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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1969
Page
2
A Illinois bar association notes that transporting firearms across state lines depends on each state's law. In Illinois a gun may be transported if broken down and not immediately accessible. Travelers should check laws of all states and cities along their route and at their destination to avoid legal trouble.
In Singapore AP report the Melbourne captain says the ship performed standard maneuvers when it collided with the U.S. destroyer Evans in the South China Sea. The Kearsarge arrived at Subic Bay with 190 Evans survivors. The incident follows Vietnam war news as Fulbright questions limited troop withdrawal and Vietnam war prospects.
SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE France AP Europe s liberators resume visits to beaches and villages of Normandy twenty five years after they participated in the historic invasion.
Representative John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin, the House GOP tax expert, says the administration proposal to extend the income tax surcharge is in trouble as Democrats lack leadership or a unified position on the issue.
Washington AP reports Dr. Leland Jahworth, head of the National Science Foundation, testified before a House subcommittee that there is no evidence that smoking marijuana is harmful or addictive.
President Nixon hosted ten young people at his California office to hear their perspectives on the military draft. The event occurred today as part of ongoing discussions on conscription policy.
A proposal to postpone deployment of an antimissile system for one year while radar and computer components undergo testing is being shaped by a Senate Armed Services subcommittee led by Sen. Edward W. Brooke.
A simple folk Mass is held at Robert F Kennedy’s grave today to mark the first anniversary of his death, reflecting on his legacy and memory.
The Pentagon said two American destroyers Perry and Norris will begin four days of operations June 18 in the Black Sea. The Navy classifies them as light surface warships with five-inch guns, under the 10,000 ton and eight inch gun limits of international accords.
The Antarctic is declared a continent rather than an ocean as geographic knowledge expands. Cartographers update maps to reflect this classification, affecting labeling and regional distinctions in global geography.
Boston Globe reports Sen. Everett Dirksen was thanked by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy for his temperate remarks about Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. She called from Hyannis Port to praise his points without personal attacks. Dirksen later teased that Kennedy's mother had phoned him. The exchange followed Dirksen's floor critique of Kennedy on Vietnam policy.
Editorial reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Normandy invasion on June 6 1944. It contrasts the vast scale and consequences of World War II with later conflicts, considers the persistence of tyranny, and hopes future generations recognize the enduring impact of D-Day.
General Omar Bradley rejects any withdrawal from Omaha Beach during the Normandy assault. He recalls thinking of alternative moves as a second division might have been landed, but insists no retreat was ever contemplated after six hours without progress.
Earl Warren, retiring U S chief justice, will be the Freedom House Freedom Award recipient for his historic role in the long struggle for the rights of man. Freedom House, an educational group promoting free institutions, announced Warren will be honored in New York on October.
On June 6 1969 the history items note D Day Normandy landings in 1944 Nathan Hale born 1755 Alsace annexed 1871 Belleau Wood 1918 Yorktown sunk 1942 James Meredith wounded 1966 Lee Kuan Yew first day in office 1966 five years ago rally in Saigon Kennedy died in Los Angeles one year ago.
Doro thy Carter told police someone borrowed her car overnight. In the morning she found two television sets 23 bottles of whiskey two boxes of cigars and a locked toolbox inside the car. Police recovered the items and awaited reports of a theft.
A brief reflection cites Acts 20 35 and Henry Drummond on helping others. It notes that life’s meaningful moments come from doing things for others and echoes a charity minded message. The excerpt presents two well known lines without further context or events.
In Washington Sen Clif ford P Case says 13 Ft Dix area families collect welfare as subsistence levels are unmet by pay. Rep Monagan and Gen Brenade confirm or seek data on welfare among service members while Hodson discusses retroactive impact of the Supreme Court ruling on Civil crimes in court martials and potential freeing of some inmates.
The Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee unanimously approved a House-passed bill raising pay for Congress leaders. The vice president and House speaker would earn 62,500 annually, up from 43,000, while Senate and House majority and minority leaders rise to 55,000 from 42,500. Earlier this year members’ pay increased from 30,000 to 42,500.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told reporters on Thursday that the United States is not wedded to any government in Saigon. He commented amid ongoing discussions over Vietnam policy and possible leadership arrangements.
Rep Charles E Bennett Democrat of Florida who boasts the longest perfect voting record in House history started his 19th consecutive year of presence with a record vote Thursday.
A 64 year old man testified he wore women's clothes and worked in households because he could not do other work and would not have been hired as a man. Police noted altered ID cards and he was fined 400 Schillings. The prosecutor said he did not object to the man continuing to work in women's attire.
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