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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1967
Page
1
AP reports intensified communist probes in the central highlands and 1st Corps area south of the DMZ as monsoon rains drench jungles. U S forces say 43 communists killed in the 1st Corps area. 3 Americans killed and 32 wounded.
The Grundy County Board of Review opened sessions on Monday and reported only two assessment complaints. Complainants were Mrs. John S. Vacca of 918 E Jefferson St and LeRoy A. Thompson of 1233 Division St. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday with an extra day the first week to organize records.
Adcock presides today in Peoria as chairman of the planning committee for the tort and civil practices section of the Illinois State Bar Association annual meeting. The program includes a demonstration on trial techniques with Circuit Judge Leonard Hoffman presiding. The three day meeting concludes Friday.
The Red Cross bloodmobile in Morris collected 102 pints toward a 200 pint target, leaving 98 pints short due to demand from Grundy County residents. 112 donors registered at Kenrick Hall, Immaculate Conception Church, with 10 ineligible. First timers totaled 21. four gallon pins went to John George and Donald Barkley, a three gallon pin to Juliam Stangland, and one gallon pins to five individuals.
A $31 602 bid from Zimmerman and Kahler Inc for a rest area on Illinois 47 north of Yorkville Kendall County earned the contract from the Illinois Division of Highways in Springfield. The award was part of more than 2.5 million in construction contracts announced Tuesday by Public Works Director Francis S. Lorenz.
Perry Russo, star witness in Jim Garrison's Kennedy assassination inquiry, denied NBC claims about his testimony. He said NBC tried to coerce him with promises and threats to cooperate. NBC and Leonard Gurvich disputed that Russo failed a lie detector test.
Five day outlook lowers highs to 77 to 82 and lows to 58 to 65 with near one inch total rainfall. Tonight showers end as temps dip to the low 60s. Thursday reaches the lower 70s with partial sun and Friday stays fair with little change. The Collins station logged 85 63 Tuesday while Morris downtown reported 74 with rain at 11 30 a.m.
Morris City Clerk Donald Caisley reports five building certificates issued by Zoning Officer Clyde Baker. Recipients include Henry Narvick for a new home at Narvick Ave and Union St, Daniel Knowles for a garage and cement driveway, Frank Bednarik for a roof over an existing patio, James Mulkahy for a new home, and Concord Homes Inc for a new home in Beat ly Subdivision.
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle accusing Israel of starting the Middle East conflict while blaming U S intervention in Vietnam for spreading wars. He urged a four power unity to oppose arming and stressed France's stance against foreign intervention and holding land from the Six Day War.
Gov. Paul Laxalt said Reagan is projected by circumstances as a major contender for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. He warned there may be no preselected lock similar to Goldwater in 1964, while noting Reagan must be considered in an open convention. The Young Republicans opened with calls for victory in Vietnam.
Grundy County Treasurer Sophie Thorsen mailed tax distributions totaling 1 744 650 dollars. The amount represents about half the year total with the remainder planned for November. Distributions go to county taxing districts with about ten checks per township across 17 townships.
Luci Johnson Nugent gave birth to a healthy 8 pound 10 ounce boy at Seton Hospital. Father Patrick Nugent announced the birth, noting the baby is 21 inches long. Grandparents President Johnson and Mrs. Johnson rejoiced, with Mrs. Johnson describing the event as joyful and relief-filled.
Vatican announces Pope Paul VI named three auxiliary bishops for Archbishop John Patrick Cody of Chicago. The appointees are Msgrs Thomas Grady William McManus and John May all Chicago natives. Grady directs the National Shrine in Washington McManus heads Chicago archdiocese schools and May serves as general secretary of the Catholic Church Extension Society.
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized Ong Aircraft Corp of Kansas City to operate air taxi flights between Chicago Meigs and Midway airfields and five downstate cities. The plan includes 22 daily flights using seven passenger Cessnas with fares ranging from 8.55 to 32.34 dollars.
Jack Major, 36, of Rte. 1 Coal City, showed slight improvement today at Morris Hospital from injuries suffered in a boating mishap on the Kankakee River near the Grundy Will County line. He remained on the critical list. The accident occurred at 12 30 a m Sunday.
Britain challenges Israel's vow to keep Jerusalem's Old City urging restraint and wider world backing, while Abba Eban defends unity and access to holy sites. In Paris France blames Israel for starting the war and Egypt backs a Soviet draft demanding punishment and expulsion from conquered territories.
Morris city police reported two car thefts beginning after 11 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Leonard R. McNeil’s all white 1962 Pontiac Bonneville four door (IL KD1097) was taken from in front of her Liberty Street home. Dan Kvernes’s blue over white 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air four door (IL CY2642) was taken from Sponge Cushion Inc. on Arm strong Street. Descriptions were relayed to county and state police.
Remains of Michael Paul Farrell 67, of unknown residence, are in critical condition at Morris Hospital after a car collision on Illinois 47 half a mile south of Morris Airport at 1 55 p.m. Sunday. A hospital spokesman reported no change in his status.
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