U.N. Expected to Authorize $80 Million Headquarters Expansion
The U.N. Budgetary Committee was set to approve an $80 million enlargement of the New York headquarters to house all staff, with a plan for an eight story addition and a connecting bridge. Secretary-General U Thant would search for alternative UN units outside New York and Geneva, while delegations urged decentralization and relief from rising urban costs. Arab, African and Communist members cited housing, crime, pollution and demonstrations as calling for relocation considerations.
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U.N. Assembly
U.N
New York
U Thant
Geneva
United States
United Nations
World Organization
42Nd Street
City of
Jean Brady Seeks Reelection as Kendall County Clerk
Jean Brady is seeking a Republican primary victory on March 17 to continue as Kendall County clerk. With 20 years in county government, she has served since 1960 and completed two four year terms. She modernized records by installing an Addressograph system and moved voter lists online, with microfilm archiving and a vault for film copies. Brady, a Yorkville resident since childhood, is married to Allan and has a son, Douglas, a student at Southern Illinois University.
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Yorkville
Jean P. Brady
Kendall
Brady
Edgar Henricksen
Kendall County
York‘ville High School
Allan
Douglas
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
UN Plans 5 Block Platform Park Over East River
The UN outlines an $80 million expansion with a new one acre park and a three acre park on a five block long platform extending 80 feet over the East River. Start Jan 1 aims for completion by end of 1973, funded by UN 25 million, US and NYC 20 million each, and UNDP and UNICEF about 9 million, foundations to cover the rest. The project lets 630 workers return to UN headquarters and reduces leased space in two midtown buildings. Budget committee to finish action on expansion and 1970 budget as six other committees wrap 1969 work.
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Nate
Thant
United Nations
United States
City of
New York
U.N. Development Program
U.N. Children’s Fund
Children’s Fund
U.N
Commission Votes to Bar Snowmobiles in Forest Preserves
Yorkville Kendall County Forest Preserve commissioners banned snowmobiles mini-bikes motorcycles and three wheeler bikes in preserve areas citing safety concerns. The rule followed incidents on the Harris Forest Preserve hill used for toboggans and sleds, including outsiders riding snowmobiles around the horse show ring.
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Yorkville
Kendall County
Harris Forest Preserve
Beatrice Foods to Acquire Holiday Homes in Merge
CHICAGO RP An agreement to merge Holiday Homes Inc a Lynn Alabama mobile home maker with Beatrice Foods Co of Chicago has been signed by both firms officials said Terms were not disclosed Under the deal Holiday Homes will operate as an independent division of Beatrice Foods with the same management and distribution
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Chicago
Holiday Holmes, Inc
Lynn
Ala
Beatrice Foods Co
Beatrice Foods
Holiday Homes
Nixon objective aims for negotiated Vietnam settlement
Secretary Melvin R. Laird quotes the Associated Press noting President Nixon seeks a negotiated settlement in Vietnam to assure South Vietnam the opportunity for self determination. The comment frames U.S. aims amid ongoing talks and regional concerns.
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Associated Press
Nixon
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Social Security Earnings Report Rules in 1969
Social Security recipients must file an annual earnings report for 1969 if their earnings exceed 1680 dollars. No report is needed under that earnings threshold. Penalties may apply for willful failure, but guidance is provided at local offices to avoid penalties.
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William T. James
Social Security Office
Joliet
James
Men Arrested in Robbery Attempt at Stone Park Market
Two New London men, Richard Quaintance and Glen Dervin, were arrested after an attempted armed robbery at a Convenient Food Mart near the Stone Park police station. Quaintance was wounded in a left shoulder gunfight and is reported in serious condition. Both will be charged with attempted murder and armed robbery. Stone Park, a western Chicago suburb, police say the crime was a spur of the moment idea.
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Stone Park, Ill
New London
Wis
Stone Park
Richard Quaintance
Quaintance
Glen W. Dervin
Convenient Food Mart
Dervin
Chicago
Understanding Social Security Work Rules and Reporting
The article explains how beneficiaries must report any work activity to Social Security to avoid overpayments and interruptions in monthly benefits. It advises contacting local offices for clarification, especially during year end and tax reporting periods, to prevent hardship for recipients.
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James
Navy technician Floyd Ricks Jr relocates to Rhode Island
The notice lists new addresses for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ricks Jr. at 1704 W. Main Rd Middletown Rhode Island 02840 and for Pfe Charles E. Anderson 34238-6131 at Fort Lewis Washington 98433. Ricks will be stationed aboard the USS Norris at Newport Rhode Island.
