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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
8
Proviso East High School in Maywood suspends classes until Monday because of volatile racial tensions. Three students were arrested Wednesday and eight on Tuesday as friction between white and Negro students escalates. Superintendent Dr Norman S Green says the break allows staff to review new approaches to the problems.
The document outlines steps to reinstate students after temporary suspensions tied to disturbances. It specifies criteria for eligibility, required approvals, and timelines for return to classes and dormitories. It emphasizes clear communication with students, guardians, and school officials and notes any conditions tied to reentry.
Preston Douglas 16 of Ma zon was fined 50 and 10 in court costs for reckless driving. Cited at 9 20 p m March 4 on a gravel road behind Goose Lake Area Club by Trooper J K Perona Joliet District 5 state police. Magistrate Chester P Winsor imposed the penalties.
John E. Litz and Norma J. Nutini, both of Morris, were issued marriage licenses. The listing notes their names and residence as part of the official record.
Washington reports a flood of uncertainty and rumors fueling the largest raid on U.S. gold in history. Factors include Vietnam, taxes, deficits, and hopes of quick profits, with Europe and Britain active in gold purchases and reforms shaping future policy.
The school board outlined a schedule for safety upgrades required by law by July 1, 1970. Architect Rose will prepare plans for life safety improvements including replacing acoustical tile with non combustible material at an estimated cost of 18 900 dollars, with total project cost up to 44 000 dollars per Unteed’s May report.
Traffic Court fined Martin C. Stroschein 51 of Broadview ten dollars and five dollars in costs for speeding 80 mph in a 70 zone. Richard E. Springer 16 of Route 4 was fined ten dollars and five dollars in costs for no protective headgear on a motorcycle.
The HGL Club met at Mrs. Ed Pacchetti’s home. Prizes went to Rose Marietta first, Agnes Wilt second, Elsie Geistler third, and Lena Pelegrine consolation. One guest, Corine Peters, joined for lunch. Briefs detail several visits and weekend events around Ottawa and nearby towns.
The Central States Motor Freight Bureau representing about 1,000 truckers in seven states asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for freight rate increases of 3 to 10 percent. They propose 10 percent for shipments under 1,000 pounds and 3 percent for 1,000 pounds or more, effective April 20. Four other major rate bureaus seek 1 to 5 percent increases, effective April 1. No ICC decision has been made.
Stephen K. Bailey, dean at Syracuse University, told a Los Angeles town hall that Americans should be less cynical about leaders. He praised top politicians for addressing core issues honestly and noted the public must accept that issues are complex and officials strive to be fair.
New York stocks tumbled amid heavy selling as gold shares wobble in Europe and traders awaited possible U S restraint after the close. The Dow fell about 9.8 at noon to 832.41 and the AP average slid 3.6 to 302.3 as major sectors and glamour stocks declined.
Burroughs casts zoning as the solution to curb trailer courts while urging planning commission input. The board grants Bookwalter approval under the old ordinance. Atty. Peacock outlines Tri-County Lake Development plans with a 1 076 acre water pool and 3 300 acre recreation area near the Kankakee River. A preliminary plat for the Half Moon subdivision by Robert Drake is approved.
On the mercantile exchange butter and car grades list various scores for grades AA A and B with values for eggs by grade including whites mixed mediums standards. The report notes numerical figures for butter and egg prices alongside car grade data in Chicago.
Chicago bids show No 2 wheat around 1.615 and No 2 soft red near 1.53. Corn values range from 1.1634 to 1.1714 for yellow grades, with No 3 at 1.1315 1 1 4 and No 5 at about 1.06. Oats No 2 heavy white trades near 80. Soybeans No 1 yellow around 2.72 4. Soybean oil listed at 9.18.
A petition to probate the will of Myrtle Levert Maland 74 of 413 E Benton St Grundy County Circuit Court. She died February 8 in Morris and left a will dated August 24 1954. Heirs Severt Maland husband Rob ert Waters niece and Phyllis Masinelli friend. Executor Severt Maland represented by Hynds and Hynds Morris law firm.
James Pemberton of Des Plaines Chemical Co. notified Grundy County authorities at 8 10 a m about the theft of two tires and wheels. He offered a 25 dollar reward for the return of the stolen property.
Braceville hosts include a junior MYF paper drive with pickup from front porches. Contact Russell Carlock at 237-8274. A Braceville Volunteer Fire Department breakfast raised 200 dollars. Mrs Alma James hosted the Braceville Friendly Club with games and prizes to Mrs Ida Smith and Mrs Herbert Pope. Clarence Namchick of Streator and Fred Mayer Sr. visited Miss Mary Namchick and her brother Andrew.
The board will buy two properties near Garfield School after options. architects will file a zoning app and send plans to the zoning body. Nine teaching vacancies exist with good prospects for lower grades. Only one applicant for science or math at Center School where four posts remain. Forrest Fottler resigns as janitor effective June 1.
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