Quakes injure 24 in Santa Rosa California
Two strong earthquakes struck Santa Rosa California injuring at least 24 people and damaging homes. The quakes halted power gas and water services and prompted lockdowns to curb looting as seismologists logged magnitudes around 5.5 to 5.6 with a milder third tremor early today.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
San Francisco
Gilroy
Miramar
Pacific Gas & Electric Co
University of California In Berkeley
Crosby Welcomes Fifth Grandchild at Hollywood Hospital
Lindsay Crosby Jr and his wife Susan welcomed their first child Tuesday night at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital making Bing Crosby a grandfather for the fifth time. The announcement confirms the newborn and parents are doing well.
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Hollywood
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
Lindsay H. Crosby Jr
Bing Crosby
Lindsay Crosby
Susan
Snicker A Day Quote Inspires Pragmatic Living
A witty line asserts that living once is enough if one works it right, blending humor with a practical viewpoint on making the most of life. The quip reflects a humorous, streetwise philosophy popular in casual readings.
Paul Simon Here Monday at Grundy County Dinner
Lt. Gov. Paul Simon will speak at a 6:30 p.m. dinner Monday at the Moose Lodge near Morris sponsored by the Grundy County Democratic central committee. A capacity crowd of 200 is expected. tickets are being sold in advance with no at-door sales.
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Illinois
Paul Simon
Moose Lodge
Morris
Grundy County
Democratic Central Committee
Simon
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Dana College
Blair
Neb
Troy
Ill
Democratic National Party
Jeanne Hurley
House of Representatives
Sheila
Martin
Parade traffic plan issued for Morris Corn Festival route
Police Chief Donald Ward announced Sunday traffic routes for motorists leaving Morris after the Corn Festival parade. Drivers to Interstate 80, north Illinois 47 or U.S. 6 are directed west to Fulton Street and signs. Parking bans apply on Chapin Street and Fulton Street segments. chairs banned at intersections. chairs allowed on sidewalks. Ward cited emergency access as the reason for restrictions.
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Donald Ward
Morris
Ward
Weather Summary for Morris Area This Week
Variable clouds with showers possible highs in the mid 70s today Tonight partly cloudy cooler with a low around 60 Friday partly sunny and warmer highs in the lower 80s Collins Weather Station logged a high of 87 and low of 55 Wednesday At 9 am today Morris station read 65 and at 10:30 am downtown 68 Degrees reached 85 on Sept 13 14 and 22 a 38 degree low on Sept 10 and 28 There were 10 days of 80 plus this year Precipitation runs 1.70 inches vs 2.92 in 1968
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Collins Weather Station
Morris
Navy C2A Greyhound crashes in Tonkin Gulf kills 26
ATSUGI, Japan AP Navy reports a two engine C2A Greyhound crashed into Tonkin Gulf off Vietnam killing all 26 aboard on a routine supply flight from Cubi Point to a carrier. Rescue helicopter found wreckage. no bodies recovered. Names withheld pending next of kin notification. A board of officers to determine cause.
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Tonkin Gulf
Vietnam
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Subic Bay
Philippines
Atsugi Naval Air Station
City hires Marshall as Morris dogcatcher
Mayor John Hendrickson announces Phillip G. Marshall is rehired to lead dogcatching efforts in Morris. The licensing committee approved and operations began Wednesday to address the dog problem.
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Phillip G
Marshall
Morris
John Hendrickson
Gooch Dies Of Injuries After Two-Car Crash
Darrell Ira Gooch of Channa died of internal injuries at 1 30 a m in St Joseph Hospital Joliet after a two car collision on U S 6 near Channahon Will County Also injured Richard L Moore of Morris was reported in good condition Gooch born Oct 27 1913 He worked as a welder for Material Service Corp for about 20 years Survived by his wife Bessie Evans three sons Dale Paul Gary a daughter Marlene Smith Arrangements by Carrington Funeral Home Fairmount burial Monday Greenview Cemetery Fairmount
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Channahon
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Richard L. Moore
Rte. 4
Morris
Will County
Mr. Gooch
Material Service Corporation
Fairmount
Wauponsee Township
Bessie Evans
Dale
Paul
Gary
James J
Marlene) Smith
Carrington Funeral Home
Greenview Cemetery
Magnetic Tape Holds Hope for Missing POW
Mrs. Abbott believes a magnetic tape containing a prisoner's voice is her husband Maj. Joseph S. Abbott, shot down in an F105 over North Vietnam. She and their seven children, on a five acre Alloway farm, have waited 30 months for word since 1967.
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Alloway
N.J
Maj
Joseph S. Abbott
Joan Abbott
North Vietnam
Maj. Abbott
Morris Fire Department: false alarm at 1 80 Restaurant
Morris firefighters were sent at 8 35 p m to 1 80 Restaurant but found a false alarm. Fire Chief Earl Johnson said Illinois Bell will check incoming calls and those reporting false alarms will be prosecuted to prevent danger from rushed responses.
