Khrushchev Seizes on Berlin Clash in TV Address
Western observers call Khrushchev's Vienna Berlin statements tough but largely a restatement of past Soviet aims. He demands a six month window for a German treaty, a demilitarized West Berlin, and exit of Allied rights. Britain notes a hard line approach while Kennedy cites somber talks on Germany.
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London
Khrushchev
Berlin
Europe
Kennedy
Vienna
Tass
Germany
West Berlin
West Germany
East Germany
Daily Sketch
Mr. K
United States
Warmer Temperatures Return in Grundy County
The Weather Bureau forecast fair and warm weather through Sunday in Grundy County. Expect a low in the 50s tonight and a high near 80 on Saturday. Thursday’s high reached 65 degrees, matching today’s 9 am temperature at Collins Weather station. the previous night’s low was 41 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
U.S. Weather Bureau
Collins Weather Station
Mother and baby in desperate need of help
Mrs. Arley Munts of Grundy county Red Cross appeals for aid for a 19 year old mother with an eight month old son. She requests baby clothes pajamas a crib walker and other items plus clothing size 20 shoes size 9 a double bed mattress and bedding. Donations can be arranged through the Red Cross office or Munts home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arley Munts
Grundy County
The
Red Cross
New Bank Proposed For Minooka
The Illinois Department of Financial Institutions announced a permit application to organize a new state bank in Minooka named Tri-County Bank of Minooka. Planned capitalization 175000 with 100000 in capital stock 50000 surplus and 25000 operating reserve. Organizers include George Winterbottom Dale H Hoge Ralph W Churchill Earl W Horton Arthur Dirst Emmet Feeney all of Minooka and John H Horrigan Joliet with Horrigan as correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Conrad F. Becker
Illinois Department of Financial Institutions
Tri-County Bank of
Mondamon Street
Department
George Winterbottom
Dale H. Hoge
Ralph W. Churchill
Earl W. Horton
Arthur Dirst
Emmet Feeney
John H. Horrigan
Joliet
Horrigan
West Acre Road
Two Girls Die Of Poisoning At Joliet
Joliet Illinois Will County Coroner Willard Blood reports two Kankakee sisters visiting grandparents died from poisoning after swallowing tablets prescribed for high blood pressure. Linda Sue age 2 and Laura Ann age 1, daughters of Daniel and Mrs. Tynor, were visiting Mr and Mrs A W McCarthy.
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Joliet
Ill
Will County
Willard Blood
Kankakee
A. W. McCarthy
Linda Sue
Laura Ann
Daniel Tynor
Blood
Tynors
Tyner
Lockport
Bradley High School
Divorces in America Linked to Family History
A New York study quotes the book Sex Ways In Fact and Faith from Association Press noting high divorce chances when a person’s parents or friends have divorced. The work suggests familial and social patterns influence divorce risk.
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New York
America
Association Press
Morris Man Under Bond After Threat
Jesse O. Powell of 512 Vine Street was placed under a 12 month 1000 peace bond by Justice of the Peace Chester P. Winsor after a gun threatening incident on April 7 in Norman township. Gordon Bell charged Powell with threats to use a deadly weapon while Bell and Reinhold Fritz were on Powell’s land. The court ordered Powell to stay off the property and Sheriff Wilt to hold the rifle until the bond expires. Powell was represented by Morris attorney Thomas Dunn.
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Jesse O. Powell
Vine St
Justice of the Peace
Chester P. Winsor
Norman Township
Powell
Gordon Bell
Rural Morris
Bell
Reinhold Fritz
Fritz
Winsor
Edward Wilt
Morris
Thomas Dunn
Two Braidwood Instructors Quit Posts
Braidwood school superintendent Emmitt C. Jeffress said the board accepted resignations from Clarence Colclasure who will move to Rockford and Julia Potthoff who will take a Dwight position. John Stanley of Rock Falls was hired to teach seventh grade and coach athletics, with Patricia Schultz taking a full time vocal and instrumental music post. Two vacancies remain for middle and upper grades.
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Braidwood
Emmitt C. Jeffress
Board of Education
Clarence Colclasure
Rockford
Julia Potthoff
Dwight
John Stanley
Rock Falls
Patricia Schultz
Jeffress
Methodist schools nationalized in Cuba
The Methodist Board of Missions reports 22 Methodist schools in Cuba have been nationalized by the Cuban government. This action affects church education programs and mission activities in the island nation.
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New York
Methodist Board of Missions
Cuba
Meeting Monday Plans for Morris Community High Band
Gerald Eisold invites all current and incoming members and alumni to a Monday 7:30 p.m. meeting at Morris high school to discuss a summer band program. The group may perform at the Coal City Homecoming July 4 and plan trips to Riverview Park and the State Fair if turnout is strong.
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Gerald Eisold
Morris Community High School
Coal City
Riverview Park
Eisold
Tag Day fund drive launches with Morris Little Leaguers
Tonight after 5 p.m. Morris Little League players will canvass homes for the Morris Summer Recreation program. The event, run by the Morris Chamber of Commerce and supported by Jaycees, aims to fund Pony and Little League activities and the upcoming girls program. Last year’s Tag Day raised 473.90, toward a 2,608.78 total cost with additional funds carried from 1959 and other donations.
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Morris
Morris Little League
John Black
Morris Chamber of Commerce
Little Leaguers
Morris Jaycees
Vern Traver
E. Chapin Street
Gary Cassem
Herald
Water Fight Finals Tonight At City Park
Six more fire departments join the Morris Summer Festival water fights at Gould Park as Thursday’s second round advances nine teams to the 6:30 p.m. finals. Ottawa Rescue team No. 2 swept Caterpillar. Gardner beat Morris No. 2. Braceville defeated Coal City for a share of the prize pool and trophies.
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Gould Park
Grand Ridge
Lisbon
Yorkville
Morris
Reading
Ottawa
Gardner
Braceville
Elwood
Ransom
Oswego
Imperial
Ottawa Rescue Team No. 2
Caterpillar
Morris No. 2
Coal City
Region II Illinois Heart Association meets in Ottawa
The Region II Illinois Heart Association held its annual planning board meeting at Ryburn Memorial Hospital in Ottawa. Treasurer Arthur A. Block reported $43,323.82 received from the February fund drive and memorials, with half staying for regional programs and half supporting state and national efforts.
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Planning Board
Illinois Heart Association
American Heart Association
Robert J. Fairgraves
Adlai Quits Bolivia Five Dead in Rioting
Ambassador Adlai E Stevenson left for Peru after a night of rioting in La Paz left five demonstrators dead and 26 injured. About 30 students remained in a university building after clashes with police while Shouts of Down with Yankee imperialism echoed as leftists aimed to embarrass President Paz Estenssoro during Stevenson's visit.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Adlai E. Stevenson
Peru
Capial
Stevenson
Victor Pas Estenssoro
Eduardo Arze Quiroga
Kennedy
Paz Estenssoro
Illinois House passes Kerner sales tax hike bill
The Illinois House approved a half-cent sales tax increase to bolster the two year budget beginning July 1. Support from eight Chicago Republicans and three downstate Republicans helped push the bill 92 to 81 despite Republican opposition. Governor Kerner seeks $119 million from the levy with Senate action pending.
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Springfield
Ill
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Senate
Kerner
House
Chicago
William E. Pollack
Reps
Vienna
Gale Williams
Carbondale
Otis L. Miller
Belleville
Richard J. Daley
William Murphy
Round Lake
Daley
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Virginia Webster
R.N
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Helen Slagle
LaSalle
Arthur A. Block
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