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Floyd Ricks Jr
W. Main Rd
Middletown
R.I
Ricks
U.S. Navy
Norris
Newport
Pfe
Charles E. Anderson
Usatci
Fort Lewis
Wash
Michaels Divorce Granted on Grounds of Cruelty
Marlene J. Michaels files for divorce from Robert E. Michaels at 220 Di vision St. and Rte. 3 on cruelty grounds.
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Marlene J. Michaels
Robert E. Michaels
Rte. 3
Missile Group to Be Inactivated on Okinawa
The 498th tactical missile group operating four sites on Okinawa will be inactivated by year end. The Pentagon cited defense streamlining, personnel cuts, and overseas spending reduction as the rationale. The Mace-B with a 1200 mile range is being phased out due to tech progress. The move, it said, does not lessen U S ability to meet Far East commitments.
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Washington
498Th Tactical Missile Group
Okinawa
Pentagon
U.S. Department of Defense
U.S
Far East
Housing Plan for Intellectuals at Penn State
Pennsylvania State University tests an experimental coeducational honors residence hall. Twelve men and seven women participate to foster intellectual exchange and mutual benefit beyond classes. Dr. Robert W. Frank Jr., English professor, leads as faculty representative.
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University Park, Pa
Pennsylvania State University
Robert W. Frank Jr
Yorkville Names Police Chief Civil Defense Director
Yorkville City Council approved Yorkville Police Chief Prickett as civil defense director, with Allan Brady submitting his name for approval. The meeting discussed junk car and trash ordinances, street lighting upgrades, and new city vehicle and dog licenses. The report noted 23 traffic tickets, five liquor transport cases, one false high school bomb alarm, two stolen cars recovered, and a police department street repair update.
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Yorkville
Winfred Prickett
Allan O. Brady
Kendall County
Plan Commission
Will St
Highway Illinois 126
Hydraulic St
Main St
State St
Farmers State Bank
Prickett
Houstis St
FBI
James Price
Water Department
Main
West van Emmen
East Hydraulic
State
West Ridge
Water department reports November pumping totals
Well 2 pumped 1 520 100 gallons and Well 3 3 257 600 gallons totaling 4 785 700. The month shows a 76 500 gallon drop from October but 654 100 gallons above November 1968. City officials including Mayor Robert J Coleman and Wayne Larson approved bills: General fund 1 965 15. water fund 382 23. Motor Fuel Tax 144 62. and transferred 207 50 from an inactive account to the general fund.
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Water Department
Wayne Larson
Robert J. Coleman
Dallas
Ingemunson
Fred Schneider
Plan Commission
Bob Thomas
James Follmer
Vernon Florence
LeRoy Thanepohn
Richard Mitchell
Ralph McHugh
Cool Reception For Rolling Stones In London
The Rolling Stones returned to Britain after a US tour where four people were killed and four babies were born during the concert. Police reinforcements and ambulance crews were on hand at the Saville Theater as about 1,200 fans offered polite applause.
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London
Rolling Stones
United States
Britain
Scotland Yard
Saville Theater
Morris man pays $75 fine for reckless driving
Roland B. Jones, 30, of 275 East Main Street, was charged by Morris Officer Jack Kopezick with reckless driving on U.S. 6 in the city on November 29. He paid a $75 fine plus $10 costs in magistrate court today.
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Morris
Jack Kopezick
Roland B. Jones
E. Main St
Charter Issued for Morris Jaycees Group
A non profit corporation charter has been issued to the Morris Jaycees per a release from Secretary of State Paul Powell. Root and Adcock law firm oversee the legalities of the charter.
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Morris Jaycees
Secretary of State
Paul Powell
Root and Adcock Law Firm
Nixon speaks with UT football player Steinmark in hospital
President Nixon telephoned Freddie Joe Steinmark on Sunday as the University of Texas football player recovering from surgery for a left thigh bone cancer. Coach Darrell Royal and Rev. Fred Bomar traveled from Austin to Houston for a two hour visit at M D Anderson Hospital.
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Houston
Tex
Nixon
Freddie Joe Steinmark
University of Texas
Steinmark
M. D. Anderson Hospital
Texas
Darrell Royal
Fred Bomar
St. Peter the Apostle Church
Austin
Muffler Ticket Issued in Morris Case
Policeman Max M. Babcock issued a muffler citation to 16 year old Lynn E. Howe of Route 1 for a loud exhaust. Howe must appear in Morris court on January 8 after the 3 10 p m Sunday ticket written at Liberty and Main Streets.
Hanukah and Christmas Observed Amid Reflective Ties
The festival of Hanukah mirrors Christmas in timing and cultural impact. The historical victory of the Mac cabeans over Syrian oppressors in 165 B C is cited as pivotal, shaping Jewish identity and the belief in Jesus as king.
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B.C
Jesus Christ
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