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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1969

Page

2

Lindsay Faces Tight GOP Contest for New York Nomination

Mayor John V. Lindsay runs in a lean Republican primary against Sen. John J. Marchi amid inflation and racial tension backlash. The race shapes up with Lindsay backed by Javits and Goodell, while Marchi garners conservative state legislators support.

Joseph Mills Associated Press NEW York John V. Lindsay Lindsay John J. Marchi Staten Island Liberal Party Marchi New York City Albany Senate Gov. Rockefeller Rockefeller Jacob K. Javits Charles Goodell

Senate subcommittee to hear police on radical campus groups

A Senate permanent investigations subcommittee in Washington calls big city police officials to testify on the role of radical groups like SDS in campus unrest. Also under review is a House Education and Labor bill to curb disruption by threatening federal aid withdrawal if colleges do not file unrest plans.

Washington Senate Big City Students For A Democratic Society John L. McClellan Derk Senatermanent House Education and Labor Committee Oregon Edith Green Republican Committee SDS Jerome Wadlerman Black Panther Party Student Non-Violent Cmmittee Republic of New Africa

Stock market gains hold on steady afternoon trading

The Dow rose to 896.59, up 1.75, after morning highs, with the AP average up 0.9 to 319.5. Industrials led gains as bargain buyers targeted attractively priced issues, while losses remained about 300 points lower. IBM Xerox Polaroid rose while American Motors traded a large block.

New York Dow Associated Press General Motors IBM Polaroid Control Data Xerox American Motors New York Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange

Chicago grain futures vs spot prices reported

Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.31 percent and No 2 soft red 1.26 percent are listed with prices. Corn values show No 1 yellow at 1.2844 and No 2 yellow at 1.28 percent with No 3 yellow 1.263. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 63n and Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.6844n along with Soybean oil at 7.55n.

Chicago

Chicago Butter and Eggs Prices Report

Chicago Mercantile Exchange price notes show butter grades AA A B C with 671 6744 64 2 60 2 and cars 90 B 65 4 89 C 62 Eggs graded A whites 33 12 mediums 26 standards 30 checks 22 80 percent or better.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Rearend Crash Near Morris Involves Two Drivers

Mrs Nadine Matteson aged 35 of Rte 3 and Timothy J Sterritt 21 of 921 E Washington St were involved in a rear end collision on Red and Gun Club Road east of Morris Thursday. Deputy Sheriff George Hendrickson said both were traveling north and the Matteson auto struck the Sterritt car as it stopped.

Nadine Matteson Rte. 3 Timothy J. Sterritt Washington St Red and Gun Club Road Morris George Hendrickson Matteson Sterritt

Seven Policemen Wounded in Fighting Gangs

In Sacramento California seven policemen and a newsman were wounded as youths clashed with officers in Oak Park. Police arrested up to 40 people after officers raided a Black Panther office and used tear gas. Shotgun fire targeted police cars as roving youths caused unrest in the area.

Sacramento Calif California Oak Park Business Black Panther Joseph Rooney John Kearns

Waterfall Sweeps Youth Into Creek

Royal William Croft 18 of Tampico North appears swept over a Boulder area waterfall while crossing a log above the falls. Rescue units searched into the night and continued the hunt for the missing youth who had just graduated high school. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Earl Croft.

Boulder Colo Royal William Croft Tampico Boulder Creek Boulder Canyon Young Croft Earl Croft

Cicero Man Guilty of Driving Too Fast for Conditions

Richard J. Turek 21 of Cicero was found guilty on a drive too fast for conditions charge on Interstate 55 after a minor accident. Trooper Jerry C Mann issued the citation March 26. case heard in circuit court due to Magistrate Chester P Winsor's absence. He was fined 10 dollars plus 5 dollars court costs.

Richard J. Turek Cicero Jerry C., Mann Turek Chester P. Winsor

Miss Dorothy H Douglass Receives Geography MS

Miss Dorothy H Douglass of Route 2 Minooka earned a master of science in geography from Pennsylvania State University at University Park. The university conferred nearly 4 600 degrees, marking its largest graduating class.

Dorothy H. Douglass Rte. 2 Minooka Pennsylvania State University University Park Robert Thorsen Leo Thorsen Rtc. 4 Illinois State University

Mail Box Damage Reported in Maine Township

Deputy Sheriff George Hendrickson investigated three knocked down mail boxes in Maine Township Gardner early Saturday. Complaints came from Larry Smith Ray Easton and George Mehochko residents of Maine Township.

George Hendrickson Maine Township Gardner Larry Smith Ray Easton George Mehochko

Pentagon studies lump sum enlistment bonus plan

The Pentagon and a presidential commission study ways to shift to an all volunteer armed force with a lump sum enlistment bonus and expanded benefits. Nixon aims to raise military salaries while exploring pay reforms and housing allowances. the Gates Commission report is due in November.

Washington Pentagon Presidential Nixon Armed Services Lester Hubbell

County Building Permits Issued for Homes in Felix and Goose Lake

John C. Lavezzi of Coal City paid 38 dollars Friday for a permit to build a three bedroom house at Lincoln Lakes in Felix Township. Peter Papesh of Joliet paid 36.63 on Thursday for installing a 5000 dollar mobile home in Goose Lake Township.

