Mt Vernon Grain and Market Prices Report Today
Mt Vernon prices at 10:00 a.m. include soybeans 6.78, wheat 3.17, corn 2.80. Chicago reports mixed AP prices for eggs, wheat No 2 hard winter 3.59, No 2 soft red 3.46, corn No 2 yellow 3.00 with variations. National Stockyards hogs 4,500 head, cattle 1,500 head, futures steady to mixed. New York stock market firm gains amid Fed policy chatter. Dow up near 3 points, market breadth favoring winners over losers, volume strong. noon averages show continued uptick.
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Carter wary of November with running mates eyeing
Plains Georgia parity candidate Jimmy Carter says he fears the November general election though poised to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. He drafts possible running mates Senator Walter Mondale Senator John Glenn and Representative Peter Rodino while fundraising produced 148000 from a Fort Lauderdale event.
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Lynne Olso
Plains. Ga
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
John Glenn
Ohio
Georgia
Plains
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jody Powell
Rosalynn
Rep
Peter Rodino
New Jersey
House Judiciary Committee
Sen
Frank Church
Idaho
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Sen. Church
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Glenn
Mondale
New York
Walker comments on Carter endorsement and Illinois campaign
In Chicago Governor Walker discusses how a Carter endorsement affects campaigning in Illinois and questions whether he would back Howlett without Carter's request. He plans to meet Howlett at the Democratic National Convention to discuss avoiding a state tax increase, while Thompson questions Walker's stance amid tax concerns.
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Illinois
Walker
Jimmy Carter
United States
Howlett
Carter
New York
Btert
Mike Howlett
Democratic Party
Thompson
Bethel Methodist Church
Chicago
Finols
Mt Vernon seeks sewer grant to ease oversubscribed plant
City administration says the sewer project will improve chronic storm and sanitary sewer problems and extend service to new developments north and west. The Mt Vernon treatment plant has been at capacity in recent years, and expansion is needed to support future industrial and residential growth.
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Mt. Vernon
Death notice for Robert R. Miller of Route 1
Robert R. Miller 49 of Route 1 died suddenly Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at Route 2 Bluford. Born March 6 1927 he was a plasterer and World War II veteran. Funeral arrangements by Myers-Baril Funeral Home. Survived by brother Ulysses S. Miller and sister Rennia Mae Edhberry of San Francisco with several nieces and nephews.
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Vernon Robert R
Bob” Miller
Bluford
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William Leslie
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Miller
Myers-Baril Funeral Home
Ulysses S. Miller
Florence Spreen Belle Rive obituary
Mrs Florence M Spreen 64 of Belle Rive died at 3 40 pm Wednesday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Mc Leansboro Funeral services set for 1 pm Saturday at Gholson Funeral Chapel Dahlgren with Rev Layton Hall officiating Burial in I O C F Cemetery at Dahlgren Friends may call after 6 pm Friday She was born February 21 1912 in Village Grove daughter of Edward and Olive Hamson On February 23 1929 she married Paul Spreen who survives Also surviving are two daughters Ollie May Summers Starbuck Minnesota and Mildred Marie Satterfield Sugar Grove four grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Vern Hamson Belle Rive and three sisters Stella Martin Decatur Marie Ruark Louisville Ky and Katherine Simpson Chicago She was preceded in death by a granddaughter
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Belle Rive
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
McLeansboro
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Dahlgren
Layton Hall
Spreen
Stella Martin
Decatur
Marie Ruark
Louisville, Ky
Katherine Simpson
Chicago
Raymond Pitchford's Funeral Held in Nashville
Raymond A Pitchford 78 of Nashville dies while vacationing in California. Funeral at Grace United Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Scott. Survivors include wife Margaret two sons Lester and Wesley three daughters Viola Marjorie and Marie one brother twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was former vice president of Community Trust Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank and a longtime Grace church trustee. He was born October 8 1897.
