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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
2
U S Vietnam casualties could top 255 769 by year end if truce not reached. Through June 8 1968 total U S casualties stood at 177 716 with 24 744 killed and 80 541 hospitalized wounded. Comparisons note Korean and World War I figures for context.
The Senate Armed Forces Committee approved a 1.8 billion military construction bill cutting Illinois authorizations by about 3.4 million. Ft Sheridan loses 1.1 million, Glenview NAS project is canceled, Savanna Army Depot gains 464 thousand, and Great Lakes Naval Training Center gets 667 thousand. Congress must allocate funds before construction can start.
The widow of Air Force sergeant Edwin Lewis Clark will receive more than 2.5 million from his estate, undiscovered until his death. She gets 650,000 in cash and 28,950 Transamerica Corp. shares, with the remainder shared by his brother and three sisters.
James M. Brown a Parkersburg lawyer filed for the wrong office in a recent primary but won the election and sought a refund of $9 claiming he paid $10 for a $1 filing fee. Secretary of State records showed he registered for the state Republican Executive Committee in his district and was elected with the standard fee.
Vacation Bible School at Bethlehem Lutheran Church ends with a 7 30 p m program for grades 1 8 featuring hymn singing memory work activities and an object lesson by Rev Norval Wigtel. Kindergarten program held at 10 30 a m today. Total enrollment 359 including teachers helpers and pupils. Theme Tell the Good News. Refreshments after program.
At 11 40 am Thursday Arthur S Umphrey Sr 79 of Route 1 backed his 1961 Chevrolet from a parking stall on the south side of West Washington Street striking a westbound 1966 Chevrolet driven by Robert W Christensen 45 of Hoge Street. Christensen’s car had a small dent. Umphrey’s suffered no damage. Police report by Morris Officer Jack Kopezick.
In Michigan, 39 of 102 delegates back Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey with 36 undecided. A minority backs Eugene McCarthy, while many hope for Edward Kennedy as the vice presidential nominee or a surprise pick. Kennedy has not announced plans following Robert Kennedy's assassination.
The Verona Fathers of Yorkville host their annual Strawberry Festival on June 23 featuring Italian beef, pizza, an auction, music, a children's treasure hunt, and strawberry short cake. The religious society funds mission work with free contributions and resides on U. S. 71 near Yorkville.
Two area youths participated in the 40th annual state FFA convention held in the University of Illinois Assembly Hall. Michael Boss of Mazon played cornet in an 82 piece band while Rick Skelton of Newark served as first tenor in a 69 member chorus. The ensemble performed at session openings and ceremonies for over 2,000 delegates from 431 local chapters.
Governor Shafer and about five sixths of Pennsylvania’s 64 delegate slate lean Rockefeller for the Republican nomination. An AP poll shows Rockefeller with 50 votes, Nixon 9, Reagan 1, and four uncommitted. Shafer has not formally endorsed Rockefeller, awaiting the right moment.
Analysis notes Shafer seeks NBC Meet the Press exposure to rally delegates behind him as he weighs a planned action and weighs pros and cons with the entire delegation in view. The moment could shape national attention and party unity.
Florence Pyper of Vancouver BC says she does not know how her 10 month old sheltie Secara mouche Hope appeared on the voter registration list or how the dog would vote. The unusual registration raises questions about pet voter records.
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