Deaths John Casey Former Mt Vernon Resident Dies
John Casey 44, a former Mt Vernon resident in the oil business, died suddenly at 9:15 this morning in Billings Montana. He is survived by his mother Mrs Edna Casey of 1726 Broadway his wife the former June Broyles two children and a brother Sam H Casey president of Commonwealth Oil Refining Co of Puerto Rico. Funeral arrangements were incomplete and the body will be brought to Mt Vernon for funeral services and burial.
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Jom Casey
Mt. Vernon
Billings
Montana
Edna Casey
Broadway
Casey
June Broyles
Sam H. Casey
Commonwealth Oil Refining Co
Puerto Rico
Mrs. Luna Mick Dies in McLeansboro Funeral Planned
Mrs. Luna Mick of 514 North Pearl McLeansboro died at 1 50 am in Hamilton County Hospital Funeral services will be 2 30 pm Thursday at Gholson Funeral Home Rev Bob Campbell to officiate Burial in ICCF Cemetery McLeansboro Body at funeral home after 4 pm Wednesday Survivors include son Paul Mick brother Henry Mayberry Evansville Ind two sisters Filsie Canfield Elgin and Mary Friel McLeansboro two grandchildren and three great grandchildren Mrs Mick was a member of the McLeansboro Christian Church.
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Gholson
McLeansboro
Bob Campbell
I.C.C.F
Mick
Hamilton County
George and
Phebe (Harrawood) Mayberry
James Mick
Paul Mick
Henry Mayberry
Evansville
Ind
Filsie Canfield
Elgin
Mary Friel
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Auralized
A mixed list of patients discharged admitted and noted at Jefferson Memorial and affiliated facilities. Names include Nina Mae Taylor Ruth Ann Smith Hazel Fullerton Elmer Hogue Myrtle Green Michael Marcum Wanda Derry Ralph Melton Edith Moore James Birkhead Marjorie Wooden St Evelyn Ellis Fred Dodson Helen Keller Janet Bricket Marie Harris Ronald Johnson Kathryn Manning Rober Webb Ruth Schwenninger Ruth Davis Jake Wallace Mrs Sandra Stewart and baby Bobby Joe Jr Anna Coberly Otto Gruenwald Jacqueline Gaunt Jewell Waters Mrs Mary Teegan and baby Timothy John.
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Jefferson Memorial
Nina Mae Taylor
Wayne City
Ruth Ann Smith
Salem
Lee Andrew Johnson
Hickory Grove Manor
Good Samaritan
Hazel Fullerton
South 13Th
Elmer Hogue
South
Myrtle Green
Sims
Michael Marcum
Centralia
Wanda Derry
Viola
Ralph Melton
Waltonville
Margaret McThompson
Edith Moore
RFD
Tee Richardson
Texico
Orea Lee Karnes
Vernon Dillin
James Birkhead
Marjorie Wooden
St Evelyn Ellis
Fred Dodson
Helen Keller
Borie
Janet Bricket
Manchester
Ytowa
Mary Teegan
Timothy John
Grant Meadows
Births in Ashley Evansville and Weston families
Mr and Mrs Lyle Kirgan of Ashley welcomed a son born June 2 at St Marys hospital Centralia weighing seven pounds eight ounces with grandparents Paul Sensel Centralia and Harry Kirgan Ashley. Larry Pitchford of Evansville Indiana and wife welcomed a son born May 21 named James Larry, former Mt Vernon residents. G D Edwards of Weston Illinois welcomed a son born June 2 with grandparents Newell Sanders Woodlawn and Guy Edwards Lesser.
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Lyle Kirgan
Ashley
St. Mary's Hospital
Centralia
Paul Sensel
Harry Kirgan
Larry Pitchford
1605 Elm
Evansville
Ind
James Larry
Mt. Vernon
G. D. Edwards
Weston, Ill
Newell Sanders
Woodlawn
Guy Edwards
Lesser
Cairo Lies No U S Planes In War Report
Secretary Rusk rejects charges of U S involvement in Cairo’s war propaganda. He asserts Cairo’s claims are false, stressing he dislikes such accusations and clarifying the United States stance amid the tense situation.
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Cairo
U.S
Rusk
Water pact eyed for Belle Rive Mt Vernon bid
Zoning Board backed a urban renewal grant plan for the central business district in Belle RiveMt Vernon. City Manager Chester Lewis outlined a five to seven year project with grant receipt possible after two years.
