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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1957

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Deaths Benjamin Dailey 68 Belle Rive Farmer Dies

Benjamin Harrison Dailey aged 68 a Belle Rive farmer died at Jefferson Memorial Hospital at 6 15 last evening after an illness He was born May 24 1889 in Belle Rive son of Mr and Mrs A R Dailey He married Nancy Hughes in 1913 surviving wife two sons Virgil of St Peters burg Fla Calvin of Woodstock Ill two daughters Mrs Geneva Younce Kirkwood Mo and Mrs Martha Wiksler St Louis one brother Calvin Senath Mo and two sisters Mrs Madonna West Indianapolis and Ina Mae Dailey Anna Funeral set for Saturday 3 p m at Baptist church Dahlgren with Rev Rudolph Slag and Rev Dave Goddard burial Odd Fellows cemetery Dahlgren body in state at Gholson Funeral Home Dahlgren after 6 p m today

Benjamin Harrison Dailey Belle Rive Jefferson Memorial Hospital Ness R. Dailey A. R. Dailey Nancy Hughes Modern Woodmen Virgil St. Petersburg Fla Calvin Woodstock Ill Odd Fellows Cemetery Dahlgrén Gholson Dahlgren

Khrushchev says talk of clean hydrogen bomb is stupid

Khrushchev defended Yugoslavia talks and warned that a supposed clean hydrogen bomb would unleash radiation and kill civilians. He spoke at a Prague factory with Premier Bulganin, criticizing Eisenhower and urging unity among socialist states while avoiding internecine Kremlin disputes.

Prague Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower O Workers Staln Nikolai Bulganin Khrushchev Comunist Communist Tito Yugoslavia Moscow Belgrade Socialist Front Kremlin

Hospital Notes From Jefferson Memorial and Good Samaritan

Jefferson Memorial records admit Mrs. Carolyn Ohl pause Albert Kelly Dabigren Mrs. Minnie Holman and Guy Roney of Opdyke. Good Samaritan lists admissions Miss Mary Greer Mrs. Wilma Lamont William Dennis and Mrs. Oleta Flack, and discharges Mrs. Helen Rata czyk Mrs. Ruth Davis Miss Ana Kinman Miss Doris Breazeale Mrs. Anna Bell Cob erly Charle Brock Walter Yar brough and Mrs. Wilma Ryan and baby Peggy Lee.

Jefferson Memorial Carolyn Ohlpause Albert Kelly Dabigren Minnie Holman Guy Roney Opdyke GOOD

Births in Walker and Jefferson Memorial Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Everett Williams Route 2 Walker Iowa are the parents of a ten pound seven ounce boy born at 10 10 this morning at Good Samaritan Hospital The Williams are former Inn residents Mr and Mrs Stanley Holman 1112 Gilbert street are the parents of a son born at 11 58 last night at Jefferson Memorial Hospital The baby weighed eight pounds two ounces and has been named Richard Eric

Everett Williams Walker Iowa Good Samaritan Hospital Williams Inn Stanley Holman Gilbert Street Jefferson Memorial Hospital Richard Eric

Major Break in Murder Case Involving Chicago Boys

Police pursue a possible major break in the unsolved murders of three Chicago schoolboys who vanished Oct 16 1955. A register in the Garland Building at 111 N Wabash Ave bears Robert Peterson 14 signature. brothers John 13 and Anton Jr 11 reportedly joined him. An elevator attendant recalls the visit after office hours and an eye tech Dr Maria Gonzales recalls Robert waiting in the office waiting room. She descried a man with an unusually large head blond about 18 tall and broad shouldered. A later sketch matched a man sought in a separate Oct 1955 rape case, two days after the boys were beaten and strangled and their nude remains found in a forest preserve northwest of the city.

Chicago Robert Peterson John Schuessler Maria Gonzales Robert

France Refuses To Release Yank Held For Murder

Paris reports an Army spokesman said France formally refused the U S request to hand over American soldier DeWayne McOsker for trial. McOsker, 21, from Manhasset New York, faces murder charges after a Paris street quarrel linked to a cigarette price dispute. He was to appear for a preliminary hearing as France asserts jurisdiction under the NATO status of forces agreement. An official observer will monitor his case to ensure fairness.

Paris France U.S. Army DeWayne McOsker Manhasset McOsker Sante Alperian U.S NATO Tat McOsker

Jap Judge Promises Fair Trial To Yank

In Maebashi District Court Judge Yuzo Kawachi pledged a fair and fast trial for US Army Specialist William Girard charged with manslaughter. He said the trial would start mid August, following a ruling that allowed trial by Japan. Girard declined further comment. his Japanese wife, Mrs Haru Girard, was unavailable.

Tokyo William Girard Girard

Coolidge Widow to Be Buried in Vermont Friday

Mrs. Calvin Coolidge widow of the former president will be buried Friday beside her husband and their son in a Vermont grave near the Plymouth homestead where Col John Coolidge administered the oath. She died Monday in Northampton Massachusetts after a simple service at Edward Congregational Church attended by about 300 relatives and officials. The service included a poem written by Mrs Coolidge.

