Early Release Of Returning U S Soldiers
Washington reports the Army will discharge soldiers returning from South Vietnam, Korea, and other short tour areas up to five months early starting August 1. The policy lets those with less than five months remaining opt for early separation, with zones like Vietnam allowing voluntary extended tours to qualify.
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Korea
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New GE training center spotlighted in New York Times story
A lengthy New York Times feature by Gene Smith details General Electric’s new nuclear power operator training center at Goose Lake Township. The piece notes training programs worldwide and includes a picture of the simulator room as it explains the Dresden plant context and GE’s role in educating future reactor operators.
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New York Times
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General Electric Nuclear Power
Goose Lake Township
G. E
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Dresden
Chicago
General Electric Company
New York
Jack Strobel
Sponge Cushion, Inc
Boy Hospitalized After Tree Fall In Front Of Home
Daniel Snow a 17 year old son of Mr and Mrs Donald Young was injured when he fell from a tree in front of his home at 804 Division St He was taken to Morris Hospital by Davis ambulance around 315 p m Friday and remained overnight for observation at the hospital
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Foreigners Number Studying and Working in West Berlin
Berlin city statistics show about 49 000 foreigners studying or working in West Berlin. The city includes roughly 20 000 allied occupation personnel among a total population of 2 200 000, with Turkey 7100 and Austria Italy Greece among the largest foreign contingents.
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Austria
Italy
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NLRB moves to halt IBEW picketing at Illinois Bell site
The NLRB filed suit in U S District Court to stop IBEW Local 399 from picketing a Rockford construction site and the Illinois Bell building amid a long strike that began May 8 with more than 11 000 workers on strike. The action cites coercion of Larson workers and seeks a court injunction ahead of July 15 hearings.
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Joseph Sam Perry
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International Amphitheatre
Robert A. Nickey
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James W. Cook
Cook
Arabs to Work in Forests under Israeli Fund
The government said 500 Arabs from the West Bank will be hired as laborers by the Jewish National Fund to water forests planted in Israel, as part of a labor program coordinated with authorities.
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Guard Fired Over Breakout at Cook County Jail
Five inmates attempted to escape the overcrowded Cook County Jail on the West Side prompting a large police response. Warden Winston Moore said guard Irvin T. Sturdivant was fired for laxity failing to lock doors and not noticing the inmates missing at the 9 p.m. head count. The escape was thwarted within two hours with no guards or inmates seriously injured beyond one inmate hurt during a fall.
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Charles Dennis
Osborn Fortson
Clyde Gunn
Frank Ross
Foreign Student Set To Join Morris High Next Year
Sally Masis Jara from San Jose Costa Rica will study at Morris Community High School as a foreign exchange student. She will live with Vernon and Mrs Johnson at 209 West North Street and is a senior seeking a microbiology degree while improving English. Her trip is sponsored by the American Field Service.
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Johnson Plans San Salvador Summit With Central American Five
President Johnson and advisers work on facts for a weekend summit in San Salvador with five Central American presidents. Johnson will fly at 8 a.m. to meet leaders from Nicaragua Honduras Costa Rica Guatemala and the host nation, then return to Washington after brief stops. Trade within the bloc has grown from 31 million to over 200 million in seven years, seen as a regional success.
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U.S
Weekend Warmth With Possible Showers Forecast
The forecast calls for generally fair weather today with highs from 78 to 86 and only minor temperature changes. Partly cloudy conditions persist into Saturday night and Sunday with a chance of showers Sunday or Sunday night. Collins Weather Station logged a Friday high of 84 and a low of 61, while 7 p.m. readings stood at 74 at the station and 79 downtown Morris.
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Evergreens development plans 500 homes near Morris
The Evergreens near Morris, developed by Marchi family, aims to build 500 homes on 750 acres within three years. The community features sodded lawns, 680 foot well, and a playground with deer nearby. Prices range from 18 500 to 23 500 with turn key occupancy and self finishing options.
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