Inmate Dreams of Electric Chair Tied to Slain Guards Case
John Stamps, a Menard prisoner on trial for the slayings of three prison guards during a riot, described dreams of the electric chair in letters entered as evidence. Attorneys argued inadequate treatment for alleged homosexual tendencies and noted multiple transfers between prisons. The four convicts face murder charges with defense witnesses set to testify, including 19 inmates.
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Stetagfield
Menard
John Stamps
Stamps
Richard Shaikewitz
Alton
Stateville Prison
Shaikowitz
Granite City
Stateville
Shaikewitz
Bill
William
David Conn Sr
Sparta
William E. Bassett
Fairfield
Illinois Public Safety Department
Springfield City
Creel Douglass
Bassett
Printess
Ray Griffin
Chicago
Alonzo Jones
Manchester
Tenn
State Takes License Action Seven Area Drivers Affected
The Secretary of State revoked the licenses of James E. Jukes of Carbondale and Alan G. Stumpe of Chester for driving while intoxicated. Albert Narve Jr. of Zeigler and Bernard H. Jordan of Anna had licenses suspended for three violations. Joel M. Travelstead of Carbondale, Benny R. Chapman of Pinckneyville and Russell L. Hill of Dongola received probationary permits.
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Secretary of State’s
James E. Jukes
Carbondale
Alan G. Stumpe
Chester
Albert Narve Jr
Zeigler
Bernard H. Jordan
Anna
Joel M. Travelstead
Benny R. Chapman
Pinckneyville
Russell L. Hill
Dongola
Washington Bust Moves from Capitol to Smithsonian Gallery
A 20 ton marble statue of George Washington with a bare chest and toga was unveiled in 1841 at the Capitol Rotunda but soon relocated to a less prominent Capitol ground area. It now stands in the Smithsonian Institution's new Museum of History and Technology with a place of honor.
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George Washington
Capitol Rotunda
Capitol
Smithsonian Institution
New Museum of History and Technology
Richard Speck Trial Fairness Drawn Into Spotlight
Richard Speck case highlights difficulty in ensuring a fair trial amid intense public attention. Delegates at a Louisville meeting questioned sentencing and insanity options for Speck, while Supreme Court rulings on prejudicial publicity and police interrogation shape Chicago authorities' careful handling. Critics say early statements by Police Supt Wilson risk prejudice, though officials defend disclosure as necessary.
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Barry Schweid
Washington
Speck
Louisville
John T. Ballantine
National Association of Legal Secretaries
Press
Bar
Ballantine
Richard Speck
Chicago
Louisville Courier-Journal
Supreme Court
Samuel H. Sheppard
Seaman
O. W. Wilson
Harvard
Paul A. Freund
Mark DeWolfe Howe
Albert M. Sacks
Wilson
Warren D. Wolfson
Northwestern University Law Profesor
Fred Inbau
Inbau
Chicago Crime Commission
John Stamos
Stamos
Annual Corn Fest Scheduled at Charter Oak School Near Schuline
Randolph County Historical Society sponsors the Corn Fest on August 20 at Charter Oak School near Schuline. Proceeds fund restoration of the Charter Oak School. Co chairs are Lily Flynn and Mrs W J Spurgeon. Corn procurement by E C Secor, Dewey T Beatie and Ed Krull of Sparta. Dinner features open kettle corn fried chicken tomatoes Indian pudding coffee and iced tea. Admission 150 for adults 125 for children. If rain dinner moves to Sportsmen's Hall Schuline.
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Randolph County Historical Society
Charter Oak School
Schulme
Lily Flynn
Percy
W. J. Spurgeon
Sparta
E. C. Secor
Dewey T. Beatie
Ed Krull
Schuline
Michigan State Leads Nation With 1600 Teachers Graduates
Michigan State University, the nation's largest producer of teachers, graduated 1,600 students in 1965, marking a record year for the education program and signaling strong teacher supply for the era.
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Michigan State University
SIU Scene Campus Acquires Youthful Look This Summer
SIU hosts nearly 400 pre college students for summer workshops in communications science music and art. Highlights include 120 teens from five states in July for High School Summer Workshops, 61 students from 23 states in the Summer Science Institute eight weeks, 150 in Music Camp and 45 in Pre College Art Workshop.
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Southern Illinois University
Southern
Illinois’ Recreation Area
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
SIU
National Science Foundation
Southern Music Camp
SIU School of Fine Arts
Bronze Medallion Home Electrical Requirements
Full information on Bronze Medallion and Gold Medallion homes available from contractor or CIPS office. Appliances include electric range, water heater, and at least three other major electric appliances. Lighting follows American Home Lighting Institute standards. Full housepower ensures ample power with outlets and reserve capacity for future additions.
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CIPS
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Buckner, Illinois
Cal Education Center
Gallington
Ali Moslemi
Forest Products Research Society
Moslemi
Willis
Walter J. Wills
Agricultural Industries Department
American Institute of Cooperation
Fort Collins
Colo
Kallio
Edwin Kallio
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service
University of Illinois
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Carterville
Central Illinois Public Service Company
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