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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

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Humphrey Seen as Strong Prospect for Democratic Nomination

Labor and business back Humphrey amid Kennedy McCarthy pressures on Vietnam and domestic policy. The Minnesota senator, 56, has broad support from Southern regular Democrats and governors including McKeithen Ellington Connally Godwin, plus Chicago Mayor Daley and New Jersey's Hughes. He touts national unity and vows to carry Johnson Humphrey record nationwide.

Kennedy McCarthy Humphrey Johnson Vietnam Chicago MicCarthy John F. Kennedy South John J. McKeithen Louisiana Buford Ellington Tennssee John 8. Connally Texas Mills Godwin Virginia All Heaven Richard J. Daey Illinois Ant Richard J. Hughes New Jersey Humphrey Hias Minnesota Alaska Nevada Connecticut Agriculture Orville L. Freeman W. Willard Wirtz Wilbur J .Cohen Department of Health, Education and Welfare Fred R. Harris Mike Monroney Oklahoma Walter F. Mondale Alan Bible Daniel K Inouye Hawaii Frank E. Moss Utah Harris and Mondale United Democrats For Harry S. Truman Richard M. Nixon Harris United Democrats National Unity Johnson-Humphrey Senate Minneapolis Democrat-Farmer Labor Party Orville Freeman Eugene J. McCarthy Wallace D.D University of Minnesota Huron Muriel Buck Louisiana State University

U N Patrol Ambushed By Korea Reds

SEOUL AP One South Korean soldier died and two Americans were wounded when a U N Command patrol in the U S sector of the DMZ was ambushed by North Koreans. A 30 minute firefight followed with North Korean casualties undetermined.

Seoul U.S Demilitarized Zone U.N U.N. Command

Cancer Crusade Dinner Tonight In Waltonville

The annual fund raising dinner at Wallerville grade school for the Cancer Crusade runs from 5:00 p m to 8:00 p m today. Entertainment is by a musical group called The Election Of 15%. Tickets are available at the door. The Waltonville event is a popular part of the yearly campaign, last year raising over $800.

Wallerville Donr Watlonville

British Comment Sparks Resignation Talk in 1964 Race

Henry Fairlie of the Sunday Express suggested Johnson could abdicate this summer, paving Humphrey’s path to the nomination and blunting Kennedy. White House aide George Christian dismissed the claim as nonsense. Kennedy faced Catholic questions in Wyoming on church schools aid and birth control. McCarthy planned Indy talks with Mayor Hatch er. Nixon urged big cuts to curb a runaway economy. Rockefeller backers toured the Midwest while Wallace closed a Texas rally tour.

Humphrey White House Henry Fairlie The Sunday Express Johnson Fairlie Kennedy George Christian Fairlie Dispatch Wyoming John F. Kennedy Sen. Kennedy Cheyenne United States McCarthy Hatcher Sen. McCarthy Indiana Richard D. Hatcher Roger D. Branigin Richard M. Nixon Aberdeen S.C Nixon Nelson A. Rockfeller New York Midwest Rockefeller Thruston Morton R-Ky William E .Miller George Wallace Alabama Houston Tex

Weather data for MT. VERNON and past comparisons

Friday forecast high 72 low 44 with rainfall to date 1958 12:34. One year ago high 64 low 37. Five years ago high 65 low 54. Ten years ago high 53 low 45. Sunday sunrise 5 04 DST 6 02 sunset.

Fine spring weather graces Illinois as temps rise

The Associated Press reports pleasant spring conditions across Illinois with sun and mild temperatures. A weak midwest high pressure system brings exceptionally fine weather, with highs in the upper 60s south and low 60s north. Early readings include 48 in Chicago and 35 in Champaign and Springfield.

Associated Press Illinois Midwest U.S. Weather Bureau Chicago Quincy Moline Peoria Rockford Vandalia Champaign Springfield

Branigin Says Wealth Shouldn’t Curb Presidential Runs

Chicago AP reports Indiana Governor Roger Branigin, a Democrat and favorite son in Indiana’s primary, warned at the Executives Club that restricting candidacies to the wealthy would be dangerous. He argued for a broader voice in party councils, noted Indiana’s 63 votes at the Democratic National Convention, and declined to back any candidate before August.

