Wisconsin votes on Vietnam pullout referendum in Madison
Madison residents face a April 2 vote on a referendum demanding withdrawal of U S troops from Vietnam. Support from students surges after McCarthy's New Hampshire lead as Madison prepares registration drives and campus protests intensify.
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New Hampshire
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Dow Chemical Co
American Legion
Edwin Conrad
Kennedy says he cannot support Johnson for renomination
Senator Robert F. Kennedy told the New York Times he cannot back President Johnson and may enter Oregon and California primaries. He indicated a possible run and said he would decide soon, while noting a potential collaboration with Eugene McCarthy and that his advisers left his path undecided after a New York meeting.
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Crash injures ex-resident son of Morris teacher
Phillip Hawkins 19 of Mattoon, son of ex Morris teacher LeRoy Hankins, was listed in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital Joliet after a one car crash on Illinois 47 south of Illinois 113. His 1965 Plymouth struck a concrete headwall and was a total loss. He received quick aid from passing medical personnel and was transported first to Morris Hospital then transferred to St Joseph.
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LeRoy Hankins
Grundy County
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County Health Department
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Morris Hospital
Finland
LeRoy Hawkins
Orris
Time Out for Ginger staged by MCHS seniors tonight
MCHS senior class presents the three act comedy Time Out for Ginger tonight and Saturday at 8 in the Morris Community High School auditorium. The cast includes Janet Carlson as Lizzie and Ginger played by Jayne Benz with a full crew and student directors.
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Morris Community High School
Ronald Alexander
Janet Carlson
Lizzie
Marybeth Bolen
Agnes Carol
Doug MacDonald
Howard Carol
Ella Walker
Joan
Melissa Kopezick
Jeannie
Jayne Benz
Ray Kopezick
Eddie Davis
James Behrens
Tommy Green
Bill Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Stan Ripsch
Ed Hoffman
Bank
Joanne Westfall
Julie Johnson
Bob Borchelt
Sharon Cotter
Janet Gillum
Dramatists Play Service, Loc
Indiana Time Zone Dispute Delays Congressional Briefing
A private congressional briefing on Indiana’s time zone issue ran 30 minutes late as three Transportation Department officials arrived confused about the start time. Senator Vance Hartke pressed for clarity while efforts continue to resolve Eastern and Central time use across Indiana regions.
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Indiana
Transportation Department
Vance Hartke
Weather warms as spring nears in Grundy County
Grundy County expects spring to arrive next Wednesday with rising temperatures and clearing skies. The U S Weather Bureau calls for fair tonight with lows mid 30s and a weekend of mild, partly sunny days with highs in the 50s.
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81 Students Named to 4th Honor Roll at Morrisity High
Morrisity High School announces the 81 students named to the fourth honor roll. The list includes 22 seniors 19 juniors 20 sophomores and 20 freshmen with A and B honor roll recipients from each class.
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Morrisity High School
Pamela Ziegler
Jane Kuntz
Peter Malmquist
Thomas Redmond
Mary Finnell
James Behrens
Terry Bien
Mary Bolen
Janis Berger
Susan Cassem
Robert Frischkorn
Janet Gillum
Sydney Hiesner
Christine Hiney
Michael Hume
Pamela Johnson
Ray Kopezick
Mary McNeely
Gayle Ollerman
Sigrid Pohl
Jay Roth
Cyndy Sampson
Ed_ Tabler
Gloria Tascher
John Trucano
Mark Wix
Andy Anderson
Lewis Anderson
Kay Benson
Jean Black
Donna Doss
Laura Ford
Richard Fosen
Douglas Hunter
Linda Nagra
Virginia Pack
Sherry Pope
Keith Salems
Richard
Mayor Emmy Named for Columbus Mayor in Zoo Gorillas
In Columbus Ohio the Columbus Zoo names its baby gorilla Emmy honoring Mayor M E Sensenbrenner. Emmy is Cole the first captive born gorilla's daughter. The winning name was submitted by 10 year old Denise Given who praised the mayor as kind to children and animals.
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Columbus Zoo
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M. E. Sensenbrenner
Cole
Denise Given
Allies Start Largest Saigon Front in Vietnam War
About 50,000 U S and Vietnamese troops sweep between Saigon and the Cambodian border in the major operation Quyet Thang. Six divisions plus police units push in a semicircle through five provinces aiming to destroy Viet Cong forces and restore civilian confidence.
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William C. Westmoreland
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5Th Vietnamese Ranger Group
Cholon
Pekin High School Closes After East Campus Fire
Fire swept the Pekin Community High School east campus main office forcing cancellation of classes at both east and west campuses in Pekin Illinois. Superintendent William Holman said the schools would remain closed at least through today with a later decision on Monday classes. Enrollment at both campuses totals about 3000.
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Pekin Community High School
William Holman
Kennecott announces tentative copper strike contract
Kennecott Copper Corp says a tentative pact offers a 54 cent per hour raise under a 40 month contract for about 10 000 workers. The accord does not guarantee an immediate return to work and awaits ratification by 26 unions. Local wage and benefit disputes remain unresolved at Utah Nevada Arizona New Mexico and the Baltimore refining plant.
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Pupils Protest Support for Father Pock at Lewis College
About 700 of 1,600 Lewis College students joined a torchlight parade and sleep-in at Academic Hall to press for a review of Rev. Donald Pock's chaplain contract non renewal. Dean McFadden promised a reconsideration with an announcement due today.
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Lockport
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Morris
Joseph McFadden
NBC
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Chicago American
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Joliet YMCA Offers Bus Service for Camp Joy Daka
Joliet YMCA will operate special bus routes to Morris and Minooka for Camp Joy Daka this summer. The third period runs July 15 to 26 with pickup points at Morris Center Lincoln McKinney and Garfield Schools. Minooka pickup to be announced.
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Irish Prepare For Parades Across Nation
A green weekend unfolds as Irish and honorary Irish celebrate St Patrick with parades and parties nationwide. Cities dye rivers, light landmarks, and host Irish music while politicians push for holiday status and local officials showcase Gaelic heritage.
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London Closes Market as United States Raises Rates
Washington reports a surge in gold buying in Europe prompts the Fed to raise the discount rate from 4.5 to 5 percent and to convene a seven-nation meeting in Washington. The London market, key to the gold pool, did not open, as the U S seeks to stabilize the dollar and global gold prices.
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Gold Prices Worldwide Soar on Paris Market
Paris reports gold at 4436 dollars per ounce amid speculative spikes in Hong Kong and a London market halt. The Bank of France intervened to cap demand by lifting one kilogram values to 7000 francs while volume totaled 43.86 million dollars versus 52.6 million prior day.
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