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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1966
Page
1
The market continued a strong rally with the Dow up 11.19 to 786.91 as traders rotated into glamour stocks like color TVs and electronics. The AP 60 average rose 3.1 to 280.2 with IBM and Kodak up about five, and gains across chemicals rails oils motors steels and utilities.
About 12 top standardbreds were set to race for the Hambletonian Classic for three-year-old trotters at the Du Quoin State Fair. An estimated 20,000 fans were expected as Hambletonian Day drew crowds with free admission and 10 days of fair events including auto racing. The program listed harness racing with a $122000 classic and a slate of other shows and entertainment through Thursday, with tickets priced from 3 to 7.75 dollars.
Farmer Philip Bardy uses a two foot cannon to deter birds and deer, firing every 15 minutes both day and night. Residents say the noise disturbs dogs, children, and sleep while the Passaic Township committee has warned him to stop. The device uses carbonated minerals and water with a flint ignition to create the boom.
Washington AP The House Committee on Un American Activities calls for congressional approval of a law to curb antiwar groups saying current statutes are inadequate. The panel rejected Deputy Attorney General Ramsey Clark’s claim that the Pool bill is unnecessary and cited a widespread effort by Communist groups in the United States to aid North Vietnam.
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell unveils a ten year campaign totaling 95 billion dollars to elevate black Americans to full equality. He calls for a single federal official to mobilize all powers and programs against root causes of racial discrimination in employment education and housing. He suggests leaders like McNamara or Wirtz head the effort and seeks Shriver to resign as head of the Office of Economic Opportunity.
Chairman Omar Burleson states the House Administration Committee has no complaints and is not investigating reports that Mrs. Powell, wife of Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, had paychecks cashed by others. The New York Times dispatch cited committee members showing interest.
The Oakwood Bottoms project in Jackson County adds 2000 acres of floodable land along Rt. 3 near Fountain Bluff and Howardton with 15 miles of levee and pin oak stands to create a duck hunter’s paradise. Two access roads serve Greentree Reservoir and the levee road forms the eastern boundary.
The forecast calls for generally fast conditions with little change through Thursday. Daytime highs reach the mid to upper 80s with overnight lows in the 60s. Friday shows a chance of showers. Specifics include Tuesday highs around 87 and Tuesday night lows near 63, with 10 am today at 69. Sunset today is 7 35, sunrise Thursday 6 27 and sunset Thursday 7 33.
Arthur Sylvester, assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, says no official should lie when informing the public but may withhold information to protect the country. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that information programs must not be based on lies.
Benton Harbor, Mich. mayor Wilbert Smith declared an emergency but Gov. Romney refused an immediate National Guard call up. Police reported a fatal gunfire wound to an 18 year old Negro youth as officers warned of possible new trouble. 75 troopers were placed on alert and state police took command.
Hurricane Faith sent small craft scuttling into port from Cape Kennedy to Virginia as winds near the eye eased from 120 to 100 miles per hour. Forecasters expected a further decrease later in the day as the storm moves through Atlantic waters.
Cicero officials sanction an open housing demonstration for Sunday with 1,000 marchers. A city spokesman says Governor Kerner will be asked to deploy Illinois National Guard to patrol the event if needed. Kerner defers decision awaiting sponsor firmness. Christy Berkes says parade permit will issue with no 30 day wait after talks with Robert Lucas of the Chicago CORE chapter.
The House Rules Committee cleared two bills sponsored by Rep. Wright Patman to restrain interest rates. One plan would let the Federal Reserve fix maximum rates on deposits, while the other sets a 4.1 percent ceiling on deposits up to $100,000 for fixed terms. Undersecretary Barr warned of possible tax increases to combat inflation.
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