Illinois House passes consumer aid bill creates state council
The Illinois House approved the creation of the Illinois Consumer Council by a 119 to 9 vote sending it to the Senate. The 8 member panel would include party representatives and five state agency directors to advise the governor and legislature on consumer interests and coordinate services. The measure carries a $125 000 appropriation and enjoys Gov. Ogilvie support.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois House
Senate
Illinois Consumer Council
Anthony Scariano
Cpark Forest
Richard B. Ogilvie
Department of Insurance, Labor and Financial Institutions
Commerce Commission
General Assembly
House
State Human Relations Commission
Membersip
Communist Party
George M. Burditt
R-Lagrange
Market little gain on hopes of Viet Nam troop withdrawal
The stock market rose slightly in active trading as optimism grew for a U S troop withdrawal from South Vietnam. The Dow edged up to 930 97 at noon with the AP 60 stock average up eight points led by gains in steels aircrafts electronics rails and tobaccos while oils fell. Canadian Breweries and Canadian Export topped active lists on the Big Board and American exchange respectively amid mixed prices and gold stock declines.
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New York
U.S
South Vietnam
Associated Press
London
South Africa
American Exchange
Wheat and corn prices mixed in Chicago trade
Chicago grain prices were mixed with Wheat No 2 hard yellow at 1.3312, No 2 soft red at 1.294, Corn No 2 yellow at 1.3434, Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 0.644, and Soybeans No 2 yellow at 2.72. An erroneous line shows soybean error but indicates 7.92.
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Chicago
Obituary: Anton Bartol of Joliet 67
Life-long Joliet resident Anton Bartol died at St Joseph Hospital Joliet Tuesday. Survived by daughter Mary Lou Cinderle of Joliet and two sons Anton Jr of Morris and Dr Matthew of Boulder Colo plus 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Wife Anna preceded him in death in 1964. Services at Fred C Dames Funeral Home followed by 9 am Mass at St Joseph Church. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 pm today and 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday.
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Joliet
Anton Bartol
St. Joseph Hospital
Vincent
Mary Lou) Cinderle
Anton Jr
Morris
Matthew
Boulder
Colo
Anna
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
Center
Campbell Sts
St. Joseph Church
Funeral services held for Gordon Pierce at Davis Funeral Home
Funeral services for Gordon Pierce were conducted this afternoon at Davis Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce T. Salter officiating. Mrs. Ruth Huseby played organ, and pallbearers included Clifford Davies, Howard Johnson, Eugene Schonert, Richard Pierce, Paul Pierce, and Robert Peterson. burial followed at Evergreen.
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Gordon Pierce
Davis Funeral Home
Bruce T. Salter
Ruth Huseby
Clifford Davies
Howard Johnson
Eugene Schonert
Richard Pierce
Paul Pierce
Robert Peterson
Evergreen Cemetery
Herman E. Sommer Dies in Morris at 78
Herman E. Sommer, 78, of 730 Douglas Street, died at Morris Hospital at 10 15 a m. Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday by Davis Funeral Home in Morris.
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Herman E. Sommer
Douglas St
Morris Hospital
Davis Funeral Home
Morris
Westview High Reopens Amid Park Violence and Suspensions
Westview High School reopened today after a two day shutdown following a rock throwing clash between Black and white students. About 400 pupils attended with 699 more arriving, many leaving or sent home. eight youths were arrested for defying orders to return home. Police guarded both campuses as 25 pupils faced indefinite suspensions and the incident stemmed from a Black pupil’s accusation of being slapped by a teacher.
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Westview High School
West Junior High School
Lee Grebner
Westview
Meyner Calls for Unity After Primary in New Jersey
Gov. Hughes and Gov. Meyner urged Democratic unity after a crowded New Jersey primary. Unofficial counts show Cahill leading Sandman, Meyner leading Kelly in Hudson County, with Republicans and other Democrats sharing large vote totals as results neared completion.
