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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
2
Atlanta AP outlines Hong Kong flu vs influenza A2, symptoms and spread. It notes lab tests confirm flu in many cases, and vaccines target the elderly and chronically ill. Prevention focuses on masks, avoidance, rest, fluids, and doctor advice.
Four Grundy County youths pleaded guilty to theft and delinquency linked to a series of burglaries, with disposition set for Jan 22 before Associate Circuit Judge Robert Malmquist. The cases include Ferrell, 17, Gordon Coal City. Keith Wilt, 17, Church Street, Coal City. a 15-year-old Coal City youth. and Dwight Gill, 19, Mazon, with restitution discussions and aggravation mitigation hearings continued.
In Wheaton Illinois AP judge William Bauer denied motions to suppress confessions in the Mark s kidnapping case. Bond motions for Robert Marin and Daniel Pieter were refused while Ethel Marin posted 20000 bond. FBI raid freed the boy September 20. Pieter arrested the same day. Trial dates set for January 6 and January 20.
Detroit Local 299 members voted nearly four to one to keep James R. Hoffa as head of the local while he serves an eight year federal sentence for jury tampering in Lewistown Pennsylvania. Hoffa becomes eligible for parole in 1981. He was elected to a three year term by 5 856 to 1 407, with under 8,000 of the local 18,000 members voting, defeating Andy Provenzano.
Harold Rowland of a W. Washington Street tavern signed a complaint Wednesday against Duwayne Hanson for throwing a beer bottle and cursing. Hanson posted a 25 bond and was released. A court date was set for 4 p.m. December 30.
The mag istrate division reported several drivers paying fines today. Gregory Brooks of Chicago paid 10 dollars plus 5 costs for 80 mph in a 70 mph zone on I 80 near Illinois 47 with Trooper Wills cited. Paul Niles of Clarendon Hills paid 17 dollars plus 5 costs for 77 mph in a 60 mph zone on I 55 near Reed Road. George Arlen of Skokie paid 10 dollars plus 5 costs for 80 mph in a 70 mph zone on I 80 near Illinois 47. Jean Thacher of Lemont paid 15 dollars plus 5 costs for 85 mph in a 70 mph zone on I 80 near Illinois 47 with Trooper Wills cited. Honorato Diaz and an unnamed complainant paid 10 dollars plus 13.40 costs for passing a stopped school bus at Central City. Deputy Walter White issued the citation.
The Grundy County planning commission debated a writ of mandamus in a case involving Treasure Island Trailer Coach Park No 2. State's Atty. Richard Wilder defended building and zoning officer Eugene Sorensen as developers seek permits. The panel approved several subdivisions and set conditions to align with proposed zoning rules, including Lot sizes and road improvements.
British sculptor Henry Moore advised the Art Gallery of Ontario that he will donate a large portion of his collection to the gallery. Edmund C. Bovey, chairman of the gallery board, announced the receipt of the letter on Wednesday.
PEORIA AP News In Peoria County Sheriff Willard M Koeppel delivered a coconut to 52 year old park district foreman Clinch at his home marking the 21st consecutive year a surprise visitor has made the delivery. Previous givers include Peoria mayor the county coroner the FBI a Marine Corps recruiter a policeman and a newspaper reporter. Coconuts have arrived by helicopter parachute ambulance police car and fire truck. Clinch says his children look forward to the gift more than Santa Claus and suspects a WWII Pacific theater link remains unexplained.
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