Persian quake toll climbs to 750 in Iran disaster
Report from Tehran notes 400 more bodies found in Tighband and Sanghal, lifting deaths to 750 with over 3,000 missing. Destruction spans a 50,000 square mile arc from Elburz to the Caspian border, with 120+ Iranian communities hit and extensive property loss. Shah orders large scale relief as roads, communications fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
Iran
Tighband
Sanghal
Elburz
Caspian Sea
Soviet Union
Baku
Caspian
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi
Switzerland
Soraya
Planting Almost Finished In State
Springfield Illinois reports that corn and soybeans are 5 to 15 percent from completion. State and federal agriculture departments note planting is typically finished by mid to late June. Wheat harvesting stands about 30 percent complete with yields disappointing so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Soviet Party Ousts Top Russian Officials in Presidium
Bulletin from London reports the Soviet Communist Party ousting senior leaders from its Politburo. Georgi Malenkov Lazarkin Ivanovich Molotov were removed from the Presidium as the party leadership reshapes top ranks amid an ongoing power shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Soviet Union
Communist Party
Georgi Malenkoyv
Lazarkalwanovich
V. M. Molotov
Bailey Dull hearing set for July 10
Mayor Virwegil T. Bailey's motion to dismiss Joe l Dull's election contest suit was postponed to 9 30 a m Wednesday July 10 in circuit court by Judge Roy O Gulley. Dowell for Bailey requested the postponement to avoid interfering with Fourth of July plans. Canvassed returns show Bailey won mayor by 37 votes amid contest claims of irregularities and a recount request. The Bailey defense seeks dismissal or deletion of certain paragraphs. The Eovaldi firm connected with Bailey and the Dowell Dowell firm expand representation for Bailey in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virwegil T. Bailey
Joel Dull
Roy O. Gulley
Benton
Gulley
N. Y
Bailey
Dull
Craig
Vandalia Man In Gun Battle With The Police
Vandalia Virgo? 45 year old Jackson Warner was wounded and captured after an exchange of shots with several law enforcement officers at his home. He was treated for a shattered left arm before being moved to the State Hospital at Alton by order of Fayette County Judge George Kelley. Officers said he fired three shots with a .16 gauge shotgun, two aiming at Sheriff Dave Waltz and Deputy John Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Jackson Warner
Warner
Alton
Fayette County
George Kelley
Dave Waltz
John Kirkham
Baby Drowns In Hot Water Drain At Home
EAST ST LOUIS Ill A 13 year old Michael Steward son of Mr and Mrs Jack Steward fell into a basement drain into which water from an automatic washer was draining He was pulled out by his mother and artificial respiration was attempted before he died at St Marys Hospital Attendants attributed death to burns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East ST. Louis
Ill
Michael Steward
Jack Steward
Fairview
St. Mary's Hospital
London
Europe
Mike Todd
Todd
Aly Khan
Ifrench
Bettina
Hartley Shawcross
Eddie Fisher
U.S
John Hay Whitney
Duchess of Kent
Alexandra
Battersea
James
McNeill Whistler
Thames
The
Daily Herald
Daily Mirror
Daily Sketch
France
Elizabeth Taylor
Hubby
Liz
New Color Cover for Mt. Vernon Bluford Directory 1957
Mt. Vernon and Bluford telephone listings gain a modern color cover in the 1957 Mt. Vernon Bluford directory. Mt. Vernon now has 9,775 telephones, 1,055 more than Centralia, with 10,190 listed including 315 Bluford numbers. Emergency numbers will be written on the cover for quick access. pages at the front are streamlined for easier use as the directories begin mailing this Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluford
Centralia
King City
Mt. Vernon
Mternon-Bluford
Rockford
Mdlinois Bell
Berg
Ill. City Water Co faces scrutiny over 30% rate hike
Illinois Commerce Commission set August 22 hearings on proposed 30 percent rate increases for 12,800 customers across Mount Vernon Palestine Robinson Lawrenceville and Tuscola. Opponents call the rise excessive. Bridgeport and Lawrenceville officials urge limits. Witnesses argued the plan would boost profits and undervalue assets. The commission suspended action to Oct 19 pending reviews as inspectors prepare to examine company books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Cities Water Co
