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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
8
In Memphis Bill Judkins parked his car and went inside to kiss his wife. On reemerging for luggage a stranger whispered to wipe lipstick from his cheek before entering, claiming to deliver handbills.
Jaycees in colorful costumes handed out gifts during the National Convention parade in downtown St Louis. Nevada led with 4000 silver dollars to spectators while other delegations distributed candy strawberries salt water taffy cheese peaches orchids hot dogs and more as Miss America Lynda Lee Mead waved to the crowd.
Newark reports Bill Anderson and Lyle Williamson attending Premier Boys State in Springfield this week. Albert Burgess and a grandson from Des Moines Iowa were recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nelson.
Atlas, the U S missile fleet's power, lifted from Cape Canaveral on a 5000 mile flight to test a new tactical nose cone. The Air Force reported delivery of the cone to a preselected Atlantic Ascension target and the first test of a General Electric re entry body aboard the missile. The test aims to compare cone performance with missile systems and its re entry survivability in seven simulated warhead flights.
Coal City notes Mrs. William O'Brien was honored for her 80th birthday on June 20 at the J. H. Thornton home. Guests included her three children Emmett O’Brien and Mrs. Thornton and Mrs. Jack Ware, sister Mrs. Helen Schoppe, brother Henry Robinson, granddaughter Jean Thornton from San Francisco, and local friends. Buffet cake centerpieces and canasta club notes follow.
The last Atlas mission on June 11 completed a 5,000 mile course using an all inertial guidance system for steering marking a milestone in autonomous navigation and rocketry.
Secretary of State Christian Herter won key congressional backing for a new sugar act granting the President power to cut Cuba's sales in the United States. House Agriculture Chairman Harold Cooley signaled approval, saying the bill could pass committee and move through Congress with little trouble.
Returning to the home of Mrs. Edith Bennett, card games and refreshments were shared as gifts were given to Mrs. Miller by the group. Motors Maids meetings drew Mr. and Mrs. William McGallister and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davite in Belvidere. Miss Anna Dando and Miss Alice Anna Hatch visited Mrs. D. R. Hynds in Joliet on Sunday.
Harrisburg voters approve creating a community junior college in the Harrisburg Township High School district by a 14 to 1 margin. With 2,565 votes cast, 2,315 support and 174 oppose, the plan will offer freshman and sophomore credits starting in 1961 using space at Harrisburg High School for 450 to 500 students.
Sharon Byers Lois Hopke and Daniel Cleveland head to East Bay camp Lake Bloomington for a district senior MYF gathering. The MYF group hosted a get acquainted party with 13 youths. Danny Cleveland led recreation and Rev Jerry Barnhart plus Joey Jerus guided discussion. Married Couples meet Saturday at 8 p.m. Mike Huston to preside and officers to be elected. The official board meets Friday at 7:45 p.m. to elect officers and outline 1960 61 program. Choir rehearsal and Boy Scouts meet Thursday at church 7 30 p.m.
Nickel plating is used to protect other metals from corrosion shielding surfaces and extending durability.
A 14 year old boy James Wise was found hanging by his belt in a Plainfield Illinois jail cell. He had run away from Pittsford Michigan and was detained after police picked him up while riding a bicycle on U S Route 30. His parents Roy and Mrs Wise were notified and en route.
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