Responsibility of Destroyer Cited in Evans Disaster
U S naval officials say destroyers bear primary responsibility to avoid carrier bow crossings when changing station. Investigation details the Melbourne Evans collision with 74 sailors lost, and survivors recount fires and calm as officers prepare a joint U S Australian inquiry.
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Evans
U.S. Navy
Melbourne
Australian Navy Department
U.S
Navy Department
A.S. McLemore
Kearsarge
Subic Bay
Philippines
Cam Ranh Bay
South Vietnam
Navy
Mark A. Gee
Port Angeles
Wash
Charles M. Frey
San Mateo
Calif
McLemore
Jerome H. King
Pentagon
Naval Command
Pueblo
California
Commodity Price-Support Loans Increase and Program Revisions
The U S Department of Agriculture announced higher service fees for price-support loans on grains and similar commodities after May 31, with on farm loans rising to 8 per loan and warehouse loans to 4 per loan. The changes, including higher storage loan interest and stricter loan limits, aim to curb government expenditures and inflation while expanding eligibility for producers lacking on farm storage or drying capacity.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
CCC
Cultured Pearl Production Method Described
A method to produce cultured pearls involves opening a pearl oyster’s covering and inserting a small mother of pearl head. The opening is then sutured shut.
Three Cassidy daughters wed West Point graduates
West Point bridegrooms cite Army roots as Lt Col Richard Cassidy and his three daughters marry Military Academy men. Jo Ann, 19, wed 2nd Lt. Larry Main after graduation. twins Constance and Lorretta, 22, married Sst. Lt. Robert Keenan Jr. and 2nd Lt. Stephen William, respectively. The triple wedding, one of 59 that week, followed a blind-date plan the father arranged.
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West Point
N.Y
Bowie
Richard P. Cassidy
Robert E. Keenan Jr
Mountain Home
Idaho
Vietnam
Constance
Stephen William
Cincinnati
Ft. Sill
Oklo
Lorretta
Connie
Illinois Plans Lake Michigan Insecticide Monitoring Program
The Illinois Sanitary Water Board proposed a year long insecticide monitoring program for Lake Michigan and Illinois tributaries starting July 1. It aims to detect persistent chlorinated hydrocarbons entering the lake from streams and runoff and to assess residues in sediments and aquatic organisms. Also, the Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee rejected Rep. Daniel Pierce’s bill to restrict use or disposal of persistent pesticides likely to reach the lake.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Sanitary Water Board
Richard B. Ogilvie
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Clarence W. Klassen
Sanitary Water Board
Ilinois
Illinois Senate Agriculture Committee
Daniel Pierce
Highland Park
Braceville Notes Friendly Club Meeting Report
Braceville Friendly Club members met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Everett Neuman. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hazel Pope Mrs. Flory Tyler and Mrs. Ruth Peterson. Braceville Community Club elected officers including Bobby Jones president Don McCoy vice president Carrie Carlock publicity chair man Joan Phelps historian Carolyn Delaney room mother and Carole Baker secretary treasurer. The group voted to sponsor a Girl Scout next year and contributed to the cancer fund. Visitors included the Reays of Algonquin and others. local families hosted and hosted guests at Namchick home.
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Everett Neuman
Hazel SL Pope
Flory Tyler
Ruth Peterson
Braceville Community Club
Bobby Jones
Don McCoy
Carrie Carlock
Joan Phelps
Carolyn Delaney
Carole Baker
Cancer Fund
Vacation Bible School at Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church invites children from 3 years through eighth grade to a vacation Bible school starting Tuesday. Sessions run 8 45 to 11 30 a m daily through Friday June 20 with the theme Living Gods Way. Over 30 teachers staff and helpers will lead Bible study hymn singing and crafts with a closing program by kindergarten and upper grades open to the public.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Police Report Details Two Minor Traffic Mishaps
Morris Police investigated two minor crashes on Wednesday. William A. Norris 18 of 315 FE North St backed his 1964 Tempest into a black over gray 1967 or 1968 Oldsmobile 98 coupe in the Tastee Freez lot at Franklin and North. On Liberty St the 200 block a car driven by Miss Eileen Kinsella backed from the curb and struck John H. Grinell driving south.
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William A. Norris
North St
Franklin and
Liberty St
Eileen Kinsella
Cornelia St
Joliet
John H. Grinell
Mazon
Kinsella
Grinell
Donald Ward
Parrots Teach Imitation Despite Harsh Voices
Parrots with harsh voices can imitate human speech due to their unique vocal structure and fleshy tongue, allowing them to mimic voices despite their sound.
Joliet Junior College Summer Courses Move to Joliet East
Registration for summer classes at Joliet Junior College is scheduled at Joliet East High School 1101 Mills Road instead of Joliet Central High. Day credit courses run June 16 to August 8 with morning times. evening and four hour classes meet Monday and Thursday. a wide range of transfer credit courses are offered with in district and out of district tuition rates.
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Joliet Junior College
Joliet East High School
Mills Road
Joliet Central High School
Production at Diamond National plant steadies after layoffs
Diamond National Corp at 1000 E Armstrong St reports production leveled after a two month decline that led to about 50 workers being laid off. Plant manager Eugene Ausili notes 120 employees remain and expects fall production to rebound. The Morris plant has operated 40 years but faces volume decline due to egg producer cuts and competition. Diamond makes egg cartons and the machines for carton production.
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Diamond National Corp
E. Armstrong St
Eugene Ausili
Morris
Ausili
Coal City Notes Briefs
Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Testa included Mrs Mary Toberman Edward Banks and son Bob of Chicago and others. Luncheon hostesses and visits populate the week with relatives from Joliet Springfield Peoria Naperville. A graduate Sonja Jacklich earns a degree from the University of Bridgeport. Weekend visits span Monce Serena Joliet and Joliet indicated in this compact social column.
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Frank Testa
Mary Toberman
Edward Banks
Bob
Chicago
Frank J. Testa
Larry
Marie
Jane Martinec
Joliet
Frank Vance
Maude Thom
Freddy Scheeves
Florida
Robert Whitmore
Wilmington
Sonja Jacklich
Rudy Jacklich
Coal City
College of Business Administration
University of Bridgeport
Evelyn McCallister
John D. Raine
Naperville
Mae Raine
Jessie Wharrie
James Vasek
Monce
Fewer Spellers Reach Final Round at National Bee
In Washington three of four runners up were eliminated as 50 state champions failed to advance on day one of the 42nd National Spelling Bee finals. From an initial 73 entrants, 23 remain, ages 11 to 14, including 14 girls and 9 boys.
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Washington
Odrinex Fat Loss Guarantee Drug Listing
Available without a prescription this Od rinex tablet promises fat loss or money back. It claims safety with no dangerous thyroid or digitalis, costing $3.00 and sold with a full refund guarantee by Liberty Walgreens Drug at 309 Liberty St with mail orders.
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Liberty Walgreen Drug
Liberty St
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Alma Kibler
Florence Reay
Matthew Reay
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Aledo
Clarence Barnes
Granville
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Versailles
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Pontiac
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Streator
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Fey Leitt
Matteson
Liberty
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