Deaths Earl E. Tate 72 Road Chief for Field Township
Earl E. Tate 72 longtime road commissioner for Field township died at Good Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be at Union Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He was born Sept 29 1890 in Jefferson county and survived by his wife two daughters siblings and many grandchildren. a World War I veteran and member of Vernols Post 1376 VFW. Military services will be conducted at the grave.
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Earl E. Tate
Field Two
Farl E, Tate
RFD
Mr. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Tate
Field Township
Union Chapel Methodist Church
Roscoe Gant
Benton
Olen Weatherford
Osborn
Dix
Mr. Tate
Jefferson County
Edward L
Lenora (Crane) Tate
Hillsboro
Ill
Clarice R. Roberson
Bernadine Brown
Mt. Vernon
Margie Young
Michigan City
Ind
Roy Tate
Bluford
Harry
Orville Tate
Norma Shields
Martha Green
Myrtle Upton
Opal Shaeffer
Vernols Post
V.F.W
Chicago Rites For Grant Greer
Grant Greer 61 of Chicago died March 23 in Chicago. Former resident of this city, he was a World War II veteran and American Legion member. Funeral services were held in Chicago with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery. Survived by wife and son Charles of Chicago and sister Mrs. Marie Harbour of Statesboro Georgia.
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Vernon
Grant Greer
Chicago
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Greer
American Legion
Charles
Marie Harbour
Statesboro
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Inpatients List
Inpatient admissions at Jefferson Memorial include Jack Ragsdale Woodlawn Flora Ellen Gentry Belle Rive Ovel C Beadle Ved Sutton Lar isa Sutton Wilcox Minnie Mills Good Samaritan adds Bessie Black Orley Nelson Kniffen Donna Maria Dun vans Clarence Edwin Merret Johny Jenkins Connie George Nichols Alonzo Earheart Stella Webb LeRoy Shelton Helen Har riett Rainey Charles Herschel Willoughby Paul Edward Rodatz Marvin Gene Somers Billy Joseph Bailey Shirley Ann Upton Martha Louise Wells Discharges include Coral W Page Loyd George Brown Joel Douglas Newell Herbert Edward Johnson Josephine Hopkins Donald Gene Fahrenholtz Steven Michael Lochr Harry Monroe Casey Martha Elizabeth Fleener Leona Elizabeth Jackson Mrs Shirley Ann Weir and baby Thelma Ruth Betty Lou Allison Mrs Ida Lee Hill and baby Kara Suzanne Mrs Nancy Jean Wilson and baby William Bradley Helen Pearl Martin
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Jefferson Memorial
Jack Ragsdale
Woodlawn
Flora Ellen Gentry
Belle Rive
Ovel C. Beadle
Court Denies Negro Vote Writ in Greenwood
In Greenwood Mississippi a federal judge rejected a Justice Department bid for an immediate order to stop interference with Negro vote registration. Judge Claude Clayton of Tupelo sets a Thursday hearing in Greenville. Activist Dick Gregory arrived to support a registration rally as Negroes push to overcome Leflore County’s sparse black registration.
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Greenwood
Miss
Justice Department
U. S
Claude ¥. Clayton
Tupelo
Greenville
Comie Dick
Gregory
Leflore
Mississippi
Leflore County
Constables to Act in 17 Vote Places
Report fragment notes in 17 vote sites constables to act while many voters lack qualifications have already voted including non residents and convicts. Several voters applied more than once to vote. Candidates and their representatives allegedly offered rewards for votes and unauthorized persons handled absentee ballots and envelopes with sworn statements of legal eligibility.
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Belvo
Hog market prices slip on Mt. Vernon market
Prices paid on the Mt. Vernon live stock market fell 30 cents. Top hog price reached 13.00 for 190 to 220 pounds. Sows dropped to 12.00 for 300 pounds and under, with 300 pound and heavier sows at 11.60 or lower. Boars traded at 8.00 and 9.00.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon quoted prices for wheat at 2.00, soybeans at 2.49, and corn at 1.16 this afternoon in local grain markets.
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Mt. Vernon
Livestock sale at National Stockyards discounts cattle hogs
National Stockyards market reports hogs and cattle with varied weights and grades. Hogs ranged from 13.75 to 14.00 per cwt for lighter 190 230 lb bands and down to 10.50 for boars, while cattle included 900 1200 lb steers at 21.50 23.50 and cows at 14.50 16.50. Sheep and lambs showed prices from 19.00 to 20.50 per cwt with prime and choice lots listed.