Plymouth Calvin Coolidge Edward Congregational Church Northampton Richard Linde Coolidge Linde Collidge

County Chemistry Teacher Attends 8-Week Institute

LAS VEGAS NM Edward P Kownacki Waltonville IU Community High School teacher participates in an eight week Institute for Teachers of Chemistry at New Mexico Highlands University funded by 67 from the National Science Foundation. Directed by Dr E Gerald Meyer Highlands and Dr Massie Fisk University. Kownacki holds B S and M S from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is a 1938 University High School graduate.

Las Vegas N.M Edward P Kownacki Waltonville New Mexico Highlands University National Science Foundation E. Gerald Meyer Highlands Massie Fisk University Kownacki Deggree Suthern Tinois University Carbondale Minos University High School Illinois

Rule Yank Must Face Jap Trial

A detailed account of a military inquiry into Lt. Girard and Specialist Nickel over the shooting of a Japanese civilian, Mrs Sakai, in a danger area. The affidavit by Robert Dechert notes orders, guard actions, and conflicting statements about firing and brass throwing. The case discusses whether Girard acted under orders and how witnesses described the events and intent.

Supreme Court Girard Japan U.S Robert Dechert Defense Department Sakai Victor N. Nickel Army Billy M. Mahon Onosaki Dechert Nickel

Police Court Fines Reported for Speeding Violations

Fines were assessed in police court for speeding offenses. Norris Bowden paid 10 dollars and costs for 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Cleatus Rector faced 4 dollars and costs for 34 mph over the limit.

Agiatrate J. R. Thomas Norris Bowden Conte Cleatus Rector

Brehm, Smbeot Defend Actions On Contracts

Brehm defends airport hangar contract decisions made Oct 1956 as urgent to shelter 12 aircraft. He disputes Marsh's bid being in his name and says a loss of 1550.07 occurred due to rush and weather. Smoot denies conflicts over architect D Clarence Wilson fees and insists actions were aboveboard and for Mt. Vernon Airport Authority.

Marsh Brehm J. S. Marsh Engineering Co Bailey Mt. Vernon Sherman Bulock Mt. Vernon Park Bullock Mt. Vernon City Park Smoot D. Clarence Wilson

Leopold Cancels TV Appearance to Aid Clemency Effort

Chicago Leopold the 85 year inmate in the Bobby Franks slaying has canceled all TV appearances to avoid jeopardizing his clemency plea. He cited a need to focus on potential release after 33 years in prison. The parole board is weighing clemency or commutation to 64 years, possibly enabling parole before Christmas.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Leopold NBC Chicago Sun-Times Irving Kup Ninols Parole and Pardon Board Raopoldesday William’ G. Stratton Ee E. Stevenson Richard Leeb Bobby Franks Stateville

Eldorado loan aids Illinois Electric Coop in Mt. Vernon hearing

The Rural Electrification Administration approved an 860000 loan to the Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative at Eldorado. Mt. Vernon mayor Bailey defended his actions during a contentious airport board hearing, denying wrongdoing while accusing critics of “whitewash” tactics and asserting his focus on law and order.

Washington The Rural Electrification Administration Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative Eldorado, J

Truck fires in Chicago after chemical spill blast

A truck loaded with barrels of a liquid paint chemical exploded in Chicago causing flames to shoot into the air. Two Southwest Side homes burned and five more were damaged. No injuries were reported though a playground fence was breached by a bursting drum. Damages estimated at 25000 dollars. Driver Michael J. Tantore said he heard a bang and saw flames as he crossed Damen Avenue. Barrel contents identified as ethyl nitrocellulose.

Chicago Sero Michael J. Tantore St. Pauli Minn Damen Ave Derlmark Road James Lahey Tantore St. Paul Laquier

Ike And Staff To Flee Capital In Mock Attack

The United States will stage Operation Alert 1957 a seven day civil defense drill. Imaginary bombings will simulate nuclear destruction on many American cities as 7500 federal workers deploy to 30 relocation centers in eastern states. Eisenhower and staff will be helicoptered to a secret White House hideaway for about a day before returning to Washington.

Washington Eisenhower White House Eell Civil Defense

Malenkov Exiled to Lowly Position as Political Shakeup Persists

The text notes Malenkov's exile to a lowly post and frames him as a potential foe for free nations, but doubts his ability to change core political conditions. It emphasizes a top-level shakeup revealing a rigid system lacking flexibility on policy and personality disputes.

Free Nations

Moscow says ousted Reds not persecuted

London and Moscow radio claim the deposed Kremlin leaders face no persecution. Georgi Malenkov is reassigned to run a hydroelectric plant 1,800 miles from Moscow, with other ousted leaders given unspecified posts. The broadcast argues the Soviet system remains democratic, while observers note the distant posting limits opposition to Khrushchev.

