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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
2
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Bridge discussion by Oswald and Jacoby analyzing a hand in which North holds AQJ10 wv Q39935 and AKI in East, with August AK Q54, VST KJ7, e865a and Q965. South attempts a plan to set up diamonds and ruff hearts, exploring counting and spade finesse while considering vulnerability and double, noting South’s choices and the resulting doubtful contract.
Delegates led by Ed Hall returned from the National Farmers Organization annual convention in St. Louis. The 10,000 delegate gathering named Oren Lee Staley president and Edward Pfingsten vice president. Officials touted price-raising contracts and expanded territorial reach to 41 states as part of the organization’s drive for collective bargaining and master contracts.
A Thought For Today quotes John F. Kennedy urging courage and action. It contrasts vigor of the nation with the vitality of its people and cites I Samuel 4:9. The message calls citizens to stand firm and respond decisively in times of challenge.
The editorial argues that despite disillusionment many numbers show social progress for African Americans. It cites lower jobless rates for Black slum residents and teenagers, gains in corporate employment at New York Life, and broader minority participation in public boards and politics, noting potential breakthrough but warning the militant agenda seeks upheaval.
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The Associated Press notes December 7 1988 marks the 24th day of the year with notable events. It recalls Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 Delaware joined the Constitution in 1787 and other historical milestones from Japan to American politics and recent protests and arrests.
A bullet shattered windows at the Scottish Rite temple on East St. Louis during a meeting Thursday night. Police reported no injuries and attendees offered no likely explanation for the shooting as temple vehicles were also damaged.
Bend Lake College staged Arsenic and Old Lace as a zany 1940s Brooklyn set comedy. Debbie DeWitt and Jo Kareher head the Brewster sisters with nephews Mortimer Jonathan Teddy, Dr. Einstein and Sgt O’Hara among a large cast. curtain at 8:15 p.m. tonight in Mt. Vernon high school auditorium. Tickets $1.25, sale at the door.
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