Deaths Claud Clark Minor 44 Olney Waltonville resident
Claud Clark Minor 44 of Olney and former Waltonville resident died at Richland Memorial Hospital Olney. Funeral services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Waltonville Methodist Church with Rev Delbert Penrod and Rev Paul Widicus officiating. Burial in Union Chapel cemetery near Texico. Body lies in state at Summers-Rainey Funeral Home Olney after 6 p.m. today and at Fry Funeral Home Waltonville after 5 p.m. Thursday with Masonic rites Thursday night. Survived by wife Mary Shurtz, two sons David Michael and Kevin, daughter Claudeeann, sister Aleta Elliott, and his parents. Donations to cancer society in lieu of flowers.
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Claud Clark Minor
Olney
Waltonville
Richland Memorial Hospital
Waltonville Methodist Church
Delbert Penrod
Paul Widicus
Union Chapel
Texico
Summers-Rainey Funeral Home
Fry
Mr. Minor
Jefferson County
Howard
Viola (Mather) Minor
Mary Shurtz
Minor
Western Auto
American Legion, Elks
VFW
The
Amvets
Mt. Vernon
Masonic Lodge 918
Lesser
David Michael
Kevin Clark
Claudeann
Aleta Elliott
Cancer Society
Service Thursday For Willard Rich
Funeral services for Willard Rich 46 of 713 S 22nd St will be at Myers Chapel at 1 30 p m Thursday The Rev Everett Lemay will officiate Burial will be in Crisel Cemetery Hamilton County Military rites by American Legion Post No 141 Friends may call after 4 00 p m today Survivors include wife Ila Marie a daughter Janet Lynne Rich at home mother Mrs Sarah Rich of Mt Vernon a brother Elliott Rich of LaPorte Ind and two sisters Dorothy Graham of LaPorte Ind and Mildred Hand of Mt Vernon
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Willard Rich
S. 22Nd St
Myers Chapel
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
A hospital list from Jefferson Memorial records multiple admissions and discharges. Names include Elston Wartels Thompsonville Lizzie EB Quinn 1101 Jordan Robert Lee Pittman 1212 South 27th and Mary Maddox 909 Salem Rd among others with discharges noted such as Mrs Ronald Heifner and baby Kendel Dean and Mrs Generie Morgan and baby Thomas Lee. Also listed are Kathryn Collins 232 Opdyke Mary Rector 101 South 6th GOOD SAMARITAN Mary Irvin 2213 Casey and others across Mt Vernon Bluford Casey and Dahlgren areas.
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Jefferson Memorial
Elston Wartels
Thompsonville
Lizzie EB. Quinn
Jordan
Robert Lee Pittman
South 27Th
Mary Maddox
Salem Rd
Ronald Heifner
Kendel Dean
Johnsonville
Generie Morgan
Thomas Lee
Bluford
Kathryn Collins
Opdyke
Mary Rector
South 6Th
Good Samaritan
Mary Irvin
Casey
James Prather
Christopher
John Cosgrave
Ashley
Ethel Jackson
Mt. Vernon
Mable Bradley
Eunice Rapp
Conger
Arthur Roper
Alma Clifton
Herman Beppler
South 13Th
David Braddock
Gary Graham
Park Avenue
Deborah Griffin
Kenneth Ray
George
Naomi Brookman
Benton
Mary G. Piercy
Dorothy Brummil
Bonnie
Carolyn Odle
South 23Rd
Cletis Bartram
Cherry
James Baxter
Charles Beasley
DeSoto
Ill
Frank Pousher
Hickory Grove Manor
Mary Collins
Dahlgren
Rainey Baby Jimmy Lynn Born at Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jerry Rainey of 1213 Perkins Apt B are the parents of a son born at 1 25 pm Tuesday afternoon December 16 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital. He weighed eight pounds five and a half ounces and is named Jimmy Lynn.
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Jerry Rainey
Perkins, Apt. B
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Jimmy Lynn
Anarchist Identified By Cab Driver In Bombings Case
In Milan and Rome police charged nine members of an anarchist band for the weekend bombings that killed 14 and wounded over 100. A 10th member, Giuseppe FPinelli, died by leaping from police HQ during questioning. Among the accused is Pietro Valpreda the dancer nicknamed the cobra.
