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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
16
Bob Hope accepts the Sylvanus Thayer Award before 3,500 at West Point and reflects on being a hawkish dove amid the Vietnam era. He notes his 65th birthday in May and has entertained millions of troops worldwide over 25 years.
The American Cancer Society shows the film Hawaii Friday to Sunday at Capitol Theater in Benton. Tickets are 1.50 for adults with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. A separate Iran embassy representative will speak at Southern Illinois University Carbondale about opportunities for returning students with individual 1 to 3 45 p.m. conferences and a 4 p.m. general meeting at the International Student Center.
Gov Nelson Rockefeller will deliver a second speech on the Vietnam conflict and foreign policy in general in an appearance Wednesday at Pennsylvania State University in Albany New York.
Herrin Mayor Fred A. Henderson proclaims May as Senior Citizens Month urging respect for heritage and experience. The national observance aligns with a presidential proclamation recognizing seniors.
Harold R. O Neil named dean of student services at 14700 annual salary to start July 1. Earl R. Milton chosen as business manager at 12000 annual salary starting June 1. Both appointments approved May 7 by the board. O Neil is Carbondale educator and SIU PhD candidate. Milton SIU senior accountant pursuing a master’s with 10 years in accounting.
Celebration plans list a 12 30 p m luncheon with Arthur Godfrey at the SIU University Center and a 3 30 p m matinee of Make Her Wilderness Like Eden by Christian Moe in University Theater. Winn Strackey will perform, with an 8 p m show also planned. Advanced registration required, prices 3 and 1 50.
Senate aide Morton says a Rockefeller Reagan ticket is possible though unlikely with current odds at five to three against. He notes Rockefeller aims to deny Nixon on first ballot and win delegates by remaining uncommitted while Reagan could join as vice president if nominated.
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