Rice and sons Jim John and Phil Rice of Lodi. Mr and Mrs David Stang and sons Kyle and Scott moved into the former Anna Nelson home.
In Carson, Frank Zsabo, 58, who runs a shipyard near Los Angeles harbor, says most amateur boat builders lack the patience to finish. He notes boat owners pay 250 dollars yearly to store crafts, and only about one fifth complete usable boats, with some unfinished for a decade. He jokes he has repaired new boats but has not got the patience.
A two lane all weather highway will be built through 24 miles of the Little Shepherd Trail in Eastern Kentucky. The route will follow mountain contours where possible and include an overlook with views of Big Black Mountain, the highest peak in Kentucky at 4 150 feet above sea level.
Senate Bill 559 requires warning labels on cigarette packs. Health officials warn cigarette smoking is highly hazardous, implicated in 125000 to 300000 deaths annually, with lung cancer, emphysema, and heart disease rising. Teen smoker risks are particularly severe. States that non smokers may gain lower life insurance premiums.
AP writer observes 1950s season trends with increased minority casting and women rising as stars. Negro performers join regular casts, while Diller Burnett Day and Ballard headline new variety hours and sitcoms. Aging icons like Lucille Ball and Barbara Stanwyck anchor a changing landscape.
Lola G cautions mothers against fanciful spellings and exotic medical terms in baby names and urges names that echo historic figures. The piece cites examples from Chicago hospitals and suggests masculine names from biblical and classic eras to inspire resilience and achievement.
Twelve injured as two cars collide in Beech er Illinois. One car, a 1931 Marmon seven passenger sixteen cylinder sedan owned by George Morton Taylor of Gary Indiana, was destroyed and caught fire after the collision. The Marmon was described as one of four in the nation.
The Jhaffkine Institute outlines a plan to eradicate rats which destroy ten percent of India's foodgrains and advertises rat products for commercial use. Rat meat is proposed for pets, rat skin for wristwatch straps and gloves, and purses.
A reader recounts how a domineering mother used threats of a nervous breakdown to control family choices and how a clergyman advised courage in marriage. Ann Landers responds, emphasizing that recovery from stress requires support, not fear, and notes humor can aid, while defending faith and offering guidance to others seeking help through the column.
Local schedule shows 2 News for early coverage followed by weather and sports. Prime time features include I Dream Of Jeannie Garrison's Gorillas It Takes a Thief and Alfred Hitchcock. Late night offers Johnny Carson Joey Bishop movies and more with News Weather and sports updates.
Two escapees Eugene Burns and Bobby Burden were recaptured in Illinois after fleeing Eddyville State Prison Farm. They face federal charges of transporting the elderly Kentucky couple they allegedly abducted. The victims Jesse Martin 72 and Virdie Ellen 65 were found unharmed near Vienna Illinois. Willie Adams remains at large. Burden and Burns were captured after their stolen car crashed near Tuscola.
In Evanston Illinois vandals smashed over 300 tombstones and statues at Calvary Cemetery Saturday night. Officials estimate damage above 100000 dollars and possibly up to 500000 dollars.
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