Editorial calls for peace in the Middle East 1967 crisis
The piece contrasts 1967 tensions with 1914 mobilization, argues no war justification exists in the Middle East, praises a world forum for peace, and urges East and West to set aside rivalries to prevent a broader conflict. It warns that allowing hostilities would show little learning from history.
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Middle East
Cairo
Damascus
Berlin
Paris
St. Petersburg
London
Nasser
Israel
Red Sea
Europe
Fewer Rocks At Uncle Sam Must Be Doing Something Wrong
The U S Information Agency reports 12 mob violence incidents against USIA libraries and centers abroad from July 1966 to March this year totaling 4506 dollars in damage. The prior fiscal year saw 368395 dollars in losses. In Brasilia a single episode caused about 2000 dollars in damage amid student demonstrations. Congress bears blame for the decline in American prestige due to foreign aid cuts.
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U.S. Information Agency
USIA
Brasilia
U.S
Congress
Dress Up Across i Headpiece and More
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Neath Hall
Douglas Beats Adlai To Nomination Strategy Revealed
Chicago AP reports Paul H. Douglas described using a political smokescreen to secure the Democratic nomination over Adlai E. Stevenson. He details passes suggesting governor ambitions to keep the party uncertain, then pivot to the Senate, and notes later outcomes including defeats by Charles H. Percy and shifts in Chicago reform.
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Chicago
Paul H. Douglas
Adlai E. Stevenson
Compton
Pictured Encyclopedia
Douglas
Stevenson
Senate
Lesters
Charles H. Percy
Illinois Democratic Organization
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S
United Nations
New York City
New School For Social Research
Edward J. Kelly
Kelly
Martin Kennelly
This Day In History June 1 Highlights From 1637 to 1967
On June 1 events span centuries from Jacques Marquette’s birth in 1637 to de Gaulle becoming France’s premier in 1958. Other notes include Kentucky’s 1782 statehood, Tennessee’s 1796 entry, Brigham Young’s 1801 birth, James Lawrence’s 1813 quote Dont give up the ship, Leslie Howard’s 1943 death, and recent space, nickel stockpile, and moon landing references.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
Jacques Marquette
Kentucky
Tennessee
Brigham Young
James Lawrence
Navy
Leslie Howard
Bay of Biscay
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Britain
Eisenhower
Treasury
George Humphrey
American Surveyor
Moon
Theft reported of mailbox on Tolle Road near Mt. Vernon
James Boldrey reported to the sheriff's office yesterday that someone stole the mailbox from his home on Tolle Road northeast of Mt. Vernon.
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James Boldrey
Sheriff's Office
Tolle Road
Mt. Vernon
Arrington's Open Housing Bills Fall In Senate Panel
Springfield APR open housing bills were rejected by the Senate Registration and Miscellany Committee on a straight 84 party line vote. Sen. Arrington of Evanston said the issue is not dead. Democrats Partee Smith Newhouse Simon and Coulson saw their measures dumped, while Arrington vowed to seek a floor override if possible.
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Springfield
Senate
W. Russell Arrington
Evanston
Cecil Partee
Chicago
Arrington
Frank Ozinga
Evergreen Park
Howard Mohr
Forest Park
Partee
Fred Smith
Richard Newhouse
Pau Simon
Troy
Robert Coulson
Waukegan
Senae
Lewis Morgan
Wheaton
Ralph T. Smith
Alton
Smith
Ilinpiy Commission On Human Relations
Sen
Arthur Swanson
Chicao
Swanson
U.S. Supreme Court
Optimist Club praises Mt Vernon bicycle safety efforts
In a letter to the Mt Vernon Register News Carl T. Baker president of the Mt Vernon Breakfast Optimist Club expresses appreciation for assistance during Bicycle Safety Week. He notes the safety inspection of about 350 bicycles and credits the mayor's proclamation and a published photo with publicizing the program.
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Optimist Clubs
Mt. Vernon
Iinois
Carl T. Baker
Optimist Club
Ray Tibbs Wins Trip To Bermuda
Ray Tibbs president of Ray Tibbs Implement Co. on Waltonville road won an all expense trip to Bermuda as part of International Harvester Company More to Go sales campaign. He and Mrs Tibbs will fly in July to stay at the Princess Bermuda hotel and beach club as guests of IH.
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Ray Tibbs
Major Reno cleared of charges and reburial sought
Major Marcus A. Reno, dishonorably discharged after 1879 charges, was cleared posthumously of brawling drunkenness and wife liberty accusations. His relative seeks reburial at a national cemetery. The case led to potential correction of records and a push to rebury at Custer National Cemetery in Montana.
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Washington
Marcus A. Reno
Army
Reno
National Cemetery
George A. Custer
Battle of the Little Big Horn
Custer
Charles Reno
New York City
Army Board For Correction of Military Records
Stanley R. Resor
Army Adjutant General
Custer National Cemetery
Montana
New Baby and Social Notes Highlight Mt. Vernon Weekend
To Melissa Ann, new daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd, born May 26. John Logan visited from the University of Illinois with fraternity brother Ted Sanders of Moline. A piano and organ recital by Mrs. Dorothy Cochran’s students in Western Gardens featured Sheryl and Jill Guyton, Linda French, Nancy Guggenheim. Donna White was elected one of Mt. Vernon Two High School’s six cheerleaders. They attended a Kiwanis Club dinner as special guests.
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Melissa Ann
Robert Lloyd
John Logan
University of Illinois
Ted Sanders
Moline, Illinois
Dorothy Cochran
Western Gardens
Sheryl
Jill Guyton
Linda French
Nancy Guggenheim
Donna White
Mt. Vernon Two
Kiwanis Club
Girl Scouts Graduate and Local News Roundup
Sandra Olson and Karen Prasuhn graduate with the Girl Scout class. Mrs Mary Ellen Wright a student of the Motherton School of Practical Nursing received a cape May at a ceremony in the girls gymnasium. Miss Patrice Olson celebrated her 16th birthday on May 25. Tony Wisniewski attended the 25th anniversary Battle of Midway reunion at the Naval Reserve Headquarters in St Louis. Mrs Walter Olson and Mrs Ed Prasuhn accompanied their Senior Girl Scout on a trip to St Louis on May 27 visiting points of interest. Earl D Jamison made a business trip to Centralia yesterday afternoon.
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Sandra Olson
Karen Prasuhn
Mary Ellen Wright
Mtertion School of Practical Nursing
Cape May At
Patrice Olson
Tony Wisniewski
Battle of Midway
Naval Reserve Headquarters
St. Louis
Walter Olson
Ed Prasuhn
Earl D. Jamison
Centralia
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