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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1969

Page

2

Franco Turns Birthday Page In Control Amid Modernization

Madrid AP reports General Francisco Franco remains firmly in control on his birthday as Spain edges toward gradual modernization. A technocrat cabinet shift shifts power while Falangists plan a nationwide association to contest reforms. Franco hosts cabinet meetings and stays active, with his image common in press circles.

Madrid Sissimo Francisco Franco Spain Gener Warrance Bates Stern Europe Franco Juan Carlos de Bourbon Juan Carlos Alfonso XIII Falange Falangists National Movement U.S el Pardo Palace

Buster Pays Fine in Liquor Transport Case

Charles L. Buster, 18, of Route 1, was fined $100 plus $10 costs in magistrate court on Monday for illegal transportation of liquor charged after a Nov. 1 incident. Trooper John Perona filed the case, cited at Lorenzo and Rod and Gun Club Roads intersection.

Charles L. Buster Rte. 1 John Perona Lorenzo and Rod and Gun Club Roads

Traffic Court Records Highlight Multiple Speeding Cases

Davis of Chicago faced default after driving 81 in a 70 mph zone on U.S. 66 on Sept 29 and had license sent to the state. Others include Saltzman of Minneapolis fined for 40 in a 25 mph zone on Liberty St on Oct 14, Larkin of St. Louis fined for no valid license on Oct 26, and Barkley of 830 E. Main St for improper lane usage on Oct 29.

Sammie D. Davis Chicago U.S Davis David L. Saltzman Minooka Liberty St Jack Kopezick Albert B. Larkin St. Louis Vern Owens Robert G. Barkley E. Main St Price Jackson Sts Elmer Granger South Wilmington Gary Clodi Third Ave

Cushing Charged After Alcohol Related Accident

Witnesses testified Wilder said Cushing drove the Chevrolet during the crash while intoxicated and that Bastin and Strain observed beer drinking since early afternoon. Cushing reportedly 25 to 30 mph, swerved toward Bastin’s car, and Bastin noted no need to swerve. Bastin claimed Cushing offered no driver and tried to shift blame. Bail set at $1000. charge to include obstructing justice and driving while intoxicated.

Wilder Cushing Bastin Strain Filkins Atty Sexton

Continue Kuntz Case to Dec 16

A continuance until December 16 was granted in Coal City magistrate court on charges against Garry L. Kuntz 28 of 760 E Benton St Coal City. Police charged him with illegal transportation or possession of liquor no valid registration and disorderly conduct after he allegedly tore up a phone book at the station.

Coal City Garry L. Kuntz E. Benton St Danny Kirchner Kuntz

Traffic citations issued for speeding across multiple interstates

Vern Owens received a citation for driving 105 in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 55. Thomas R. Barney of Victor Texas was fined 25 dollars for 82 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 80 on November 15. James D. Dorris of Hoxie Arkansas was fined 25 dollars for 84 mph in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 55. Trooper Clyde Marquis issued the citations on November 13. Terry A. Hull of Harrisburg was fined 17 dollars for 42 mph in a 30 mph zone on November 25.

Thomas R. Barney Victor Tex James D. Dorris Hoxie Ark Clyde Marquis Terry A. Hull Harrisburg

Waves Cover Tiny Island

A 19 man Coast Guard crew rode out a massive storm on roofs after waves swamped Tern Island 500 miles northwest of Hawaii. A Navy helicopter crew from Hickam Air Force Base headed to the flooded outpost expected to arrive by midmorning. The stranded men reported they were wet and cold but unharmed while communications were lost.

Honolulu Coast Guard Lookout Hawaii Hickam Air Force Base Tern Island French Frigate Shoals Midway Island Little Island

Peoria Youth Arrested in Fire Captain Slaying

Leonard Joseph Perez, 17, was arrested in Peoria on a murder charge for the weekend stabbing death of retired fire captain Louis Wack, 78. Wack was found in his home with 15 stab wounds and a concussion. blood stained scissors were found nearby.

Peoria, Ill Leonard Joseph Perez Louis Wack Wack Peoria

Birds cause widespread blackout in Redwood City

A flock disrupted a 12,000-volt line in Redwood City triggering a power outage that left about 24,000 homes in darkness. Officials say the birds touched adjacent lines after the initial arc, triggering the outage reported by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Redwood City Calif Pacific Gas & Electric Co

Reynolds Heir Reaches Twenty One Inherits 2.5 Million

Patrick Reynolds turns 21 and gains control of a 2.5 million Reynolds estate from his grandfather R. J. Reynolds founder of the tobacco fortune. The UC Berkeley junior plans to stay at Tau Kappa Epsilon while transferring to UCLA next quarter for film studies, sharing the estate with a brother sister and four half brothers.

San Francisco Patrick Reynolds R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Reynolds University of California Berkeley Tau Kappa Epsilon UCLA

Palmer assessed fines in Coal City magistrate court

James R. Palmer 27 of Shady Oaks Trailer Court faced fines totaling 270 after charges by Policemen C A Filkins and Danny Kirchner. He received 100 dollars and 10 dollars costs for illegal transportation of liquor, 150 dollars and 23 dollars costs for driving under the influence, and 20 dollars and 5 dollars costs for an additional count.

James R. Palmer Shady Oaks Trailer Court Palmer C. A. Filkins Danny Kirchner Coal City

Fourth charge reckless driving dismissed in strike case

In the case arising from a vehicle strike, a fourth charge of reckless driving was dismissed after the trial. No further details are provided on the other charges or the outcome.

Miss Mary Churchill Fined for Disorderly Conduct

Miss Mary F Churchill 18 of Wilmington appeared in magistrate court and was fined 20 dollars plus 12 40 in costs after a September 14 disorderly conduct charge filed by Deputy Walter White at the Coal City Area Club.

Mary F. Churchill Wilmington Walter White Coal City

Theft of copper wire at Dresden Nuclear Plant site

Sheriff Richard E. Pierce reports 4 500 feet of copper wire stolen over Thanksgiving weekend from United Engineers construction site at the Dresden Nuclear Plant. Thieves cut a hole in a west fence in the wire yard. Wire valued at 4 300 dollars. investigators probing the case.

Richard E. Pierce United Engineers Dresden Pierce

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