Revisions Expected in Ike Budget by Kennedy Win
Democratic leaders predicted substantial changes to President Eisenhower's budget as the Kennedy administration takes over. They cited a lagging economy and questioned the $80.9 billion plan aimed at a $15 billion surplus. Critics expect housing urban renewal and education aid to be boosted beyond Ike's figures.
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Washington
Kennedy
Eisenhower
Congress
Oee
Senate Ree
Mike Mansfield
Montana
John F. Kennedy
Mansfield
Eld
Hubert H. Humphrey
Miramesota
Shawnee Street dispute dominates Mt. Vernon council meeting
Residents and officials debated reopening Shawnee Street with local owner opposition and a pending court action. Virgil Bailey urged immediate condemnation suit despite delays while supporters, including council candidates and city officials, backed pursuing the case. Other actions included water line testing funding, salary ordinances, a city manager pay plan, a commendation for a former sewer chief, airline service hearing representation, and lighting plan revisions.
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U. S. Indust
Virgil Bailey
Sai Shawnee
Dana Pickett
Shawnee Street
Mt. Vernon
Watson
Jesse Wood
Sprinkle
Harold G. Watson
John R. Mitchell
Howard Phillips
State Supreme Court
Arch Whitlock
Sewer Department
Lewis
Lineis Power Co
Whiteway
Collision Kills 7 in Mississippi and More
A Mississippi collision left seven people dead in a crash report that continues from earlier coverage. Southeast Louisiana region details are unclear in the fragments. A separate note mentions a snail’s strength, claiming a snail can pull a joystick 200 times its weight.
Woman Steals $2 Million From Iowa Bank
Burnice Iverson Geiger, 58, admitted embezzling about $2.13 million from Sheldon National Bank where she was assistant cashier and director. The bank closed, FDIC taking over liquidation while FBI investigates the shortage the bank calls one of Iowa’s largest. Geiger and her husband have no children.
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Sioux City, Iowa
U.S. Dist. Atty
F. E. van Alstine
Burnice Iverson Geiger
Sheldon National Bank
FDIC
Jesse P. Wolcott
Rule University Can Take Chicago Park For Campus
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the University of Illinois may acquire about 46 acres in Garfield Park for a Chicago campus, reversing a lower court ruling that the Chicago Park District lacked authority to transfer the land. The decision confirms park land can be condemned under eminent domain, with two related cases brought by former State's Attorney Benjamin Adamowski and three taxpayers owning land opposite Garfield Park.
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Springfield
Ilinois Supreme Court
University of Ilinois
Garfield Park
Chicago
Cook County
Chicago Park District
Cenrt
Park District
University
Supreme Court
Atty
Benjamin Adamowski
Attempt To Sell Bridge For Taxes Stopped
Edwardsville Illinois the McKinley Bridge over the Mississippi River valued at 11 million dollars faced a threatened sale for 18500 dollars in delinquent taxes A circuit judge issued a temporary injunction at the request of Venice the bridge owner The judge barred the county treasurer from taking action until further notice Venice claims the municipally owned bridge is tax exempt
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Edwardsville
McKinley
Mississippi River
Harold R. Clark
Six Missing In Navy Base Fire
A spectacular fire at Charleston naval base damaged a pier at a degaussing station where ships are demagnetized. Six men are reported missing and four injured after two explosions leveled a building. Three missing are Navy personnel and three civilians. Two officers, 19 enlisted men and five civilians were assigned to the station.
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Charleston
S.C
Naval Base
Navy
Give Up Hope For Survivors In Rader Tower
Divers faced murky water and strong currents after a storm wrecked the 4300 ton Rader Tower Sunday night. Two of its three legs remained upright but bent, with one leg 10 feet and another 25 feet below the surface. Crews planned to shear the bent legs to allow salvage gear to move. The station, resembling a ship, housed recreation hall, gym, swimming pool, dining areas and cabins, with the tower sinking about 180 feet below the surface.
Fidel Castro rounds up more executions in Cuba
Havana reports three more executions at La Cabana fortress for alleged counterrevolutionary acts and terrorism. The regime, already facing labor unrest, purges the Electrical Workers Union as 360 Electric Co. employees are fired for unpatriotic behavior amid sabotage after recent wage.
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Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
la Cabana
Juan Mesa Lopez
Julio Sierra Suarez
Balbino Emilio Diaz
Jose Pardo Llava
Werra Suarez
U.S
Labor Ministry
Cuban Electric Co
Electrical Workers Union
Illinois Weather Report Mixed Temperatures Across Regions
The Associated Press notes mid 40s in northern Illinois and high 50s in the south under partly cloudy skies. Outlook calls for slightly colder conditions Wednesday with no snow or rain expected. Reported highs and overnight lows include Chicago 29/?, East St. Louis 37/22, Moline 34/30, Peoria 32/29, Rockford 31/27, Dubuque 31/24, Quincy 31, with some locations missing data.