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Central Business
Chester Lewis
Coy Fiota
Flota
Mt. Vernon
Woodrow Burnette
Utility Commission
Flora
Burnette
Lewis
Russell Laur
Kenneth Martin
Laur
Joe Martin
Fiota
Blind couple crafts basketball nets in Fort Scott
Fort Scott residents Mr and Mrs Francis Shiller make a living weaving basketball nets despite being blind. The article notes they are self employed and rely on their craft for income. It also mentions a claim about the Indian Head penny’s model, suggesting it was inspired by designer Sarah Longacre's young daughter rather than an Indian.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Francis Shiller
Sarah Longacre
Here and Elsewhere Weather Report MT VERNON
Tuesday high 85 low 61 Reinfall 1967 to date 15.83 inches One year ago high 8 low 64 Five years ago high 89 low 63 Ten years ago high 88 low 66 Thursday sunrise 431 sunset 926 CST
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MT. Vernon
Illinois Weather Dips Near Lake Michigan Edge
The Associated Press reports spring showers and mild temperatures across Illinois. Highs reached in the upper 70s and 80s elsewhere, with Chicago seeing cooler readings near Lake Michigan. Rain dampened the city overnight and returned during the morning rush hour, with a continued chance of rain into Wednesday. Temperatures ranged from 63 at Rockford to 69 at Champaign and Belleville, with Peoria also noting rain.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Rockford
Champaign
Belleville
Peoria
Hunting Mishap Seeks $30,000 in Eye Injury Suit
Phillip J. Koclanes of West Frankfort sues Mt. Vernon resident William Hertenstein Sr. for $30,000 claiming a shotgun pellet hit him in the eye on March 10, 1967 while hunting with Hertenstein Wally Owens and James Lacy at Lacy's Hunting Club west of Mt. Vernon. He alleges negligent and careless firing by Hertenstein.
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Mt. Vernon
Phillip J. Koclanes
West Frankfort
William Hertenstein Sr
Koclanes
Hertenstein
Wally Owens
James Lacy
Lacy
Opdyke Woman Severely Injured In Chain Accident
Ruth Schwenninger a 48 year old Opdyke resident suffered severe lacerations to her right hand when it was caught in a chain between a tractor and a car this morning. She was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital where surgery was performed. She is wife of George Schwenninger and employed at Harry's Market.
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Ruth Schwenninger
Opdyke
Good Samaritan Hospital
Schwenninger
George Schwenninger
Harry’s Market
Hog market closes with mixed moves after noon
Markets show prices up 25 cents by 12 30 p m top 22 40 to 22 65 for 200 to 220 lb meat type hogs Sows steady at 19 25 for 300 lb down 300 weight and over 19 00 down Boars steady at 13 50 and 14 50 After 12 30 p m prices to be based on next day figures.
Mt. Vernon Grain Prices Reported This Afternoon
Mt. Vernon officials quoted grain prices this afternoon with Wheat at 1.48 Soybeans at 2.78 and Shell corn at 1.35, reflecting market rates for the region.
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Mt. Vernon
St Louis Produce Egg and Poultry Price Ranges
AP report lists egg grades and weights including consumer grades A large 22-25 A medium 18-21 A small 13-17 B large 18-22 wholesale 20-22 unclassified 19-20 and hens heavy 12 light over 5 lbs 8-9 under 5 lbs 5 broilers and fryers 23-24
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ST. Louis
Cash Grain Market Prices Chicago AP
Wheat No 2 red 1.65% higher. Corn No 2 yellow 1.41% higher. Oats No 2 heavy white 78. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.92% higher.
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Chicago
Livestock Price Estimates From National Stockyards
Estimates for Wednesday at National Stockyards include hogs 7,500 head with barrows and gilts 200-250 lbs at 22.25 to 22.50, sows 300-650 lbs at 17.00 to 19.75. cattle 3,500 with steers 23.50 to 26.25, heifers 22.50 to 25.25, cows 16.50 to 18.50. calves 18.00 to 24.00, vealers 28.00 to 34.00.
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Til
Chicago live poultry and butter market notes
Chicago AP reports live poultry roasters priced 27 to 29 cents per pound and special red white rock fryers at 19 to 34 cents. Butter quotes on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange list scores AA 66, A 66, B 63 and other grade rates with whites 25 percent, mix 24 percent, mediums 21 and standardsBi ya.
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Chicago
USDA
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Wall Street Rebounds After War News Says Gains Level Off
Wall Street recovered from Monday's slide on Arab-Israeli war news with the Dow up 10.77 at noon to 358.54, after an initial rise of 12.06. Volume was lighter than Monday's plunge as traders called the early buying rush emotional and bargain-minded. IBM Xerox Polaroid and Fairchild led gains while oils rallied. results showed a mixed but improving market. Four individuals were fined in Circuit Court for offenses including intoxication and speeding.
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Middle East
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Xerox
Polaroid
Control Data
Fairchild Camera
Texas Gulf Sulphur
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Chicago & North Western
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Eastman Kodak
American Stock Exchange
Israelis Smash Arab Air Power Reported On Day One
Washington based observers say Israeli air force likely dealt a strong blow to Arab air power in the war’s opening day. U.S. sources caution no figures on total destruction and note Arab air forces may still pose a threat. Israeli planes largely Mirage and Mystere types with French and American equipment. Egypt’s force includes Soviet supplied MIGs and a large tank fleet. Military experts predict Israeli victory due to training and maintenance advantages.
