McNamara’s chaotic last Pentagon day ends amid rain
Robert S. McNamara bade farewell after seven years at the Pentagon in a soggy ceremony delayed by rain and a stuck elevator. President Johnson attended the White House sendoff the day before, while McNamara, coatless and soaked, smiled to well-wishers before departing for Aspen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Strange McNamara
Clark M. Clifford
McNamara
Aspen
Colo
Pentagon
Johnson
Earle G. Wheeler
National Airport
White House
Bob McNamara
Market dips amid mixed trading on New York stocks
The stock market fell back after an early firmness, with the Dow up 0.40 at 840.90 at noon while losses outpaced gains in the broader list. The AP 60 rose 0.2 to 305.8 as industrials gained and rails declined. Gold-mining shares advanced on rising precious metal demand, while several major issues led declines in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Montgomery Ward
Liggett & Myers
Market Grain Quotations Show Oats and Beans
Grain market page lists oats and beans with price quotes and unusual OCR noise. Dealers and traders scan the table for bid, ask, and closing values amid fluctuating activity.
Butter and Eggs Market Report Summary
Chicago mercantile exchange notes butter prices with AA 66 and AA 93 scores, A 66, B 6454, and C 614. Eye grade A whites show 28's mixed at 28.2, medium 26.2, standards 25. Prices for cars listed as B 65 and 89 C 6234.
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Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
Chicago grain prices report from AP bulletin
Chicago prices show Wheat No 2 hard 1 56n No 2 red 1 48 Corn No 2 yellow 1 13 4n No 3 1 09 No 4 1 07 9 Oats No 2 heavy white 81 en Soybeans No 1 yellow 2 72 No 3 yellow 2 655 Soybean oil 9 20n.
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Chicago
Reminder of March 15 Deadline for 1968 Feed Grain Program
Farmers in Grundy County are reminded that March 15 is the last day to file applications for the 1968 feed grain program. Eligible participants receive price support and diversion payments for 1968 crop corn and grain sorghum. Diversion and payment rates vary by base size, with specifics on 20 to 50 percent diversions and yield-based calculations for small and larger farms.
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Grundy Asc
Grundy County
Commission on Riots media report calls for fuller coverage
The Presidential Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders says U.S. news outlets largely balanced but exaggerated mood and events in last year’s urban violence. It urges broader Negro community coverage, more Black journalists, and faster, accurate reporting of race and riot news.
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Washington
Advisory Commission On
U.S
Rules on Reseal Program for 1967 Crops
Growers seeking extended price support loans for 1967 crops must file written notice with the local ALCS county office before the original loan maturity date. Eligible 1967 crops wheat corn and soybeans require notice. older crops 1964 65 66 stored on farms do not. Automatic extensions do not apply to 1967 reseal arrangements.
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ACSC
ALCS
Licenses Suspended for Three Violations
George F Ashley Rte 2 Robert D MecLuckie Mel Kay Mobile Court Coal City and Albert F Kavener Rte 1 Wilmington have had licenses suspended after convictions on three violations.
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George F. Ashley
Rte. 2
Robert D. MecLuckie
Mel Kay
Coal City
Albert F. Kavener
Rte. 1
Wilmington
Coal City water tap ruling cited in amended complaint
In an amended complaint Coal City officials sought a finding of violation of city ordinances and a fine not to exceed 200 dollars. Judge Malmquist fined Perona the lesser amount. Coal City was represented by Attorney John Zerboglio and Perona by Morris attorney Robert Adcock.
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Coal City
Perona
Malmquist
John Zerboglio
Morris
Robert Adcock
Minoak Man Guilty on Test Fraud Conspiracy
A U.S. District Court jury found all five remaining defendants guilty on fraud and conspiracy charges linked to cheating on state basic science tests. Thomas L. Davis was convicted on six of 69 counts. the others faced 15 counts apiece. Sentencing and motions pending.
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Sioux City
Iowa
U.S
Thomas L. Davis
Conklin
Mich
Brian Long
St. Petersburg
Fla
Richard W. Brevik
Moorhead
Minn
Donald L. Kettwich
Minonk, Ill
Bryce L. Paker
Montrose
William Hanson
Rosson Named Deputy Commander for Northern Vietnam
Lt. Gen. William B. Rosson was named deputy commander of U S forces in the threatened five northern Vietnamese provinces as Gen Creighton Abrams eyes the Khe Sanh battle. Westmoreland announced the move from central Vietnam. Marine commander Robert Cushman is the senior Marine in the area amid speculation over a four star Army general's oversight.