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USDA
Chicago Market Prices Report From Chicago Exchange
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes steady wholesale prices with 93 score AA at 574 and other grades 92 A 574, 90 B 56 89 C 5544, cars KB 5714 and 89 C 57. Eggs remain steady with grade A whites at 3413 and mixed at 34, mediums 30, standards 31, and dir ties 29. Checks 28.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Butler
Egg and poultry price list from St Louis AP report
St Louis AP lists market prices for eggs and live poultry with consumer grades and weights. Entries include A large eggs, A medium eggs, A small eggs, B large eggs, standard and farm run classifications, checks, fowl weights, and mixed commodity figures for broilers and fryers.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Grain price report summary
Chicago AP notes no wheat or soybean sales in the report. Commodity listings include oats at 74 percent extra heavy white and barley grades with prices for making choice, feed. Soybean oil listed per 914 pound unit.
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Chicago
Wall Street dips after grand jury indicts steel firms
Wall Street retreated from early gains as a federal grand jury indicted steel companies on price fixing. Trading slowed with mixed prices, about 4.4 million shares. Steel stocks led declines, while motors held small gains and other leaders drifted. Bond markets were generally lower on the day.
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New York
Con
Wall Street
Youngstown
U.S. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Chrysler
General Motors
U.S
IBM
Polaroid
Wesco Financial
Korvette
McDonnell Aircraft
Revlon
Texaco
American Zinc
Schering
American Stock Exchange
Confirmation at St Marys Parish by Bishop Zuroweste
Fifty two members of St Marys parish received the sacrament of confirmation at the church Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o clock. The ceremony was conducted by Most Rev Albert R Zuroweste Bishop of Belleville with assistance from Rt Rev Msgr W Hanagan and a long list of priests from nearby towns. Fr James P Burke served as host after the service. The story notes a separate racing item mentioning a $75 000 Travers at Saratoga on Aug but this is not tied to the main event.
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St. Mary’s Parish
Albert R. Zuroweste
Belleville
Msgr. W. Hanagan
V.F
Eldorado District
John Trepka
Radom
Paul Dubokacki
Dubois
Victor Sulkaski
Salem
A. B. Schumacher
Centralia
S. Klycki
Benton
John Blasick
Mt. Vernon
Lawrence Crone
Enfield
Joseph Wieczorek
Casimis
Scheller
Walter Barr
James P. Burke
Set Own Salaries Cities Over 12,000 Seek Home Rule
Springfield news outlines Illinois home rule clash as cities seek power to set salaries and oversee health and safety. The issue pits city autonomy against a Senate bill to block merged police and fire duties. proponents say it preserves local control while opponents warn of state overreach.
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Springfield
Milnois
Robert Canfield
Rockford
Allen Lucas
Chicago
Senate
Lucas
Canfield
Warren Wood
Wood
General Assembly
George Dolezal
Cicero
Cook County
City of
Chicago Or the 101 Downstate
Downstate
Rae C. Helple
Washington
Hemophilia Fund Drive In Mt Vernon April 4 and 5
Volunteer workers will be in Mt Vernon Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5, to solicit funds for the Hemophilia Foundation. Mrs Fern Lance of Lesser leads the campaign for the Greater St. Louis Chapter with her seven year old son Randy who has hemophilia. Randy, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Lance, is under the care of Dr William Bradley and Dr R A Alexander of Mt Vernon and receives care at Good Samaritan Hospital. Contributions payable to the National Hemophilia Foundation support research and ensure supplies of blood and plasma for hemophiliacs.
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Mt Vernon
Hemophilia Foundation
Fern Lance of
Lesser
Greater St. Louis
National Hemophilis Foundation
Lance
Randy
Wayne Lance
William Bradley
R. A., Alexander
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Kennedy urged to bar Cuban exile fighters
Washington AP Kennedy aides face pressure over Cuba policy as lawmakers demand denial of U S reentry for refugees who join expeditions against Cuba. Senators Morse Cooper Goldwater urge firmer stance amid Khrushchev no invasion pledge controversy. Sparkman warns exile raids risk nuclear fire and calls for stricter controls.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Cuba
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Robert F. Kennedy
Morse
Latin America
John Sherman Cooper
Rey
Barry Goldwater
R-Aviz
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Foreign Relations
Work Together Build Mt V Outland Urges
Carter's Progress Report notes Mt Vernon gains from small businesses and chamber efforts. 16 industrial information requests, brochures to attract industry, a financing panel, a 30 years progress forum, and freedom versus communism discussions were held.
