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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1967
Page
2
The 1968 Chevrolet truck line adds stronger V8 engines including a 307 cubic inch 200 hp and a 310 hp 396 option, redesigned city delivery series, wider engine choices, and improved cab interiors with brighter finishes. New safety lights, rear visibility, and extended backup lights accompany broader equipment options for light to heavy duty models.
The Suburban doubles as an eight person hauler and trailer tow vehicle with the same interior and chassis as the light truck line. New for 1968 are more interior colors and a bucket seat option with center console. The medium-duty line gains a 235 hp 366 cu in V8 and a 260 hp 427 cu in V8 available in light-heavy models. all gas engines use regular fuel and feature exhaust emission control. A redesigned 3-4 and 1-ton Step-Van line targets city delivery with a new chassis and front body extension.
The 1968 line adds independent front suspension with coil springs and a forward engine layout for easier maintenance and security. A quieter, more durable four speed manual becomes standard on most 1 to 2 ton models, with the Turbo Hydra Matic extending to 1 ton and a new fully synchronized manual with column controls offered for Chevy Van and Sportvan.
Dr. Harold Held, president of the U S Grant Council Boy Scouts of America Freeport, names Gordon Biggar as district executive for Canyon and Ridge Districts. Biggar is a graduate of the National C? School of the Boy Scouts in Mendham New Jersey and Bradley University Peoria.
Paul Powell cautions Illinois riders about motorcycle fatalities especially among ages 15 to 24. He urges use of helmets goggles and protective clothing and stresses practice before riding on public roads while promoting the new Rules of the Road booklet.
After three weeks of gas lines and telephone cable delays along the Argo Fay Thomson road a Tuesday morning scene shows a blacktop seal coat applied from Chadwick to Route 78 while a state highway crew works on the Johnson Creek bridge east of Thomson.
Herb Peck and son Ted of Mount Carroll report excellent fishing in Ontario. They fished Delaney Lake near Kenora catching two seven pound lake trout and limited on wall eye smallmouth bass and northern pike up to eight pounds along the English River.
Secretary of State Paul Powell announces by the Drivers License Division that Lloyd Eldrenkamp of Savanna RA 2 faces license suspension in Springfield for three violations.
Shimer College welcomed 26 state and international entrants including Hawaii, Australia, and Canada as new students began on September 5. The class included two Viet Nam era veterans, with a Graduate Record Examination and placement tests to follow, and an early student faculty picnic. Orientation ends with an informal dance on Saturday night. Returning students arrive September 10.
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