Deaths and Funerals Mrs Brenda Kay Smith
Mrs Brenda Kay Smith 20 of 602 Conger Ave died at 12 32 p m Thursday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital She was born July 28 1951 in Mt Vernon daughter of Claude and Alice Coleman Echols She married Manuel Cecil Smith Jr on March 20 1971 She was a Methodist and a 1969 Mt Vernon HS graduate a 1970 Mt Vernon School of Beauty Culture graduate and formerly employed by Super X drug store and Lincoln Heritage Insurance Co She survived by her parents husband daughter born May 18 1972 three brothers and six sisters and a grandmother Funeral services will be at 2 p m Saturday Hughey Pulley Funeral Home with Rev Howard Flora officiating Burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m today
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Brenda Kay Smith
Conger Ave
Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Mt. Vernon
Claude and
Alice Coleman Echols
Manuel Cecil Smith Jr
First United Methodist Church
Super-X Drug Store
Lincoln Heritage Insurance Co
Carmen Kay
Harry
Rockford
Frank
Kirkwood
Jeffrey Joe
Janet Hanes
Loreta
Nancy
Jane
Cindy
Anita
Inez Coleman
Smith
Eddie
Hughey-Pulley Funeral
Howard Flora
Memorial Gardens
Vandalia man Bernard Davis dies in Chicago crash
Bernard Davis Jr. 38 of Vandalia formerly of Mt. Vernon died at 7 30 p m Wednesday in a Chicago auto crash. Graveside rites Sunday at Bethel Cemetery Mt Vernon. Survivors include wife Scylene Miller father Bernard S Davis Sr mother Naomi Rushing three brothers and one sister. Local arrangements by Myers Funeral Service. Born November 5 1933 in Panama Illinois.
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Bernard
Davis Jr
Vandalia
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Sugar Memorial Chapel
8Ger
Ill
Roy van Horn
Bethel Cemetery
Myers Funeral Service
Mr. Davis
Panama, Ill
Bernard S
Naomi (Sechrest) Davis
Scylene Miller
Bernard S. Davis Sr
Naomi Rushing
Steelville, Il
Jeff Davis
Chester, Ill
Richard
Chicago Heights
William
James
Glendale Heights
Joann Keane
Westchester
Pennsylvania
Albert Dame Sesser Dies at 80 in Sesser
Albert Dame, 80, of Sesser, died Thursday at Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Services Sunday at Church of God in Sesser with Rev. Nona Dame officiating. Burial in Maple Hill cemetery. Body lies in state at Brayfield Funeral Home Lesser with viewing 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Survived by wife Nona Pitchford, brothers Cecil Chicago and Raymond Charley Lesser, two sisters Mrs. Freda Van Hoorebeke and Mrs. Mable Cosley, both of Chicago.
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Albert Dame
Sesser
Pinckneyville
Church of God
Nona Dame
Maple Hill Cemetery
Brayfield
Lesser
Mr. Dame
Franklin County
Francis
Sarah Dame
Nona Pitchford
Cecil
Chicago
Raymond
Charley
Freda van Hoorebeke
Mable Cosley
Homer Lane Valier dies at 73 in Valier Kentucky
Homer Lane Valier 73 of Valier died today at Miners Hospital Christopher. Funeral at Brayfield Funeral Home Les ser Sunday at 3 30 p m with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p m Saturday. Born June 6 1898 in Kentucky to John and Ellen Lane. Survived by three sisters Ruth Emmerson Christopher Jo Thompson Walier and Reda Floyd Glendale Kentucky.
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Homer Lane
Valier
Miners Hospital
Christopher
Brayfield Funeral Home
Lesser
Maple Hill
Mr. Lane
Kentucky
John
Ellen Lane
Ruth Emmerson
Jo Thompson
Walier
Reda Floyd
Glendale
ILEC Approves 250000 Grant for Work Release Center
The Illinois Law Enforcement Commission approved a quarter million dollar grant to the Illinois Department of Corrections to establish a work release center in the Little Egypt area of Southern Illinois. The program will allow prisoners in state institutions to be released to work in state conservation areas in southern Illinois.
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Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
Illinois Department of Corrections
Little Egypt
Illinois
Dan Walker campaign chief sued for $2 million
Gilbert and officers of the Lawndale Freedom Movement file a Cook County suit seeking $2 million total damages. Anthony G. Catullo and Les ter E. Munson Jr. from Smith and Munson are listed as lawyers. De Grazia dismisses the action as a political stunt, with a federal filing expected next week.
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de Grazia
Gilbert
Lawndale Freedom Movement
Anthony G. Catullo
Smith and
Cook County
Nixon appeals to Congress on return to push peace
In a half hour address Nixon urges the nation to join with other countries to build a new foundation for world peace. He refers to the February Peking trip and Soviet talks, calling 1972 the year America helped lead the world toward lasting peace despite ongoing tensions.