Chicago Roger Branigin Indiana Branigin Executives Club Robert F. Kennedy New York Eugene McCarthy Min

48 States Turn Clocks Up An Hour

Most clocks nationwide move ahead for Daylight Saving Time except Hawaii and Arizona which exempt themselves by law. The Uniform Time Act of 1966. administered by the Department of Transportation, requires DST from 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in April to 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in October. Indiana and Michigan show regional variances with counties and regions in different time zones complicating uniform observance. Marquette County seeks Eastern time. Kentucky theatre owners seek to block DST, but their injunction was denied.

Associated Press Hawaii Arizona Hawai Congress U.S. Department of Transportation Indiana Michigan Chicago Upper Peninsula Lower Peninsula Wisconsin Marquette County Department of Transportation Kentucky U.S. District Court

County Food Handlers Required TB Tests

Jefferson County Board of Supervisors chair Charles Waite reminds that since June 1, 1962 any person handling food not in a sealed container must undergo a tuberculosis skin test and, if positive, a chest x ray. Annual testing is required with fines up to 200 dollars for violations. managers must ensure compliance by all food handlers.

Charles Waite Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Waite Firebaugh T. B. Board County Court House

Child Killed in Lena Two Car Crash

Cynthia Sue Schubert, seven, of Lena, died Friday night in a two car crash on a county road near Lena.

Lena, Tr Cynthia Sue Schubert Lena

Loyalty Breakfast honors war heroes at Mt Vernon event

93 guests attended the Mt Vernon Chamber of Commerce Loyalty to Our Armed Forces breakfast at Crownview restaurant. Widow and parents of Jefferson County servicemembers killed in Vietnam were invited as special guests. Survivors include Tony R. Cates's family noting his hospitalization status and Red Cross updates as he recovers. Sponsor groups AmVets VFW and American Legion supported the event.

Tony R. Cates Jefferson County Solier Vietnam Eva J. R. Cates Route 1 Bluford Adjutant General Cates Red Cross Pleiku Japan Tony Mt. Vernon Nason Edward P. Hale W. C. Hayse Woodlawn Lowell R. Lloyd Elizabeth Smith Omar Smith Vernon Stephen Smith Kenneth R. Shoemaker, Sr Spruce Kenneth R. Shoemaker, Jr Wilford Beckmeyer Jerry Witt Chamber of Commercce AmVets Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion

Hospital Notes list multiple admissions and discharges

A hospital notes page lists numerous admissions and discharges including Louise M. Hall Delbert Warren Jr Beulah Gaines Sharon Owens Gertrude Archer Lena Harris Doris Smith Misty Miller Brenda Kay Stone Harold Hutchins Karen Lake John Shelton Hattie Sanders John Jones Myrtle Gott Opal Dare Fern Erwin Sharon Fitzgerrells and daughter Kefa Ann Jeffrey Webb Eddie Lee Terry Walter Goddard Winnie Halfacre Michael Wilkerson Sonya Griffeth Cecil Daniels Violet Wilson and daughter Eileen DeVivo Michelle Whitfield Frankie Watts Howard Nichols Lilie Mae Miller Paula Moore and more. A separate Dalton City report says Robert R Shafer 47 of rural Danville died in a two car collision east of Dalton. Vera Lancaster injured. Dalton City is in Moultrie County.

Louise M. Hall RFD Delbert Warren Wayne City Beulah Gaines South 13Th Street Alta D. Wielt Harrison Grover Cleveland Boston Kell Good Samaritan Harold Stover Bluford Sharon Owens North Tih Street Aurea Black South 20Th Street Gertrude Archer Highland View Lena Harris South 27Th Street Robert Crooks Salem Doris Smith South 19Th Street Misty Miller South With Street Walter Goddard, Jr Parker Drive Winnie Halfacre Téxico Michael Wilkerson Warren Sonya Griffeth Broadway Cecil Daniels South 25Th Street Violet Wilson Kathy Jo Eileen DeVivo North 4Th Street Michelle Whitfield South 7Th Street Frankie Watts Lowry’s Howard Nichols Shawnee Lilie Mae Miller South 15Th Street Paula Moore North 16Th Street Dalton City Robert R. Shafer Danville Vera Lancaster Bethany Decatur Moultrie County

Grenade injures three in tavern incident

An exploy grenade at a tavern in East St. Louis injured three people while bullets shattered a large window and damaged a door. Witness Norma Tubbs reported seeing two youths crawl by before one tossed a hand grenade inside. police call it a sporadic act not tied to mob activity.

St. Mary's Hospital East St. Louis KC Hall Elbert Wren Wren Cedell’ Mosely Federal Burea Norma Tubbs

Marriage Licenses for Woodlawn and Salem Couples

William D. Corder and Shirley A. Foutch of Woodlawn obtain a marriage license. James L. Taylor of Cartier and Mary D. Potter of Salem also secure a license.

