Death Toll Falls Short Of Forecast By The Associated Press
The National Safety Council says 581 holiday traffic deaths occurred over the four‑day period ending Sunday, below the 800 to 900 forecast. Fatal crashes included a White River South Dakota collision killing seven in two cars, a fiery Mississippi crash killing four from one family, a Ripon Wisconsin mother and three children, and a Salt Lake City street drag race fatality of 73 year old Mrs Sarah Ann Legroan with presents.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Howard Pyle
White River
S. D
Jackson
Miss
Walthall County
Ripon
Wis
Divernon
Ill
Salt Lake City
Five Killed in Illinois Mishaps Over Christmas Weekend
Five people died in Illinois traffic crashes over the weekend. Tamela Gipe, 8, of Pearl City was killed when her sled rode into a car on a county road south of Chadwick. Leroy Jacobs, 19, Anna Syhora, 70, and Timothy Doody died in separate weekend crashes. A Wisconsin family of four also perished when their car left U.S. 66 near Divernon and struck a parked truck during the four day holiday period.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Tamela Gipe
Pearl City
Chadwick
Wisconsin
U.S. 66
Divernon
Weather follows seasonal cold snap with light snow
Collins Weather Station recorded the coldest reading of the season at 1 degree Friday night. Weekend highs reached 26 and 28 with lows in the low 20s. An extra half inch of snow fell Saturday morning and temperatures are expected to hover near normal highs and lows through the week.
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Collins
Morris
Rash of Local Traffic Mishaps After Yule
Icey road conditions caused a series of minor crashes in Morris and surrounding streets. Key incidents involved Ruth Egeland and Joseph Kowalczyk near Washington and Liberty, Donna Sisk colliding with Arthur Stinchcomb on Illinois Avenue, Patrick Barr and Clyde Hildy at Liberty and Main, and subsequent wrecks on Liberty Street including Johnson Brooks and Broderick's vehicles.
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Washington and
Liberty Sts
Ruth J. Egeland
Lisbon St
Washington
Liberty St
Joseph Kowalczyk
Price St
Egeland
Kowalczyk
Illinois 47
Illinois Ave
Morris
James Gretencord
Arthur E. Stinchcomb
Donna Sisk
Stinchcomb
James Anderson
Liberty and
Main Sts
Patrick Barr
Washington St
Clyde A. Hildy
Rte. 1
Barr
Hildy
Liberty and Waverly Sts
Morris City
Harold Carlson
Carlson
Janice K. Brooks
Ada Burkhead
Seneca
Hornsby’s
Jack Kopezick
Kopezick
David A. Johnson
Liberty
Donald W. Brooks
High St
Johnson
William Broderick
Brooks
Perona Motors
Coal City
Broderick
New Lenox Man Faces 3 Charges
Ronald Campbell a 21 year old of New Lenox faced three charges after a Friday 11 20 p m two car crash on Washington Street. He was fined 170 plus 25 costs with violations leaving the scene liquor and driving while license suspended.
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Ronald Campbell
New Lenox
E. Washington St
Jack Kopezick
Campbell
James D. Darlington
Washington St
Nixon Plans Quick Signature On Tax Reform Bill
President Nixon, back at the White House from his mountain retreat, plans to sign the tax reform bill before a two week winter vacation in California. The measure falls $2.5 billion short of the revenue target, prompting the administration to seek spending cuts to cover the gap.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
California
Snowbound New England Faces Massive Digout
Northeast grapples with one of its worst winter storms as Vermont declares a state of emergency and National Guard is called. The storm dumps heavy snow and ice across New England causing flooding, fuel and food shortages, power cuts, and broad digging-out efforts amid a new storm building over the Midwest.
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Associated Press
Vermont
Midwest
Ton
James F. Cleary
North Adams
Mass
New England
Deane C. Davis
National Guard
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Ten Winners of Christmas Home Decoration Contest Named
Gerald Matteson chairman of the Civic Pride Committee announced ten winners in the annual home Christmas decorating contest. First prize went to Richard Funk for Santa and His Helpers on Brentwood Drive. other winners include Arthur Narvick, Steven Tibbitts, and Joseph Krzysciak with displays Santa Special Seasons Greetings and Star light Babe. Honorable mentions went to Keith Rogers and Milford Christianson for multi residence displays. Judges suggested 1970 changes like new categories and engraved plaques instead of cash prizes.