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America
Peking
Nixon
Mt Vernon Hog Market Price Report
The Mt Vernon hog market lists No 1 and No 2 hogs at 200 to 220 pounds traded from 26.00 to 26.60 per cwt. No 1 at 26.25. Mixed No 2 and No 3 hogs 220 to 240 pounds at 25.50 to 26.00. Sows sold 20.00 to 22.00.
Market Prices From Mt Vernon Morning Report
The Mt Vernon market quoted wheat at 1.46, soybeans at 3.43, and corn at 1.18 this morning, showing the latest cash prices for farmers and merchants.
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Mt. Vernon
Wheat and soybeans mixed price list from Chicago
Chicago price bulletin lists Wheat No 2 hard red at 1.58, No 2 soft red at 1.51, Corn No 2 yellow at 1.27, Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 6, Soybeans No 1 yellow at 3.44, Soybean oil at 11.21 per unit. Prices shown in market notation from AP report.
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Chicago
Chicago Hog and Cattle Receipts at National Stockyards
Estimated Monday receipts total 7,000 hogs 3,000 cattle and 200 sheep. Hog data show 4,000 head with butchers up about 50 cents and sows steady. Prices posted for various weights and grades. Cattle receipts 125 head with dealers paying 48.00 to 52.00 for choice and prime. Sheep insufficient for test market.
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National Stockyards
Ill
Egg price ranges and grades for St Louis market
The report lists consumer egg grades with size ranges for large medium small and wholesale grades, plus weights for hens and leghorns. Ready-to-cook broilers and fryers are priced at 27.25 to 27.75 per unit for next week's delivery.
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ST. Louis
New York Stocks Edge Higher Amid Mixed Trading
The noon Dow Jones stood at 962.22 after a 1.50 rise as advances led declines on the NYSE. Analysts noted sideline positioning awaiting signs that weekly profit taking may end, with wholesale prices up 6 percent and unemployment at 5.9 percent. Chemicals and farm goods show gains.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Dow Jones noon stock averages report
New York AP notes the Dow Jones noon stock averages with declines and gains across sectors. Industrials up 1.50 to 962.22, Transports down 0.99 to 256.03, Utilities down 0.09 to 107.75, and the 65-stock overall index down 0.14 to 323.90.
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New York
Indus
Quits State's Attorney Job At Harrisburg
Saline County State's Attorney Archie Bob Henderson, 29, has submitted his resignation effective June 13 to the county board. A Marion native, he will relocate and serve as counsel for a Herrin company. Henderson, a Democrat, became assistant state's attorney Dec. 1, 1966 and was elected state's attorney in 1968. His first term ends in December and he did not seek reelection. In November, Michael Henshaw will face Republican Deneen A. Watson for the post. Donald Irvin remains as assistant state's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg, Ill
UPI
Saline County
Archie Bob Henderson
Henderson
Marion
Herrin
Michael Henshaw
Deneen A. Watson
Donald Irvin
Vernon
Illinois House Approves Lottery Bill 99 to 63
The Illinois House passed the lottery measure 99 to 63 and sent it to the Senate. Supporters expect $100 million annual revenue with 45 percent to prizes, 45 percent to the state, and 10 percent for administration, while critics warn it expands gambling and harms the financially vulnerable. The bill’s sponsor is Rep. E J Giorgi of Rockford.
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Springfield, Ill
Illinois
Illinois House
Senate
E. J
Zeke
Giorgi
Drockford
Richard B. Ogilvie
George Hudson
Hinesdale
Man in the House Welfare Rule Reinstated
The Senate Finance Committee voted to reinstate the man in the house rule allowing states to deny welfare to mothers and children living with a man not related by blood. The panel also approved a Workfare provision enabling child welfare referrals for children of nonworking welfare parents, directing agencies to make some provision for them.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Supreme Court
Apartment Zoning Discussed for South 34th Street Complex
Article notes council review of an apartment development schematic by Musick who represents builders and current neighborhood objectors. Earl Jamison and Sestec propose a Champaign complex north of Fisher's Lane seeking rezoning to R-3. Jamison group to appear before council Monday to push the rezoning.
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Musick
Hill
Boondocks
Earl Jamison
Sestec
Champaign
McGovern Leads California Democrats by 20 Points in Poll
California Democrats favored Sen George McGovern in a statewide primary poll by Melvin Field showing 46 percent for McGovern, 26 for Humphrey, and 8 for Wallace with a write in campaign underway. Humphrey dismissed the result as baloney while McGovern questioned the margin's accuracy.
