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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1967
Page
2
Washington reports final congressional action raising postal rates and federal pay expected in time for a Christmas bonus. The change includes a 6 cent first class rate and retroactive raises to October 1 for civilians and military pay boosts. Legislation moves through House action after Senate approval.
The document includes a new vetoed bill form aimed at increasing life insurance for federal employees and imposes a strict nepotism ban across the executive legislative and judiciary branches.
Robert Ness twenty of 318 West Washington Morris was fined 20 dollars and five dollars in costs after rear ending Randy Swords seventeen of 502 Liberty Street on U S 6 two miles east of Morris at 1145 p m. Swords was turning left when Ness struck from behind causing heavy damage to both cars and their towing away by Olson wrecker. Magistrate Chester Winsor imposed the penalties.
Magistrate Chester P. Winsor reports plans for a new magistrate bench in Grundy County court. The courthouse and jail committee met with Winsor to outline the proposal after a similar bench for Judge Malmquist. State advocates seek magistrate benches to curb the counter payment image in traffic cases and county board shows rising interest.
A classified ad seeks men and women 18 plus for U.S. Civil Service openings over the next year. It claims high starting salaries, strong security, and advancement with little required education, but notes tough competition and testing. Lincoln Service offers free booklet and prep guidance, Dept 26-3B Pekin Illinois 62265.
In Waukegan Illinois two men Alfonso Perez and Bernardino Arias died after a gunman fired five shots through a tavern door then fled. Investigators sought Richard Perez of Waukegan whose car was found near the tavern. The suspect is not believed to be related to Alfonso Perez. Mrs Richard Perez said the shooting may stem from a bar room melee the previous night.
In New York trading the market slipped after an early advance. By midday more stocks declined than rose, the Dow Jones 30 fell 3.52 to 883.73 while the AP 60 fell to 316.8. early gains on the American Stock Exchange were noted.
A Wheaton woman Patricia Dyke 52 and her husband William 58 died in a Sunday night fire. Police say Mrs Dyke clutched a telephone in the master bedroom and had managed to call the fire department before perishing from smoke.
Wrecking crews from Moberly Missouri and Decatur Illinois were sent to Kinderhook Illinois on Sunday to repair a derailment damage. The incident disrupted rail traffic as crews worked to clear derailed cars and restore service. No injuries were immediately reported.
A Norfolk and Western freight train derailed east of Kinderhook tearing up about 200 feet of track. Eleven cars left the rails, two sheds, two motorized railroad carts and a crossing signal were destroyed. Kinderhook lies 12 miles east of Hannibal.
A dissolution petition was filed for F. M. Ford Mfg. Co. Inc. of Morris with Secretary of State Paul Powell's office. Attorney August Black represents the firm.
Traffic court fined three defendants in Omaha. James L Thorkildsen, 41, was fined 10 dollars and 5 dollars costs for speeding 80 in a 70 zone. Everett L Wren, 21, faced 15 dollars fine plus costs for failing to reduce speed after an accident. Dennis A Minarich, 19, was fined 15 dollars and costs for running a stop sign.
Wires damaged on the exterior of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wernick east of Morris near the Rod and Gun Club. No injuries reported. Damaged wiring likely from outdoor exposure and weather conditions. Authorities investigated the incident and advised temporary precautions.
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Spain announces an 18 year plan costing 514.2 million dollars to supply modern water systems to 24 000 towns and villages with populations of 50 or more. About 26 million Spaniards will benefit. First steps begin in 1968 under the second four year development plan, said Public Works Minister Federico Silva Munoz.
Morris volunteer firemen responded at 6 40 p m after loose wires sparked on a Saratoga Township road. No damage beyond wiring. immediate repairs were completed.
East Providence Rhode Island police report a 16 year old, Joseph Martin, died after inhaling fumes from a spot remover. Medical examiner cites heart and respiratory failure caused by inhalation. boy found unconscious with saturated tissues wrapped around his nose and mouth.
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