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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1957
Page
5
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Ruth Millett argues that teenage boys lose girls not for faults of character but for lack of everyday courtesy. Parents often side with a considerate suitor, so a polite young man gains approval while a rude one loses opportunities without realizing why.
In Chicago two men, Henry Ellis and Vester Nell, faced trial for stealing groceries. Ellis appeared. Nell did not. The state tried both in absentia. A jury convicted both. Judge Arthur J. Murphy sentenced them to two to six years. Police report they will begin serving.
Mrs. Clifford Holloway, 51, of Gainesboro Tennessee, died after a dawn attack at her home. She told police a man and a woman beat her then splashed gasoline around the rural store, setting her and the premises on fire. Her husband and son assisted while her attacker(s) fled with gasoline remaining as the only missing item.
The piece describes a brief stock market selloff triggered by President Eisenhower’s illness and the ensuing uncertainty about business prospects. It notes traders, especially in and out professionals, sold to lock in profits while overall economic health remains solid. Confidence, not facts, drives market nerves.
Springfield Illinois report notes that nearly 30 years ago two dozen thousand Illinois school children voted for the cardinal as the state bird while others backed the bluebird meadowlark quail and oriole. Milton Thompson comments that the cardinal has grown in numbers and spread beyond northern Illinois into Canada.
The article notes Americans’ belief in economic soundness while highlighting how quickly confidence can falter in the stock market. It emphasizes the fragility of investor trust amid market fluctuations.
Dinal notes the Cardinal thrives in city living, endearing itself to Melindians and challenging the view that civilization harms wildlife. The scarier bodied Cardinal travels with a drab mate, unlike the noisy Starling, and Illinois shares the bird with other Midwest states. Thompson recommends not sheltering fledglings to avoid harming their survival.
Dr. Milton Eisenhower, president of Johns Hopkins University, stayed in Johns Hopkins Hospital with a kidney infection. He missed the first commencement since taking the post last October. doctors listed his condition as satisfactory but not sure how long treatment will last.
A crossword style puzzle with clues across and down. The grid includes references to phrases and wordplay such as Like father like son and various numbered clues from 4A to 50 Here French and Latin hints appear in several entries. The puzzle blends puns and common crossword answers.
A USDA survey of 4,000 farm families shows housing at the top of family living expenses in 1955, with average total family spending of 3309 dollars. Food at 833, clothing 427, transportation 378, medical care 240, and other costs such as recreation taxes and insurance follow in the year study.
Police Chief Fred Harkins says a boiling soup caused a $2,500 fire at John Marble's home when the gas stove flared. The incident occurred in West Frankfort Illinois as residents reported the hot soup fire starting the blaze.
NEA Washington Correspondent Peter Edson reports that 32 059 U S servicemen overseas faced civil trials in foreign courts over the last three years. Of 9 354 tried abroad 928 were acquitted 425 given suspended sentences 7 696 fined or reprimanded and 305 convicted and sentenced to foreign prison terms. The Reynolds and Girard cases escalate the status of forces issue and fuel repeal efforts led by Rep Bow and Sen Jenner.
Evening programming lists 6:00 to 1:30 A.M. with news, sports, variety, and films. Notable entries include World of Music, Disneyland, Kraft Theater, The Millionaire, The Tonight Show blocks, and late night talk with Dan Cherry and Dateline Europe.
A tea honoring Miss Carole Varland bride elect was hosted by Mrs. W. J. Krider in the Union building on the DePauw campus Greencastle Indiana. Weekend guests included Capt and Mrs Allen Pichon and sons of Scott Air Force Base Belleville and Thomas Taylor of Lima Peru.
Twenty years ago Miss Helen Tabler and Miss Betty Carey graduated from St Angela academy. About 100 guests attended a miscellaneous shower in Kenrick hall given for Miss Delia F Rafferty of Morris. The fourth birthday anniversary of once Jean Johnson was observed in the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs A G Johnson.
Thirty years ago a daughter was born in Joliet to Mr and Mrs Doc Thorson. Julian Claud and family moved from Morris to Barrington.
The Senate Rackets Committee postponed further hearings on the Bakers Union until June 20. The delay allows counsel Robert J. Kennedy and others to testify at contempt trials of Teamsters officials Frank W. Brewster and Einar O. Mohn who refused to testify previously.
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