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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
4
A reader asks if a street corner could be jinxed after a string of family accidents. Ann suggests avoiding the spot. Readers discuss duplicate birthday gifts and inscribed books and the value of sentiment over copies. A letter about an abusive husband is protected from publication. the column promotes a Teen Age Sex booklet and private responses.
Airing lineup lists 2 News Weather Sports 5 News 7 News and multiple primetime shows including Bonanza Green Acres Kraft Music Hall and Baseball Tonight. Programs feature various genres from news and sports to comedies and specials across networks 2 5 7 9 and 16.
Thomas R. Zarcone, 51, of Amherst, was driving a truck when juice from a peach sprayed his eyes causing loss of control and a collision with a pole. He was treated for arm and nose injuries and later released from the hospital.
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Dr Crane discusses teen fear and show off behavior among high school boys. He links 28 years of peacetime drafts since 1940 to juvenile mischief, alcohol, smoking, speeding, and pursuit of quick notoriety, urging hard work for lasting esteem.
Two men in a stolen car robbed a drive in window of Gateway National Bank in St Louis taking about 7891 after an audit raised the initial loss estimate from 2000 to 3000. A note demanded money and warned of accomplices. No gun was seen by the teller. The car was reported stolen moments before the heist.
The oceans contain about 50 quadrillion tons of salt, a quantity that could cover the planet's surface with a 500 foot layer. This figure highlights the vast mineral potential of seawater.
Valerie Dickerson of San Jose State College was chosen as the outstanding college girl of 1968 during NBCs live telecast of the National College Queen Pageant from Palm Beach Shores. The program mixed homemaking tests with entertainment but offered limited viewer identification and rushed the key moment. The first Negro queen in the pageant history was crowned, as Miss Dickerson teared up near the credits.
The Board of Supervisors passed a gun registration ordinance 7-3 requiring all firearms sold or transferred in the city to be registered for a $2 fee. Violators face up to $500 fine and six months jail, plus weapon confiscation. Mayor Alioto urged immediate passage after RFK's assassination and reports over 300 guns turned in.
In Chicago Kerner says lawyers must actively address causes of riots. He urges organized bars to plan justice administration during riots and assist prosecutors, not just defend rioters, calling on large firms and corporate counselors to join efforts.
The Loyal Order of Moose awarded the highest community honor to lodges in Aurora Illinois East Point Georgia and Powell River British Columbia at the Chicago convention marking their fourth consecutive first place finish. Third place honors went to River Grove Illinois Atlanta Georgia and Hastings Michigan.
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