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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1968
Page
1
Since Father’s Day Morris town lacks taxi service as Cliff and Wendell Brady owners of Cliff’s Cab discontinue after a year and a half. Hours were 6am to midnight then 6am to 6pm. Rising costs hurt profits. potential to raise fare from 75 cents to one dollar if they reopen. No guns turned in locally though state firearms campaigns noted.
The U S Weather Bureau notes partly sunny skies today with a high near 90 and a chance of thundershowers. Tonight stays mild with warm humid conditions and further thundershower chances and southwest winds up to 25 mph. Friday's Collins station high 77 and low 50 with 7 pm readings of 73 at the station and 77 downtown.
The article outlines President signs income tax increase into law while Grundy County planning commissioners hear Aux Sable Township protests over zoning for industry. Residents Dorothy Randall and Warren Kuster contest industrial zoning, citing long-standing land ties and desire for agriculture. planning officials discuss rights and practical impacts, with further discussion on conforming use for Goose Lake businesses.
Chicago discussions between Illinois Bell Telephone and the IBEW preceded a likely settlement of the 51 day strike by 11,800 workers over wages. Mayor Daley met with leaders, optimism rose that talks will resolve issues before the Democratic National Convention begins.
A Morris Planning Commission special committee met Friday to discuss relaxing floor area rules for B-III apartments and permitting high density B-IV uses in B-III. Attendees included contractors developers and officials while a public hearing is slated for July 11 at City Hall.
Dr. Edward Connor operates the Morris Veterinary Hospital on U.S. 6 near Union St. since 1949 after Iowa State training. The modern clinic houses kennels for 16 dogs and cats, a lab, and X-ray, with Mrs. Connor at the desk and Fred Kavenda feeding. He treats large and small animals, boards pets, and performs surgeries from spays to kidney operations while noting summer eczema affects about 80 percent of dogs.
Two men were arrested on warrants for selling alcohol to a Minooka youth. Paul Lampman of Channahon and Thomas Noel of Shady Oaks trailer court face charges. Lampman posted 50 dollar bond, Noel is held in county jail. Both await magistrate court appearance Monday.
In New Delhi, railway authorities stopped an incoming train for ticketless travelers. Among those found guilty were a railroad station master, three police officers, and the head of a village council.
President Johnson approves a bill adding a 10 percent tax on most incomes and requiring $6 billion in spending cuts. Employers must withhold 10 percent more within 15 days, retroactive to April 1. Higher taxes target individuals, corporations, and selected excises while projections show a $15.2 billion yearly yield and a potential deficit reduction of about $20 billion next year.
In Kentucky Gov. Louie Nunn signed a time-off plan granting state employees a half day off for donating blood to the Red Cross bloodmobile. The policy aims to boost blood supplies and honor donors within state government.
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