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Mount Vernon
Palestine and
Robinson
Lawrenceville
Tuscola
Shumway J. Bird
Bridgeport
George McFarland
M. J. Reese
Dairne, Conn
Reese
F. R. Friedewald
Belleville
Glenn
Commission
Bailey Urges All-Out Fight On Water Rates
Mayor Virgil T. Bailey announced a robust campaign against a 33 percent water rate hike by the water company. He plans to push council to hire a top engineering firm to appraise water company property for use in rate battles and potential condemnation actions, with hearings at the Illinois Commerce Commission resuming August 22 for cross examination of witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil T. Bailey
Alvin Lacy Williams
ICC
Springfield
Water Company
Bailey
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Mt. Vernon
Plan For Reopening Of Frame Plant In Granite City
Officials of A. O. Smith Corp and union reps agreed early today on a plan to reopen the Granite City frame plant on July 10 contingent on ratification by Boilermakers members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
Ill. UK
A. O. Smith Corp
Plant meeting called by Local 575 Boilermakers
Local men employed at the A. O. Smith Corp. plant have been notified of a 10 a.m. DST Friday meeting at the Granite City Labor Temple. President Willard Herzing of Local 575 Boilermakers called the gathering to discuss reopening the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Smith Corp
Granite City Labor Temple
Willard Herzing
Union Meeting Sets Friday Session At 10 A.M.
About 1,600 workers at a $1 million automobile frame plant were affected when the facility shut Thursday amid union protests over a dismissed employee and company claims of a slowdown. Tools were moved to Milwaukee, and Roy A. Dingham announced final paychecks would be mailed. Details of the agreement reached at the meeting ending early today were withheld, with wage negotiations to resume if union members approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Roy A. Dingham
Bullock Named Superintendent of Mt. Vernon Park
Sherman Bullock of 816 North Seventh Street was named working superintendent of Mt. Vernon city park. Walton Kirk, Park Board chairman, said Bullock assumed duties this morning. Irwin McKay remains as assistant working superintendent. Bullock, a former cleaning plant employee, had last month sworne out warrants against two Mt. Vernon Airport Authority members over alleged contract interests. The park had no superintendent for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Bullock
North Seventh Street
Mt. Vernon
Walton Kirk
Park Board
Bullock
Irwin McKay
McKay
Oil Strike Threatens Centralia Water Flood Project
In Centralia Illinois a five refinery strike by Standard Oil of Ohio threatens a water flood oil project that has boosted production from 250 to 5000 barrels per day on 2000 acres. Shell engineers warn the labor disruption may endanger the operation and long term output while storage limits complicate the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Ill
Iminosis
Standard Oil Co
Ohio
Shell Oil Co
Elmer Milz
Shell
Hines
Sohio Pipe Line Co
Standard
Illinois Oil Basin
Illinois
Milz
Letter mailed 11 years ago reaches West Frankfort
Mrs Zoah Hill of West Frankfort received a letter mailed May 9 1946 at Hayes California. The once valuable business paper finally arrived this week after many years in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Zoah Hill
Hayes
Calif
NO PAPER THURSDAY The Register News declares holiday
The Register-News will not publish on Independence Day, July fourth, due to the holiday. No additional content or notices accompany this brief holiday announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register-News
Independence
Plan Park District Election for Mt. V Vernon
Civic and youth leaders meet at the courthouse to discuss forming a Mt Vernon Park District covering Mt Vernon township and parts of Dodds and Shiloh. Petitions will seek a public hearing and election date. A five member unpaid board would oversee a tax supported district with an approximate levy of 8 cents per $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Park
Court House
Vernon Mendenail
Jefferson County Committee For Youth Development
Mt. Vernon Township
Dodds Township
Dodds
Shiloh
Revenue Department
Judge Denies Mistrial Plea in Hoffa Case