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Rantoul
Ragen Names Four Wardens
Joseph E. Ragen, new director of the Public Safety Department, announced appointments at four state penal institutions. Frank J. Pate becomes warden at Joliet Stateville, Joseph C. Vitek named warden at Pontiac Prison, Clayton King warden at Vandalia State Penal Farm, Homer Druin assistant warden at Joliet, Paul G. Burris assistant warden at Stateville, and Haskel D. Alvey assistant warden at Pontiac. All appointees are career penitentiary staff.
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Springfield
Joseph E. Ragen
Public Safety Department
Ragen
Joliet Stateville
Frank J. Pate
Joseph C. Vitek
Chicago
Pontiac
Clayton King
Iroquois
Vandalia State Penal Farm
Homer Druin
Bloomington
Joliet
Paul G. Burris
Grantsburg
Stateville
Haskel D. Alvey
Harrisburg
Congo Natives Attack Train Injuries Reported
About 500 Baluba tribesmen attacked a Swedish U N train guard in central Katanga Province. Four assaults occurred as rebels pressed, but Swedish troops repelled the attacks with heavy Baluba losses. No Swedish casualties were reported.
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Adrian Porter
Elisabethville
Congo
U.N
Katanga
Luena
Archbishop of Canterbury Retires After Long Reign
Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher announced retirement on May 31 as head of the Church of England. The successor will be named by Queen Elizabeth II on Prime Minister Macmillan's recommendation, with Michael Ramsey and Robert Stopford among potential candidates. Fisher, archbishop since 1945, earlier met Pope John XXIII, worked toward church unity, and opposed Princess Margaret's marriage to Townsend. He will remain in the House of Lords after retirement.
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London
Geoffrey Fisher
Canterbury
Church of England
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Lambeth Palace
Archbishops of Canterbury
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Macmillan
Michael Ramsey
York
Robert Wright Stopford
Peterborough
John XIII
Pope John
Princess Margaret
Peter Townsend
Townsend
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Maher
House of Lords
Life Pew
Youth Dies in Russian Roulette Tragedy in East St. Louis
Jerry Sanders 18 dies from a self inflicted gunshot during Russian roulette at the Sanders home rear in East St. Louis. His brother James Sanders 21 drowned last Aug. 28 while swimming with friends, leaving the Sanders family grieving two losses in a year. Five youths were present. Sanders proposed the game and fired the revolver after removing all but one cartridge. The gun discharged and Sanders died about two hours later.
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East ST. Louis
RPY
J. Louis
Monay
Jerry Sanders
James D. Sanders
Mitt Sanders
Jerry Monday
Sanders
Mt Vernon Market Prices for Wheat Soybeans and Corn
Mt Vernon quotes show Wheat at 1.99, Soybeans at 2.37, and Corn at 1.02 this afternoon. The prices reflect local trading levels for major grain commodities.
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Mt. Vernon
Mt Vernon Hogs Prices Down at Local Market
Prices paid at the Mt Vernon live market slipped about 25 cents. Top hog price reached 17.25 for 190 to 1210 pound animals. Sows sold around 15.00 for 300 weight and boars ranged from 10.00 to 11.00.
Wall Street Dips After Slower Trading On Tuesday
New York brokers report a moderate market decline as trading slackens. Volume around 3.7 million shares versus 4.51 million Monday. Major issues slide fractions while steel stocks fall. Copper price cuts hit Anaconda Kennecott and Phelps Dodge. Tobacco, building materials, and drugs rise. Baltimore and Ohio up about 2. Rails mixed. government bonds up, corporates down. Trading slow.
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New York
Anaconda
Kennecott
Phelps Dodge
Baltimore & Ohio
U.S
Cash Grain Prices Across Markets Chicago Summary
AP report lists wheat No 2 red at 2.1434, corn No 3 yellow at 1.07, and No 4 yellow 1.0214-05. Oats No 1 extra heavy white at 69.44, soybeans oil at 1.14, barley choice at 1.20 and feed at 0.75-0.90.
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Chicago
Chicago Poultry Market Moves on Monday Receipts
Chicago wholesale live poultry receipts Monday totaled 47,000 with buying prices fluctuating 15 higher to 1 lower. White rock fryers sold at 1914 and roasters at 23-25 per unit.
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Chicago
USDA
White Rock
Livestock prices at National Stockyards Ill report
US Department of Agriculture market report from National Stockyards shows hogs 12,000 head with various weights and grades trading largely 17.50 to 18.00 per cwt, cattle and calves with high choice slaughter steers around 27.50 and mixed 24.00-27.00, cows 15.00-16.50, bulls 18.00-20.00, sheep with lambs in the 16.50-18.00 range and prime lots 16.75 for pelts small lots.
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National
Ill
USDA
Anniversary Observed By The Local Jaycees
A Mt. Vernon motorist, Clayton Russell, 22, of McLeansboro, was arrested after his car was struck by a Missouri-Pacific train on Tenth street tracks. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, bond set at 500 dollars, trial scheduled for January 26. Jaycee Week began in Mt. Vernon celebrating the Junior Chamber’s history from 1915, with local proclamation by Mayor Virgil T. Bailey.
