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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1966

Page

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Open Housing Order Affects Illinois Real Estate Brokers

Springfield judge rules on whether 38 000 real estate agents can be united under one class to challenge Gov Kerner’s open occupancy order. State attorney argues distinctions exist among brokers while Judge White notes widespread petitions and the practical need for a class suit.

John Zakarian Lindsay-Schaub Springfield Howard White Illinois Otto Kerner San Damon Kerner White Brooks M. Byus Equal Opportunity Brokers’ Association Byus Jack Winning Lindsay - Schaub

Dr. Hartenbower Dies After Illness at 73

Dr. George E. Hartenbower of Normal died Tuesday from a heart attack after a three month illness. The 73 year old physician was noted for his medical work and community service.

Hartenbower Normal George E. Hartenbower

Heavy Rains Across State Hit Illinois Areas

Rain fell over scattered sections of Illinois with highs in the 70s and 80s in the south. Centralia saw 1.03 inches in about 50 minutes around noon and residents noted it was the first inch plus rainfall since spring.

Associated Press Illinois Centralia

Showers, Clouds Predominate With Storms Through Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms continue into Thursday with a low in the upper 60s and a high around the mid 70s to low 80s. Friday brings partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered showers.

Discrimination Charged Over Help Wanted Ads

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says 75 advertisers face charges of unlawful discrimination in newspaper help-wanted columns under Title VII. A study of 18 000 ads across 2 newspapers found examples including reference to race religion sex and national origin.

New York Times Washington Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Luther Holcomb United States Anglo Carhop

Union Eyes Arbitration To End Air Strike

Representatives of ground crew unions and three airlines agreed to seek a voluntary arbitration plan to end the air travel tie up. Union leader P L Siemiller predicted members will vote no on arbitration while Congress weighs back to work legislation.

Washington International Association of Machinists P. L. Siemiller

Two Marion youths face charges in train wreck case

Carl Neafus and Jesse Watkins, both charged in Williamson County Circuit Court, faced arraignment on criminal damage to property and felonious damage to railway locomotives. Bonds were set at 5000 and 3000 dollars, hearings continued, and they were ordered treated as adults. The derailment injured four crewmen and caused up to a million dollars in damage as crews cleared wreckage and resumed service.

Marion Chicago and Eastern Illinois Williamson County Carl Neafus N. Market St Jesse Watkins N. Russell St Lan Haney Haney George Morgan Charles Winters Winters

Korean-Sized War In Sight

The AP reports that Viet Cong forces seized a Mekong Delta village provoking a U.S. airstrike that killed 15 Viet Cong and wounded 182 villagers. The firefight near Can Tho followed by Marine actions west of Tam Ky and a clash in the Central Highlands between Korean Tiger Division troops and North Vietnamese forces.

Saigon Mekong Delta U.S Can Tho Vietnamese Army 4Th Corps Delta Tam Ky da Nang Colorado Highlands Pleiku

Top Pilot Kasler Shot Down Over North Vietnam

Maj. James H. Kasler, hailed as the Air Force's top Viet Nam ace, was shot down Monday in the Red River Valley northwest of Hanoi after surviving 70 combat missions and four bullet hits. Parachuting and radio contact preceded failed rescue, with official word listing him as missing. His mother recalled a Sunday premonition of bad news.

Saigon U.S James H. Kasler North Viet Nam Red River Valley Hanoi Kasler Korea Robinson Risner Zanesville Ind Rex Kasler Viet Nam Rex Air Force

U S May Have 470 000 Men In Southeast Asia

U S may deploy about 470000 troops to Southeast Asia by year end, with 375000 active in 1966 including 290000 in Viet Nam and bases across Guam Thailand the Philippines and Okinawa. Studies warn of long term strain while leaders push for more forces to press negotiations with Communists.

Bob Horton Associated Press Washington United States Viet Nam Southeast Asia U.S Guam Thailand Philippines Okinawa Johnson John C. Stennis D-Miss

Moon Orbiter Launch Set for Late Today

Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports the Lunar Orbiter mission aims to lift off in a 3 11 to 6 02 p m CDT window aboard an Atlas Agena rocket to image the moon s far side and nine possible landing sites. The 850 pound craft will travel about a quarter million miles in 90 hours to reach the moon Sunday morning.

Cape Kennedy, Fla Space Agency

Edwardsville man killed in crash on Illinois 143

Vernon Erb, 30, of Edwardsville, was killed when his car spun out of control and hit a tree on Illinois 143.

Edwardsville Vernon Erb

Airlines Rally Fails to Lift Markets Despite News

Stocks moved little as an airline rally faded. The Dow Jones stood at 841.09, down 3.73 at noon, with the DJIA and AP 60 off across sectors. Eastern and National rose briefly on arbitration talks, then pared gains. Copper stocks fell, Calumet & Hecla down over 3 points, Anaconda down about 1.4.

New York Eastern National Calumet & Hecla Anaconda

Monticello Soldier Killed in Viet Nam Moving War Rumors

Jack Allan Welch 19 of Monticello was killed Monday in South Vietnam, one of 189 men of the 7th Cavalry ambushed. his death follows a letter in which he wrote I know what hell is I am in it I will die over here. Welch’s family learned of the loss Tuesday. his brother described him as a quiet, devoted soldier who believed in his mission. Welch, a 1965 Deland-Weldon graduate, had been in the Army since February and was sent to Vietnam July 14 from California. his body was to be returned in about a week to 10 days.

U. S Viet Nam Richard M. Nixon Saigon Pentagon Washington Marine Corps Hanoi United States Defense Department Joint Chiefs of Staff South Viet Nam U.S William M. Michael Monticello Jack Allan Welch Jack Thomas Welch Sr Pfe Michael R. Allen Tuscola Allen Associated Press Welch 7Th Cavalry Thomas Welch Jr Thomas Kay Hardwick Cisco Deland-Weldon High School California Route 1

Baseball Manager Dressen Dies in Detroit Hospital

Charlie Dressen former Brooklyn pennant winner and Detroit Tigers manager died in Henry Ford Hospital Detroit at age 67 following kidney infection and two prior heart attacks. He managed the Tigers since 1963 and led two Brooklyn teams to pennants in the early 1950s. Dressen, who would have turned 68 next month, had been in poor health after a second heart attack on May 16. He is survived by his wife Ruth. Dressen prized pitcher development and was a noted gourmet with a talent for chili meals. Born Sept 20 1898 in Decatur Illinois, Dressen played as a second baseman and third baseman before transitioning to managing and coaching roles.

Detroit Charlie Dressen Brooklyn Detroit Tigers Henry Ford Tiger Dressen Ruth Bob Swift Bob Scheffing Tigers Decatur Moline Peoria Cincinnati

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Help Want Siemiller Congress Peter H. Dominick Colp White House Bill D. Moyers Afl-Cio George Meany Bonds Arnold Bookhout Marion Memorial Hospital Floy Cruzen Ned George ‘Fields Donald Huston Maj James Kasler George McArthur The
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