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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1968
Page
4
In Cairo's eastern outskirts the ancient cemetery district known as the city of the dead has become a bustling neighborhood. Thousands of families live among graves with shops, schools, and guards' housing, while critics urge keeping reverence for the dead amid growing electricity and radios.
Rep. Roman C. Pucinski warned that campus disruption could curb federal aid to higher education. He urged university leaders to restore order or risk public confidence decline, calling for dismissal of students who riot and urging enrollment bans until responsibility returns.
Dr. Timothy F. Mullen retires November 30 after 16 years as plant physician at Du Pont Seneca works. A triple header farewell dinner honors Dr. Mullen Theodore C. Ogren and Harry A. Pfoutz who retire December 31.
A Circuit Court judge ruled United Air Lines must pay a use tax on fuel brought into Illinois for refueling, extending taxation to out of state supplied fuel even if not used in Illinois. The decision impacts about 1.5 million dollars yearly plus losses for trucks and railroads, with American Airlines’ similar suit pending.
Joseph Strick will produce and direct Tropic of Cancer adaptation from Henry Mill er novel. He previously directed Ulysses and co wrote Tropic of Cancer screenplay with Fred Haines. Filming starts next June on location in Paris Dijon and Le Havre.
A column urges gifts that build literacy and mental skills over gadgets. Recommend annual Subscriptions to GUIDEPOSTS and QUOTE, a Bible, dictionary, encyclopedia, and a child friendly book like SANDY SLEIGHFOOT. Suggest a used typewriter to boost writing and spelling.
The Morris Community High School senior class play Get Witch Quick selected with Tryouts held last week. Directed by Mrs. Joanne Westfall the show runs January 31 and February 1 at 8 p.m. in the MCHS auditorium with student director Barry Seng and cast members Davye Galloway Judy Anderson Debbie Wawczak Janaye Matteson Carla Hanson Debbie Zumbahlen Sally Varland Liela Siedsma Pam Shoemaker Denise Younger Donna Doss Judy Southcombe Peggy Olson Geraldine Francis John Warriner Bob Drake Bill Fannin Steve Thompson Rick Purdue and John Taylor.
A TV review by Cynthia Lowry notes NBC presents the Supremes with the Temptations in TCB and a Gettysburg reconstruction explores Civil War losses. NBC leads in ratings with 20.6 versus CBS 20.5 and ABC 14.8. top shows include Laugh-In and Bonanza with recommendations for ABC and CBS slots.
A church in Owensboro Kentucky displayed a thought for the day that reads People are like pins useless when they lose their heads. The AP report notes the humorous saying drew attention from passersby and sparked local chatter.
Readers discuss marital infidelity and parental responsibility. A wife reconciles with a cheating husband, praising her children for silence and weighing the impact on the family. A separate letter warns about dangerous parenting after a baby is left in a car, with professional advice. Ann Landers invites readers to send questions for her new book Truth Is Stranger.
A historical TV grid shows 6:00 to 10:30 PM programs across channels 2 5 7 and 9 including News News Virginian Peyton Place I Love Lucy Beverly Hillbillies Perry Mason Tonight and Joey Bishop. It notes time slots and featured shows such as Daktari Green Acres and Jonathan Winters.
Mazon Royal Neighbors held a business session led by Mrs. Glenn Gabehart. Elected officers include Mrs. Gabehart as oracle and several others. appointive officers to be announced later. The group approved funds for the Central Illinois Sco fund and planned the Christmas party.
Retiring Justice Paul M. Herbert will administer the oath to his son Thomas M. Herbert in Columbus. The younger Herbert, 41, was elected to his father’s seat on November 5 and now serves as a Franklin County Court of Appeals judge.
A dense grid of crossword clues covering Across and Down entries from 1 to 46 with hints such as Ink spots Eskimo knife Samovar's cousin Ballpoint and others and many more including phrases like October brew and On the Elms. The clues mix wordplay puns homophones and common crossword staples.
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