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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1966
Page
2
The Illinois Department of Public Health sanitary engineering division approves water works improvements for a subdivision southwest of Yorkville. Planned features include a new well a chlorine feeder hydro pneumatic storage tanks and a distribution system.
The Department of Labor approved a 1,120,990 grant to the Illinois Office of Economic Opportunity for a Neighborhood Youth Corps project. Sen. Paul H. Douglas said the program will employ 2,280 youths this summer and be sponsored by the Illinois Farmers Union in cooperation with the state agency.
Illinois officials and Rep. Drach discuss Weston as the likely site for a 375 million atom smasher amid competing cities. AEC officials say no decision yet. Ramey visit planned. Weston touted for geological, transport, and facility advantages.
The IRS proposed a radio campaign to bolster its crackdown on moonshiners calling it entertaining and brainwashing the public. Senator Edward Long condemned the memo describing the plan as resembling a Batman script.
About 70 000 tribesmen participate in the annual singing and dancing jamboree in Goroka New Guinea May 14 and 15 1966. Local officials expect a colorful display of culture and ritual.
Defense Department released news that two Illinois Marines were among 40 U S service members killed recently in Vietnam. Lance Corporal Leroy P Prairie of Momence Illinois and Private First Class Jack A Schneider of Elmhurst Illinois were named among the fallen with families listed in the notices.
Governor John N. Dempsey of Connecticut was awarded the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy by Italian ambassador Sergio Fenoaltea in recognition of his efforts to strengthen Italian American friendship and bolster ties between the two nations.
Wayne Donald Johnson six year old son of Donald Johnson and Mrs. Johnson of Belvidere died at Rockford Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a car while attempting to cross U.S. 20 near Belvidere.
Charles R Thompson of Lockport, 58, died after a three car collision at U.S. 83 and 107th Street near Lemont. Police said he apparently suffered a heart attack and lost control. He lived at 501 Bruce Road and worked as a salesman for United Auto Parts Co. in Chicago.
The notice provides a new address for Robert G Valerio Jr listing U S 55863158 C. Company 26th Sig Battalion A.P.D New York NY 09176 and redirects mail accordingly.
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