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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1968
Page
4
At Decca Record Co in Pinckneyville union and management met for about 90 minutes with no solution to the press speed dispute that has caused temporary work disruptions. Presses once produced a record every 58 seconds but now run every 40 to 45 seconds. About 29 workers are employed at the plant.
Police Chief Jack Hazel plans an investigation into a brutality complaint against Carbondale officer Sgt. Marion Clarence Johnson. The complaint, filed by Willie Hanes, alleges Johnson struck him after a July incident. Hanes says the beating occurred at the police station and he's seeking the case to go to the Police Community Relations Board.
In England Catholics opposed to Pope Paul VI encyclical on contraception prayed in cathedrals and churches. A lay committee distributed 10000 leaflets urging prayers for those in anguish and for conscience. A London University expert noted hopes to clarify bishops approach amid mixed reactions worldwide.
Jeffrey Claus, 21, SIU student from Skokie, was accidentally shot in the left leg at Grant City State Park. The flesh wound was caused by a .22 caliber pistol from above. He was taken to Doctors Hospital emergency ward at about 7 p.m. and later moved to University Health Service. Timothy Tod Stamp, infant son of Dale and Donna Jo Stamp of Murphysboro, died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday in St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Graveside rites were set for 7 p.m. today at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Funeral home Meyer Denny of Murphysboro is in charge.
In San Diego a group of about 25 Black leaders pressed Nixon on his "black capitalism" plan. Agnew left early amid questions. Wilt Chamberlain and others urged a follow up meeting to close the communications gap. Dr. Glenn Olds signaled such a meeting may happen.
A Swanwick woman, Marie Strickland, 53, was injured Saturday when her car turned left in front of Bennie Halbert, 54, of East St. Louis, who was ticketed for improper passing. Strickland remained in satisfactory condition at Pinckneyville Hospital Saturday evening.
President Johnson signed two major health bills on Saturday as he monitored Eisenhower's critical condition. The measures expand medical manpower, fund health career students, and strengthen medical teaching, plus create a National Eye Institute to advance eye disease research and training. A third bill protects Reservists and National Guardsmen jobs during active duty.
Oak Fark and Betty Hickey from Chicago wed after a nuphal Mass, departing on a honeymoon. The couple, both widowed with large broods, now care for 15 children aged 7 to 14, including twins, with two Mikes and two Patricks among the brood. Groceries are expected to cost about 125 dollars weekly. Also noted: Sarbondale police report Wayman Thomas Abbage, 22, without a valid operator's license, $30 fine.
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