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Richard Funk
Brentwood Drive
Santa
Arthur Narvick
Wallace Ave
Steven Tibbitts
Lisbon Rd
Joseph Krzysciak
E. Chapin St
Keith D. Rogers
Maple Drive
Milford Christianson
Douglas St
Matteson
No Injuries in Two Accidents
A 1965 Ford was towed from the Maz on Creek Bridge near the E Ryder farm and Oxbow Kennels after a single vehicle crash at 7 30 p m. Michael D Nolan 17 of St Petersburg Florida slid on ice and snow striking the bridge corner but was unharmed. At 7 15 a m on Illinois 47 near Grand Ridge Rd Kenneth R Smock 35 of Dwight was hit when Frank J Mance 25 of Streator pulled into his lane. No tickets were issued.
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Mazon Creek
Agnew Arrival in Manila Sparks Leftist Protests
Anti-American demonstrators attacked the scene with firecrackers and a rock as Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived in Manila. Police used tear gas as protesters, backed by the Free Philippine Youth Union and Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation, clashed with security and blocked ambassador Byrd. Agnew praised U.S.-Philippine friendship amid the disruption.
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Manila
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
U.S
Henry Byroade
Agnews
Secret Service
Byroade
Free Philippine Youth Union
Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation
Vietnam
Wilmington Police Car Damaged in Highway Incident
A Wilmington Police Department vehicle on Illinois 53 was hit by a pickup at 8 a.m. Sunday, causing $150 damage. The driver, 37-year-old JoAnn Wolfe of Yorkville, failed to stop for a stop sign and broke prior brakes, driving into a storefront plate window. Wolfe was ticketed. two vehicles left the scene with no injuries.
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Wilmington
Illinois
JoAnn Wolfe
Yorkville
Wolfe
Police Dog Bites Policeman During Training Ceremony
Indianapolis deputy police chief Raymond J. Stratton was bitten on the right forearm by Fritz the police dog during a post training ceremony. Marion County Deputy Sheriff Charles K. Atwell controlled the dog after the bite, with no serious injuries reported.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fritz
Raymond J. Strattan
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Strattan
Marion County
Charles K. Atwell
Atwell
Stratton
Miners Strike in West Virginia Over Health Bill
About 1,200 miners in West Virginia walked out to press for presidential signing of the federal mine health and safety bill. Mine widows led a delegation to Washington as pickets appeared at Kanawh Valley and southern mines. Consol No. 9 adjacent to Loveridge mine faced attempted closures.
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Charleston
W. Va
Nixon
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
Randolph
Bryce Harlow
West Virginia
Washington
Kanawha River
Logan County
Widespread Consolidation Coal Co
Consol
Gas Station Directions Prompt Local Confusion
A humorous remark notes that in any small town a resident at a gas station will likely give misleading directions. The line captures small town character and everyday road advice.
Wipeout of Tooth Decay Seen Within a Decade
Washington AP reports dental scientists foresee near elimination of tooth decay within ten years. Research supports infection theory, enzyme blockers, and vaccines. Navy seeks prevention for isolated crews and long missions. experts warn cardiac risk from whole-strep vaccines, while newer approaches target strep cell walls.
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Washington
U.S. Public Health Service
U.S. Navy
United States
Navy
Rovelstad
Northwestern University
Navy Dental
Allies Ignore New Year's Cease-fire in South Vietnam
News report from Saigon notes the Viet Cong declared a three day New Year truce, while Allied forces observe their own 24 hour halt starting at 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve. The period features continued fighting nearby, with casualties on both sides and a tally of 1968 American deaths nearing 40,000.
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Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Mekong
U.S. Navy
Saiegon
Suoi Ca
United States
U.S. Command
Nixon signs 2.5 billion for State Justice and Commerce
President Nixon signs a 2.5 billion appropriation for the State Justice and Commerce Departments. He criticizes Congress for pushing federal policing on campuses and says schools must enforce discipline themselves. The federal government should not act as an "ice man" on campuses.
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Nixon
State, Justice and Commer Departments
Congress
Iceman
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