U S District Judge Burnita S Matthews rejected a defense motion for a mistrial in the bribery conspiracy trial of James R Hoffa and co defendant Hyman Fischbach. The motion claimed prosecution witness John Dye Cheasty held racial views that could prejudice jurors. After the ruling the judge instructed the eight Negro jurors to disregard any racial issues in deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Dist
Burnita S. Matthews
Midwest Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
John Dye Cheasty
Hyman Tr. Fischbach
Miami
Hoffa
Cheasty
Senate Rackets Investigating Committee
Matthews
Train Wreck At Mount Olive Rail Incident
About 25 cars of a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train derailed early today at Mount Olive Illinois due to a faulty journal. No injuries reported as the depot was demolished and damage estimates were not yet available. The train rerouted over Wabash tracks after a washout on Pennsylvania lines east of Mount Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Olive
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Mount Vernon Fourth of July Fireworks Folly
In 1885 Mount Vernon celebrated the Fourth with a rough edge as crowds gathered for simple fun. The event opened with a loud blast when the blacksmith ignited powder under an anvil, using a hot rod to trigger an explosive pop, sending the anvils flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Old Town
Mr. Vernon
Three Yank Sailors Perish In Flash Fire At Marseille
Three American sailors died in a sudden blaze that began on a small harbor craft and spread to the U S aircraft carrier Lake Champlain in Marseille France A French dockhand also perished The carrier SixFleet ship endured the fire for about 45 minutes before being extinguished The Lake Champlain anchored for a 12 day port visit with two destroyers along for support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseille
France
U. S
Lake Champlain
6Th Fleet
Medierranean
G. B. H. Young
Concrete Flows Into Toll Road Project at Rockford
Rockford Illinois report notes the first concrete was poured today for the North Illinois Tollway. Public Constructors Inc of Gloucester City New Jersey said construction on their segment is on schedule for completion early next year. The interstate expressway runs from Chicago north toward the Wisconsin border then south past Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Ill
Public Constructors, Inc
Gloucester City
N. J
Illinois
Chicago
Wisconsin
Spectacular Mt Vernon Fourth Display At City Park
A large Veterans Reunion kicks off with an 185 piece aerial and ground fireworks show at Mt Vernon city park. Firemen will ignite from the island in the park lake. Merchants sponsor the event with flying saucers rain shells and atomic salutes. Crowds fill park nightly through the week with dancing dogs act and a free finale weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Veterans Re‘union
Glenn Purcell
Eisenhower calls for on the spot fallout checks in future tests
President Eisenhower told a news conference that he would invite all nations to observe radioactive fallout measurements during any future U S atomic weapons tests. He stressed scientists expect a clean hydrogen bomb in four to five years and reaffirmed the offer to suspend tests to seek disarmament. He hinted invited nations might place observers on site and would not receive U S atomic formulas. He also announced larger uranium allocations for friendly nations for research and power reactors while commenting on steel price increases and economic controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
U. S
United States
Russia
Sibi
Egypt
Storm Warning Issued for Lake Michigan Shoreline
The Weather Bureau issued a severe weather forecast for the western shore of Lake Michigan and surrounding regions. A rapidly moving line of thunderstorms in eastern Michigan is expected to move into western Ohio and parts of Illinois, with strong surface winds and the possibility of isolated large hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Lake Michigan
Lower
Michigan
Ilinois
Ohio
Risto
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rder
Demavend
Navak
Firuz Kuh
MT. V
Mt. V.-Bluford
Battle Water CO
Connecticut
MT. V. Men OF Plant Meeting
Mt. W. Park
Valley Park
St. Louis County
Mike
By Eddy Gilmore
By Addison Hapeman
French Harbor
Mt. V. Park
By Marvin Arrowsmith
Northern Illinois
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!