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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1960
Page
5
A brief page six from the Morris Daily Herald dated June 16 1960 presents localized items, notices, and short news snippets typical of mid century community reporting with emphasis on residents and town affairs.
Springfield Illinois Edward H Jenison of Paris assumed the post as director of the State Department of Finance after Gov Stratton named him to succeed Morton Hollingsworth who resigned to become vice president of the United Republican Fund of Illinois.
Democratic leaders in the House aim to pass their wheat bill with 85 percent parity support and a 25 percent acreage cut, contrasting with the Senate plan to keep 75 percent parity and cut acreage by 20 percent. The House seeks quick Rules Committee action amid rising wheat surpluses, while proposing use of government surplus stocks to offset losses.
Cub Scouts from Den 4 Pack 473 met Tuesday afternoon with Kevin Wooldridge leading the pledge. The group did a safari roll call and announced a June 20 picnic at Gebhard Woods State Park. They made Father’s Day gifts and sang Happy Birthday to Norval Galloway before cake and treats. Jeff Blair noted New Jersey cropland yields higher cash per acre than other states.
Richard L Leach 19 of Mazon was fined 10 dollars plus costs for excessive noise and disorderly conduct after officers followed him from North street to Bedford Road. He paid 30 dollars total. Marvin Walske 30 of Aurora paid 13 dollars plus costs after being cited for 78 mph in a 65 mph zone. Winfield McQuarrie 34 of Joliet paid 7 dollars plus costs for speeding 42 mph in a 35 mph zone.
A crowd of about 300 heard the storm outside as the Moore Oklahoma high school band played. The roof blew off the building but no one was hurt and the conductor urged the musicians to give all they had during the powerfully struck performance.
The National Assembly voted 208 to 3 to strip the presidency of powers and adopt a British style parliamentary system with a premier and cabinet responsible to the Assembly. The president becomes a ceremonial head of state elected by the Legislature for a five year term. Acting President Huh Chung signed the amendments into law.
Zion National Park in southwestern Utah spans 94 201 acres confirming its large-scale protected area. The landmark sits within Washington County and Guadalupe Mountains are nearby in regional context.
Washington reports 1959 grain exports via the St Lawrence Seaway rise sharply with over 14 percent of grain moving through Great Lakes ports. U.S. lake ports ship 138 million bushels with 87 million overseas. Duluth Superior exports tenfold growth, Chicago and Toledo volumes more than doubled.
Ohio State University promotes a summer session to attract June high school graduates. The program features air conditioned buildings, swimming, golf and tennis facilities along with special concerts and lecture programs aimed at easing the fall term crowd.
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