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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1968
Page
9
A weather summary notes milder conditions in the Midwest while the Northeast faces showers. Highs reach the upper 70s to low 80s in Illinois and surrounding areas, with lows generally in the 50s. Precipitation totals run about half an inch in weekend showers and thundershowers across the region.
A rare Hudson Bay high pressure system over Canada is blamed for persistent rain heavy precipitation and unseasonal cold across much of the United States. Meteorologists say the abnormal block slows weather movement and may take years to repeat.
In Nevada about 30 range-sheep outfits are active now. The number was roughly sixty before World War II, reflecting a sharp postwar decline in the industry.
At century's close the famed oriental rickshaws were built in New Jersey and imported by the East, marking the end of a notable faze in transportation and trade.
Gov. Lester Maddox ordered all Georgia state flags to fly at half staff through sundown as mourning for the U.S. Supreme Court decision on school integration. He called the ruling another “black and tragic Monday” and framed it as a protest against forced busing and communism.
The Ova Wranglers Club hosts a horse show in Ava City Park with a chicken and fish fry to open at 4 p.m. The halter class begins at 4 p.m. and main events start at 6 p.m. Entries from Illinois Missouri Kentucky and Indiana compete in 16 classes. Grand entry offers prizes totaling $100.
Dr Grayson Kirk president of Columbia University will not deliver this year's commencement address on June 4 to avoid provocation and disruption. Exercises moved from campus to the Cathedral Church of St John the Divine amid tension from student demonstrations and police clashes since April 23. This marks the first time since 1952 he serves as acting president.
Terry D. Johnson of Rt. 3 West Frankfort was cited Saturday for careless driving after a three car crash at about 5 10 p m on West Main street. He changed lanes and hit Linda R. Rumsey of 309 N Parkhill West Frankfort then struck David J Williams of Rt 3 Benton.
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