27 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1965
Page
1
A fragment notes a ceremony honoring the 20th anniversary of the United Nations. It also mentions a speaker revealing another hole in his shoe, echoing a prior blemish.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration disclosed six scientist astronauts chosen for moon missions. The group includes Owen K Garriott at Stanford University Edward G Gibson at Applied Research Laboratories Newport Beach Duane Graveline at Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Joseph P Kerwin a flight surgeon and pilot with the Navy Jacksonville F Curtis Michel a physicist at Rice University Harrison H Schmitt a geologist with the U S Geological Survey Flagstaff Arizona.
Police towed a boat into Port Champerico with the body of Hollywood actor Steve Cochran age 48. He had been dead about ten days, with reports placing him in the Caribbean near Guatemala City.
The forecast calls for a warming trend into Monday with partly cloudy skies. Lows Sunday morning around 65 to 70 degrees and a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs today near 90. Weather map and details on page 1S.
At a United Nations commemorative session Soviet ambassador Feodorenko accused U S actions in Viet Nam and the Dominican Republic of violating the UN Charter prompting a sharp retort from U S Ambassador Adlai Stevenson who questioned whether the gathering honored the UN or the Cold War. Secretary General Thant warned that member policies threaten the UN aims and Mikoyan urged strengthening under Soviet charter interpretation. Also noted was the AP obituary of Jay W Deutch, 56, a World Services Department supervisor who died of cancer.
Springfield report on a stalled Legislative Ethics Committee meeting with Raymond L. Terrell where four of six members overslept and lawmakers debated bribery allegations, immunity provisions, and calls to subpoena Chicago lobbyists tied to a mobile check cashing bill.
The Illinois Senate approved amendments to the Illinois Master Plan for Higher Education and sent it back to the House. The plan creates a statewide system of public junior colleges with a state board, funded partly by state and local taxes, aiming to keep tuition low and bring college access closer to home. Voter referendums would authorize new junior colleges and related tax increases.
Illinois reapportionment battles heat up as Senate leader Arrington blocks a 21 to 20 Chicago seat plan amid talk of expanding to 59 seats. Mikva proposes a constitutional amendment to 59 seats, while Kerner meets with Republicans to push remap talks forward. Arrington vows a final decision after Monday night talks.
Sheriff Arch Edwards and State's Attorney Richard Richman clash on needs in Jackson County. Both seek more deputies, extra radio equipped cars, and enhanced training while debates touch on politics, merit, and office efficiency amid a Republican-Democrat board. Local officers warn night calls require off duty staff and faster response.
Sheriff Arch Edwards elected in 1962 heads a seven man force with prior service in county and state roles. Deputies Dewey Higgins Joe Mifflin Jim Neeley and night jailer Charles Connelly bring varying years of experience to the office.
The Illinois House approved a form of open occupancy bill and sent it to the Senate. It would extend the public accommodations law to real estate advertised for sale or rental, with hotels pools taverns motels and similar establishments included. Rep. Cecil Partee criticized Senate prospects, noting bills should have an equal chance to be killed.
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