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Rome
Milan
Giuseppe Fpinelli
Pietro Valpreda
Banca Nazionale Della Agricoltura
Valpreda
Querceto
Italy
World Pilots Meet To Fight Hijacking Threat
Airline pilots from around the world meet in London behind closed doors to discuss strategies against hijackings. The International Federation of Airline Pilots leaders had warned of a global strike if the U N General Assembly fails to curb hijacking. Possible ideas include weapon screening for passengers and an impregnable bulkhead separating cockpit from the passenger cabin.
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London
International Federation of Airline Pilots
U.N. General Assembly
Markets Open With Noon Price Standings
Markets operate 7:00 am to 12:00 pm with steady prices until noon. U.S.C.A. 200 to 220 lb meat type hogs are listed as No 1 27.25 No 2 26.75 No 3 26.25. Sows bring 19.50 and 21.50. After noon, pricing will reflect the next day’s rates.
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U.S.C.A
Mt Vernon Grain Prices In Morning Market
Mt Vernon quoted prices this morning show Wheat at 1.30 Soybeans at 2.33 and Corn at 1.18 for the local market.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Produce Prices Report From AP
Chicago wholesale prices show scores for CHICAGO items with 93 score AA at 68 percent and 92 A at 6814, 90 B at 68 percent, plus 6814 and 92 A at 68 percent and 90 B at 6834. Eggs wholesale prices list grade A whites at 63, mediums 60, standards 54.
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Chicago
St Louis Produce Egg Prices This Week
AP report lists consumer grades for eggs with large sizes from 58 to 63 cents, medium 55 to 60, small 39 to 43, and B large 50 to 54. Wholesale grades show standard 50 to 52, medium 45 to 47, unclassified 34 to 35, with broilers and flyers at 24 to 26 dollars. This week’s delivery noted.
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ST. Louis
Livestock prices at National Stockyards report
AP dispatch notes Thursday estimates for National Stockyards with hogs 6,000 head cattle 1,000 calves 200 sheep 200. Hogs 5,000. barrows and gilts strong. various weight ranges quoted for 1-2 200-230 pounds at 28.00-28.25, 2-3 220-250 pounds at 27.25-27.75, sows 22.00-23.50, boars 19.25-22.00. Cattle 1,100. calves 100. steers 28.25 to 29.00, heifers 27.00-27.25, cows 18.00-20.00. bulls 23.00-25.50. vealers 28.00-40.00. calves 24.00-28.00. Sheep 450. heavy lambs 27.00-28.00. ewes 6.50-7.00.
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U.S
Grain price quotes from Chicago market report
Chicago grain prices list Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.47 per bushel No 2 soft red 1.47. Corn No 2 yellow 1.18. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 622. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.48. Soybean oil 9.75.
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Chicago
Wall Street slips as midday trading drags major averages
The New York market extended losses in moderate activity with declines leading advances by more than 100 issues. Dow Jones at noon stood at 773.30, down 0.53, as sectors like steels and airlines fell while motors and oils rose. Jim Walter Corp led active issues, down 0.5 to 28 on heavy volume.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Jim Walter Corp
American Stock Exchange
Hot races for legislature shape up in district
Fairfield and Edwin R. Wes ner of Centralia figure in a district 55 Senate race. On the GOP side, Frank H. Walker of Mt. Vernon and George W. Woodcock of Mt. Carmel seek the nomination. Democrats from McLeansboro vie for four spots: Carl E. Tennyson, Frank Bonan, R. B. Stelle, and Terry Bruce. Veteran Sen. Paul W. Broyles said he will not run in 1970.
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Fairfield
Edwin R. Wesner
Centralia
Frank H. Walker
Mt. Vernon
George W. Woodcock
Mt. Carmel
Wabash County
McLeansboro
Carl E. Tennyson
Route 1
Webber Township
Bluford
Frank Bonan
Hamilton County
Staft
R. B. Stelle
Terry Bruce
Olney
Senate
Paul W. Broyles
Aurora Beacon News editor to retire at year end
Lewis S. Mrkvicka announced his retirement as executive editor of the Aurora Beacon News, effective December 31. The 67 year old editor said he plans to step down after a long tenure at the Aurora, Illinois publication and will conclude leadership at year end.
