Annual Farm Bureau meeting set with election of directors
The Jefferson County Farm Bureau will hold its 45th annual meeting this Saturday January 7 at Mt. Vernon High School auditorium from 9 30 a.m. to noon. Five directors will be elected and a free lunch will be served in the cafeteria by the 4 H Federation. A feature program will be by Dana Stewart of Princeville Illinois an author and humorous lecturer on family life. Stewart who writes as Liz Hurst had a column Pig and Poetry for the Princeville telephone.
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Masferrer
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U.S. Army
Illinois six month session opens amid tax debate
Springfield AP Gov Otto Kerner invites Republican and Democratic leaders to discuss a 375 million atom smasher project as Illinois lawmakers convene a six month session overshadowed by budget questions. House and Senate organize under Republican control as tax hikes and education spending loom large.
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Otto Kerner
Weston
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Kerner
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Senate
Paul Powell
Ralph Smith
Alton
Samuel Shapiro
W. Russell Arrington
Evanston
Rep
John Touhy
Chicago
Sen
Thomas A. McGloon
Jets Down Seven MiGs In Saigon Air Battle
In Saigon, U S air crews claim victory as Phantom jets and F105s shoot down seven MIG21s near Hanoi in under 14 minutes. Col Robin Olds leads 80 aircraft in the largest air battle of the war while North Vietnamese air force totals are described as about 75 to 100 jets remaining.
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South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
Hanoi
Air Force
Robin Olds
Washington, D.C
Ella Rainse
Olds
Phuc Yen
William W. Momyer
U.S. 7Th Air Force
Park Mishap Jury Sought In 1965 Mt Vernon Ferris Wheel Death
A circuit court panel of 60 names, 57 summoned, heard a damaged suit over 11-year-old Gale Lee Wilkey who died after falling from a ferris wheel at Mt. Vernon City Park on November 26, 1965. Margaret Wilkey seeks 30000 for the estate. Linvel Wilkey seeks 960 for final expenses. city and Dana Pickett deny liability. The suit charges failure to immobilize the wheel when not in operation.{ }
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Mt. Vernon City Park
Jerry Gott
Margaret Wilkey
Pickett
Linvel Lee Wilkey
Bomb hoax clears Montgomery Ward store after scare
A bomb threat at Montgomery Ward on Broadway caused evacuation Saturday afternoon. A printed note claimed danger but police and fire crews found no bomb and the store reopened after New Year’s. Police Chief Dedman said the threat was a hoax and safety checks were completed.
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Tenth End Broadway
Sporting Goods
Fred Dedman
Viet Nam Rejects British Peace Talks Proposal
North Vietnam rejected Britain’s plan for peace talks with the United States and South Vietnam. The regime accused Britain of forcing the Vietnamese to accept terms set by U S imperialists. The United States and South Vietnam welcomed the idea of talks on British soil.
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Powell's Wife Dismissed From House Post
The House Administration Committee ordered Rep Adam Clayton Powell's wife removed from her $20,500 position on his payroll. The panel found widespread irregularities in official travel and attached its findings to a House document sent to the Justice Department and other agencies.
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Ruby dies after cancer at Parkland Hospital
Jack Ruby, who killed Lee Harvey Oswald, died at Parkland Hospital in Dallas after battling cancer since December 9. He had recently recorded denying any conspiracy in Oswald's death while gravely ill, and a Capitol Records release was planned for the material.
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Illinois 13 3 Dead In Harrisburg Accident
The Associated Press reports twenty one killed in Illinois road crashes during the 78 hour New Year holiday weekend ending Monday. The worst crash occurred Saturday seven miles east of Harrisburg on Illinois 13, killing Byers Lee Young 25 of Shawneetown, his wife Judie 20, and a passenger.
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Associated Press
Linois
Saline County
Harrisburg
Illinois
Byers Lee Young
Shawneetown
Holiday Traffic Deaths Dip From Last Year Peak
The extended New Year weekend traffic toll fell to 446 fatalities, well below last year's 564 during the three day period. The 78 hour period started 6 p m Friday and ended at midnight Monday, exceeding safety experts estimates.
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Associated Press
Road tragedy toll rises with multiple crash victims
A string of fatal crashes leaves numerous victims across Illinois. Victims include Harold Murphy of Park Forest and Anthony Konieczny of Chicago, with others named across Harrisburg Winnetka East St. Louis and more. The report notes accidents Saturday and Sunday, concluding with Milton Heaht of Keiths.
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Senger
Larry Maynard
Harrisburg
Harold Murphy
Park Forest
Anthony Konieczny
Chicago
Sharon Childs
Pete F. Schwoebel
Alerton
East St. Louis
L.P. Crawford
Winnetka
Glenview
Bobby Dinkins
Peotone
U.S. 54
Manteno
Kirk Reavill
Ft. Collins
Colo
News Quiz About Congress First Session
The News Quiz on Page 9 tests readers on how well they know the new Congress and its lawmaking duties. Sponsored by The Register-News as part of its educational program for area schools.
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WEC
Register-News
AP Talks Continue in New York
The Associated Press and Wire Service Guild extend their contract for one week until midnight next Saturday after mediation. AP says it made a final money offer. The Guild will review proposals and plans to present a counterproposal.
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New York
Associated Press
Wire Service Guild
George Papp
Papp
Johnson Returns to White House After Texas Ranch Visit
President Johnson returns to the White House following a 17 day stay at his Texas ranch. His first announced appointment is a luncheon with Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
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Washington
Johnson
White House
Texas
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert
Mt Vernon Fire Loss Lowest In Ten Years 1966
Mt Vernon reports 1966 fire loss at 39,445, the lowest in a decade, with 309 calls including 231 fire alarms and 31 miscellaneous. One life lost. 405 structures inspected leading to demolition of 74, upgrades for 29, and 2 condemnations.
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Mt. Vernon
Sydney Burnette
Hamilton Leaves Acapulco After Eight Day Stay
AP reports actor George Hamilton, known for his association with Lynda Bird Johnson, departed Acapulco for Los Angeles after an eight day stay. He refused to speak to newsmen or pose for photos and left alone.
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George Hamilton
Lynda Bird Johnson
Acapulco
Los Angeles
Hamilton
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