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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1968

Page

6

Variety of Casts Makes Pursuit Of Drama Different in Buffalo

Buffalo's Studio Arena Theater uses fresh casts for eight shows through May to boost audience interest. Neal Du Brock says local enthusiasm drives stability amid a $500,000 budget, with projected deficit cuts if sales hold. The plan favors small casts and short-term engagements over steady salaries to attract talent.

Buffalo William Glover N. Y Studio Arena Theater Neal du Brock Studio Arena Tuice du Brock Edward Albee Charlie Brown

Medicare Bills Due By December Thirty First Year Of Sixty Eight

Medicare recipients with expenses for covered services between Oct 1 1966 and Sept 30 1967 must file claims by Dec 31 1968. The 1967 amendments eliminated the receipted bill requirement, allowing itemized unpaid bills. Joliet Social Security office offers help and provides forms at 225 N Chicago St Joliet. Social Security contributions rise to 4.8 percent in 1968, with benefits and disability coverage highlighted for workers and families.

Medicare William James Social Security Joliet James

First Heart Transplant Improving in Chicago

Ervin F. Cramer, the 50 year old recipient of Chicago’s first successful heart transplant, was reported “doing very well” and improving after the Friday operation. He sat up, dangled his feet, and drank water for the first time since surgery as his wife and daughters visited. The patient is the world’s 103rd heart transplant and the 38th survivor.

Chicago Ervin F. Cramer Cramer Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Hospital Amy Cathleen Bulow Carol Reymundo Montez Jr South Side Ubaldo Perez Aristo Jaimes Carlos Firon Jaimes Ventura Summit Montez Cook County Hospital George Dunne University of Illinois Dunne

Ancient holly legend links Greeks Romans to Christmas

The National Geographic Society notes holly has long been tied to festive season symbolism. Ancient Greeks used the shrub to summon luck while Romans planted holly for protection against lightning.

National Geographic Society

Worry Clinic lays out seven health laws and cautions

Dr. Donald warns that more new drugs create pill addiction and urges seven health rules to reduce worry. He promotes religion as antidote, advises lifestyle changes, and invites readers to request a booklet from Dr. Crane with a stamped return envelope and 20 cents.

Donald Donald J Crane America God

Drowning of 9 Year Old Boy On Rock River Ice

In Loves Park Illinois authorities planned to resume efforts to recover the body of 9 year old Mark Butterfield who drowned after falling through ice on the Rock River on Sunday. He was playing on the ice with his twin brother Mike and another boy when Mike jumped in to try to save him. The victim was the son of Agnes Ann Butterfield.

Loves Park, Ill North Park Rock River Mark Butterfield Mike Agnes Ann Butterfield

Matterhorn ascent rate noted in favorable weather

In good conditions about 60 climbers reach the Matterhorn summit daily. The feat was first achieved 103 years ago by Englishman Edward Whymper.

Alps Matterhorn Edward Whymper

Television In Review 1968 Highlights and Critique

AP television critic surveys 1968 as a year of news coverage and entertainment milestones. Notable events include King and Kennedy funerals, spaceflight from Apollo coverage, Vietnam reporting, and new programs like Laugh-In Julia and The People Next Door. NBC special Rossellini Sicily drew mixed praise amid urban crisis series.

Cynthia Lowry New York Martin Luther King Jr Robert F. Kennedy United States America Vietnam Vladimir Horowitz Barbra Streisand Central Park NBC

Lopez Charged With Open Liquor Transport On US 6

Trooper John Perona ticketed Alfonso Lopez age 30 of 610 E Douglas St for illegal transportation of open liquor on US 6 at Illinois 47. He drove a 1966 Ford. Court date set for 9 a.m. January 16.

John Perona Alfonso Lopez E. Douglas St Illinois Lopez

Dear Ann Landers Post: Blond Myths and Dining Etiquette

A reader argues blondes have more fun after dyeing hair through many shades and Lucy Lucille's tale ends with a platinum blond engaged, but Ann Lands notes natural prefers. Another letter asks how to handle tainted shrimp at a friend's home and provides disposal tips and a plug for Ann Landers new book.

Ann Lucille Ann Landers

TV Tonight Listings Highlight Late Evening Schedule

Television guide lists 2 News Weather 5 News 7 News and colorful blocks. Prime time features Doris Day N.Y.P.D. Bluebonnet Bowl parade It Takes A Thief and movies. Late slots include Johnny Carson Joey Bishop and a final movie.

Lancer Mod Squad Red Skelton Julia Johnny Carson Joey Bishop

County Public Aid Roll Totals in October Rise in Grundy

Grundy County public aid rolls show 251 recipients in October, up five from September, with total payments $23,168. Old age assistance reached 103 people at $12,897, disability payments to 32 people sum to $6,318, and general aid to 28 people totals $346. Kendall County reports 872 fewer dollars and two fewer recipients, with $6,741 in October. Old age assistance there reaches 30 recipients at $3,080, disability $819, and two general aid cases totaling $63.

Grundy County Kendall

Apollo 8 Ship Tested by Navy in Pearl Harbor

The Apollo 8 spacecraft, back from lunar orbit, undergoes Navy tests at Pearl Harbor before nationwide inspection at Downey California. Astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders splashed down Friday and later reunite with families in Houston. NASA official Ron Simantel says the 12 foot high capsule is in fine condition.

Honolulu Navy Pearl Harbor North American Rockwell Co Downey Calif Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr William A. Anders Pacific Houston Tex Yorktown Ron Simantel National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Daily crossword clues and answers list

Crossword puzzle with numbered clues covering topics from kitchen to geography. Includes entries like Keg oil flask and Cam pus ordeal with multiple cross referenced hints across science geography and history. Answers reference common words and phrases suitable for a newspaper puzzle page.

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