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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
6
Illinois governor elect Otto Kerner will meet with Gov. William Stratton in Springfield on December 7 to discuss the transition of state government. It will be their first meeting since Kerner defeated Stratton in the November 8 election.
The article states Life With Father established the longest run in New York theatre, totaling 3 213 performances.
New York report quotes Dr James Watt director of the National Heart Institute saying staying active in old age promotes health and happiness. The expert notes continued work can provide purpose and physical benefits for seniors.
President elect John F Kennedy leads Richard Nixon by 180 180 votes with 31 states officially reported and 19 unofficially tabulated totals. Kennedy has 34 120 496 votes to Nixon 33 940 316 and more than 68 million votes cast setting a new record. Republicans allege some Texas and Illinois precincts reported more votes than registered voters.
Education and Welfare spoke at a workshop dedication for the elderly. He said a new generation of older people can pursue a second career for self expression, not daily bread, and emphasized keeping older workers active to meet the challenge of aging.
Discovery in LaSalle County auditor race shows counting and handling errors. Recheck widened Heiman lead to 208 votes, but 739 Heiman ballots lacked initials and 403 Morandi ballots were uninitiated, risking voiding if contested. Heiman to begin second term Dec 5. no immediate contest decision. No audit of Kennedy or Nixon tallies conducted.
Over the counter sales of 1961 Illinois automobile license plates begin today at the Secretary of State's Springfield office. Mailing of new plates also will start today as the car season opens.
The article notes the licensing period and states that plates will be mailed in numerical order. It also records that the first school for girls in Turkey opened in Istanbul in 1858.
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