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Morris Fire Department
Morris
Earl Johnson
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Abbie Hoffman Offered Leave City For 100000 Claim
Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman allegedly offered to leave Chicago for 100000 during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, a Daley aide testified. David Stahl said Hoffman spoke seriously about a Festival of Life plan including nude-ins and other acts, though others noted he often spoke in jest. The trial of Hoffman and others continues as jurors change due to a member's conflict.
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Chicago
Abbie Hoffman
Richard J. Daley
David Stahl
Daley
Hoffman
Youth International Party
Yippies
Stahl
U.S. District Court
Leonard I. Weinglass
Justice Department
Kristi King
Julius J. Hoffman
Miss King
Kay Richards
Morris Special Corn Festival calendar events guide
Friday events include Morris Pontiac high school football at MCHS field with queen crowning from 8 p.m. to kickoff and a teen dance 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. A kiddie parade 9 to 9:30 a.m. and cracker box Derby 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nettle St. A Governor's Cup Regatta boat race on the Illinois River runs 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday features an art fair and craft show opening at 9 a.m. and Corn and Flower Show hours 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. plus a parade and fireworks on Sunday.
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Morris
Nettle St
Washington St
Illinois Ave
Illinois River
Chain O'Lakes Boat Club
McHs Athletic Field
First National Bank
Morris Savings and Loan Asociation
Vote to Change Church Zoning by Morris Planning Commission
Morris Planning Commission approved a recommendation to delete the minimum two acre requirement for churches in the R-I district in a 7-0 vote. The change followed a denied zoning certificate for a new Assembly of God church on School St. adjacent to Himiston Keeling property.
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City Hall
Assembly of God
School St
Himiston-Keeling
Donald Gilchrist
Planning Commission
Arthur Hornsby Jr
Clyde Baker
Bauer
Hatcher Woods
Gilchrist
Angie Patti
Prairie Inviolate Refuge Designated In Illinois
The Goose Lake Prairie in Grundy County is declared an inviolate refuge by the Illinois Department of Conservation. The 2000 acre area will be patrolled. hunting and firearms are banned and violators will be cited. Other refuges include Pekin Lake, Starved Rock Pool, and the Ogilvie Area with no hunting allowed.
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Springfield
Goose Lake Prairie
Illinois Department of Conservation
Grundy County
Mississippi River
John Rebuffoni
Pekin Lake
Tazewell County
Starved Rock
Illinois River
Richard B. Ogilvie
Peoria
Woodford
Corn Festival Offers Over 400 in Cash Prizes and Gifts
Grundy County Corn Festival posts window cards in local stores with varying button numbers each week from Saturday. Shoppers showing merchants the matching button win free gifts until Oct 11. Sunday fires a main prize drawing at 8 p.m. at Morris Community High School with five cash prizes and a bicycle, total over 400. Prizes redeemable by 5 p.m. Oct 10 at the Chamber office. Buttons cost 50 cents, prices misprinted in some literature. Proceeds fund prizes, awards, and parade costs.
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Grundy County
Morris Community High School
Model Finance
Morris
Don
Graft Allegations Hit Ft Benning NCO Clubs Probe
Senate subcommittee probes illegal activity in noncommissioned officer clubs tied to overseas posts from Germany to Vietnam. Witnesses claim a group of sergeants used their ranks to skim club funds and control transfers to Ft Benning Georgia. Maj. Gen William Cunningham III denies wrongdoing and says actions were taken, while hearings will forward transcripts to him.
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Germany
Vietnam
Ft. Benning
Abraham Ribicoff
Army
Southern
Ribicoff
Georgia
Ft. Bennning
24Th Infantry Division
William A. Cunningham III
Cunningsham
Cunningham
Gainesville
Zoning Certificates Issued by Morris Official
Five zoning permits were issued by Morris Zoning Officer Donald Gilchrist. Vernon Wheeler received a permit to add to her carport at 1033 Liberty Street in R-I district. Kenneth Bunker of 529 East Main Street in R-II district got a car canopy. William Hamileton in R-II district was approved to erect a new fence. Porch repair at George Heath home 725 East Jackson Street in R-II district was approved. Ray Aspel at 741 East Jefferson Street was permitted to construct a garage in R-II district.
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Morris
Donald Gilchrist
Vernon Wheeler
Liberty St
Kenneth Bunker
E. Main St
William Hamileton
George Heath
E. Jackson St
Gilchrist
Ray Aspel
E. Jefferson St
Explosion damages Curley's Tavern in Gardner
An explosion in the kitchen of Curley's Tavern at Depot Street caused substantial damage at 11 45 a m today. Owner Mrs Lillian Monferdini and a customer were in the front when it occurred. Fire trucks from Gardner and surrounding towns battled the blaze. furniture from next door was moved. Damage amount not yet known.
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Curley
Depot St
Lillian Monferdini
Grant's
Furniture Mart
Braceville
Braidwood
Wilmington
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