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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1968

Page

2

Eisenhower suffers seventh heart attack at Walter Reed

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, suffered another serious heart attack Friday at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors described his condition as stable, noting this attack followed a sequence beginning in April with a minor episode in Palm Desert and a recent recovery.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Palm Desert Palm Springs Calif

Indict Pontiac Prison Inmate for Murder Charge

Livingston County grand jury accuses 19 year old John R. Cartalino of Oak Lawn of murdering fellow inmate George Lee 25 of Chicago at the Pontiac prison by stabbing with a knife made from a notebook binder. Lee died August 8 after being found July 25 in a cell block passageway. Cartalino has been jailed since February 29 on armed robbery. He faces murder and aggravated battery charges.

Pontiac, Ill Livingston County Grand Jury Illinois State Penitentiary John R. Cartalino Oak Lawn George Lee Chicago Pontiac Cartalino Lee Pennitentiary Cook County

Nuclear field noted as GE plans Goose Lake plant

Morris Daily Herald highlights Grundy County’s unique private nuclear facilities network including Dresden and Argonne. It cites historical milestones, future power projections, and local efforts to promote awareness while citing County Board plans to seek recognition for the region’s “split-atom” motif.

General Electric Co Goose Lake Township United States Atomic Energy Commission Argonne National Laboratory Grundy County Dresden No. 1 Dresden Enrico Fermi Stagg Field University of Chicago John A. MecCone U. S. Atomic Energy Commonwealth Edison Ject Chicago Argonne U. S TVA Alabama Philadelphia Edison Co Duke Power Co South Carolina Lake Keowee Consolidated Edison Co New York West Valley N. Y

Wallace Aims to Win Illinois and Indiana Votes

George C. Wallace predicted he will capture Illinois and Indiana electoral votes in November. He outlined a 34 percent Illinois share with 33 percent each for Democrats and Republicans to push electors his way. He cited 20,000 Indiana signatures in a week and appealed to firemen police and working-class voters while stressing law and order. He contrasted today’s reception with four years ago saying voters now see him as more than a Southern figure.

Chicago George C. Wallace Illinois Indiana Alabama Midway Airport Wallace Supreme Court

Weekend cool: partly cloudy with lower 70s

The forecast calls for cooler conditions today and Sunday with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the lower 70s. Collins Weather Station reported a Friday high of 90 and a low of 71, with 6:30 p.m. reading of 88.

Collins

Ammo Plant Blast Kills Two Workers in Louisiana

An explosion at the Army ordnance plant in Minden Louisiana leveled a bomb loading section and killed two workers. Nine others were injured and four remained unaccounted for as secondary blasts and fires affected the 15 000 acre complex. Commanding officer Lt Col James W Donald warned of further explosions and ordered evacuation. Victims were Jessie H Bush 43 of Bossier City and Mrs W C Montgomery Jr 45 of Heflin.

Minden Army Ordnance Plant Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Shreveport James W. Donald Jessie H. Bush Bossier City W. C. Montgomery Jr Heflin

Verdict in Coal City death case after toxicology negates liver findings

After 30 minutes deliberation a jury returned an open verdict at 9 30 p m Friday in the death of Mrs Marge E Anderson 46 of 485 Mazon Street Coal City The coroner and state police toxicology laboratory found the liver tests negative and the cause and underlying causes undetermined The case was referred to the state's attorney for investigation A long inquest heard testimony from 13 witnesses including the dead woman's husband Leonard Anderson and various investigators about events surrounding her disappearance and the discovery of her body in a boat in the garage behind the home.

State Police Crime Laboratory Robert Marge E.) Anderson Mazon St Coal City A. J. Turner Richard Scerine Joe McCrary Leonard Fioritto Andersons Anderson Peter Pantaleone Pantaleone St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Leo Fioritto Pete Pantaleone Second St Pantasleone Madeline Novak Maggie Davenport S. Broadway

Study Three Types of City Lights

Downtown planning committee showcases three street light options for Liberty Street area with 750 watt lamps on Liberty Street west of the courthouse and on W Washington Street in front of Allan Furniture Store. A second 750 watt unit and two 1000 watt lights in front of Hornsby’s store on Liberty Street reduce glare. property owners would pay for the new lighting. The committee welcomes public opinions before deciding.

Liberty St James Baum W. Washington St Allan Furniture Hornsby’s Baum

Bees, Land Riches Drive Gordon Bell's 14 Million Worker Colony

Gordon Bell of Mazon keeps 240 bee colonies on nine locations and aims to balance honey production with land investment. He says the best honey comes from northern climates and notes bees pollinate 200 plant kinds, helping crops from almonds to watermelon. Bell explains hive life, queen and drone roles, and the yearly harvest process while detailing costs for bees and queens and his habit of wintering colonies for renewal.

Kay Lindsay Gordon Bell Mazon Bell Grand Forks N. C Badger Minn Tion

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