Body found in wreckage off Japan for four missing Marine fliers
The body of Lt. Alan Murdock McAneny was recovered from a jet wreck on Oshima Island near Tokyo as the search for four missing U. S. Marine fliers continued. 2d Lt. James R. Day of Minneapolis was identified as the helicopter crew member missing since Wednesday. The hunt spanned five days over the Honshu coast with destroyers and planes circling the area.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
U. S
Oshima Island
Marine Corps
Alan Murdock McAneny
Yonkers
N. Y
McAneny
B. C. Barnard
Rome
Air Force
Marine Sky Knight
Hodgin P. Montague
Jackson, Miss
Right of Way Granted for Mt Vernon Street Extension
The state legislature granted right of way to the City of Mt. Vernon on state property at the tuberculosis hospital for a proposed street. The project would start at Pavey Avenue and Lake Street, extend southeast to Waterworks Road. Senators Broyles and Rep. Lee guided the bill. City officials noted water company rights must be secured first.
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City of
Mt. Vernon
Pavey Avenue
Lake Street
Paul Broyles
Clyde Lee
Illinois Cities Water Co
Plan TV Tower 1610 Feet High
Roswell New Mexico awaits federal approval for a 1610 foot TV tower to be built 42 miles east of Roswell. KSWS TV owner John A. Barnett says it would surpass the Empire State Building as the tallest man made structure.
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Roswell
N. M
John A. Barnett
Ksws-Tv
Empire State Building
Fraziers with eight children welcome twins in 1955
In Saginaw Michigan Jewel Frazier 21 and his 20 year old wife have eight children. Their third set of twins was born this week. The couple previously welcomed twins in 1950 and 1953. The Fraziers also have two other children aged 6 and 3.
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Saginaw, Mich
Jewel Frazier
Fraziers
Buford Seeks NEA President Post in Education Feature
J L Buford, famed Mt Ver Non school leader, is profiled as a candidate for president of the National Education Association. The piece, appearing in May’s issue of Highily Education, official Illinois Education Association publication, notes Buford’s prominence and public service in education reform.
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J. L. Buford
NEA
Mt. VerNon
Hiioiy Education
Ilinois Education Association
Mt Vernon Educator Buford Electrifies Illinois Crowd
John Lester Buford, superintendent of Mt Vernon schools, is lauded for his zeal in education and high faculty retention. He holds leadership roles in the Illinois Education Association and related groups, with honors from McKendree College and civic service including Mt Vernon Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year 1952 and Rotary International president.
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Mlinois
John Lester Buford
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Illinois
Buford
Vernon
Southwestern
Illinois Education Association
Illinois Schoolmasters Club
Ilinois Association of
National Education Association
McKendree College
Board of Publications
The
Methodist Church of America
NEA
Illinois Association of Classroom Teachers
IEA
87 Per Cent Of Quota Raised In Cancer Drive
Ben Bullock treasurer of Jefferson County Chapter American Cancer Society announced $3,481 raised toward a $3,960 goal, 87 percent. Recent gifts include $10 from Chas P Wood and others. $25 from Illinois Power Company Mt Vernon Rotary Club. funds may be mailed to Bullock P O Box 214 Mt Vernon Illinois.
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Ben Bullock
Jefferson County
American Cancer Society
Chas. P. Wood
Belle Rive O. E
Etta Myers
Waltonville
East Salem Club
Russell Norris
Opal Dobbs
Kirby
Goldie Rogers
Illinois Power Company
Mt. Vernon
Three Hundred Swimmers Doused by Green Dye Incident
In Philadelphia, three hundred children were stained green after a Navy dye marker, tossed by a 10 year old boy, colored the pool at a nearby facility. The dye was harmless and removable. The boy acted out after being refused entry to the residents-only pool.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Glensie
Seven One Room Rural Schools Fetch 3571 At Auction
Seven abandoned one room rural schools in Jefferson county sold at auction for a total of 3571. Maple Grove school and land topped the sale at 1300 to Gale Knox. Other properties ranged from 85 to 400 with land included in six cases. Money goes to consolidated districts. some bells and seats sold separately.
