Deaths Bertha Skasick of Centralia 74
Mrs Bertha Skasick 74 of Centralia died Wednesday evening at St Marys Hospital Centralia Funeral services set for Saturday at 1 pm at Garner and Sons Funeral Home Centralia burial Hillcrest cemetery Friends may call Friday 6 pm to 9 pm She is survived by two sons Lyle and Lloyd of Maywood and one daughter Mrs Margaret Warnecke Centralia
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Bertha Skasick
Centralia
St. Mary's Hospital
Garnier and Sons Funeral Home
Hillcrest Cemetery
Skasick
Lyle
Vernon
Lloyd
Maywood
Margaret Warnecke
Henry M Sauls former Mt. Vernon resident dies in Eugene
Funeral services for Henry M. Sauls 65 a former Mt. Vernon resident will be held Saturday at Poole Larson Funeral Home Eugene. Mr Sauls died Monday night in Eugene. He is survived by wife Sophia one son Henry of Belle Rive two daughters Darlene Cutt and Vickie Garfolo a stepdaughter Doris Pierce of Eugene Ore one brother Eluis of Peoria two sisters Sadie Hicks and Euelah Laird both of Mt. Vernon nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Henry M. Sauls
Mt. Vernon
Poole Larson
Eugene
Sauls
Sophia
Henry
Belle Rive
Darlene Cutt
Vickie Garfolo
Bluford
Doris Pierce
Ore
Eluis
Peoria
Sadie Hicks
Euelah Laird
James J. Dixon Ottawa Obituary No. 84
James J. Dixon 84 of Ottawa former Woodlawn resident died yesterday in Ottawa. Son of Elijah and Adelia Dixon he was married to Lina Smith who preceded him. Survived by step daughter Sadie Wagner of Ottawa two brothers Frank of Ricky Face Ga Albert of Mt Vernon two sisters Altha Bullock and Sarah Nations both of Mt Vernon and one step grandchild. Funeral in Ottawa at 11 30 a m tomorrow.
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James I. Dixon
Ottawa
Woodlawn
Mr. Dixon
Elijah and
Adelia (Smith) Dixon
Lina Smith
Dixon
Sadie Wagner
Frank
Ricky Face
Albert
Mt. Vernon
Altha Bullock
Sarah Nations
Death notice for John B. Jones of Asheville NC
John B. Jones of Asheville North Carolina, aged 82, was found dead April 13 from an apparent heart attack. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Asheville. He is survived by his brother Vernon Jones and Wade his wife, plus sister Ellen of Asheville.
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William P. Jones
South 19Th
Mr. Vernon
John B. Jones
Ashville
North Carolina
Mr. Jones
Asheville
Wade
Ellen
Storms and Tornadoes Hit Southern Illinois
Severe weather moved across Illinois with five tornadoes reported and one injury in New Burnside Johnson County. Tornadoes touched down near Carbondale Lick Creek Marion and Cobden Union County damaging outbuildings trees and a house roof. Rainfall near Vandalia totaled about half an inch while clouds linger and a cooling trend is forecast.
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Vandalia
Johnson County
New Burnside
Carbondale
Lick Creek
Union County
Marion
Lake of Egypt
Cobden
Illinois
Mt Vernon Hog Market Prices Posted for Hogs
No. 1 and No. 2 200 to 220 lb hogs sold at 22.50 to 22.75. Mixed No. 2 and No. 1 220 to 240 lb hogs brought 21.50 to 22.50. Sows traded from 17.00 to 19.00.
Grain Prices Quoted From Mt Vernon This Morning
Prices posted in Mt Vernon this morning include wheat at 1.54 soybeans 2.44 and corn 1.17 with market tone described as steady amid early trading.
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Mt. Vernon
Egg price grades and hen weights in St. Louis AP note
ST. LOUIS AP reports consumer grades for eggs A large 24 32 A medium 21 29 A small 16 23 B large 21 28 wholesale grades large 16 18 standard 13 14 medium 13 14 unclassified 9 11 Hens heavy 6 lbs and over 9 medium 4 lbs 6 broilers and fryers 24 50 25 50 for next week's delivery.
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ST. Louis
Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Soybeans
In Chicago the trade column lists Wheat No 2 hard red at 1.70 and No 2 soft red at 1.6634, Corn No 2 yellow at 1.2444, Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 71, Soybeans No 1 yellow at 3.55 and Soybean oil at 12.30.
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Chicago
Butter and egg prices steady in Chicago market
AP reports USDA Butter wholesale prices held, 93 score AA 67.708, 92 A 67.708, 90 B 65.708. Eggs delivered to Chicago unchanged with grade A whites 28-29 cents, high er 1 extra 24-25, standards 22 cents.
