Prominent businessman Edward Litchfield killed in plane crash
Edward H. Litchfield a nationally known businessman and educator was killed when his private plane crashed into fog over Lake Michigan. Four family members and the pilot were missing and believed dead. Litchfield prior held top posts including SCM Corp chair and Pitt chancellor. A body found off Meigs Field was identified as his.
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Chicago
Edward H. Litchfield
Lake Michigan
Litchfield
Coudersport
SCM Corp
Avco
University of Pittsburgh
Lucius D. Clay
Europe
Meigs Field
Coast Guard
Benton Politicians File for Franklin County Posts
Gerald Owens of Benton filed as a Democratic candidate for Franklin County state's attorney becoming the first Democrat to enter the race. Lloyd Cox of Benton, a 1964 Republican candidate, also filed. Incumbent Joseph W. Hickman will not seek reelection. Other filings include Eddie Griffin for circuit clerk, Kirby Webb and Fred Kolisek for coroner, Arthur Marx and Joseph Williams for coroner, and Clarence L. Hogan for coroner. Ferdinand Roten Galleries will show 500 modern and old master prints at SIU Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with works for sale.
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Gerald Owens
Benton
Franklin County
Owens
Lloyd “Don” Cox
Joseph W. Hickman
City Plan Commission
Eddie Griffin
West Frankfort
Kirby Webb
Fred Kolisek
Arthur Marx
Joseph Williams
Clarence L. Hogan
Ferdinand Roten
Baltimore
Southern Illinois University Center
New study reframes nightmares as awakening disorders
A Montreal neurologist, Dr. Roger J. Broughton, reports five years of research showing sleepwalking, night terrors, and bed wetting stem from awakening disorders rather than dreaming. He argues current treatments are often irrational and calls for further study of physiological factors with drugs and possible psychotherapy to prevent attacks.
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Montreal
Broughton
Nuns Fly to Vietnam to Reopen Hospital
Catholic Relief Services announces three American sister nurses will be sent to Kon Tum to aid in reestablishing the hospital run by Dr. Patricia Smith of Seattle. They join a relief effort after Viet Cong overran the facility, killing a patient and abducting a German nurse. The group will aid inoculation and distribute food and clothing to victims.
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Catholic Relief Services
Overseas Aid Agency
Kontum
Patricia Smith
Seattle
Wash
Smith
Hue
M. Ethelreda Zaleski
Chicago
Helen Reisch
U.S.F
Springfield
Bayh calls for strategic crop reserve plan
Sen. Birch Bayh proposed a strategic reserve for major farm crops to shield the nation during droughts and emergencies. He spoke at a Fulton County farmers meeting in Rochester and urged farmer input on crop reserve disposition to avoid depressing prices. James R. Parker, 49, of Murphysboro, sustained minor injuries in a one car crash and was cited for speeding and driving without a license after hitting a power pole. Bond set at $50. Police brief in Marion notes Daniel Bunting received a speeding citation.
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Rochester
Ind
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
United States
James R. Parker
Murphysboro
Parker
Old Rt. 13
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
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