21 May 1966
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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
1
Washington A P April CPI rise 0.4 percent adds to a 1.4 percent gain from January to April the largest for that span since 1951. Factory workers see earnings drop due to manufacturing cutbacks as inflation stirs policy speculation around tax hikes.
New York city faced its heaviest downpour in seven years but most rain fell where it could not help. The drought persists from Maine to West Virginia as groundwater remains low and water restrictions linger. Connecticut called the rain worthwhile yet limited, while Massachusetts towns plan further conservation amid ongoing drought concerns.
L Jud son Morhouse, former New York Republican chairman, is found guilty on two counts of involvement in a $25 000 Playboy Club liquor license bribe. He faces up to 20 years. sentencing set for June 15. Rockefeller forced Epstein from the liquor authority, while Morhouse resigned from party posts in 1962.
A temporary Morris office for flood victims to apply for disaster loans reported little activity by Friday noon. Loan specialist James P. Callahan Jr. noted five interviews, four phone calls, and one $3,000 application. Applicants have six months to file, with early filing urged. Inquiries can be sent to SBA Chicago or called in. If needed, the office would return to Morris.
Rain showers are expected in the Morris area early this morning with clearing by afternoon and a chance of more showers later. The U S Weather Bureau predicts a high near 70 and a low around 50, with tomorrow partly sunny and mild. Collins Weather Station logged 69 for Friday and 62 at 8 30 p.m. A total of 62 inches of precipitation fell today.
crowds faced police in the Los Angeles inquest into Leonard Deadwyler's death as conflicting testimony emerged. Deborah Barnett 11 said the fatal shot came from a police car. Officer Bova claimed his gun fired as the car lurched forward during a chase. Barbara Deadwyler 25 described rushed hospital fears as the gun fired during Bova's attempt to reach the keys.
Washington report urges continued peaceful contact with Communist China while warning against ignoring Red aggression. It notes China’s rise as a world power and its unwillingness for peaceful accommodation, and calls for new approaches to international tensions.
A circuit judge entered judgment for $10,250 for Helen Smith administrator of James G. Smith's estate against Office Tavern Aurora and Stella's Tavern Rockdale. The suit sought $20,000 under the dram shop act after Smith died in a 1964 collision with Aden Benham. Jury verdict found not guilty.
Peggy Ann Brodnick 17 seated in a wheelchair at Fulton County Medical Center after a seven day ordeal with kidnapper William Diller Hollenbaugh. She thanked state police FBI and local residents for help in her rescue, said she plans to return to school and potentially study to be a beautician. The Mountain Man terrorized Shade Gap area with multiple shootings.
Vietnamese air force planes dropped four or five 250 pound bombs on rebel positions across the Da Nang River from downtown Da Nang Saturday. One target was a 100-man encampment near the river bridge, another a rebel barracks and ammunition dump. No bombs fell on the city. gunfire continued near the pagoda stronghold.
County Clerk Nels P. Nelson reports absentee balloting for the June 14 primary is at average pace. By 3:30 p.m. Friday 24 ballots had arrived, 14 in person and 10 by mail, with six from servicemen. Mail deadline is June 9 and in person voting ends June 11.
In Saigon, Thich Tri Quang from Hue demanded Premier Ky resign or more blood will flow amid Buddhist clashes and a Da Nang protest wave. Deserters and strikes widen the political standoff as U S efforts seek a settlement.
Lt. Gen. Lewis Hershey said only a large monthly quota change above 30,000 could raise student drafts. He noted nonstudents and college dropouts already fill current needs and that college deferments reflect planning for future manpower demands.
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