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Chicago
USDA
National Stockyards Monday receipts and hog market detail
Estimated receipts for Monday at National Stockyards: 8,000 hogs, 3,500 cattle, 300 sheep. Hog receipts 5,000 head with butchers 25 higher and sows steady. US 1-2 200-230 lb butchers 23.75. US 1-3 200-240 lb 23.25-23.75. US 1-3 300-400 lb sows 20.50-21.00. US 2-3 400-600 lb 20.50. Boars 20.50 with under 350 lb 18.50-19.00. Cattle receipts 150 head not enough to test market. Sheep not enough on hand to test market.
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National
Lit
New York stock market shows mixed early gains
Prices weakened overall with gains limited as profit taking rose. The noon Dow stood up 0.45 at 965.98 after morning losses while blue chips held. RCA and Viacom declined and CBS traded 120000 shares at 53 42, off 3 34. Government economists estimated first quarter GNP rose about 30 billion, far above 1971's final quarter.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
American Medicorp
Grand Union
Broadcasting
Justice Department
CBS
NBC
ABC
Viacom _International
RCA Corp
Viacom
Dow Jones Noon Averages Report Motion in Losses
New York AP reports Dow Jones noon figures with the industrial average at 965.98, up 0.45 points while the transportation index slides to 274.18, down 0.04. Utilities slip to 110.91, off 0.29 and the broader 65-stock index at 333.01, down 6.06.
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New York
Indus
Two Bases For Space Shuttles Named For Shuttle Program
Cape Kennedy Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base California will host space shuttle bases, announced by Representative Lou Frey. The plan designates two launch and operation sites for the program, expanding U.S. space infrastructure.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
Lou Frey
R-Fla
United States
Cape Kennedy
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Money Raiser YMCA Candy Sale Opens Saturday
The YMCA launches a Heath candy sale to fund programs like day camp swimming and baseball. Sales start Saturday April 15 at 0 a.m. Candy pickup is at 317 South 10th. Each box costs 1 dollar with 25 cents profit, or 3 dollars per case. Nonmembers must apply profits to a Y membership. Contacts: Jerry Kolmer.
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YMCA
South 10Th
Jerry Kolmer
Wisniewski store to showcase band instruments and rentals
Wisniewski announces a new shop featuring a full line of quality band instruments from beginner to pro, large accessory departments, sheet music and instruction books, and a school rental plan. The store will offer maintenance, piano tuning and repairs, organ service, and music lessons with qualified teachers, open 9 to 5:30 weekdays, 9 to 8 on Fridays.
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Fiers
Wisniewski’s
Antitrust Claims Hit TV Networks Over Prime Time
The Justice Department will file civil antitrust suits accusing networks of monopolizing prime time entertainment. Officials said news, public affairs, and sports will not be affected, and CBS and ABC insisted production should remain with networks rather than ad agencies or independents. CBS President Robert D. Wood warned against government aims to turn networks into mere conduits for outside productions. ABC echoed that the government’s intent lacks merit and can be challenged in court.
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Justice Department
Department
Bruce B. Wilson
CBS
ABC
Robert D. Wood
Wood
Paratroops sweep An Loc battle with heavy air support
About 1,000 tons of bombs were dropped on North Vietnamese troop concentrations west and northeast of An Loc as U S paratroopers landed to the southeast. South Vietnamese rangers fought small enemy groups on the town’s eastern edge while antiaircraft fire diminished. Saigon said 369 enemy soldiers were killed over two days, with tanks and armored vehicles among those destroyed. A B 52 raid knocked out tanks before a subsequent air push. Night rockets and mortars hit the provincial HQ, wounding about 10. A government relief column 15 miles south reported stalled by enemy fire.
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An Loc
U.S
Saigon
le Trung Hien
An Lon
SIU Singers at West Frankfort Concert
The Concert Chorale of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville directed by Dr. Leonard Van Camp will give a concert at First United Methodist Church West Main Street West Frankfort on April 19 1972 at 8 00 p m Admission is free The 55 member group draws from many university majors and has toured Illinois St Louis Europe and appeared on network TV and radio They have performed with the St Louis Symphony University Symphony and St Louis Philharmonic Orchestra The Chorale started the annual College Choir Invitational Festival at Edwardsville in 1968 now hosting about a dozen choirs each year
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Southern Tlinois University
Edwardsville
Leonard van Camp
First United Methodist Church
West Main Street
West Frankfort
Ilinois
St. Louis
Europe
Council On Intercultural Relations
Hijacker of Frontier Flight Seeks Public Attention
Ricardo Chavez-Ortiz, 37, a Mexican father of eight, hijacked a Frontier Airlines 787 near New Mexico and forced a seven and a half hour ordeal that included a lengthy on-air interview. He claimed no criminal intent and surrendered after handing the empty .22 pistol to the pilot. authorities said personal troubles and job loss motivated the act rather than racial militant aims.
