Suspect Mother In Drowning of Three Children
In Fairfield Maine three young children were found drowned at home. Police planned to seek a murder warrant against Constance Fisher the mother. The father Carl Fisher 45 found the bodies. A note and empty pill boxes were found. Fisher had previously attempted suicide and was committed after the 1942 killings but released in 1959.
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Fairfield
Maine
Constance Fisher
Carl Fisher
Fisher
Thayer Hospital
Waterville
Frederick Gould
U S Starts Fiscal Year Amid Budget Deficit Debates
Washington reports the new fiscal year begins with Congress and the Johnson administration at odds over whether the 1966 deficit will end in red or black. Estimates range from 2.5 to 3.9 billion, with administration projections citing 1.8 billion in shortfall and Senate figures suggesting about 2.5 billion.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation
Treasury Department
FCC approves transfer of WCSJ Morris station
Grundy County Broadcasters Inc gains control of Radio Station WCSJ Morris after FCC approval. New owners Russell and Mildred Armentrout say no major changes now, with program tweaks planned soon. New Morris residents include David Sutton as sales manager James Murray as news director and John Maz zotti as continuity director.
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Grundy County Broadcasters, Inc
WCSJ
Morris
Russell
Mildred Armentrout
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D. C
M. H. Stuckwish
Grundy County Broadcasters
Taylorville
David Sutton
James Murray
Johnn Mazzotti
Morris liquor store sued by Hooper's wife
Anna Hooper of Marseilles wife of Charles C Hooper who is in the Illinois State Penitentiary for kidnapping and attempted rape filed a $20 000 suit in Morris against Feeney Package Liquor owner James Feeney alleging loss of support for herself and three minors while her husband serves a prison term. Hooper was sentenced May 2 to 2 5 years for kidnapping and 2 10 years for attempted rape after pleading guilty to abducting an Elgin teacher Feb 5. The complaint says the crimes followed intoxication from liquor sold by Feeney on the night of Feb 5. Hooper previously earned about $5 600 yearly in support. Mrs Hooper is represented by Atty John McNamara.
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Anna Hooper
Marseilles
Charles C. Hooper
Illinois State Penitentiary
James Feeney
Feeney
Washington St
Hooper
Elgin
Morris
Vandalism Reported Near M.Hi Restaurant on U S 6
Police logged a vandalism incident in front of the M Hi Restaurant on U S 6 after four mailboxes were knocked down during the night. A mailbox post was found across the road at John Anderson's driveway and the striking vehicle was described as having metallic blue paint.
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M.hi
U.S. 6
John Anderson
Prohibition Ends in Mississippi as Liquor Legality Arrives
Mississippi ends nationwide prohibition first with a statewide ban lift at 12 01 am but counties must vote wet to fully legalize within 16 days Gov Paul B Johnson vows strict enforcement. Bootlegger Red Hydrick laments the change from his Rankin County shack on the Pearl River as shelves sit bare.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
United States
Red Hydrick
Hydrick
Paul B. Johnson
Johnson
Pearl River
Rankin County
Fourth of July Weekend Heat Expected Across Illinois
Heat continues with 90s across Illinois as the U S Weather Bureau forecasts above normal readings through Wednesday and scattered thundershowers. Collins Station records a Thursday high of 94 and a 64 low while Morris reports 80 at 9 a.m and 91 by 11:30 a.m. June 25 tied the monthly high at 95 with June 9 the low at 63. Precipitation for June 1965 was .76 inch and 2.12 inches for June 1986.
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Illinois
U. S. Weather Bureau
Collins Weather Station
Morris
State rests case in Quincy murder trial
The state finished presenting evidence against Ronald McCleery 18 in Quincy Illinois tying his blood-stained fingerprint to Donetta Pickens car and linking blood type to Judith Greening. Psychological tests showed low IQ and developmental delays while classmates described Greening as athletic and strong.
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Quincy, Ill
Ronald McCleery
Donetta Pickens
McCleery
Miss Pickens
Plainville
Judith Ann Greening
Monroe City
Thomas Coleman
Illinois Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Joliet
William Slowinski
Crime Laboratory
Miss Greening
Katherine Glas
Quincy
Thomas Meidinger
Dan Mudd
Holy Rosary High School
Motorola to Build Plant in Pontiac
Motorola, Inc. will construct a sub assembly feeder plant on a 100 acre site at the northwestern edge of Pontiac, a 95 mile southwest of Chicago city with 10 000 population, to support a color television receiver factory in Franklin Park, said Arthur L Reese executive vice president and general manager of Motorola's consumer products division.
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Chicago
Motorola, Inc
Pontiac
Franklin Park
Arthur L. Reese
Motorola
Consumer Products
Fourth of July Holiday Forecast and Local Celebrations
Forecasts predict hot weather with temperatures over 90 as families plan a three day Fourth of July weekend. Traffic increases as motorists head out. Events include Newark homecoming parade and programs at Newark High School with speakers and library fundraisers, plus Dwight athletic field sky diving and shows. Police urge daylight driving, boating safety and national Safe Boating Week runs July 3 to July 9.
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Morris Swimming Pool
Stratton State Park
Newark
Newark High School
Rev. Paul 0. Guldseth
Plano
Newark Woman's Club
Charles B. Phillips
Dwight
Oughton Athletic Field
Ing
OAF
Dwight Junior Woman's Club
Morris Public Library
Sthe
Illinois
William H. Morris
William T. Lodge
Illinois Department of Conservation
Medicare FAQ answers for seniors clarify coverage
Washington AP outlines common Medicare questions for Americans 65 and older. It explains spells of illness deductibles, hospital transitions, eligibility across hospitals, posthospital care, doctor bill payment options, and the role of supplemental coverage and private insurers in covering deductibles and extra costs.
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Washington
Medicare
Baltimore
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Addi
Barges Named Auntie Mame and 007 Ready for Sea
Bethlehem Steel Co shipyard in Baltimore builds two new barges named Auntie Mame and 007. The AP report notes both vessels will soon join maritime traffic with distinct monikers.
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Baltimore, Md
Bethlehem Steel Co
Boone Granted Pistol Permit in St Joseph Hunting
Daniel Boone, 29, received a pistol permit from the Berrien County clerk to carry a firearm while hunting trapping or target shooting in St Joseph Michigan.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Daniel Boone
Johnson Warns North Vietnam to Seek Peace or Face Prolonged War
President Johnson told a Des Moines Democratic dinner that the United States will stay in Vietnam until an honorable peace is negotiated and that air raids will continue as long as Hanoi refuses talks. He urged direct talks with no agenda and warned the North Vietnamese they cannot wear down the United States. U.N. Security Council actions and protests by Quakers accompanied the briefing, underscoring a forceful stance on the conflict.
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Des Moines, Iowa
Johnson
Hanoi
United States
Viet Nam
U.S
Nebraska
Iowa
South Viet Nam
U.N. Security Council
Haiphong
U.N
Arthur J. Goldberg
Senate
Congress
Omaha
Tractor Fire Extinguished at Gordon Flatness Farm
Morris Fire Department responded to a tractor fire at Gordon Flatness farm west of Morris in Seneca Township. The tractor towed an ammonia tank and the motor caught fire. The blaze was extinguished with only minor damage reported.
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Morris Fire Department
Gordon Flatness
Morris
Seneca Township
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