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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1968

Page

6

Pakistan Offers Family Planning to Curb Rapid Birth Rate

In Lahore a government drive marks bills and buses with a seal of a mother and two children to cut Pakistan's birth rate from 50 to 40 per thousand. Dr Willard Boynton of USAID says about 20 million fertile couples exist. 700,000 women use loops and 30,000 people monthly undergo vasectomies or tubectomies as 1,000 visitors are trained to insert loops.

Associated Press Lahore Pakistan Dr. Willard U.S. Agency For Internation Boynton al Development

Taps Origin Shared With Civil War Beginning Notes

The article recounts how the bugle call Taps emerged during the Civil War when Capt. Robert Ellicombe buried his son after rescuing him, leading Gen. Butterfield to craft the new tune. May 30 marks Memorial Day observations nationwide with Taps closing ceremonies.

Associated Press Johnny Reb Ellicombe South Daniel Butterfield Ellscombe Gen. Butterfield Olver Morton John A. Logan Grand Army of the Republic United States Arlington National Cemetery

No Indonesian News of Plot on Suharto

Reports of a Communist plot to assassinate President Suharto and 19 aides were denied by Jakarta officials and discounted by observers. Antara offered no coverage while foreign papers carried the claim amid economic and inflation pressures facing Suharto’s government.

Suharto Jakarta Indonesia Antara Merdeka Palace Amir Machmud Communist Party Sukarno

Tragedy Near New Lenox After Car Strikes Bridge Abutment

Five year old Russell Leroy Haywood of rural New Lenox died when the car he rode in hit a concrete bridge abutment on Lenox Road. His sister Barbara Say, age 3, was listed in critical condition.

New Lenox, Till Russell Leroy Haywood New Lenox Lenox Road Barbara Say

The Scientific Marriage Foundation Founder Marie Torre

Ex newspaperwoman Marie Torre hosts a Pittsburgh TV show and discusses the Scientific Marriage Foundation. The program notes a 2,500 clergy network, 10 dial computer matching, and a low divorce rate, with calls to request a Marriage Questionnaire from Dr. Crane.

Marie Torre Pittsburgh Scientific Marriage Foundation

Shells Defused After Found at Centralia Salvage Yard

Army ordnance specialists examined two shells found at the George White Salvage Yard in Centralia and pronounced them harmless. Capt. Gregory Burke said it would be near impossible to detonate the two 155mm shells, which were defused and found under a pile of metal near the business district. The origin of the shells was not learned.

Centralia, Ill Army Ordnance Centralia Gregory Burke 50Th Ordnance Detachment Granite City George White

Hawaii Ho a busy hour pilot for a future series

NBC’s Hawaii Ho a musical special stars Don Ho and blends show biz imagery with island tourism and sewing machine pitches. The hour feels overstuffed yet pleasant, with Ho guiding and lecturing on brotherhood as colorful Hawaii scenes flash by. ABC launches a new format news show with Frank Reynolds hosting and Averell Harriman interview from Paris. Kilpatrick critiqued Columbia demonstrators in florid terms, with promises of a future counterpoint.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York (Ap Hawaii Ho Don Ho Brotherhood of Man Lawrence Welk Hawaii

Justice Black Becomes Third Oldest Supreme Court Justice

Justice Hugo L. Black marks a milestone by becoming the third oldest person to serve on the Supreme Court. He surpassed Louis D. Brandeis, who retired in 1939 at age 82. Black, born February 27, 1886, now enters his 88th year, with Holmes and Taney the only justices older in history.

Washington Hugo L. Black Supreme Court Black Louis D. Brandeis Oliver Wendell Holmes Roger B. Taney

Attorney General Seeks Halt at Little Dog Coal Mine

Atty. Gen. William G. Clark filed in Circuit Court for a temporary injunction to stop operations at the Little Dog Coal Mine in Gillespie. He says Florida Coal Co. failed to provide adequate workers compensation security. Judge Paul Verticchio set a hearing for June 10. the mine employs 175 people.

Carlinville, Til William G. Clark Little Dog Gillespie Clark Florida Coal Co Paul Verticchio

Dear Ann Landers Advice Columns on Family Strife

A reader seeks guidance on a volatile relationship between Rudolph and his domineering girlfriend Karen and another asks how to handle telling a son the truth about his birth. Ann Landers advises quiet noninterference to avoid driving the couple apart and reinforces keeping the paternity secret.

Evening TV Schedule Listings

Broadcast lineup showing 6:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. primes across channels 2 5 and 7 with news weather sports editorial Lost in Space Kraft Music Hall Dream House Beverly Hillbillies Green Acres He and She Dom DeLuise Run For Your Life Tonight Joey Bishop Tonight movie slots and late news blocks.

Virginian Avengers Beverly Hillbillies Dream House Green Acres Dom DeLuise

Crossword Clue Grid From Daily Page

A compact puzzle list shows Across and Down clues with numbers and hints for fills such as Infants Rein Marshy meadows and other items. Entries include notable names and objects like Inventor of the telephone and Miss Keller across the grid.

Mr. Lancaster Miss Keller Attorney

Special Zone Charges in School Segregation Suit

The Justice Department filed an amended complaint against South Holland School District 151 near Chicago alleging the district drew attendance boundaries and built facilities to preserve racial segregation. Enrollment is predominantly white at most schools while other schools are nearly all Negro. The government seeks desegregation plans for students and staff.

Washington Justice Department South Holland Chicago North Cook County Til U. S. District Court

Eartha Kitt Plans Private Mojave Camp for Underprivileged Children

Plan calls for year round camp on Kitt land in the Mojave Desert near Mojave California offering formal education and vocational training. She described the project at a news conference Monday and compared its operation to Boys Town in Nebraska.

Los Angeles Eartha Kitt Mojave Desert Mojave Calif Nebraska Miss Kitt

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