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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1968

Page

4

Veteran Lawyer to Represent Sirhan in Kennedy Killing Case

A wiry Los Angeles attorney, Russell E. Parsons, 69, with a 40 year career and 5000 trials, will defend Sirhan Bishara Sirhan without fee. He may argue brain damage, will be examined by a psychiatrist, and Parsons calls the case a major assignment and responsibility.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Russell E. Parsons Kennedy Ambassador Hotel Sirhan Parsons American Civil Liberties Union Civic Center California

Plattville Notes Install Officers and Local Events

Officers for next year will be installed by Rev Noble Miler at a combined WSCS circles meeting in the United Methodist Church. Guest speaker William Thomas of Yorkville will show slides from Pakistan. Mrs Thomas, librarian at Yorkville Public Library, was a mission school principal 1962–64. Debra Heap will play a piano solo. a brief business meeting follows social hour hosted by the Pledge and Study Circle.

Noble Miler WSCS United Methodist Church William Thomas Yorkvile Pakistan Thomas Yorkville Public Library Asia Debra Heap

Coal City Notes Boy Scouts Meet at VFW Home

About 125 members of the Shabbona District Boy Scouts of America gathered Monday at the Coal City VFW Home for a program on bow and arrow use. Chuck Ladas organized the event with Danny Becker and Joliet Bow Hunters Inc. providing leadership and film shows on elk and elephants.

Shabbona District Boy Scouts of America VFW Coal City Chuck Ladas The Chalk and Cue In Joliet Danny Becker

Alcoholic is Menace On Highway

Dr. Melvin Selzer reported at the AMA convention that chronic alcoholism poses a greater highway risk than social drinking. In a three year study of 96 drivers responsible for fatal crashes, 36 were known alcoholics, suggesting emotional and personal problems as key factors alongside intoxication.

San Francisco Melvin Selzer American Medical Association Selzer University of Michigan Highway Research Institute

Police Close Drive-In Film In Sanford Maine

Police shut a drive-in theater movie in Sanford Maine after officers ruled it could be seen from the highway and deemed adult entertainment. Police Chief John C Pride cited visibility from the main road as the reason for removal.

Sanford Maine John C. Pride

Study Links Seat Belts to Fewer Michigan Highway Deaths

The University of Michigan released a four year study of 177 highway deaths finding that more than half of the victims would have survived with seat belts and shoulder straps.

Versity of Michigan

Newark Club Event Highlights Nature's Colorama Buffet

Kendall County Federation of Women's Clubs presented Nature's Colorama Buffet at the Charles B. Phillips Library in Newark with lunch at noon three and six thirty. Vivian Rankin from the State Conservation Department showed Nature's Choice after each lunch. Local entertainment featured Mrs. Blanch Fitch and Mrs. Joe Hackerson with piano and song acts. Antique displays included an old fashioned kitchen and floral arrangements. Co chairs were Mrs. Olaf Johnson and Mrs. George Wetzel with committee members listed. The issue also notes American Legion Auxiliary officers to be installed and multiple local visits and upcoming travel plans.

Kendall County Federation of Women’s Clubs Charles B. Phillips Newark Vivian Rankin State Conservation Department Nature’s Choice Blanch Fitch Yorkville Joe Hackerson Alvin Hanson Hackerson Mina Koska Newark Women’s Club Olaf Johnson George Wetzel Cele Alsager Percy Scofield I. N. Johnston

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