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Rosson
U.S
Accuse Policeman In Plot on Daley
Chicago police reform hearing heard accusations against Donald Heath a 30 year old suspended officer tied to the Ku Klux Klan for allegedly plotting to assassinate Mayor Richard J Daley and two top police officials James Tobin testified Heath led Klan activities in Illinois and faced possible firing at the police board hearing
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Chicago
Richard J . Daley
Donald Heath
Heath
Illinois
James Tobin
House Extends Excise Taxes On Autos
The House cleared a $3 billion portion of President Johnsons tax program by extending excise taxes on automobiles and telephone service and speeding up corporation tax collections. The 10 percent income tax surcharge remains stalled in the Ways and Means Committee as Wilbur Mills signals possible budget cuts and war-spending inflation may force action. Senate moves could link the income tax increase to the excise bill with spending cuts and import quotas, risking administration plans.
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Washington
House
Johnson
Senate
Ways and Means
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Mills
Congress
Reasons For Early Release Of Riot Report
Washington Post printed a summary of the Civil Disorders Commission report 48 hours early citing its own sources. Deputy managing editor Ren W Gilbert said the paper did not feel bound by the 6 30 p m EST Saturday embargo. Alvin Spivak said the commission released the summary to all as it deemed the report too significant to withhold. The Post did not disclose how it obtained the copy.
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Washington
President's Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Washington Post
Ren. W. Gilbert
The
Post
Commission
Alvin Spivak
Spivak
Local Servicemen Assigned to Units in Vietnam
The Service Pte. Donald D. Nelson 20 son of Mr and Mrs Donald H Nelson Rte 1 Gardner and Pfe. John R. McNabb 20 son of Mr and Mrs Jack R McNabb Rte 1 were assigned Feb 8 as riflemen with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade near Long Binh Vietnam Pfe McNabb is in Company C 4th Battalion Pfe Dennis L Randolph 2359810 Rte 2 Minooka serving with the Marines in Da Nang Vietnam His address is L Co 3rd Bn 27th Marines San Francisco Calif 96602 c o Fleet P O Pfe Ronald M Jacobsgaard 23 son of Mr and Mrs Vernon M Jacobsgaard Railroad St Gardner assigned Feb 15 as a postal clerk in the 570th Army Postal Unit near Vung Tau Vietnam His wife Janice lives in Minooka
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Donald D. Nelson
Donald H. Nelson
Rte. 1
Gardner and
Pfe
John R. McNabb
Jack R. McNabb
199Th Light Infantry Brigade
Long Binh
Vietnam
Pfe. McNabb
Dennis L. Randolph
Rte. 2
Minooka
da Nang
L. Co
3Rd Bn
27Th Marines
San Francisco
Calif
c/o Fleet P. O
Ronald M. Jacobsgaard
Vernon M. Jacobsgaard
Railroad St., Gardner
570Th Army
Vung Tau
Janice
Grundy County Attends District 3 Cancer Crusade Kickoff
Seven people from Grundy County joined a District 3 Cancer Crusade kickoff meeting in Kankakee. Attendees included Grundy 1968 Crusade chairman Mrs. Kenneth Allen and Morris residents Mrs. John Olson Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leach Mrs. Ray Donnell Mrs. John Diederich and Mrs. Don McCormick. District 3 Crusade chairman Don Frank spoke along with Milton F. Carr Jr. of Elmhurst, state Crusade chairman and president of La Salle National Bank in Chicago. The district covers Grundy among 13 counties.
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Grundy County
Kankakee
Crusade
Kenneth Allen
John Olson
Arthur Leach
Ray Donnell
John Diederich
Morris
Don McCormick
Mazon
Don Frank
Milton F. Carr Jr
Elmhurst
State Crusade
The
la Salle National Bank
Chicago
Grundy
Strikers Vote Extend Group Insurance After Strike Ends
Striking workers face March 7 deadline to elect continued group coverage by paying applicable rates. Employees will be notified next week about extension procedures. About 5,000 union members finish seven weeks on strike next Monday.
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Defense Department
United States
Chicago Cash Grain
George Romney
Tion
Michigan
Roger J. Branigin
Indiana
John W. King
New Hampshire
Commission On Riots
Morrisailable
Minoak
Daley
Cancer Crusade
Alaska
Hawaii
Bell Telephone
Nationwide Bell System
Weys
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