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Aurora, Ill
Lewis S. Mrkvicka
Aurora- Beacon News
Eratosthenes Calculates Earth Circumference
The philosopher Eratosthenes first computed the earth's circumference using a simple ratio based on the sun angle and the distance between Syene now Aswan and Alexandria.
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Eratosthenes
Syene
Aswan
Alexandria
Grant Divorce In Circuit Court
A divorce between Della Lynn Joslin and Harry Leroy Joslin was granted in circuit court during yesterday’s session. The ruling confirms the end of the marriage and notes the court’s approval of the settlement terms.
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Della Lynn Joslin
Harry Leroy Joslin
Circuit Court
Commons vote to abolish death penalty in Britain
Washington reports President Nixon plans a Christmas holiday at San Clemente unless a special session is called. In London, the British House of Commons voted 343 to 185 to abolish capital punishment, with a Lords debate looming and amendments possible. Callaghan urged acting before public opinion. police and prison officers condemned the move.
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Washington
Nixon
California
Congress
San Clemente
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Lords
Home
James Callaghan
Callaghan
Britain
England
Wales
United States
Prison Officers Association
The
Police Federation
House Action
Streisand mobbed at Dolly premiere on Broadway
A near thousand fan crush outside the Rivoli Theater prevents Barbra Streisand from leaving her royal blue limousine. Police intervene as the crowd breaches barriers, delaying the Hello Dolly premiere night. No arrests or injuries reported.
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New York
Barbra Streisand
Broadway
Dolly
Rivoli
49Th
50Th
Boy Loses Left Arm Second Time in Oklahoma City
Brent Gray, 12, lost his left arm for the second time after a drive belt severed both arms on a Texas farm. He was flown to Oklahoma City where surgeons reattached both limbs. the left arm was removed again due to poor circulation and risk of toxicity, while the right arm looked good.
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Oklahoma City
Brent Gray
Brent
Joe W. Gray
Henrietta
Tex
Waltonville FFA Wins Crop Judging Award
The Waltonville FFA grain judging team placed tenth in the Section 21 crop judging contest at Bend Lake College Bonnie campus. Members Dan Dudley Bruce Heck and John Kowalski earned individual scores with Dudley posting 651 the high score, Heck 649 and Kowalski 627 totaling 1927 points. instructor Gene Fields also attended.
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Waltonville Future Farmers of America
Bonnie
Bend Lake College
Dan Dudley
Bruce Heck
John Kowalski
Dudley
Waltonville
Heck
Kowalski
Waltonville High School
Gene Fields
Racial Clashes Close Proviso High School
Proviso Bash High School in Maywood Illinois closed until after the Christmas holidays due to clashes between black and white students. The unrest followed the death of Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark. Police intervened Monday as five students were arrested. similar incidents occurred at five Chicago schools. Proviso West plans Christmas vacation starting December 19.
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Maywood
Ill
Proviso Bash High School
Black Panther Party
Fred Hampton
Mark Clark
Proviso East
Chicago
Hampton
Proviso West High School
Hillside
Three Girl Bandits Hold Up Market in Kansas City
AP reports two girls about 19 and a 15-year-old committed a market holdup in Kansas City armed with pistols and a sawed-off shotgun, escaping with 3235 dollars. Dan Brown was fired at by one of the girls while following them, though he was not hit. Police seek the trio after the robbery. the store clerk Minnie Louis Allen said she was robbed.
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Kansas City
Dan Brown
Brown
Minnie Louis Allen
Award $129,000 contract for I-57 traffic signs
The state highway department yesterday awarded a $129,000 contract for traffic signs on 34 miles of I-57. The project covers Marion, Fayette, Clay, and Effingham counties and was awarded to ee Fabricators, Inc., Dixon, IL.
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State Highway Department
Marion
Fayette, Clay
Effingham
Ee Fabricators, Inc
Dixon, H
Rend District OKs New Expense Account Form
The Rend Lake Conservancy District board approved a new expense form for employees and trustees. The form, vetted by the district's auditing firm, requires detailed expense listings with supporting invoices. A Benton Evening News lawsuit alleges improper expenditures by district officials.