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Jefferson County
Maple Grove
Gale Knox
Shiloh
Winfield
Elk Prairie
Carl Allen
Lesser
Right Nower
McClellan Township
Johnny Earls
Carter
Blissville Township
Homer Smith
White Swan
Casner Township
John Borowiak
Woodlawn
Brush College
A. V. Tudor
Casner
Rapp
Farrington Township
George C. Williams
Detroit, Mich
Kids' Day at Veterans Reunion Saturday
Jefferson Post 141 American Legion designates tomorrow as Kid's Day at the Mt. Vernon Seueeans Reunion in the city park. At 5 p.m. bicycles will be given away to two youngsters. Carnival rides are ten cents from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Professional free acts continue nightly at 8 p.m. through Monday July 4 with matinees Saturday and Monday. Finals of the swimming contest at the park pool are tonight and the skating contest finals on Saturday might be held.
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Jefferson Post 141
American Legion
Mt. Vernon
Park Pool
One Killed in Papineau Train Wreck Near Watseka
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois local derailed at Papineau Illinois killing a man identified as William Dick of Evansville Indiana about 50. Twenty nine people were injured, three remained in Iroquois Hospital Watseka for treatment. Conductor Dick stood in the vestibule when the diesel locomotive and three coaches toppled onto the main street crossing.
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Watseka
Chicago and
Don Lehman
Walter Scott
Robert Ellis
Danville
Francis Hoar
Evansville
Iroquois Hospital
Relatives repay woman banker’s $175000 shortage
WINDFALL Ind A short shortage exceeding 175000 dollars in the accounts of Genevieve Campbell a United States Bank employee was repaid by her parents officials said Her 13 year cover up involved ledger manipulation during surgery and an inheritance funded the repayment FBI involvement pending case completion
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Ind
Hugh MecNew
United States Bank
Genevieve Campbell
McNew
E. E. McDonnough
Banking Department
State Department of Financial Institutions
Campbell
FBI
Leonard Blacklock
Cheaper Way Of Making Vaccine
Berkeley researchers claim a cheaper method to produce antipolio vaccine using human placental tissue instead of monkey kidneys. Placenta tissue can be salvaged in maternity hospitals, potentially reducing costs and improving safety.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Firing squad executes Utah cop killer at sunrise
Don Jesse Neal, 25, San Francisco man condemned for fatally shooting Salt Lake City police sergeant Owen T. Farley after a motel robbery arrest, died at 5:00 a.m. MST as Utah’s firing squad fired from 25 feet. Neal proclaimed innocence as priests prayed. witnesses included police and prison officials.
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Associated Press
Utah
Don Jesse Neal
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Owen T. Farley
Farley
Neal
Wilma Tully
Ogden
George Beckstead
Salt Lake County
Beckstead
Utah Supreme Court
Maw
Marcell Graham
Msgr
Joseph P. Moreton
Robert Pollock
Irene O’brien
Fort Thomas
Kentucky
O’brien
DePue
Lois A. Hecker
Chicago
Stolen Parakeet Back Home Today
A parakeet reported stolen from a Mt. Vernon home was back in its cage today. Walker Raggan of 1818 Forest Avenue reported to police that the bird was taken Wednesday night and recovered between the back door and screen door upon his return.
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Mt. Vernon
Walker Raggan
Forest Avenue
Illinois 9-Day Forecast Highlights Warm Readings
Illinois forecast shows temperatures about 5 degrees above normal with highs ranging from 85 in the north to 91 in the south and lows from 60 to 65. Expect scattered showers mainly in the north half totaling around 0.30 inches north and under 0.25 inches in the south, with small day to day temperature changes due to cloudiness.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Withdrawal of West Salem annexation petition announced
Jay B. Stringer said the West Salem area will withdraw its annexation petition from Mt. Vernon district 80 at the Jefferson County Board of School Trustees meeting next week. The petition reportedly lacks the two thirds signature requirement, ensuring West Salem remains in its current district for the next term.
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West Salem
Mt. Vernon
Jay B. Stringer
Jefferson County
State Licenses Granted To Two Mt. Vernon Hospitals
Mt Vernon’s Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan hospital licenses were issued by the state public health department after Bureau of Hospitals inspections under the Hospital Licensing Act of 1953. The certificates cover all clinical departments and future inspections will occur periodically.
