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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1964

Page

4

Neiman Marcus Fire Ravages Dallas Store

A five hour blaze ripped through Neiman Marcus in Dallas causing over 5 million dollars in damage. Firefighters battled flames from 3:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. with 400 plus personnel. The fifth floor children’s department was gutted and coats were worn by Stanley Marcus to inspect the wreckage.

Dallas Tex Neiman-Marcus Edward Marcus Stanley Marcus Neiman-Marcus Co Plare Herbert Marcus Carrie Neiman 4. L. Neiman

Walter Bradley of Marion Dies

Walter B. Bradley 44 of 1410 W Chestnut St Marion died in St Josephs Memorial Hospital Murphysboro at 11 40 am Saturday of an apparent heart attack He was stricken while working at the Phelps Dodge McNair Division plant in Murphysboro He was employed by Brown and Colombo Electric Co Herrin He was a member of IBEW in West Frankfort and of Second Baptist Church in Marion He was a World War II veteran He was born in Makanda Oct 25 1920 the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Bradley His wife Mary died Oct 90 1963 He leaves one daughter Mrs Mary Wilson Harrisburg two sons Rodney and Mark both of Marion five sisters Mrs June Smith Marion Miss Connie Bradley Gary Ind Mrs Vera Warren Mrs Edna Blessing and Mrs Jean Brown all of Carbondale one brother Byron Ocala Fla and two grandchildren Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday in Second Baptist Church Marion Rev J D McCarty will officiate Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery Marion Friends may call after 5 pm today at Van Natta Funeral Home Carbondale

Walter B. Bradley W. Chestnut St Marion St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital Murphysboro Bradley Phelps. Dodge, McNair Division Brown and Colombo Electric Co Herrin International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers West Frankfort Second Baptist Church Edna Blessing Jean Brown Carbondale Byron Ocala Fla J. D. McCarty Rose Hill Cemetery van Natta Funeral Home

Radio Peking to broadcast Esperanto programs in Tokyo

Tokyo reports Radio Peking will air weekly Esperanto programs on Saturdays and Sundays starting today. Esperanto is an artificial phonetic language created in the late 19th century by a Russian source.

Tokyo Radio Peking Red China News Agency

Haircuts Thursday kept open by union barbers in Carbondale

Barbers Local 577 official Kirk Collins says all union shops in Carbondale will stay open Thursday but close Saturday instead. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the updated schedule.

All Union Carbondale Kirk Collins Barbers Local 577 Bam

Mercy Missions Under Way As Storm Wreaks Montana Losses

Snow plows and Air Force mercy missions work across southeastern Montana to aid isolated ranches and save starving livestock after a major disaster is declared. Federal aid of 100000 funds livestock feed and hay drops, while frost bite cases and fuel shortages strain rural families. Ranchers report 6 to 7 foot drifts, frozen streams, and cattle losses across Miles City Broadus and nearby counties, with thousands of head dead or severely injured.

Miles City Mont Air Force Montana Johnson Dr. N. C. Terhune Broadus Powder River County Broadus Café Ekalaka North Dakota South Dakota Russell Olson

Caroline Clemens dies. funeral Tuesday in Tilden

Caroline Margaret Clemens 71 of Tilden died at home Friday. Born June 27 1893 in Du Quoin to John and Mary Rick, she married Frank Clemens in 1911. Survived by sons Carrol and John of East Gary Ind daughters Celest Wardlen Darlene Cowsert Coletta Campbell 18 grandchildren 8 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 10 am at St Anthony's Coulterville with Rev Malice officiating. Burial in Tilden Cemetery. Friends may visit Lynn Hil Funeral Home after 2 pm today.

Caroline Clemens Tilden Caroline Margaret Clemens du Quoin John Mary Eisenhauer Rick Frank Clemens Clemens St. Anthony's Catholic Church Coulterville Carrol East Gary Ind Celest Wrdlen Darlene Cowsert Hobart Coletta Campbell Chester Father Malice Tilden Cemetery Lynn Hil

Trees planted at birthplace of Santa Claus mourns turkey

Rome reports Christmas trees being planted at the birthplace of Santa Claus as part of a reforestation effort in southern Turkey. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the Turkish government lead the project in Serik village near Antalya, honoring St. Nicholas who is linked to the 4th century bishop.

Rome Santa Claus Turkey U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization St. Nicholas Serik Antalya

He Suffers Too Dad's Got Morning Sickness

London AP report cites Prof William Trethowan of Birmingham University that one in nine expectant fathers show pregnancy-like symptoms such as stomach pains colic loss of appetite toothache indigestion and morning sickness. He says identification with the forthcoming baby creates a shared emotional state.

London William Trethowan Birmingham University Department of Psychiatry Discovery

President Johnson Heads To Texas For Christmas Budget Talks

President Johnson will fly to Texas for Christmas at the LBJ Ranch bearing budget data aboard with Budget Director Kermit Gordon. Mrs Johnson will accompany him though it was unclear if Lynda Bird and Luci Baines will join later. Cabinet officers and agency heads will visit during the stay to discuss final figures for the next fiscal year starting July 1 amid ongoing budget disputes with 19 of 70 agencies undecided.

Washington Johnson Texas Kermit Gordon Lbj Ranch George E. Reedy Reedy Budget Bureau

Purge Victim Named First Deputy Premier in Russia

Konstantin G. Pysin, once Soviet minister of agriculture scapegoat for farm failures, was named first deputy premier of the Russian Federated Republic. He succeeds L. I. Maksimov, a Kuban regional former collective farm chairman who moved to the Russian republic post in January. Pysin had been dismissed in March 1963 during Khrushchev’s agricultural drive.

Moscow Konstantin G. Pysin Nikita Khrushchev Pysin L. I. Maksimov Kuban Pusin

AEC reveals underground test in Nevada blast

The Atomic Energy Commission announced a new underground nuclear test at its Nevada site. The low yield blast occurred Friday and produced a force equivalent to about 100 tons of TNT.

AEC Washington Atomic Energy Commission Panama Canal Nevada

Marion Christmas Party For Children At Orpheum

Marion police and firefighters host the second annual Christmas party for children at 2 p.m. Monday at the Orpheum Theater. Police Chief Charles Edwards says attendees receive free popcorn and apples and a free movie, with a TV set prize. Firemen will pack about 200 toys at the station at 2 p.m. today for distribution starting 9 a.m. Monday.

Marion Orpheum Theater Charles Edwards Ministerial Alliance Hugh Pettus Marion Unit Lonnie Dungey Dungey

Congo Rebels Retake Paulis in Congo Crisis

Congolese rebels with Soviet and Chinese weapons retook most of Paulis except the airport hotel and mission camp. A 4,000-strong rebel force overran the garrison of 47 white officers and 200 Congolese troops, seizing armoured cars and jeeps. equipment reportedly shipped via Sudan.

Leopoldville The Congo Paulis Ucle Stanleyville Sudan

Police Brief: Wanda L. Mitchell Fined for Missing Vehicle Tag

Wanda L. Mitchell faced a $15 fine for an offense tied to no vehicle registration. The brief notes Percy was involved in the police report but provides no further details on charges or outcomes.

Percy Wanda L. Mitchell

Cascara history and Herrin Rexall prompt

Ken of Herrin Rexall explains cascara roots origin from Spaniards holy park to Greek god Aesculapius. He notes its long use as a simple effective remedy for constipation and invites customers to visit 107 North Park Ave for prescriptions with a comfortable waiting chair.

Aesculapius North Park Ave Herrin Rexall

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