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Richard J. Hughes
Hughes
Meyner
Cahill
Sandman
William F. Kelly
Hudson County
Critical Sergeant Cleared for Vietnam Duty Despite Health Limits
Army Secretary Resor ruled Staff Sgt. Michael Sanders fit for duty in Vietnam after examination at Walter Reed. Sanders, 22, claimed deployment was retaliation for criticizing U.S. policy and cited hearing and asthma issues. The Army said he will take an office-type role to protect his health while serving as an infantryman from the war zone.
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Washington
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Vietnam
U.S
Michael Sanders
John Sherman Cooper
Marlow W. Cook
Kentucky
Sanders
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Edward F. Carroll
Widow of Dulles Leaves Estate Over 1 Million
Janet Avery Dulles widow of former secretary of state John Foster Dulles filed a will in Manhattan Surrogate Court. She died May 14 in Washington at age 77. The bulk of the estate goes to son John of Austin Texas and daughter Lillian Hinshaw of New York City. A $5,000 bequest is given to the Buffalo Province of the Society of Jesus in honor of her son Father Avery Dulles.
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NEW York
Janet Avery Dulles
Johnson Foster Dulles
Buffalo
The
Society of Jesus
Avery Dulles
Woodstock
Ruby-throat Hummingbird Among Popular Species
Among more than 500 hummingbird species the ruby-throat ed remains a favorite. It weighs about one-tenth of an ounce and highlights the small, rapid design of these birds in the wild.
Defunct Travel Agency Problems Stranded Tourists Abroad
Los Angeles AP report on International Tour Inc facing 300000 dollar complaints and more as it closed its LA agency May 20. Tourists in Hawaii and Mexico say they were stranded after paying for round trips. Police seek the company president for questioning. District Attorney auditors review the books. Airlines helped return many travelers home at no cost.
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Los Angeles
Warren G. Hambly
International Tour Inc
Hawaii
Mexico
Hambly
Seek Penalties For Pollution By Coal Firms
The Illinois Sanitary Water Board asked the state attorney general to pursue penalties against Zeigler Coal and Coke Co. for alleged pollution of Mary's River. A $1,200 penalty was sought for eight days of violation and an $800 penalty for four days.
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Springfield, Ill
Illinois Sanitary Water Board
Zeigler Coal and Coke Co
Mary’s River
Compromise Reached on Oakley Reservoir Project
Illinois officials and lawmakers announce a compromise on the Oakley Reservoir on the Sangamon River near Decatur. The plan shifts non federal duties to the state and avoids flooding Allerton Park while preserving wildlife and park lands. Governor Ogilvie, University of Illinois and Decatur officials endorse the agreement.
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Washington
Oakley
Sangamon River
Illinois
House Appropriations Subcommittee
William L. Springer
William F. Cellini
Dlinois
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Springer
Allerton Park
University of Illinois
Decatur
State of Illinois
Pollution alleged from Murdock mine blamed in Brushy Fork
An accusation charged Moffat Coal Co with discharging pollution into Brushy Fork, a tributary of the Embarrass River, with the Murdock mine in Douglas County named as the pollution source.
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Brushy Fork
Embarrass River
Moffat Coal Co
Murdock
Douglas County
Placemaker’s Bible errors spark biblical naming tale
A printer’s mistake in the Geneva Bible’s second edition altered Matthew to read placemakers peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. The misprint popularized a nickname linking placemaking to divine kinship.
County delays bypass opening sparks traffic tickets
In Savannah, Chatham County officials had pledged the new bypass would open June 1. About 100 drivers were ticketed for bypassing barriers Sunday and Monday. Commissioner P. E. Clifton apologized, saying a promise is a promise, and tickets have stopped. Judge David Elmore is considering voiding those issued on Sunday and Monday.
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Savannah
Chatham County
P. E. Clifton
David Elmore
Tavern owner runs for governor forgets to vote
John Hennessey, a tavern owner and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful in New Jersey, admitted on Tuesday that he forgot to vote on the day of the election while acknowledging his candidacy.
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Sea Bright
N.J
John Hennessey
Edmonton installs dial telephones in 1908
A historical note reports that dial telephones were installed in Edmonton Alberta as early as 1908, marking an early adoption of automated telecommunication in the city.
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Edmonton
Alberta
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