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Nashville
Grace United Methodist Church
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South Lake Tahoe
Calif
Community Trust Bank
Irvington
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Tri-County Electric
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Lydia
Tate) Pitchford
King Funeral Home
Margaret
Lester
Richview
Wesley
St. Louis
Viola Reed
Centralia
Marjorie Murphy
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Marie Finke
Mt. Vernon
Glenn
Unhappy Over Small Pay Hike Slows Illinois State Police
In central Illinois state troopers protest pay raises by slowing ticket issuance. Capt Horace Stephens reports fewer tickets since late June, aiming to pressure the legislature. District leaders say the slowdowns are informal, with decisions at officer discretion, affecting minor violations while major enforcement remains.
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Associated Press
Springfield, II
Illinois
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Pontiac
General Assembly
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Department of Law Enforcement
Charles Houghtley
Peoria
Houghtley
Daniel Walker
Appropriations
Rock Island
Milton Juenger
Lottie
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Joseph Ginter
DuQuoin
Ginter
Chicago Man Sentenced for Forgery of Lottery Tickets
A Chicago man, 30, received one to three years in prison after pleading guilty to 12 counts of forgery. Joseph Jones was sentenced by Judge Richard Curry in Circuit Court for forging Illinois lottery tickets and redeeming them for $20 at multiple retail stores last year.
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Mt Vernon Weather Brief
Mt Vernon weather report shows Wednesday high 00 and low 65 with 7:00 a.m. temperature 73. Rainfall to date in 1976 totals 14.59 inches. Historical contrast lists today’s high and low for past years and a Friday sunrise at 5:50 and sunset at 8:22 pst. Bend Lake main dam water level recorded at 405.50 feet above mean sea level.
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MT. Vernon
Bend Lake
Two Drivers Injured In Accident Here Wednesday Coal Mines
Washington AP says the U S Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration blitzed about 160 coal mines this year with intensified inspections. Deputy administrator Jack Crawford notes 55 mines were picked for violator history as inspectors target ventilation rock dusting fire protection and haulage to prevent major and fatal accidents.
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New Lottery Game In Illinois World Series begins today
The Illinois State Lottery unveils the 50-cent World Series game in Chicago with 12 weekly prizes of a two person trip to the World Series and a grand prize of 50000 for 20 years. Tickets have two sections offering $5 to $400000 prizes and drawings for trips or a 1 million top prize. Drawings occur each Thursday for 12 weeks.
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Illinois State Lottery
Adult Swimming Classes Planned At City Park Pool
The city Park and Recreation Department schedules adult swimming lessons at City Park pool from July 12 to 16, meeting from 7 30 p.m. to 9 30 p.m. Open to adults 18 and over. Registration Monday at 7 30 p.m. Fee is $1.
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City Park,and Recreation Department
Park Department Golf Lessons Offered This Month
The Mt. Vernon Park Department offers a nine lesson golf course for ages 10 to 15 at Indian Hills Golf Course. Classes run July 12 to 30 on Monday Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1 pm led by instructor John Ayers. Registration opens July 12 at City Park Community Building with a $5 fee and bring your own clubs.
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Brazil
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Mt. Vernon
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S. 27Th St
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Mt. Vernon Park
Indian Hills
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City Park
Judge selects Alexander County for Armstrong trial location
Judge Spomer ruled Armstrong’s request to move the trial was denied and named Cairo as the new venue, selecting Alexander County for its air conditioned courtroom in the far south. Armstrong, ill with mononucleosis, was ordered to rest and to notify the court when medically cleared to proceed.
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Armstrong
Cairo
Williamson County
Union
Ballard
Alexander County
Joy Explosion at Logan Street Church for area youths
A community Youth Night titled Joy Explosion is planned for Saturday July 10 at 7 07 p m in Logan Street Baptist Church Youth Hall. The event features group singing and sharing, guest speakers from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, testimonies from youths, and musical performances by Manna from Benton and a newly organized group Assurance. Churches citywide have been invited.
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Logan Street Baptist Church
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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