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Mt. Vernon
Jefferson Memorial
Good Samaritan
State Public Health Department
Bureau of Hospitals
Roland R. Cross
State Health Department
Draft Law Extended Four Years by Eisenhower
Washington reports President Eisenhower signed a four year extension of the selective service draft for men ages 18 to 26 to two years of active duty, just before the old act expired. The act also extends for two years the draft authority for doctors dentists and veterinarians and lowers the upper age limit from 51 to 46.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Fourth of July a Dimming American Fireworks Tradition
The traditional July Fourth celebration fades as fireworks become restricted. Twenty eight states ban commercial fireworks, with Georgia among them, while 14 states enforce varying limits and six states have no restrictions. Deaths and injuries of past decades spurred tighter rules, cutting production roughly in half over 25 years despite rising display sales.
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New York
Georgia
Nevada
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Congress
Mt V Church Begins 250 Seat Remodeling Project
First Church of God at 1116 South 15th Street launches a $25,000 remodeling with 20 foot rear additions and a 14 foot front addition including a classroom and nursery. Auditorium will seat 250. tents used during work. Services begin this Sunday July 3 with special revival events. Architects Gatewood and Fields. construction supervisor Sherman Shoemaker. Pastor Rev G N Mitchell thanks supporters.
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First Church of God
South 15Th Street
G. N. Mitchell
State Sales Tax Rises In Illinois Today
The 2 cent state sales tax increased by a half cent today after approval by the Illinois Legislature. Cities may also impose an additional local half cent tax without a referendum if they choose.
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Chicago
Illinois
Thief Wields Loot During Flight From Toombs Home
Police believe the thief fled the Toombs residence wearing the stolen clothing a pullover shirt and pants. The intruder left behind his own pants at the scene, suggesting a hurried escape in Salt Lake City.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Leo V. Toombs
Outdoor Service at Mt V Park on July 3
An outdoor religious service sponsored by the Mt. Vernon Ministerial Association will be held at Mt. V City Park Sunday during the Veterans Reunion. Rev. Ralph Markey will preside and deliver Scripture. Rev. Andrew Caraker will give the day’s message. Jefferson Post No. 141 American Legion organizes the event with a color presentation, invocations, music, and benediction.
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Mt. Vernon
James Glover
American Legion
Congregation—America
Wm. A. Fuqua
Corinthian Baptist Church
Ralph Markey
Logan Street Baptist Church
Jean Ann Throgmorton
Andrew Carner
Pavey Chapel Church
R. B. Guthrie
U S Steel and CIO pact ends short steel strike
U S Steel Corp and the CIO United Steelworkers reached a 15 cent plus average hourly raise to end the shortest nationwide steel strike. Production to hit full speed after July 4 as the wage boost surpasses the auto union position. Union President David J. McDonald led the near night long negotiations with John A. Stephens.
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Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
David J. McDonald
McDonald
John A. Stephens
Auto wage settlement doubles in auto industry raise
Joseph Block, president of Inland Steel Co., said the steel wage settlement practically doubles the increases in the automobile industry. The remark highlights a sharp rise in labor costs affecting auto production.
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Chicago
Joseph Block
Inland Steel Co
U S Steel Strike Ends with 11 Cent Pay Rise Pact
The United States Steel Corp and the union reached a two year wage settlement opening with a basic 11 cent hourly pay boost and a 6 cent spread between 32 job classifications, lifting the average wage to about 2.48 per hour. The agreement, effective today, ends a strike led by McDonald, with lines to stay at the plants until each company signs its deal. Negotiations with five other major steel firms to mirror the 15 cent wage rise were planned as part of the reopened contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Steel
Big Steel
Bethlehem
Republic, Jones & Laughlin
Youngstown Sheet & Tube
Inland Steel Companies
McDonald
U. S. Steel Corp
United States Steel Corp
Clifford F. Hood
U. S. Steel
Steel
Ford
General Motors Auto Companied
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Pacific
Japan
Mt. V
New Street
Plan TV
J. Lester Buford
Hlinois Education
Hlinois Group
Conrad Hilton
Chicago Stadium
W. Stewart Williams
Hope Angel
Veterans Reunion
Jones & Laughlin
South Side
Mt.v. Hospitals
Rockford
Moline
Peoria
Rantoul
Quincy
Springfield
Vandalia
Scott Air Base
Associated Prose
MT. V. Church
Church of God
Mt. V. City Park
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