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Los Angeles
Ricardo Chavez-Ortiz
Frontier Airlines
New Mexico
FBI
Chavez- Ortiz
Chavez-Ortiz
Socorro
N.M
Los Angeles International Airport
Minot
N.D
United States
Mexico
Willie Hunt
Nine Months In Jail Probation For Burglary
Dave Holden, 22, Centralia, received two years probation after pleading guilty to burglarizing the West Salem store on Rt. 460 West on Feb. 5. Three other burglary charges were dropped. He must serve nine months in Jefferson county jail and pay 25 percent restitution. The case involved stealing 90 packs of cigarettes and $60 in dishes, with prior burglaries at Pirino Shell Service, Liberty Petroleum, and Wides Oil stations.
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Dave Holden
Centralia
West Salem
Rt. 460
West
Holden
Jefferson County
Pirino Shell
S. 10Th St
Liberty Petroleum Co
S. 19Th St
Wides Oil Co
Tentative Middle School Plan Carried at $2.16 Million
Mt. Vernon District 80 board heard architect Jack Goldman outline a proposed middle school at about 2,161,500 dollars based on 64,000 square feet of new academic space for 1,200 students. The plan would reuse the present junior high for art and domestic arts and include a bond plan with tentative annexation steps and a sale in August for West Salem property.
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Fred Eaton
Register-News
Jack Goldman
Mt. Vernon
Goldman
Casey Junior High
West Salem
Research Associates
St. Louis
Casey
Lewis Hillard
Arthur Edmison
Buford
Don Musick
Ben Mitchell
Mitchell
Harold Roffmann
Franklin School
Edison School
Edison
Vernon French
Hilliard
Musick
Nixon and Trudeau Meet in Ottawa Amid Protests
In Ottawa Nixon and Governor General Roland Michener arrived at Government House amid minor crowds. Canadian Liberation Movement demonstrators waved signs calling for independence as a black limousine passed, reflecting opposition to perceived American economic dominance.
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Ottawa
Nixon
Roland Michener
Government House
Canadian Liberation Movement
Regular meeting notices for Rome and NARFE
Rome Chapter 1014 announces a regular stated meeting on Monday April 17 at 8 00 p m with Friends Night and a casual format Ruth Ann Riley W M Lois McDaniel Sec N A R F E also NARFE invites members to a noon pot luck luncheon Monday April 17 at the housing authority recreation center Ninth and Conger followed by a business meeting Verne Melton president urged attendance
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Rome
N.A.R.F.E
National Association of Retired Federal Employes
Housing Authority
Ninth and Conger
Verne Melton
Mt Vernon man gets prison term in burglary case
Clarence Helvie, 27, of Mt. Vernon, was sentenced to one to seven years after pleading guilty to burglarizing the Internal Revenue Service office in fall 1969. He had been given four to seven years in Vienna Prison in March 1970, a conviction later reversed by the Appellate Court. Helvie claimed coercion by Public Defender Larry Starman, with two other defendants involved. A second trial ordered by the Appellate Court had Helvie pleading not guilty on February 28.
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Clarence Helvie
Mt. Vernon
Internal Revenue Service
Helvie
Vienna
Larry Starman
Archie Fairchild
Lamar Avenue
Don Pigg
S. 10Th St
State Library Director Denies Politics Charges
Tutor notes recounts of patron age to civil service tests and ticket contributions while Reinold cites Illinois law on political activity on state time. Lewis, a Republican, defers statement until he reviews Reinold's letter as the employee union contemplates possible court action over patronage politics in appellate court.
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Trezza
Reinold
Illinois
Lewis
Employes Union
Meets Naked Lady At The Sauna Bath
In Nashville AP report former Vanderbilt player Les Lyle faced two nude women entering McGugin Center’s all-male sauna. Coed students allegedly opened the facility after an athletic department policy change. Equipment manager Bill Kelly noted the crowd forming as players aimed for a post game sauna.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt
Les Lyle
Vandy
McGugin Center
Bill Kelly
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James J. Dixon
S. Illinois
MT. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Space
Wisniewski
Gordon Wayne
Heersma
Good Samaritan Hospital
Jeff O'Dell
Bill
Ruth Johnson
Gordon Wayne Sneed
SIU Singers
W. Frankfort
THE
Bank OF Illinois
Broadway
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fudge
Rolland Lewis
Trudeau
Ruth Ann Riley
W.M. Lois McDaniel
Crusade For Christ
Arlene Monson
Gospel Four
Christian Fellowship
Central Church OF Christ
Mt. Vernon, Sr
Hugh York
Leonard
W-G
Iledge
Leonard Wood
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