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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1958
Page
5
The Interstate Commerce Commission will probe the Mount Pulaski tank car explosion that killed two trainmen in a one million dollar blast. Public hearings are planned. experts will be consulted. The risk of nitro methane contamination sparked a temporary embargo on tank cars, though drum shipments remain allowed.
Cmdr. Bob Mareness, known for improving memos, received a 35 pound bronze plaque intended for a Navy ship crew, and a hammer and chisel were provided with it.
The Rev. Fred S. Malott spoke at the Coal City Memorial Day program held on the high school campus. Warren Kuzel introduced guests, with invocations and prayers by Rev. Charles DeLay and Rev. George Flynn. William J. Wilt read the war dead list as firing squad fired and taps played. Memorial Day guests included multiple local families and friends. Claude S. Farmer was released from U S Navy duty at Norfolk aboard USS Northampton. Graduation of Bonnie Jo Van Buskirk at Oakwood High School in Fithian noted.
Mrs. Mary Bourque le Rette died Tuesday in Melrose at age 103. She leaves 120 direct descendants.
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