William D. Corder Mr. Vernon Shirley A. Foutch Woodlawn James L. Taylor Cartier Mary D. Potter Salem

Prospective Parents Tour At Good Sam

The Good Samaritan Hospital maternity department held its second quarterly tour for prospective parents on April 3. Sister Anna Marie and Mrs. Jeanette Fenoii guided visitors through the labor room maternity section nursery and waiting area. A film Bathing a Baby preceded a Q and A session attended by about 20 people.

Good Samaritan Hospital Maternity Department Department Anna Marie R.N Jeanette Fenoii

Bullets Fly Over The Suez Canal

TEL AVIV AP Israeli and Egyptian troops exchanged fire across the Suez Canal for 75 minutes marking the first clash in over a month. Two Israeli soldiers were slightly wounded as both sides exchanged fire near El Firdan by Ismailia about 45 miles south of Port Said.

Tel Aviv Suez Canal el Firdan Ismailia Port Said

B52s Bomb Reds on Two Sides of Saigon

In air battles over Saigon two sides engaged with light casualties reported as B52s attacked targets 24 to 35 miles northwest of Saigon. Additional raids northeast of Saigon followed four previous strikes, with bombs dropped on base camps and troop concentrations.

Saigon A Shau North Vietnam Air Force Vinh America

Apollo Savings and Loan liquidated after rush of withdrawals

Apollo Savings and Loan Association in Chicago, an $80 million institution, was ordered liquidated and placed in receivership after depositors rushed to withdraw more than $8 million. FSLIC injunction froze dividends and cited reserve deficiencies, while state officials noted downturn in home loans as a contributing factor. About $59.4 million in deposits existed with $2 million available at closing. federal insurance will cover up to $15,000 per account for affected savers. Meanwhile downtown traffic will be restricted next week as city crews lay a six inch water line for First National Bank and Trust Company, with single lane on Broadway and police traffic help during peak hours.

Chicago Apollo Savings and Loan Association Justin Hulman State Savings and Loan Commissioner State of Minds Hulman Apollo Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp Apollo Hall Edward P. Kelly Apollo Board Kelly Federal Home Loan and Bank Board FSLIC Mt.Vernon Broadway First National Bank & Trust Company Wendell Warren Wilbur Jones Laird Jewelers Tenth Street Tenth and Broadway

Couple killed in Schaumburg crash near truck

A St Charles couple died from injuries Friday night after their car collided with a truck near Schaumburg Illinois Elmer Ford 72 and his wife Frances 76 were the deceased in the accidentAuthorities reported the wreck occurred on a roadway near Schaumburg stating the victims were taken to a hospital where they died from their injuries

Schaumberg, Ill St. Charles Schaumberg Elmer Ford Frances

Two Accidents in Mt. Vernon Attract One Injury

One driver injured as two crashes occurred in Mt. Vernon. Charles Moore, 30, suffered a minor injury at Tenth and Bell streets when his car was struck by a truck driven by William K. Duncan, 47, of East Chicago Indiana, who was charged with careless driving. Moore’s car sustained over 100 dollars in damage. A second collision on Main street involved Jim D. Donoho, 25, and Roy A. Howard, 15, with damages over 100 dollars for Donoho’s car and about 50 dollars for the truck.

Mt. Vernon Charles Moore Belle Tenth Bell Streets William K. Duncan East Chicago Ind Duncan Moore Auto Main Street Jim D. Donoho Marteeny Roy A. Howard Route 5

Births at Good Samaritan Hospital

Mr and Mrs Thomas Cooper RFD 6 welcomed a daughter born yesterday at 11 21 p m. She weighed seven pounds nine and one half ounces. Mr and Mrs Charles Howard 735 East 15th Street Centralia welcomed a son born early today at Good Samaritan Hospital. He weighed seven pounds five and one half ounces.

Thomas Cooper RFD Good Samaritan Hospital Charles Howard East 15Th Street Centralia

Glendall Davis Leads Churches Service Schedule

In Glendall Davis church at 3rd Street and Casey Avenue the Sunday School gathers at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship is at 11:00 a.m. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek Prayer Meeting is Wednesday May 1 at 7:30 p.m. A monthly business meeting follows prayer. Sister Hicks leads.

2Nd General Baptist Church 3Rd Street Casey Ave Glendall Davis Lendell Harper Sister Hicks

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