John C. Lavezzi Coal City Lincoln Lakes Felix Township Peter Papesh Joliet Goose Lake

Suspect threatens self harm. plans double homicide in seven minutes

Rescue 1 recounts three calls trying to talk a man out of the plan. He claimed domestic problems and said he would shoot himself and his boys at 4 p.m. The sheriff said charges of assault with intent to kill would be filed against Comia, with assistant district attorney Joseph Furtaw noting the plan.

Comia Atty Joseph Furtaw

Alberico Faces Four Charges After Arrest

Alberico, slated to appear before Magistrate Chester Winsor Thursday, faces four counts including reckless conduct aggravated assault criminal damage to property and resisting arrest stemming from prior fighting.

Chester Winsor

Traffic Court Records Speed Violations on U S 66 and I 55

William Maynard of Mason Ohio paid 15 dollars for 64 in a 55 zone on U S 66 with trooper Moyer. James Hack of Forrest paid 15 for traveling too fast for conditions on Campus and South Wilmington Road. Mary Hoey of Ro semont paid 20 for 85 in a 70 zone on I 55 Reed Road with trooper Matteson. Edgar Reance of Worth paid 15 for median violation on I 55 and Mazon River Bridge. Carl Telford of Streator paid 15 for 80 in a 70 zone on I 80 west of Minooka with trooper Johnson.

U.S William J. Maynard Mason Ohio John Moyer James D. Hack Forrest South Wilmington Road Roy Gardner Mary Hoey Rosemont Interstate 55 Reed Road James Matteson Mazon River Edgar D. Reance Worth Kenneth Rinehart Carl W. Telford Streator Interstate 80 Minooka Gary L. Johnson

Deny New Trial For J. Earl Ray

Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Arthur Faquin Jr. denied James Earl Ray a new trial for the King assassination. Defense lawyers sought appellate review of Faquin's May decision and today’s ruling, giving 60 days to file a bill of exceptions and plan an appeal to the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.

Memphis, Tenn Shelby County Criminal Court Arthur Faquin Jr James Earl Ray Ray Martin Luther King Jr J.B. Stoner Richard Ryan Faquin Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals

Hubcaps Stolen From Chevy In Rushville Suburb

Glen C. Rebman of Rushville Illinois reported to Morris Police at 12:20 PM Sunday that four hubcaps were stolen from his 1965 Chevrolet. The theft occurred after 1:30 AM Sunday in front of 911 Spruce Street.

Glen C. Rebman Rushville Ill Morris Police Department Spruce St

Five Democrats push tougher federal cigarette ad rules

Five Democratic members of the House Commerce Committee take the cigarette advertising battle to the House floor. They seek stronger health warnings, front facing labels, removal of preemption, state advertising bans, and FCC time restrictions to curb youth exposure.

Robert A. Hunt Associated Press Washington House Commerce Committee Brock Adams John E. Moss Lionel van Deerlin California John D. Dingell Michigan Robert O. Tiernan Rhode Island van Deerlin

Four Weekend Auto Accidents Reported by Sheriff

Sheriff deputies logged four weekend crashes. Kenneth Greer swerved on Grand Ridge Road to avoid a parked car, rolled a westbound auto into a ditch and was uninjured. Catherine McFadden’s car backed into a ditch at her rural driveway. Duane Ford’s parked car in AMAX lot was struck by another vehicle. James Bryant lost control near Walker's Corner on U S 6 and rolled over without injuries.

Sheriff's Grand Ridge Road Kenneth R. Greer Marseilles Sheriff’s Greer Robert Coleman Catherine McFadden James A. Bryant Newark Walter White Walker’s Corner Bryant

Missing boat reported at Goose Lake camping grounds

Vernon Paaren of Clarendon Hills reported to the sheriff that his 10 foot aluminum John Boat was taken from Goose Lake camping grounds Sunday. The boat bore the caption Francie 2 as observed by police.

Vernon Paaren Clarendon Hills Sheriff’s Office Goose Lake

Leach Named Head of Morris Hospital Board

Arthur R. Leach was elected president of the Morris Hospital Association board at an organizational meeting. He succeeds William Limbach, who remains as a board member. Other officers for 1969 70 include Vice President Maurice Gantzert and Secretary-Treasurer Willard E. Olson. Board members, in addition to Limbach, are Mrs. Donald Caisley, Mrs. John Fillman, Norbert McCluckie, Arthur Bozue, and Wade McKeen. Regular meetings occur on the third Monday each month.

Arthur R. Leach The Morris Hospital Association William Limbach Maurice Gantzert Willard E. Olson Limbach Donald Caisley John Fillman Norbert McCluckie Arthur Bozue Wade McKeen

Three Charges Filed Against Morris Driver Dennis J. Glenney

Dennis J. Glenney, 62, of Rte. 1, Coal City, was cited for three violations at 7 15 p m Thursday on north Broadway Street. He was arrested by Officer C A Filkins. Charges include driving under the influence improper lane usage and resisting a police officer as he allegedly left city hall forcefully and used profane language. He is scheduled to appear in magistrate court June 30.

Dennis J. Glenney Rte. 1 North Broadway St Coal City C. A. Filkins Glenney City Hall

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