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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1968
Page
6
Washington observers warn inflation may surge with the cost of living rising toward a major annual increase. Officials tally six tenths of a percent rise in costs, while price gains and consumer behavior fuel expectations of continued inflation.
Paul "The Waiter" Ricca, 71, evaded many questions before a federal grand jury probing organized crime. He was granted immunity to testify and could face 18 months for contempt for refusing to answer. A second grand jury in Freeport heard testimony on northern Illinois organized crime and Rockford liquor interests.
The article explains that under British law a life sentence may be released by the home secretary and that diminished responsibility can apply. The jury found both girls innocent of basic murder charges while the judge considered Mary’s lack of normal moral responsibility. Martin was later found dead in a derelict house.
Stock market indices drift lower in moderate trading led by steel auto and chemical shares. Dow Jones Industrial Average sits at 970.39, down 5.97, as fears of government monetary restraint and yearend tax loss selling weigh on the market.
Joseph Orisek aged 56 of Spring Valley died in a crash on Illinois 51 at Peru city limits. James Resetich and Robert Kelly both 18 of Mendoza were reported in serious condition at a Peru hospital.
Chicago market quotes show Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.3534 No 2 soft red 1.2994 Corn No 2 yellow 1.1634 Oats No 2 extra heavy white 7214n Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.61n Soybean oil 8.45n.
In a northeast city on May 25 and July 31 events, the trial opened 12 days ago as prosecutor Rudolph Lyons charged the pair killed for pleasure and excitement. On the witness stand each girl accused the other of the killings.
New federal law changes licensing for firearms and ammunition sales under the Gun Control Act of 1978. Chicago district director &. C. Love Jr. says current licenses are not affected until renewal but must follow new sale and transfer controls. IRS raises annual license fee to $10. pawnbrokers selling firearms face a $25 license. Dealers of shotgun and .22 caliber ammunition must be licensed. timely license applications allow continued sales pending action. License applicants must be 21 and have a suitable business location.
The text outlines licensing requirements for U S business operators not convicted felons and directs inquiries to IRS Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division offices. It mentions a new firearm law intended to aid state law enforcement by placing greater control on guns and ammunition.
Mrs. William Lund of 227 Robinson Drive notified Morris police Monday that a 24 inch B F Goodrich bicycle was stolen from her back yard. The bike features a chrome rear fender a basket and no front fender.
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