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Carter
Mt. Vernon
Professional Salesmen's Club
The
Automobile Dealers’ Association
Chamber
Ozark Air
Mt Vernon seeks new industry as city shifts effort westward
City officials report conferences with unions over wage gaps in public works, while Mt. Vernon eyes expansion. City Manager Lewis and Chamber president Earl Outland plan trips to St Louis and the East Coast to contact two more prospective industries. Council approved March bills totaling 9 467 05 general 300 35 park 485 96Garbage 1 227 03 civil defense 2 293 42 motor fuel tax 1 682 77 water 10 373 09. A ten year Heil Lake cabin lease is approved with $10 yearly payment. Easement for water meter box serving the new high school building is approved. Fire chief authorized to sell junk items.
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Lewis
Mt. Vernon
St. Louis
Earl Outland
Chamber of Commerce
Heil Lake
JFK Seeks 4.5 Billion Foreign Aid Package
President Kennedy requests 4.5 billion dollars in foreign aid to bolster development, ease balance of payments impact, defend allies against communist threats, and boost private investment alongside nonfederal resources in developing nations.
Oil Discovery Linked to Gas Reserves in Utah Field
AP reports Petroleum Information says oil production from Mancos may supplement gas reserves in Grand County Utah. Sinclair Oil wells in San Arroyo Field show oil in Dakota Cedar Mountain Morrison and Entrada Formations alongside gas finds.
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Denver
Grand County
Utah
Petroleum Information
Mancos
Sinclair Oil & Gas Co
San Arroyo
Dakota
Cedar Mountain
Morrison
Entrada
Carter Highlights Legislative Work For Local Business
Carter notes key function in legislative activity with the Congressional committee kept abreast of pending laws. It has engaged in letter writing and wiring Congressmen and Senators on legislation affecting local business.
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Carter
Congressional Committee
Red Jet Fires On Private Plane Over Berlin Corridor
Soviet fighter opened fire in a Berlin air corridor targeting a private craft flown by Canadian stage and TV star Hughie Green. The plane was not hit and landed safely at Gatow Royal Air Force base. A British spokesman protested strongly to the Soviet controller.
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Berlin
Hughie Greene
Green
Gatow
West Berlin
Air Safety
Public Aid Birth Control Plan Begins in Illinois
The Illinois Public Aid Commission launches a birth control program for relief recipients with doctors' instructions pamphlets delayed by a clerical error. Benamin S. Adamowski petitions Superior Court to block use of public funds for birth control, citing public policy and family integrity concerns. Roman Catholic leaders oppose the program, and a legislative bill would curb aid to married women. IPAC and welfare officials report expected few initial requests as providers await forms.
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Chicago
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Benamin
Benamin S. Adamowski
Adamowski
TPAC
IPAC
Richard J. Daley
Illinois
Arnold Maremont
Cook County
John Ballew
General Assistance Department
The
Welfare Commission
Doctor's Degree For Carl Mitchell Pastor In Salem
The Rev Carl D Mitchell former minister of this city and now pastor of Grace Methodist Church in Salem has been awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree by The American Bible College of Chicago. The honor cites his achievements in Christian Evangelism and notes his studies at American College of Liberal Arts McKendree College and the University of Illinois. Mitchell is a certified instructor with the General Board of Education of the Methodist Church and is preparing a new book titled The Art Of Application.
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Carl D. Mitchell
Grace Methodist Church
Salem
Board of di
American Bible College of Chicago
Mitchell
American College of Liberal Arts
McKendree College
University of Illinois
American Bible College
General Board of Education
The
Methodist Church
Traffic fines from Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock
Police court records show David L Webb fined $5 and costs for disobeying a stop sign. Thomas R Peters on trial for illegal muffler, $5 and costs. William L Pierce Bonnie fined $10 and costs for speeding 45 in a 30 zone. Charlie Eller fined $5 and costs for failure to yield. Albert C Mifflin fined $5 and costs for following too close.