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San Francisco
George McGovern
California
Hubert H. Humphrey
Baloney
Melvin D. Field
McGovern
South Dakota
White House
Humphrey
Bakersfield
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Safe Burglary Hits Murphysboro Office
Thieves broke into a General Telephone Co office in Murphysboro during the night and carried off a 400 pound safe containing 55 keys for pay phones in Murphysboro 12 in Grand Tower and four in Ava along with about $100 some checks and postage stamps police pursued muscular burglars as workers changed locks on pay telephones in the area
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Murphysboro
Ill
UPI
General Telephone Co
Telephone Company
Grand Tower
Ava
Air Raids In Hanoi Area Again
U S Phantom jets attacked the Bao Giang power plant near Hanoi and damaged a rail bridge to China using laser guided bombs. The strikes, part of widespread raids across North Vietnam, affected power facilities, bridges, depots and rail stock.
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Saigon
U.S
Hanoi
China
Bao Giang
North Vietnam
Air Force
Cao Nung
U.S. Command
South Vietnam
Qui Nhon
Central Highlands
Kontum City
Pleiku
Judge Declares Wiretapping Law Unconstitutional
A Philadelphia federal judge rules the 1968 wiretap statute unconstitutional, saying it endangers citizen privacy. The decision, by Judge Joseph S. Lord III, comes on a motion to suppress electronic surveillance evidence in a $10 million gambling case. U.S. Attorney Peter Vaira warns there may be no immediate impact.
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Philadelphia
U.S. District Court
Joseph S. Lord HI
U.S. Atty
Peter Vaira
Justice Department
Thefts Reported in Local Briefs
Mary Eva Outland reported the theft of a 21 inch color television set from her Rt 1 residence after a door was pried. John Ketterman reported the theft of a newspaper dispenser from Oak Grove Terrace mobile park, found later on Fishers Lane. Jerry Bodine reported a stolen battery and tool box from vehicles on Perkins Ave. Marlys Rebodeaux reported a 20 inch girl’s bicycle stolen from her home.
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Mary Eva Outland
Rt. 1
Dain
Sheriff's Office
John Ketterman
Post Dispatch
Oak Grove Terrace
Fishers Lane
Jerry
Bodine
Perkins Ave
Marlys Rebodeaux
S. 20Th St
Fines Assessed by State Police for Speeding and Parking
Yesterday state police issued speeding tickets to Elin M. Drew of Mc Leansboro James G. Schaefer of Schofield Wisconsin James R. Renfro of Decatur Eric J. Cooper of Chicago Cecil G. Tolliver of Madisonville Kentucky George W Kendrick of Boonville Mississippi Debra O Smith of East St Louis Dickie R Kinnear of Mc Leansboro Billys Martin of Boles Illinois and a parking charge against Rodney D Isaac of Rt 5 was dismissed as driver unsure.
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Elin
M. Drew
Rt. 1
McLeansboro
James G. Schaefer
Schofield
Wisc
James R. Renfro
Decatur
Eric J. Cooper
Lake St
Cecil G. Tolliver
Madisonville
George W. Kendrick
Boonville
Miss
Debra O. Smith
East St. Louis
Dickie R. Kinnear
Rt. 4
Billy ‘S Martin
Boles
Ill
Rodney D. Isaac
Rt. 5
Parking lot collision at Big John's store injures two drivers
At 4 35 p m in the Big John's grocery store parking lot Dorothey A Jones age 54 of 102 N 42nd St and Diana S Neal age 28 of Rt 1 Belle Rive backed from spaces and struck each other. Jones car suffered major damage while Neal car had minor damage.
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Big John’s
Dorothey A. Jones
N. 42Nd St
Diana S. Neal
Rt. 1
Belle Rive
Jones Auto
Neal
Two Trash Dumping Cases: One Dismissed, One Convicted
Yesterday's Register-News incorrectly stated both cases were dismissed. Only Lee Finkbone’s case was dropped on the state attorney’s motion for lack of evidence. James Hull was found guilty and fined 75 dollars.
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Register-News
Attooney
Lee Finkbone
James Hull
Past Matrons Club Meeting At Mt Vernon Chapter 233
The Past Matrons Club of Mt Vernon Chapter No 233 A E S will meet in the dining room of the Masonic Temple Monday evening June 5 at 7 30 o clock Grace Fenton and Naomi Bogan will be Hostesses Myrtle Gott President Naomi R Bogan Secretary
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Mt. Vernon
A.es
Masonic Temple
Grace Fenton
Naomi Bogan
Myrtle Gott
Naomi R. Bogan
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Albert Dame Sesser
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Dan Walker
Congress
Court House
Sammy Tippit
Organization For
Russia
MT. Vernon Grain
Chicago Grain
Wall Street
Harrisburg
Ray Botch
House
Lake Michigan
J.C. Livingston
Roy Jones
Toth Street
Livingston
N. 10Th St. Mt. Ver
Pharmacy Mon
Phane
V.F.W. Dance
Nelson McCormick
Country
Bill
Tee
Grads
W-G Motors
Bill Kniffen
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