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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1967
Page
2
A tale explains how Santa Claus began when a purse from toy maker Claus released a magical breeze vanishing from the home. Villagers mock the event while children grow sleepy and yawn, setting a strange origin for a famed figure.
A pharmacist created foot cream FEET R SWEET promises two weeks of antiperspirant and deodorant action after one application. It also acts as a fungicide. 2 oz jar priced at 1.95 plus tax, available by mail from Tidy Foot Products Inc Wheaton Illinois. Patent applied for and trade mark form may be registered.
Children sleep soundly as townsfolk drum horns and vow merriment while Claus and Mrs. Claus prepare treats. A curse tied to a purse leaves the youth in slumber and Claus vows to break it, discovering a brass key that hints at a quest ahead.
Howard Gordon of the Pure Milk Association will headline the Mazon PMA annual meeting and dinner at 7 p.m. December 9 in Minooka High School. Kenneth A. Misener is president and Vernon R. Hauschild is secretary-treasurer. Election of officers for the coming year is scheduled, and members are urged to bring resolutions for discussion.
In 1963 astronomers identified quasars, sources labeled by their compact stellar appearance and strong radio emission. The true nature of these objects remains unclear, fueling ongoing research into their origin and meaning in the cosmos.
The stock market showed a small loss midday with the Dow at 873.38, down 2.43. Wall Street stayed cautious after Thursday’s drop as income surtax shelving dampened optimism despite some活 listed gains and stronger activity on the American Stock Exchange.
Wheat No. 2 hard 1.535. No. 2 soft red 1.45. Corn No. 2 yellow 1.14%4-34. No. 3 yellow 1.0534-0912. Oats No 2 heavy 0.735. Soybeans No. 1 yellow. Soybean oil 8.56.
Mercantile Exchange quotes show butter prices with grades AA A B C and percentages, including numbers 93 92 90 and 89. Eggs grade A whites and mixed prices listed with ranges. standards and mediums appear with values.
Harold Jenkins of Miami was indicted for perjury in a federal grand jury case. He testified at a hearing ordered by the Supreme Court on Hoffa’s pension fund conviction, claiming an IRS officer hired him to plant a wiretap device. The indictment says Jenkins did not meet Mr. Fetterman or install any device. Hoffa seeks a new trial as he serves an eight year sentence for jury tampering.
The annual meeting of the Federal Land Bank Association of Joliet is scheduled for Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Joliet. The event will cover association matters and financial reports.
Gardner- S Wilmington Township High School announces second six weeks honor lists. Straight A seniors Connie Brandt Mary Halpin Charlene Scanavino junior Richard Joyce Karl Schaulin Martin Robinson Sharon Ruffatti James Schultz Richard Stevens freshman. Regular honor roll lists seniors Karin Creech Gary Huston George Harrop Cathy Joyce Sandra Patton Robert Ruffatti Pamela Spiezio juniors Danny Campbell Cheryll Lovell Tom Maher Patti Monferdini sophomores Janine Horrie Patricia Residori Toni Residori Keith Storm freshmen Jennifer Creech Mark Dinelli William Garrish Mary Maher. Honorable mention seniors Karen Anderson Judy Harrop Scott Henzie Kimberly Yatani Patricia Yatuni juniors Jack Harrop Susan Jones Ricky Marketti freshman Sara Glasgow.
Denver AP story about Joe Eicher whose Christmas letter to relatives in Brus sels Belgium was mailed with old stamps. The two 5 cent stamps and a 3 cent George Washington stamp were repeatedly stolen by unknown collectors, causing postage due returns. The postman suggested using valid stamps to proceed.
Carthage Missouri report says Redmond Granzow 74 of Monett has received a selective service registration notice. He states he plans to ignore the order citing his age and arguments against the draft.
Morris City officer Glenn Johnson handled two ice related traffic accidents and issued two safety sticker citations. First crash at 9:15 a.m. on Cemetery Road involved a 1966 Oldsmobile driven by Leslie Peacock and a 1956 Chevrolet driven by Robert Matteson, sending Matteson’s car into a ditch. Second crash at 3:15 p.m. on Wauponsee Street near Main Street involved a 1960 Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Vincent McCambridge and a 1967 Chevrolet driven by Mrs. Jack Viner, both from nearby addresses. Johnson later cited Lee Edward Alexander and Jim C Murphy for no valid safety sticker, with court dates set for December 28.
United Nations reports a last minute hitch among Cyprus Greece and Turkey delaying a peace accord. Secretary General Thant meets U N delegates as Cyrus Vance and a U S delegation member proceed with talks. Key issues include troop withdrawal compensation for Turkish Cypriots and halting Turkey’s invasion threat.
Fine Two Hunters Eliza Jones and John Hughes from Joliet were fined $25 and $5 costs each after citations issued by Illinois Conservation Inspector James Carkhuff for hunting without permission on private property in Aux Sable Township at 12 45 a m on November 24.
Wayne L Counterman 20 Terre Haute Ind fined $20 and $5 costs for no valid operator license. Gary Bryan Hillis 25 Columbia Mo fined $20 and $5 costs for speeding 85 in a 70 zone. Lyle S Ross 41 Rochester fined $20 and $5 costs for 55 in a 35 zone. Martin Block Jr 46 Lake Zurich fined $10 and $5 costs for 80 in a 70 zone. James L Ammons 23 416 Illinois Ave fined $10 and $5 costs for no valid safety test. Miss Benita R Toomey 19 Moline fined $10 and no valid registration. Earl T Green 17 Bloomington fined $10 and $5 costs for no valid registration.
The daily airlift of Cuban refugees marks its third year in Miami as 90 000 Cubans have arrived under the freedom flights. Two flights per weekday land at Miami International Airport then proceed to Freedom Gate and Freedom House for processing and placement across the United States.
The Pentagon uses passenger airliners to move ammunition to Vietnam. Since January about 600 tons of ordnance have been shipped by commercial jets, with care to avoid passenger risk. Airlines listed include Pan American Trans World American United Braniff.
The Air Force requires special packing and labeling for ammunition shipments by Seaboard World Airlines. The pilot or representative is briefed on ordnance before takeoff, guiding crash-landing decisions. The Defense Department granted the Military Airlift Command authority to charter commercial planes for ammunition flights this year only when MAC aircraft are impractical.
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