Morris Hospital to Expand Bed Capacity in $150,000 Plan
The Morris Hospital faces crowding as patient numbers rise from 1,811 in 1955 to 2,282 in 1956. Trustees approve a $150,000 remodeling program to increase capacity from 40 to 50 beds and modernize facilities by relocating the entrance lobby X-ray and emergency rooms to recapture space in the west wing. The plan uses the English basement for patient rooms, enabling an entire first floor for care. Births rose to 454 in 1956 from 422 in 1955 and operations climbed to 591 from 418, reflecting growing demand.
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70 Dead In Missouri Nursing Home Blaze Shocks State
Grim searchers raid smouldering ruins at WATTENON Missouri nursing home for bodies after a fast moving fire killed at least 70 of 155 residents. Smoke and steam rose as crews hauled debris seeking victims, while officials call for tougher safety laws and a full investigation.
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Navy recruits may choose Sunny San Diego for training
Announcement states new enlistees this month may select Sunny San Diego for recruit training. The Buddy Plan remains available. A Navy recruiting representative will attend Morris post office building each Wednesday 9 to 10:30 a.m. to explain the voluntary plan. Great Lakes is also an option if desired.
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National Guard Opposes Six Month Reserve Training Plan
Maj. Gen. Ellard A. Walsh told a House subcommittee that the Army six month reserve training proposal is a failure and would be the kiss of death for the National Guard. He urged compromises, noting the Guard already resists extended active duty and would accept six months for those over 18 and 11 weeks for younger recruits.
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Zhukov Returns From 20 Day India Burma Tour
Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov arrived home to London after a twenty day tour visiting India and Burma.
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Walter Wolff Named City Editor at Morris Daily Herald
Walter Wolff aged 39 is appointed city editor of The Morris Daily Herald by publisher Tom West. A former courthouse reporter and sports editor, he succeeds Roger Thompson who moves to The Dixon Evening Telegraph.
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Cold spell continues with light snow flurries inland
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts mostly fair and colder conditions this afternoon and tonight with possible light snow flurries Tuesday. Through Wednesday temperatures stay cold but not severe. Sunday's high at the Pyatt Weather station was 26 and the low 25, with 9 am reading 34. Saturday night dipped to 11 as the bureau forecasts show average temperatures about 14 degrees below normal over the next five days.
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Agreement Reached on Dock Strike Ends Five Day Tieup
New York waterfront employers and the International Longshoremen's Association reach a tentative pact to end the five day coastwide dock tieup. A 32 cent hourly wage rise over three years and improved benefits are included, with ratification by ILA members required before back to work. Local port talks continue in Philadelphia Boston and Wilmington as the executive committee plans a referendum.
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Erienna GOP Caucus Sets Local Slate and Schedule
Erienna Township Republican caucus met Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Erienna Community School. Ethel Peterson was chosen assessor and George H. Peterson town clerk. John Kleinmaier and Al F. Twardowski won two seats as justices of the peace. no candidate was nominated for constable. Six more caucuses are planned next week in Goose Lake, Aux Sable, Saratoga, Nettle Creek, Mazon Townships.
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Morris GOP Caucuses Tonight in Morris Township
Morris Republican voters gather for six caucus meetings from 7 to 8 p.m. to nominate candidates for township offices. An 8:30 p.m. convention at the county courthouse follows. Precinct sites include the First Court House and Second Fire Engine House. Candidates for supervisor are B O Neal Enger Ray Hansen and Walter R Greenfield. Annie F Wilson seeks assessor and Melvin J Hamilton seeks township clerk unopposed. Five names appear for justice of the peace.
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Local Factories Promise Steps To Stop Causes of Complaints
Morris council heard assurances from Gilchrist Plant Foods and Morris Rubber Co. on remedies for raised concerns. Mayor Peacock and the health committee discussed smoke and wind issues, with plans to move burning refuse to city dumps when boiler burning is impossible. Gilchrist outlined past fire damage and stockpile loss, and said experts in Chicago are developing a wind safe fertilizer solution to be ready by early summer.
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Eisenhower Nears Return as Middle East Tensions Persist
President Eisenhower keeps in close touch with Washington over the Middle East crisis amid reports he may suspend vacation and return to the capital at any time. White House aides deny a UN General Assembly plan or a fixed departure date, noting no decision has been made. Eisenhower’s visit to Thomasville began February 8, with speculation he would stay a week or more.
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Josef Hofmann Dies at 81 Famed Pianist Dead
Josef Hofmann a Polish born pianist famed as a child prodigy and later concert pianist died at 81 in a Los Angeles nursing home after a heart attack Physicians said he had been hospitalized four days His career spanned performer composer teacher and conservatory director and he held more than 60 patents for mechanical devices and auto accessories
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Tibetans Reported Killed or Captured in Uprising
A Formosa foreign dispatch cites China claiming 10,000 Tibetans were killed or captured as revolts began in Tibet and Sinkiang in March 1956 amid land redistribution attempts by Redtophic forces, with equal losses claimed for Communist troops.
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