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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1968
Page
8
A U S spokesman said 40 agitators were removed from the riot torn Da Nang Marine brig. They were guarded by 120 military police after a teargas barrage cut them off from other prisoners and they were marched to a smaller barbed wire compound nearby.
A small tornado touched down at the Sun and Fun beach resort near Mitchell Mississippi River area injuring nine bathers and causing widespread damage. Trees, power lines and a house trailer were destroyed while most damage was listed as minor by the Madison County sheriff. Annetle Lawler, 14, of Richmond Heights, Missouri described the scene as she received treatment at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City.
A Long Island Railroad train was shot at dawn injuring one passenger and killing another. Police arrested 16 year old John Whitmore of Long Island City within minutes, charging him with homicide and weapon possession after he claimed the act was a whim.
Only about a quarter of Chicago’s 4,434 taxis were in service as the Democratic National Convention Credentials Committee opened hearings. More than 5,400 drivers and 600 mechanics are on strike against Yellow and Checker Cab, with talks led by Federal mediator Sam Mazza failing to bridge gaps.
Rescuers reported 72 people missing after two buses were washed into a rain swollen river in Gifu. Officials fear the disaster could become the worst of its kind with 104 deaths. 32 bodies recovered so far. Three people survived, including one bus driver. Prime Minister Eisaku Sato ordered investigators to determine responsibility. Most passengers were women and children on a weekend trip to the Japan Alps. The Manila 1967 bus disaster of 83 deaths is noted as the previous worst.
Eva Mae Simpson 68 of Creal Springs died at Marion Memorial Hospital at 9 15 am Sunday. She was born May 2 1900, widow of Clare H Simpson, with survivors including children Ebbie Largent Clara Lindsey Lester James, sister Lora Gutterman, brother Odell Rainbolt, 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral at Cosby Funeral Home Creal Springs at 2 pm Wednesday. Rev Carl Cravens officiating. Burial Creal Springs Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 pm Tuesday.
The report says showers tonight from Oregon and northern California to the Rocky Mountains and in the Ohio River Valley. It also mentions snow in upper levels of the Great Basin and milder conditions from the Ohio River Valley to the Northeast, with cooler air in the western Great Lakes region.
Pope Paul VI set for a 12 hour flight to Bogota to attend the 39th International Eucharistic Congress amid good health reports. The visit marks his longest trip since 1963 with hope the congress aids Latin American poverty and oppression.
An advertisement offers a 1 oz Electronic Capsule ear aid that fits entirely in the ear and promises clearer hearing. Readers are invited to write HEARING for free information to P O Box 154 Florissant Missouri 63032. Limited time offer.
Maria Giannaris, five, awakened hours after a heart transplant at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. The donor was 11-year-old James Dudley Herron II from Purdue University. The operation, led by Dr. Denton A. Cooley, lasted 105 minutes and the recipient was reported in satisfactory condition.
Donald Fisher of 400 S Lincoln St Carbondale reported weekend theft from his apartment. A TV and stereo valued at 370 dollars were taken between 8 30 p m Saturday and 3 a m Sunday, with a broken window observed on the home.
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