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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1965
Page
5
Bob Considine lauds Gemini 7/6 and the U.S. space effort as a proving ground of national resolve. He emphasizes the equally vital contributions of the 10,000 supporting personnel who built, tracked, and sustained the mission and its global impact.
A 1955 four door Ford owned by Johnson Motors but driven by Russell Thorsen of 404 E Benton St was found stolen at 6 30 am today. Police say it was parked in front of Thorsens home and the theft occurred between 8 pm Sunday and this morning. The car has a dealer plate and is white over green.
A compact puzzle item listing the across clues with numbered hints from 1 to 44 and down clues interwoven, including Roman money and football field themes as well as regional terms and common crossword entries. The reader is invited to fill the grid using these concise prompts and standard crossword conventions.
AP Television writer Cynthia Lowry notes the second part of the space rescue drama from the Wasp coverage was thrilling though missing actual exit from the capsule. She contrasts it with Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and CBS 20th Century. A Surinam wildlife rescue on CBS inspired by John Walsh is also praised. previews include Perry Como Show and Art Linkletter specials with guest stars.
William Bloomfield 35 of 621 Liberty St was ticketed for driving with a revoked license. City Police Chief Donald Ward arrested him at 8 15 am Sunday after spotting him on Pine and Chapin Streets. This is Bloomfield second offense following a citation last spring.
The article notes resilient floor tiles now used throughout homes in various grades and rooms. It highlights easy installation, decorative patterns, and recommends buying adhesive from the tile dealer, with guidance on matching cement to tile type and installation conditions.
Washington officials say the United States has expressed interest in a French offer to join a space launching center in French Guiana. Further talks with French authorities are planned with no date set. France is developing the site 30 miles from Cayenne as its Algeria base nears closure, aiming for completion by 1966.
On this date in 1803 France ceded Louisiana to the United States under the Louisiana Purchase. Other notes recall 1790 Maine’s first cotton mill in Pawtucket, 1860 South Carolina’s secession, 1922 USSR formation, 1943 B 29 bombings of Bremen, 1955 Macmillan’s chancellor shift, 1960s Israel atomic bomb denials, and 196? Viet Nam political arrests.
Washington reports Erhard and President Johnson begin two days of talks focusing on Germany's bid for a larger role in Europe's nuclear defenses. Erhard plans to propose expanded control of Western European weapons and support for an Atlantic Nuclear Force using American and British submarines with Polaris missiles.
Officer with 19 years on the force recalls Christmas Eve scenes of domestic brawls. Decorated homes, festive trees, and frightened children set the stage as police intervene, often patching things up without arrests, in a plea for calmer tempers and less drinking during the holidays.
Local schedule shows 6 P M to 10 30 P M with news weather sports game shows dramas and a movie block across channels 2 5 and 9 plus late night Johnny Carson lineup and premium programs including Outer Limits Shenandoah Perry Como and Dr Kildare among others.
Chicago livestock prices show hogs around 50 cents higher on a 1 2 190 to 225 pound range. cattle demand strong with slaughter steers up to 50 higher and buyers seeking prime and high choice weights. sheep and lambs steady with light 85 to 105 pound slaughter lambs at 27.00 to 27.50 and ewes 5.00 to 10.00.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports butter and eggs prices holding firm. Butter wholesale prices show AA 93 at 64, AA 92 at 64, BR 90 at 63, C 89 at 61. Eggs steady with grade A whites 70 plus percent, assorted grades at 41 to 44 and dirties unquoted.
Chicago cash grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 1.6814n and No 2 hard wheat at 1.67n. Corn No 2 yellow 1.2519-26n, No 3 yellow 1.22-24, No 5 yellow 1.12-1642, sample grade yellow 99-4. Oats No 2 heavy white 77%n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.66n and No 2 yellow 2.5146, bean oil 13.08n.
New York stocks drifted lower as defense related groups showed sharp losses amid Viet Nam peace feeler uncertainty. Dow fell 4.40 to 953.45 by noon while the Associated Press average declined 1.0 to 355.2. Boeing slumped, and electronics and autos also weakened with several Dow components slipping.
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