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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices for 1 year at 7.00 in Jefferson County and nearby areas, 10.00 outside 150 miles, with 6 month and 3 month options. Postage and delivery terms are indicated for second class mail and local carrier delivery.
A Thought For Today notes that David achieved success in all undertakings because the Lord was with him. It adds a Don Marquis quote about successful people devising ideas to keep others busy, reflecting humorist journalism.
An anonymous observer reports on public chatter about IRS computers and leak detection, belief in data accuracy, and readers tired of assassination books. The piece compares optimism in baseball outcomes to real-world issues, notes junk mail nuisance, fast cars, and student agitators, and asks who among us might have voiced such thoughts.
The passage discusses how the word pragmatic can mean different things. It suggests the speaker may intend Smith to be practical and matter of fact, or simply a busybody, depending on context. It notes precision matters and jokes about a child learning English.
WASHINGTON AP The Federal Communications Commission approved transfer of control of Egyptian Broadcasting Co. at Herrin Illinois from Charles R Cook to a group including Robert A Ferrari John C Garavalla Arthur L Lenzine Ervin Coppi and Stanley J Roszkowski for control of WJPF station in Herrin Illinois.
The deal transfers WTAD AM FM Quincy and KGLO AM TV Mason City and KEYC TV Mankato to Lee Enterprises Inc in a stock-based acquisition. Hannibal and Macomb stations KHQA TV also included in the approval. Value cited at 165000 dollars.
A science note explains the ionosphere as the atmospheric layer above the stratosphere, extending roughly from 60 to 200 miles (100 to 320 kilometers) above Earth. The text highlights its role in radio wave propagation and atmospheric chemistry.
White Plains N Y AP an 18 year old youth Thomas Ruppert was found guilty of 24 counts of first degree murder and arson for the December 20 1966 Yonkers Jewish Community Center fire that killed nine children and three adults. Jury deliberated 24 hours. Sentencing set for next Friday.
Two Pershing long range missiles flown from Europe to Blanding Utah completed flights over 400 miles and hit the ground at White Sands Missile Range. Troops from the 7th Army fired them with Ft. Sill support as the first round of seven test launches from Bland ing to southern New Mexico desert.
King Constantine and Queen Anne Marie appeared publicly with Crown Prince Paul for an end of term festival at Pamathenian Stadium drawing a 60,000 strong crowd. It was the queen’s first outing since the April coup and the couple received a standing ovation.
A June 5 historical roundup notes events from 1904 World War II battle in France, 1872 Grant GOP nomination, 1884 Sherman telegram refusal, 1917 draft registrations, 1944 Tiber River crossing, 1947 Marshall Plan outline, 1961 Supreme Court order on Communist party, Eisenhower nuclear testing remark, Makarios US visit, Cernan space walk. East St. Louis motel theft story details missing items, and Prince Andrew Measles at Buckingham Palace reported with typical brief news tone.
The Associated Press reports eight deaths in Illinois traffic accidents over the weekend. At Mahomet a three car crash left Craig W. Nance 18 and Bessie Danison 46 dead, while Jack Downey 24 was critically injured. Other fatalities occurred near Bloomington Osbert Burns Jr three, Evanston wife Peggy Pierce 22, Chicago South Side child Osbert Burns Jr., and Edwardsville passenger Bermie McLean 49 in freight train collision near Edwardsville.
Free Methodist Church at 19th and Logan hosts an evangelistic revival featuring Dr. J Harold Loman of Salisbury North Carolina, a nationally known evangelist. Events run June 8 through 18 with daily services at 7 30 p m. Pastor Loyd Burge leads the church.
The morning favors finishing financial matters and practical tasks while the evening sparks interest in mental pursuits. Aries and Taurus emphasize duties and property, Gemini advances plans, Moon Children seek networking, Leo targets influential contacts, Virgo values new alliances, Libra aims to ease burdens, Scorpio focuses on partnership tasks, Sagittarius works early and shows talents, Capricorn hobbies with social calls, Aquarius home improvements, and Pisces plan shopping and decisions for efficiency.
MOUND CITY, US. Removal of levees surrounding the Mound City National Cemetery will keep the cemetery open for about 50 more years, says cemetery superintendent Norman Baumgardner. Work to remove the levees, rendered unnecessary by flood control advances, should start next week. The 1864 cemetery holds graves of more than 6,000 soldiers, including 27 Confederate soldiers who died in Union army hospitals during the Civil War.
A Senate Preparedness subcommittee report critical of Defense and Army officials notes uncertainty and conflict delayed equipping troops with the M16, while the M14 remained postwar standard. Gen Westmoreland ordered M16 for ground forces as debate continues on rifles and related gear.
Alexander B. Trowbridge, acting secretary of commerce, urged about 700 corporate executives to intensify efforts to limit the flow of dollars abroad. He stressed the need for measures to keep capital at home and strengthen domestic investment.
Dudley Tadlock seeks a wig for his Shetland pony after vandals damaged his Wyandotte County barn and cut off the animal’s tail, ruling out entry in upcoming horse shows.
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