22 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
1
A fragmentary report from Cincinnati hints at a shooting case with clues found near a wounded woman and the involvement of an unidentified man. Investigators, a prosecutor's office official, and a banker connected to the Dixie Outdoor firm are cited as part of the unfolding scene.
A lawmaker from Michigan urged renewed action in Congress to address Lake water diversion issues. He noted previous bills by various sponsors seeking stronger measures and expressed support for another draft to move forward.
Milton and Rosalie Schwartz were released after serving most of their 11 to 22 month term for the death of Doris Jean Ostreicher in a north Philadelphia apartment. Judge Vincent Carroll cited a sincere letter from their son urging clemency and no objections from the district attorney.
A bloodless coup tale describes a stocky, clean shaven leader known as the tiger of central Sumatra. Hussein led guerrillas during the campaign that culminated in Indonesia gaining independence from the Netherlands.
Mr and Mrs Harley Hails of Woodlawn welcomed a son born at 3 02 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital weighing six pounds fifteen ounces. The healthy newborn adds joy to the family located in Woodlawn with medical staff reporting a smooth delivery.
A dense list of channels and programs across St Louis and nearby cities shows cartoons, news, game shows, movies, sport, and public affairs. Notable items include Jackie Gleason Show, Weather Forecasts, Meet the Press, News and Weather blocks, and various local productions.
U N delegates wind down after tense talks on the Middle East and other business. Hammarskjold reported Israel may withdraw from Sinai by Tan 10 but funding questions and armistice timing remained unresolved. The Assembly approved a 10 million dollar initial pay for the U N emergency force with the U S covering about a third.
James Marlow analyzes Indian Prime Minister Nehru as an intellectual slow to learn yet open to softer impressions of U S policy from Eisenhower. He traces Nehru's life from privileged schooling to a socialistic view post European travels, noting late recognition of unions and the need for broader programs. Nehru’s cautious stance on Russia and surprising praise for flexible U S policy are highlighted.
In St Louis Friday Judge Waldo C Mayfield rejected a suit filed to compel Union Electric Co to release a list of stockholders. Miss Nancy Dwyer held 400 shares and sought the list to solicit proxies to oust current management. The judge said one proper demand had been made before filing.
Ellenville NY residents celebrate the opening of Ellenville National Bank after the Home National collapse. Deposits totaled 335.00 with 223,000 withdrawn, a 1300.00 shortage disclosed. Bank president William R. Rose, 51, held on $35,000 bail in NYC on falsifying records charges. Capital was raised locally to fund the new institution.
GOOD SAMARITAN admissions include Mrs. Margaret Host Donald Wills Mrs. Susan Norman and others. Discharges list Mrs. Ida Bourland Mrs. Lauran Barro Mrs. Martha Lee Woods Patricia Edelman Frances Edelman Richard Edelman Arthur Corder and Mrs. Sharon Fowler. JEFFERSON MEMORIAL discharges include Mrs. Ethel Scott Bluford Atholl Dorell and Salem Andy Webb.
Detailed weather report shows mostly cloudy conditions across Missouri through Sunday with occasional drizzle in the west this forenoon and scattered showers in the west and north at night. Snow is likely to follow northern and central areas Sunday with colder temperatures spreading westward by Sunday evening. Highs reach the mid 40s to mid 60s regionwide, with lows ranging from around 30 in the northwest to the 40s in the south. The nationwide table lists multiple cities with varying conditions from rain and snow to clear skies and mild temperatures.
An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended denying Illinois Central's request for a 36 percent fare increase in Chicago area local and suburban service. He proposed a 15 to 20 percent rise instead, plus targeted changes to commuter and short distance fares and ticket sales. The ICC blocked a previous 48 percent request, citing interstate discriminations against suburban rates.
The RKO comedy Public Pigeon No 1 will have its world premiere at Green State Prison in Stromville New York on December 27. About 300 inmates are invited to attend the screening in a unique publicity event.
Information concerning the Air Force Reserve will be available in Mt. Vernon on Friday January 11. A team of Air Reserve procurement personnel will hold interviews and furnish literature for veterans. Opportunities open to qualified personnel include pay for certain training programs promotions and retirement benefits. Time and place of the meeting will be announced later.
Meriden Connecticut man Charlies A Newton shot from a duck blind in Pamlico Sound and bagged a five pound rooster mullet rather than a duck. He hunted with Charles Parker, both guests of Stanley Wabab, industrialist of Ocracoke North Carolina, and they collected five geese and five ducks before warm weather drove mullet to jump.
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