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Jaycee Week
Mt. Vernon
Robert Hutchens
Arnold DeWitt
Jaycee
Délo
Missouri-Pacific
Tenth Street
Jordan Street
Clayton Russell
Route 5
McLeansboro
Russell
J. R. Thomas
Jayceé
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber
St. Louis
Henry Glissenbier, Jr
Young Men's Progressive Civic Association
Junior Citizens
J. C
St. Louis Chamber of Commerce
Jayceees
Chamber of Commerce
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Junior Chamber International
Miami Beach
United States
Births in Mt Vernon and area at Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Rubenacher of Mt Vernon welcomed Denise Marie a 3 lb 11 oz daughter born 11 23 last night at Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs David Bryant of 200 North 32nd Street welcomed a daughter Su Donna born 8 58 last night at Good Samaritan hospital weighing 7 lb 10 oz. Mr and Mrs Melvin Stoltz of 716 Barton welcomed Alan ee a 10 lb 10 oz son born 3 24 yesterday afternoon at Good Samaritan hospital. Mr and Mrs Johnie Draper of 514 South 24th Street welcomed Teresa Diane a 6 lb 6 oz daughter born 9 02 this morning at Good Samaritan hospital.
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John Rubenacher
RFD
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Denise Marie
David Bryant
North 32Nd Street
Melvin Stolltz
Barton
Alan Ee
Johnie B. Draper
South 24Th Street
Teresa Diane
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted List
Admitted patients at Jefferson Memorial include Mrs Emeral Foster Page of Elgin Illinois Mrs Martha Rebecca Malone of Benton and several others with full names listed. Discharged patients include John McCoy Al Griffith George Wren Heaton and two additional names.
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Jefferson Memorial
Emeral Foster Page
Elgin, I
Martha Rebecca Malone
Benton
Margaret Louise Kent
Leslie Gilbert Leroy
Woodlawn
John McCoy
al Griffith
George Wren Heaton
Good Samaritan
Melcher Clinton Davis
Roxie Faye Williams
John Joseph Parkhill
Harry Monroe Casey
Naona Faye Adomat
Clara Jane Quarterman
Carl Leon Sanders
Clara 5. McNeill
Leslie Gene
Menefeé
Vivian Alberta Ruff
Police Court Fines Mixed in Elk Prairie District
Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas fined Robert L. Garner of Aurora TI five dollars and costs for passing in a no passing zone and Linda L. McDonald five dollars and costs for failure to yield right of way. Edgar Johnson of Route 3 faced a trial for driving an overweight truck on a township road posted at five tons. The road commissioner filed the complaint involving hauling of field equipment, with John also assessed ten dollars and costs.
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J. R. Thomas
Robert L. Garner
Aurora
Linda L. McDonald
Edgar Johnson
Elk Prairie Township
Ofl
Thomas
John
Chicago Produce Butter and Eggs Prices Report
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter steady with 1 278 000 receipts and wholesale prices unchanged. Eggs also steady with 18 000 receipts. Grade A whites, mixed, mediums, standards, dirties cited with quoted prices and percentages.
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Chicago (Ap
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Eisenhower To Address Nation On TV And Radio
President Eisenhower will give a final report on his two terms from the White House tonight at 8 30 p m EST. The address will be broadcast by all major television and radio networks.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhowe
People
White House
VFW District Meeting Scheduled for Mt Vernon
VFW District delegates gather in Mt Vernon on February 4 and 5 to plan the Thirteenth Illinois District meeting. Post commander Marvin McKinney notes strong local support with Mt Vernon as a convention city, while other posts anticipate attendance and awards at a weekend program including a membership push and auxiliary activities.
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Ilinois
U. 5
Vennois
Mt. Vérnon
Marvin McKinney
Doopera Ie
Mt. Vernon
Frank Fisher
Albion
Nhe
Carnel Dina Céntralla
Lachanceul
Ithe
Ras ‘Vards Fou
Businese Seusins
V. F. W. Business
Vernels Post
Evite
U C T Officers Hold Meeting
A dinner and business session of the local United Commercial Travelers was held last night at the L N Cafe. Charles Hoft, senior counselor, presided at the general business meeting that followed the supper.
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United Commercial
Charles Hoft
Gunman Added to FBI’s Most Wanted List
Thomas Viola, 48, a Detroit gunman, was added to the FBI’s ten most wanted list after escaping from an Ohio prison on September 22. The case highlights his flight and the agency’s pursuit across jurisdictions.
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FBI
Washington
Thomas Viola
Detroit
Ohio
Lincoln Day Dinner Planned by Young Republicans
Lincoln Winston-Salem group votes Monday to stage a Lincoln Day dinner on Washington's birthday at the Hotel Robert E. Lee, signaling a GOP campaign event in North Carolina.
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Lincoln and Lee Winston-Salem, N. C
Washington
Robert FE
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