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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
2
In Grand Rapids Michigan, Arden Miser and family of eight plus their dog started a cottage trip to Higgins Lake after years of delays. A loaded station wagon rear wheel locked and exploded about 25 miles from home, sparking a car fire. The family saved nothing but vowed to continue the vacation.
NYU's 1966 67 basketball squad will rely on just two seniors Mal Graham the leading scorer and Bruce Kaplan, as the roster emphasizes youth and depth for the upcoming season.
Governor William A. Egan seeks a second term in the Alaska race as primary voters pick nominees. The contest includes Wendell P. Kay on the Democratic side and Bruce Kendall Walter Hickel and Mike Stepovich for the GOP, with U.S. Senator E L Bartlett facing token opposition. A $1 million libel suit was filed in the Republican Senate race by Larry Brayton.
Logan Shackelford and Stanley Shackelford, both Wilmington residents, waived indictments and pled not guilty after being charged with attempted burglary at the Bluebird Inn in Braceville. Log an remains in jail on Sept. 9 trial date. Stanley posted $150 cash bond after bond was reduced to 1500.
Patrick Livermore, 17, of Route 3, Morris, turned in a found billfold to Morris City Police. He believes it was lost Friday in a strip mine area near Morris and the wallet contained a driver's license and other personal items.
Secretary McNamara announced that the Pentagon will take 40,000 men this fiscal year who are currently disqualified by education or health for intensive training. The program aims to reach 100,000 annually in following years, with 85 percent expected to qualify for military duty.
Washington AP reports a July CPI rise to 113.3 and a $11.33 cost to stretch $10 from 1957-59. Food up 0.4% with egg prices surging 542% due to heat. A Chase table estimates a $2.80 annual burden across major components, led by services and groceries.
Philip E. Burgess owner of the 90's Club on E Division Street in Diamond is cited for tax due and failure to furnish bond and is set to appear Monday before the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. Hearings for nine cases begin at 10 a.m. in Room 212 at the State Capitol in Springfield.
The Seneca High School Band directed by Roger Rinaldi earned a first place rating in Class B at the Illinois State Fair. The ensemble includes 65 members. The Seneca Lions Club schedules a steak fry at Spring Brook Marina Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. with wives invited.
Borens Ford Agency reports four full disc hub caps were taken from a 1966 Ford in their lot over the weekend. Police are investigating the theft.
Gates Inc at 102 Nettle St reports that overnight someone poured sugar into the gas tank of a 1965 one half ton Ford truck.
Thelma I. Joneson of Coal City divorces Mer vin J. Joneson on cruelty grounds. Opal L. Chamberlain of rural Morris divorces Richard Chamberalin on cruelty grounds.
Sheriff John F. E. Olson reports Jose Araiza will be returned from Litchfield Kentucky to the county jail. Araiza is wanted on forgery charges here. Deputy Robert Coleman and City Policeman William Button left for Litchfield to retrieve Araiza held at the county jail there. Return expected about 3 30 p m today.
J. W. Smith aged 17 of Griggs Drive was ticketed Monday at 11 40 a m by City Policeman Jack Kopezick for running a red light at the Liberty and Jefferson Street intersection. He is to appear in magistrate court on Sept 2.
William R. Pelster of St Louis was elected chairman of the Churchmen's Fellowship within the United Church of Christ in St Louis Missouri. The election was announced by church officials and marks a leadership change for the group.
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