Ohio River bridge collapse kills nine. many feared trapped
A suspension bridge over the Ohio River linking Point Pleasant West Virginia and Gallipolis Ohio collapsed at 4 55 PM sending nine confirmed dead and as many as 75 vehicles into the river. Six bodies arrived at Holzer Hospital with three more recovered. officials fear many more may be submerged. Police reported a heavy commuter and weekend traffic load at the time.
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Point Pleasant
W.va
Ohio River
Ohio
West Virginia
Holzer
Gallipolis
Office
Hulett C. Smith
Todd Mayes
Ohio Rt. 7
Johnson Lights White House Christmas Tree
President Johnson turned on the National Christmas Tree in the Ellipse near the White House, a 70 foot Vermont balsam lit by 4 000 bulbs. He spoke of peace on earth and the belief that life will triumph over death, urging focus on constructive building over destruction and noting science as a source of hope.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Vermont
Beginning to Read Poetry a New Book by Sally Clithero
Morris area notes report Sally Clithero of Mazon compiled a third grade poetry collection entitled Beginning to Read Poetry with illustrations by Erik Blegvad. The volume includes works by Christina Rossetti, Rachel Field and Robert Louis Stevenson and is described as a perfect introduction to poetry for young children.
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Sally Clithero
Myrtle Ely
Mazon
Erik Blegvad
Christina Rossetti
Rachel Field
Robert Louis Stevenson
Follett Publishing Co
Weather outlook for Chicago region shows small changes
The U S Weather Bureau reports little change in conditions through today and Sunday with mostly sunny skies. Saturday highs near 30 and lows around 15, while Sunday warms slightly during the day and dips remain steady. Collins Weather Station logged 28/14 Friday and 6 PM readings of 20 at the station and 23 downtown Morris.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Collins Weather Station
Morris
DAV Solicitors Fined for Charity Fraud Case
CHICAGO AP A solicitor Harold G. Sager 51 known as Col Harold McClintock was fined 15000 and given five years probation for conspiring to defraud the Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation of more than 5 million. Co conspirator Donald Shure 38 was fined 6000 and given two years probation as the judge declared Shure guilty on the record. The case centered on gifts arranged for Illinois DAV chapters with Sager McClintock taking 25 percent of sale proceeds plus 30 percent for storage and costs. The court described the DAV as a phantom charity and warned donors against giving until the organization cleans up its acts.
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Chicago
Disabled American Veterans Service Foundation
James B. Parsons
U.S
Harold G. Sager
Col
Harold McClintock
Donald Shure
Congress Adjourns Until Next Month
The 90th Congress adjourned for the month, with the House pausing at 6:36 p.m. EST and the Senate at 6:50 p.m. The session left a planned income tax increase for next month. The Senate sent a Social Security relief and tax package to the White House by a 62-14 vote, while the House approved it 388 to 3 earlier in the week.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Cancel Campaign In Rural Areas
The Grundy County United Fund rural drive is canceled due to crop harvest problems and adverse weather. Officials urge possible contributions by farmers, with pledges welcomed via mail to United Fund P.O. Box 121 Morris 60450, and final results still pending toward the $42,150 target.
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Grundy County
United Fund
P.O. Box
Morris
Hindi Rally Motto Hints Slower Move for Language Policy
In Bhopal Governor K C Reddy urged a Hindi rally to promote Hindi as India's national language with motto Festina Lente meaning hasten slowly amid fresh violence over language retention in Madhya Pradesh.
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Bhopal
India
Madhya Pradesh
K. C. Reddy
GM and UAW Reach Six Percent Raise Pact for 380000 Workers
The United Auto Workers and General Motors announced a new contract after a 30 hour bargaining session raising wages and benefits about six percent for 380,000 workers across 127 plants in 70 cities. The agreement mirrors Ford and Chrysler deals, includes a 50 cent immediate wage bump for skilled trades and 20 cent for production workers, plus three percent annual increases and cost of living based raises, plus enhanced pensions health plans and holidays.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors Corp
Ford
Chrysler
Tele-a-Santa Phone Line Opens Monday
Santa Claus will answer calls Monday through Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The 942-0113 line is sponsored by the Morris Jaycees under the Tele-a-Santa program.
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Santa Claus
The
Morris Jaycees
Morris Children Write to Santa With Long Gift Wish Lists
Morris youngsters flood the North Pole with letters listing toys and games from GI Joe to Suzy Homemaker figures. Many include price totals and family requests, reflecting shifting trends toward indoor activities and imaginative play.
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Santa
Wahl Boys
Timothy
Robert
GI Joe
Nancy Arnsdorff
Claudette
Carol
Suzy
Mike
Andy Sorensen
Christine
Suzy Homemaker
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Sharon) Johnson
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Morris Daily Herald
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Gregg
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