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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1969

Page

3

Admiral Saw Destroyer in Front of Ship at Subic Bay

Australian Rear Admiral Crabb testified about waking in pajamas to watch the Melbourne slice the Evans in the early hours off Vietnam. He helped direct rescue efforts, with 74 Evans crewmen killed and 199 survivors saved, while noting the Evans drifted in front of the Melbourne. Testimony covered the collision, with further witnesses to be called.

Subic Bay Philippines G.J.B. Crabb U.S Evans Crabb Melbourne Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Vietnam Cmdr A. S. McLemore J.g Ronald C. Ramsey

Progressive Student Group Attacks SBC Racial Policy

In New Orleans the Baptist Students Concerned group pushes an antisegregation resolution for the Southern Baptist Convention meeting. It cites Tattnall Square Baptist Church in Macon Georgia which ousted a Black student in 1966 and voted to close to Negroes. The denomination faces a visit and possible demands from James Forman during the week long gathering.

New Orleans Southern Baptist Convention David Swink Furman University Charleston S.C Baptist Students Swink Tattnall Square Baptist Church Macon Mercer University Southern Baptists James Forman Forman Robert S. Alley Richmond

Rabbi to join Santa Clara theology faculty

Rabbi Allen Philip Krause, 29, from Reform Congregation Etz Chaim in Elmhurst Illinois, will teach Old Testament courses at the 118 year old University of Santa Clara next year becoming the first Jewish member of the theology faculty.

Santa Clara, Calif Catholic University of Santa Clara Allen Philip Krause Reform Congregation Etz Chaim Elmhurst Ill

Traffic Court Fines For Multiple Interstate Speed Violations

A series of traffic citations were issued on Interstate 80 and local roads. Fines ranged from 10 to 25 dollars with costs for speeds from 40 to 92 mph. Citations were issued by Troopers Connell Smith D A Wills Jack O Hagan and others. Names include Lowell Robinson Don Abel Purcell Peterson James Dicker Larry Romines James Aclin William Baker and others.

Lowell K. Robinson Calona Connell Smith Don E. Abel D. A. Wills Purcell A. Peterson Newark Interstate Jack O’hagan James P. Dicker Seneca Hill North Sts Mazon William Mount Larry A. Romines Braidwood

SDS Leaders Start Terms In New York

Eight Columbia University SDS leaders began 30 day terms for contempt of court after defying a campus disruption ban. Justice Charles Marks imposed the maximum 30 days and a $100 fine, with extra days for nonpayment. The sit in at Fayerweather and Mathematics halls backed demands for more Black admissions at Columbia.

NEW York Columbia University Students For A Democratic Society Morningside State Supreme Court Charles Marks Marks Columbia SDS

Firemen Refuse Call as Womack Home Is Destroyed

In Jefferson County near Barnhart Missouri, the home of Mr and Mrs Earl L Womack was destroyed after two volunteer departments Herculaneum and Pevely allegedly refused to respond because the owner had not bought a fire protection tag The incident highlights how some departments use tag revenue to fund equipment and readiness.

Barnhart Earl L. Womack Alpine Village Jefferson County Womack Herculaneum and Pevely

Ovens From Rome to Pompeii Reveal Ancient Baking Tech

The article notes that Roman ovens over 2000 years old survive in Pompeii and resemble brick ovens used by European bakers today. It adds that during the Middle Ages only a few palaces and mansions housed brick-lined ovens.

Pompei Italy

Swedish Scientists Uncover 21 Foot Earthworm in South Africa

Two Swedish researchers unearthed a 21 foot earthworm in South Africa, highlighting an unusual find in the region and prompting interest from zoologists and local authorities alike.

South Africa

Kendall FB Meeting On Policy

Kendall County Farm Bureau invites members and friends to a Friday policy development meeting at the Farm Bureau auditorium in Yorkville. A 7 p.m. ham sandwich lunch precedes discussions on abolishing town meetings, township road commissioner appointments, consolidating road districts, regional school districts financed by state funds, and transferring assessor duties to the county supervisor of assessments.

Plattville Kendall County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Yorkville Ray Knutson FB County and Community Action Committee United Voice For Agriculture Illinois

New Hybrid Sorghums Fight Red-Wing Birds

New hybrid sorghum varieties have been identified for regions needing crops that resist red-wing blackbird attacks. Researchers note improved damage tolerance and potential for higher yields in affected areas.

Nightlife at Bronx Zoo Lights Up Nocturnal World

A 660600 building at the Bronx Zoo opens a nighttime exhibit titled The World of Darkness to show nocturnal creatures in action. Visitors can see a lively sloth, alert owls, and more than 200 bats moving through dim light, addressing daytime viewing frustrations.

New York Bronx Zoo

Nighttime lighting affects animal sleeping patterns

Visitors view animals in glass enclosures under blue dim green and soft red lighting at night. At 10 p.m. bright lights startle them into daytime sleep, and they wake when lights dim again at 10 a.m. This sequence shapes their daily rest cycle.

Kraho Men Pierce Ears for Romantic Appeal

Central Brazil Kraho men wear ear disks made from arrow shaft sections to boost romantic appeal. The larger the disk, the greater their success with girls, per the National Geographic Society.

Central Brazil National Geographic Society

Building crew cleans Madison East High smokestack slogan

Earl Powers says a firm supplied a crew and sandblasting gear at a cost of 445 dollars to remove the 69 foot high lettering Class of 1969 Were Number One from Madison East High School. Powers reports he does not know how painters reached the top but will hire the team responsible.

Madison Wis Madison East High School Earl Powers

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