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Sherman Bullock
David L. Webb
Thomas R. Peterson
William L. Pierce
Bonnie
Charlie Eller
Albert C. Mifflin
Weather Report Summary For The Period
Detailed weather report notes Monday high 8 low 56 with rainfall 7.66 inches year to date. Compares to last year high 40 low 32 and five years ago high 70 low 46. Sunrise at 5 42 and sunset times listed.
Campaign Gets Rough In Canada
OTTAWA Ont AP threats to blow up Diefenbaker s train and heckling to shout down Lester Pearson marked Canada s election campaign as it neared its end. Diefenbaker toured Quebec at 10 miles per hour amid delays while Pearson pledged full loyalty to NATO and rejected bomb threats in Vancouver. Crowds varied from small meets to Quebec City turnout of about 1150 as debates over U S nuclear warheads influenced the campaign leading to the April 8 vote.
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Ottawa
Ont
John G. Diefenbaker
Lester B. Pearson
Canada
Diefenbanker
Quebec
Pearson
Vancouver
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Diefen‘baker
Quebec City
U.S
Diefenbaker
U.S. Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Seven Injured In Building Collapse At Nursing Home
Seven construction workers were injured when roofing collapsed at the Riverside Manor Nursing Home project on Rockford's North Side. Four workers Julius Zamouski Charles Baker Jack Fedeli and Everett Chapman remained in serious condition. Chapman was trapped over an hour before rescue. Other injured were Louis Baulin Beloit Steve Preston and Paul Parsek, treated and released. Cause not immediately known.
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Rockford, Ill
Riverside Manor
Rockford
Julius Zamouski
Charles Baker
Jack Fedeli
Everett Chapman
Chapman
Louis Baulin
Beloit
Wis
Steve Preston
Paul Parsek
British Labor Leader Seeks U S View on Nuclear Policy
Harold Wilson meets with President Kennedy and aides in Washington after addressing the National Press Club. He argues Britain should strengthen conventional forces within NATO and abandon plans for an independent nuclear deterrent, aligning with U S policy that no separate atomic forces are needed.
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Endre Marton
Washington
Harold Wilson
Britain
Labor Party
Kennedy
United States
United Kingdom
Wilson
National Press ‘Club
NATO
Washington’s
U.S
Great Britain
Churchill Bill Makes Churchill Honorary US Citizen
The Senate passed by voice vote a bill to make Sir Winston Churchill an honorary United States citizen. The measure, approved by the Judiciary Committee, recognizes Churchill as a great friend of America and a key contributor to the free world, directing the President to issue a proclamation.
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Washington
Senate
Kennedy
Winston’ Churchill
Great Britain
United States
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Judiciary Committee
Churchill
Judiciary
America
Sir Winston Churchill
Free World
Theft and two break ins report to sheriff
This morning the sheriff's office logged two break ins and a theft. Thieves entered Mc Clellan school on Waltonville Road and took 76 cents while a check is being made to see if more was stolen. A cash box was taken from Jack McDonald Sales and Service on Benton Road and found abandoned. A guest left Alto Motel with sheets and towels.
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Sheriff's Office
McClellan
Waltonville Road
Jack’ McDonald
Benton Road
Alto
Endicott Promoted to Evansville L and N Assistant Superintendent
Harold L. Endicott, formerly of Mt. Vernon, is named assistant superintendent of the Evansville division of the L and N railroad. He previously served as inspector of transportation at Louisville and has held posts including dispatcher, relief chief dispatcher, and assistant trainmaster at Knoxville before the Louisville appointment in November 1962.
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Harold L. Endicott
Mt. Vernon
Evansville
L. &.N. Railroad
Louisville
Mr. Endicott
J. A. Endicott
N. 16Th Street
Ito
Knoxville
Driver Fined After Collision at 33rd and Broadway
A Monday afternoon crash at 33rd and Broadway involved two trucks. Clarence K Bartlett Jr of New York struck Ervin Massey of Route 2 Lebanon MO. Massey’s truck sustained about $50 damage. Bartlett was fined $5 and costs by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock for failure to yield right of way.
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33Rd
Broadway
Clarence K. Bartlett, Jr
New York
N.Y
Ervin Massey
Lebanon
Massey
Bartlett
Sherman Bullock
Chamber Opposes Equal Pay Bill Over Job Loss Fears
The U S Chamber of Commerce today opposed legislation mandating equal pay for women arguing it would likely cost thousands of jobs. The AP report cites concerns about employment impacts and broader economic effects.
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Washington
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
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