London Moscow Kremlin Georgi Malenkov Ust Kamenogorsk Malenkov Khrushchev Bulgarin Czechoslovakia Aecene Kazakhstan Alma Ata

Private Plane Crash In Alaska Takes Six Lives

ANCHORAGE Alaska six persons were killed at King Salmon Airport on Bristol Bay when a twin engined Lockheed Electra crashed on takeoff. Victims include V Redfield Voge owner of the plane and prominent New York businessman Mrs H B Friel of Bellevue Washington Mrs Harald B Friel husband of a cannery official Polly Evans of Augusta GA Edward Coligny pilot and Ralph Huthes copilot both of Brooklyn. The CAA said the plane climbed to about 400 feet before nosing over crashing and burning.

Anchorage Alaska King Salmon Bristol Bay Civil Aeronautics Administration V. Redfield Voge New York H.B. Friel Bellvue Wash Harald B. Frile Nakeen Cannery Polly Evans Augusta Edward ‘Coligny Ralph Huthes Brooklyn CAA

Hoffa Fischbach mistrial ruling halts bribery case

United States District Judge Burnita Matthews ordered the bribery trial of union boss James R. Hoffa to continue while granting a mistrial to co defendant Hy man J. Fischbach. The mistrial arose after Fischbachs counsel Daniel P. Maher suffered a heart ailment halting proceedings amid cross examination of government witness John Dye Cheasty.

Washington U.S. Dist Burnita Matthews James R. Hoffa Hoffa Miami Hyman J. Fischbach Fischbach Daniel P. Maher Maher

Lawmakers debate limits on voting rights bill

Discussion centers on restricting the measure to Negro voting rights. Provisions would let the attorney general seek injunctions against violations, with contempt penalties. Senators differ over jury trials and amendments, while some push tying the bill to the 15th Amendment. Southern resistance continues despite hints of a midweek vote on related motions.

Prnae Francis Case Sen. O'Mahoney D-Wye Senate Clifford Case Knowland

Bride Loses Ring In Lake Search Near SIU

Newlyweds Wayne and Janet Williams, counselors at Southern Illinois University's Little Grassy Lake, started skin diving to recover Janet Williams ring lost while swimming. They seek the missing wedding ring amid the lake.

Carbondale, Ill Wayne Janet Williams Southern Illinois University Little Grassy Lake Scamp Janet

Aga Khan Mohammed Dead After Long Reign of Wealth and Faith

The Aga Khan Mohammed died after a career marked by immense wealth and leadership of Ismaili followers. Born in Karachi, he claimed descent from Fatima and Mohammed, led a 20 million strong Ismaili community, and sponsored many communal and religious institutions. Notable events include jubilee weighings of wealth, gifts to his successor Aly Khan, and a history of multiple marriages culminating with his 1944 union to Yvette Blanche la Brousse.

United States Bombay Karachi Pakistan Cairo Aga Khan Prince Aly Khan Dacca East Pakistan Cannes Tulyar Irish National Stud Mohammed Karach Fatima Iran Persia iShahzadi Theresa Magiland Hon Aly Laf Andree Carron Sadruddin Aga ‘Khan Yvette Blanche la Brousse

Syrians Fire On Israelis Near Gonnen Settlement

An Israeli army spokesman said Syrian positions fired rifles and machine guns today on Israel's Gonnen settlement, with no injuries. Gonnen sits on the Jordan River's western bank in eastern Galilee and was the center of a 10 hour border skirmish on Tuesday. The latest firing lasted about 15 minutes. The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U. S. is composed of thirty separate denominations.

Jerusalem Israel Gonnen West Bank Ey Jordan River Upper Galilee

Missouri Weather Outlook For Friday Warm and Pleasant

Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon with highs around 90 to 96 degrees. Tonight’s low expected in the 70s, bringing a mild end to Friday.

Missouri

Warm July Heat Hits Illinois Cities

A hot July sun pushed temperatures into the 90s across Illinois with the north and west reaching the highest readings. The Weather Bureau predicted some relief tonight as temperatures rose again into the 90s tomorrow with variable winds and humidity around 30 to 35 percent. Moline and Rockford tied for the state’s hottest spots at 90, while Springfield reached 88, Vandalia 85, and Chicago 78.

Chicago Ilinois Weather Bureau Moline Rockford Springfield Vandalia

Fire scare on George Street lights up early morning

A short circuit in an electric refrigerator caused a fire scare at 4:02 a.m. at the home of Mabel Rainey, 724 George Street. Rural firemen reported slight wiring damage and the blaze was quickly controlled.

Mabel Rainey George Street

Pilfering At Vacant House Reported in Mt. Ver Non

A theft at a vacant house on 308 South Fourth Street was reported to Mt. Vernon police. An unknown person entered by breaking a window and scattered papers inside the residence.

Mt. Vernon South Fourth Street

Oil Theft At Martin Station on South Tenth Street

Police reported three quarts of motor oil stolen from the Martin service station on South Tenth Street. Four boys in an old model car drove in as the attendant looked away, taking the oil before leaving.

Martin South Tenth Street

Desensitize Itchi in 15 Minutes Product Pitch

Advert says a 40c remedy available at drug counters that promises rapid itch relief within minutes. Claims kill germs on contact and can be used day or night for eczema insect bites foot itch and other surface rashes. Promoted at Ross and Small Drugs.

Ross & Small Drugs

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