FBI Probes Interference With Press at Democratic Convention
The FBI opened an inquiry into what Rep. John Moss calls unnecessary and violent interference with reporters at the Democratic National Convention. Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark ordered the probe as officials tied security to incidents outside and inside the Hilton and Convention Hall, with multiple journalists roughed up or arrested.
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Sky diver Gilbert Wieland jumps despite injuries
Gilbert Wieland, 39, amateur sky diver and restaurant manager, leaped from 7,200 feet after a casted leg injury and landed safely in a cornfield. Five weeks earlier he broke his leg on a jump, then jumped again from 3,600 feet, returning with a broken back and intact cast, now listed in satisfactory condition at Washington County Hospital.
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Democrats Split Over War Policy At National Convention
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago the vote on a peace plank failed, showing a split between Humphrey backers and antiwar factions. The result, plus emotional demonstrations on the floor, highlighted the party’s ongoing debate over Vietnam policy and potential moves by vice president Humphrey.
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Mrs Palmer Tesdal 63 Morris native dies in Joliet
Mrs Hildegarde Tesdal 63 of 803 East North Street Joliet died Wednesday after a long illness in Silver Cross Hospital Joliet Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Finland Funeral Chapel with Rev L G Hinderaker officiating Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Visitation 7 to 10 pm tonight She was born May 20 1905 in Morris daughter of Joseph and Mary Severson Johnson and married Palmer Tesdal in 1934 who died in 1966 She worked as an operator for Illinois Bell in Morris until retirement in 1966 Surviving Jack McNeil Romeoville sister Evelyn Finfrock Morris brothers Lauren Johnson Elmhurst Albert Johnson Hacienda Heights CA four grandchildren step mother Mrs Joseph A Johnson also survives Funeral details provided by Finland Funeral Chapel.
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Evelyn) Finfrock
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Roy Beasley 72 Dies in Morris. long Morris Paper Mill Employee
Roy C Beasley 72 of 609 E Jefferson St Morris died this morning in Morris Hospital after a long career at Morris Paper Mill. He was born Sept 29 1895 in Morris son of Benjamin and Elsie Steep Beasley and married Mae White Feb 9 1917 in Joliet. Survived by three sisters and a niece. memorials to Morris Hospital or First Baptist Church. Visitation after 7 pm Friday. funeral 10:30 am Saturday at Davis Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Johns officiating. Burial green Cemetery.
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Lois) Paxton
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Fern) Towsley
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Mildred) Hoge
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Harriet) Johnson
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Funeral services for Edward J LeRette held at Davis Funeral Home
Funeral services for Edward J LeRette were held at 2 p.m. today at the Davis Funeral Home with the Rev Roy H Ham burger officiating and Mrs Hamburger as organist. Pallbearers included Gordon Foss Donald LeRette Leo Underhill Joseph Gulley Edward Glenney and John Ullrich. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Johnson predicted to appear at Democratic National Convention
President Johnson is expected to attend the Chicago convention to anoint the Democratic ticket after endorsing Hubert Humphrey. White House press secretary George Christian said Johnson congratulated Humphrey by phone and urged unity behind the ticket for victory. Johnson noted that all viewpoints were expressed at the convention and reaffirmed he will not seek re-election.
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Wirt Peterson Celebrates 84th Birthday at Work
Colorado Springs AP notes Wirt Peterson marked his 84th birthday by reporting to work as a furniture refinisher. The report also explains that a horse’s tongue pressure can lift water three feet, allowing the animal to drink without lifting its head.
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Stratton Park Grass Fire Extinguished by Morris FD
Morris Fire Department was called to Stratton Park at 4 30 p m Wednesday to extinguish a grass fire. Little damage was reported before firefighters put out the blaze.
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Police radio report quotes Seattle auto crash dispute
In Seattle an officer reporting an automobile accident to dispatch says there is an argument at the scene and notes there are no injuries yet.
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Before Columbus Many Prior Discoveries in North America
Authorities contend the future United States was likely reached many times before Columbus's 1492 landing, with multiple possible early transits and explorations by various peoples.
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