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Rend
Oks
Rend Lake Conservancy District
Benton
Howard Campbell
Conservancy District
Campbell
Benton Evening News
Bend Lake College
Ina
Tri-County Electric Co
Tri-County
Whites Ignore Negro Curfew In Chicago Patrols Continue
In Chicago white residents kept visiting restaurants and taverns and shopping in black areas despite a 6 am to 6 pm curfew announced by Black Coalition leaders in response to the Dec 4 police raid deaths of two Black Panther leaders. Black leaders warned the curfew may be misread as a strict rule, calling it a proposal for protection of whites.
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Chicago
Jeaders
Black Coalition For United Community Action
Cosa Nostra Indictments Hit New Jersey Leader and 54 Others
In Newark and New Jersey, Simone DeCavalcante alias Sam the Plumber heads a $20 million gambling ring among 55 indicted individuals. A second grand jury probes links between organized crime and some IRS segments, while a third examines Newark city government corruption. The indictments follow Attorney General Mitchell’s boast of the largest gambling syndicate bust in U.S. history.
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Newark
N.J
New Jersey
Simone “Sam
Cosa Nostra
Internal Revenue Service
DeCavalcante
U.S. Atty
John N. Mitchell
Santa Letters Reach Mt Vernon As Post Office Delivers Wish List
The Mt. Vernon post office received 15 Santa letters as Christmas joy spreads. Chamber of Commerce arranged a link to Santa via Western Union to relay Jefferson County requests. A Ramada Inn theft report notes $310.50 vanished from the lounge cash drawer at 3:58 a.m. today.
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Ramada Inn
Mt. Vernon
George Grimm
North Pole
Bill Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Santa
Jefferson County
David
Tellig
Santa Claus Land
Crownview
Donita
Barton St
Cherry St
Melody
South 18Th St
Main St
Maple St
St. Nicholas
Teresa
Wife Divorces GOP Candidate in Chicago Case
Irene Kucharski obtained a divorce from Edmund Kucharski Cook County Treasurer and GOP state treasurer candidate after a 27 year marriage. Judge Robert L. Hunter granted the decree on mental cruelty following an out of court settlement. They wed in 1942 separated in 1968 and have two married children.
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Chicago
Irene Kucharski
Edmund Kucharski
Cook County
Robert L. Hunter
Kucharskis
College approves phone, gas contracts for new campus
The board approved a five year Illini Telephone Company contract with 788 initial installations and 568.90 monthly bills for the new campus. A Central Illinois Power Service gas contract was also approved. An instructor may take a one year exchange teaching leave to Belgium or France. Design Associates of Chicago will provide interior color schemes for Phase I. Brehm Hanna Chevrolet donated an engine to the vocational program. Condolences were expressed to business manager Paul Fitch after his wife died.
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Illini Telephone Company
Ina
Central Illinois Power Service
C.I.P.S
Belgium
France
Rend Lake
Design Associates of
Chicago
Brehm-Hanna_ Gift
Snyder
Brehm-Hanna Chevrolet
Mt. Vernon
Paul Fitch
Fitch
Circuit Court Fines for Improper Clothing and Traffic Violations
Layton Vander wort of Clinton Illinois fined $25 for wearing improper clothing during deer season. Lesley Campbell of Weldon Illinois fined $25 for the same offense. Jerry L. Allen of 069 south Eighth fined $10 for disobeying a stop sign. Dorothy Sadders of 900 Taylor fined $18 for speeding. Margaret L. Rice of 912 south 15th fined $10 for faulty equipment on vehicle.
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Layton Vanderwort
Clinton
Ill
Lesley Campbell
Weldon
Fill
Jerry L. Allen
South Eighth
Dorothy Sadders
Taylor
Margaret L. Rice
South 15Th
Royal Neighbors Meeting Election and Gift Exchange
Royal Neighbors of America will meet Thursday December 18 at 7 30 PM at the 1 C C F Temple. An election of officers and a gift exchange are planned. All members urged to attend. Mary Price Oracle.
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Royal Neighbors of America
C.C.F. Temple
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Claud C. Minor
Patrick O
Keefe
Associated Press
Mt. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Aurora
Commons
Nixons
Mob Streisand
Boy
FFA
Costra Nostra
St. Nick
Mt. V
GOP
College
S. Graig “Stereo Center
Mary Price
Oracle
Marvin
Marvin Dye
W-G Motors
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