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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
2
Editorial argues adults set a poor example but delinquency grows from idle youth. By 1970 up to a third more youths may be in court. 15 percent in a major city. Unemployment and dropouts fuel crime. calls for job training and realistic work for teens, noting few cities have organized youth services or demonstrator projects yet.
A dentist filed for divorce after his wife refused to leave her manicurist job. The couple reportedly argued over her employment leading to a breakdown in their marriage.
The minister jokes about the longest days of the year and vacation as Sally teases about money and waiting for summer. A lighthearted exchange centers on a picnic and a playful debate whether it will be a bee or not a bee, capturing a humorous domestic moment.
Washington Column discusses Byrd opposing both the 8 tax credit and the 20 percent withholding tax on interest and dividends, possible compromises, and Kennedy administration stance. Also recaps Lincoln introducing the income tax and withholding system 100 years ago, noting Civil War costs and overpayment by Lincoln.
A Q and A piece notes Jericho in Palestine as the oldest city dating to about 7800 B C. It lists Lady Nancy L Astor as the first woman member of the British House of Commons. It mentions the Suez Canal as owned by the United Arab Republic and Armenia adopting Christianity officially in A D 301.
Harold Thomas Hyman summarizes Baylor physician John M. Knox findings on chronic actinic irradiation and photo sensitivity. Midday sun has higher burn wavelengths, and reflection from water snow or sand increases intensity while shade clothing and tan decrease it. Negro pigment offers protection, aging differs by race. Protect with limited exposure, clothing, gradual suntan, or physician prescribed creams or medicines.
Regular reporter Mrs. Charlie Cross was away with family on vacation, so substitute notes cover Dahlgren residents. Numerous visits spread from Elgin to Carmi with families of Aydt, Wagner, Kennedy, Jines, Gibbs, and Cross sharing Memorial Day and weekend gatherings, funerals, and trips to Edgewood and Wayne County Saddle Club events.
The AMA says the King Anderon medical care bill is on trial not the AMA and Kennedy should focus on the bill. Larson says the AMA did not oppose Social Security its history not relevant to the current debate and Kennedy should press the bill not the organization.
Dr Claudio Sanchez Albornoz warns Spain could mirror Cuba as Republicans exile leaders foresee change. Dr G Brooks Ernest of Fenn College foresees space travel altering life. New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller argues force and nuclear weapons may safeguard freedom.
U S Senator Everett M Dirksen and Democratic contender Sidney Yates of Chicago will speak at the Salem soldiers and sailors reunion. Dirksen speaks June 26 and Yates June 27 during the June 25 to 30 event. Illinois historian Clyde Watson and American Legion official Wilson Morrison are also slated speakers with a closing day parade.
The Commodity Credit Corporation on April 30 reported investments in price support loans and owned stocks totaling 7.183 billion dollars. Loans outstanding amount to about 2.461 billion with owned stocks near 4.723 billion, and expected losses around 1.267 billion upon disposal. The portfolio includes 1.174 billion bushels of wheat valued at 2.312 billion and 82.6 million bushels loaned, plus 825 million bushels of corn valued at 953 million and 890.9 million bushels loaned. CCC also holds or loans on butter cheese dried milk sorghum cotton peanuts and other grains.
A note reminds recipients to recognize the graduate by sending a thoughtful gift in response to the high school graduation invitation. It emphasizes timely acknowledgment and choosing a considerate present appropriate for a young graduate.
At the 43rd Illinois VFW annual convention in Springfield delegates near 3,000 will consider moving the state headquarters from Chicago to Springfield or another central city. A Rockford committee report, and resolutions on Springfield HQ versus keeping the leased Chicago building, will be voted on. Arthur J. Muller, the retiring state commander, leads a post with 88,000 members in Illinois.
Reports claim a full moon causes cars to run out of gas unexpectedly, with drivers noting sudden fuel depletion during bright lunar phases and researchers seeking explanations for the lunar influence on automotive performance.
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