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U.S
Middle East
Israel
Pentagon
Egypt
United States
Britain
U. S
Mt. Vernon Police Probe Thefts At Printing Firm
Mt. Vernon police continue an investigation into weekend thefts at L. S. Wood Printing Co. at 15th and Broadway. A adding machine, two cases of soft drinks, and $8 in cash were taken. Police said the items disappeared over the weekend.
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Mt. Vernon
L. S. Wood Printing Co
15Th and
Broadway
Jews Rally In America To Aid Israel
National Jewish communities rallied to support Israel as fighting began. Volunteers offered to fight, students prepared to harvest crops, and donations poured in. A LA rally was planned for Thursday near the White House with air travel to Washington urged. Brandeis students offered to go to Israel to harvest crops in lieu of service, with loans for travel. An Israeli official noted many Southeast volunteers, but officials said they do not want fighters. Israel Bond sales rose to over 13 million dollars in 50 cities, with the United Jewish Appeal setting up an Israel emergency fund and promising figures next Monday.
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Middle East
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Lafayette Park
White House
Joe Shareen
St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church
Indianapolis
Brandeis University
Boston
Atlanta
Southeast
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Joseph J. Schwartz
Israel Bond Organization
United Jewish Appeal
Coun
UJA
Speck Now Behind Joliet Prison Walls
Convicted killer Richard Speck, sentenced to die in the electric chair September 1 for the eight nurse killings, awaits fate behind Joliet walls after processing at the prison diagnostic center. He will move to Stateville to await appeal outcomes, with automatic Supreme Court review in capital cases. Speck was convicted April 15 in Peoria for the July 14 Chicago townhouse dormitory murders.
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Ill
Richard Speck
Illinois State Penitentiary
Herbert G. Paschen
Circuit Court
Speck
Stateville
Illinois
State Supreme Court
Peoria
Chicago
U.N. Debating Text on Cease Fire and Withdrawal in Middle East
United Nations diplomats report hopeful talks between Soviet ambassador Fe dorenko and U S Ambassador Goldberg on a Security Council resolution. They aim to authorize a cease fire and troop withdrawal, with disagreement over how far withdrawal should extend. The Egyptian blockade of the Strait of Tiran and Sharm el Sheikh remains a disputed point.
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U.N. Security Council
Middle East
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U.S
Arthur J. Goldberg
Strait of Tixan
Sharm el Sheikh
U.N
Egypt
Hans R. Tabor
Tabor
Mt Vernon Man Killed By Train In Accident
Randell, who preceded him in death, is survived by one son Roy L. McPherson of Carson City Nevada, three daughters Phyllis Tucker Dahlgren Marcella Johnson Mt Vernon and Marian Williams Garden Grove California, one sister Minnie Clark Iowa and six grandchildren.
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Randell
Roy L. McPherson
Carson City
Nev
Phyllis Tucker
Dahlgren
Marcella Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Marian Williams
Garden Grove
Calif
Minnie Clark
Iowa
Speck receives death penalty in Peoria murder case
Judge Paschen sentences James Speck to death for the killings. The date of execution is set for September 1 with an automatic stay for Supreme Court review. Speck’s lawyer Gerald Getty vows to seek U.S. Supreme Court reversal as Speck is moved to the penitentiary.
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Paschen
Willard Koeppel
Peoria
Koeppel
Speck
Illinois Supreme Court
Gerald Getty
Cook County
U.S. Supreme Court
Illinois Senate backs ban on public employee strikes
Springfield report: a bill banning strikes by public workers passed the Illinois Senate 37 to 11 and moves to the House. It would set up a three member commission to handle disputes involving teachers, policemen and firemen, with injunctions and damages possible against unions. The measure aligns with prior Supreme Court rulings.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Senate
House
Illinois Supreme Court
Arthur Gottschalk
Flossmoor
Commission
Chicago Crime Commission
Chicago Police
Orlando W. Wilson
Joe Woods
Cook County
Sesser High to Run Summer Athletic Program
SESSER A high school will start a summer athletic program next Monday under director Sam Ulrich. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for students who will be freshmen in 1967 68 or who turned nine by June 5. It runs through July 14 and covers sofball basketball touch football track volleyball soccer fistball and tumbling.
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Sesser
Sam Ulrich
Sesser Unit Schoola
Ulrich
Salem Mayor Hurt In Mishap Near Bluford
Elmer Novak mayor of Salem suffered fractures of his right ankle and arm when struck by a piece of oil pipe at an oil lease near Bluford. He was taken to Salem hospital and later transferred to Jewish Hospital in St Louis for treatment. Novak was elected mayor in April.
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Elmer Novak
Salem
Bluford
Novak
Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
Mr. Novak
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