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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
2
The Mt Vernon newspaper lists subscription prices for Jefferson County and nearby areas, with yearly, half year, and quarter year options. Rates vary for mail subscribers within and outside Jefferson County, plus carrier delivery in the city.
A compact reflection on sin and temptation citing James and a Pope couplet. The verse contrasts personal desire with satanic cunning, noting how riches tempt rather than poverty, framed in a moralistic, religious tone.
Editorial notes difficulty attracting and keeping capable people in high government posts. General Omar Bradley argues pay must rise to deter second‑rate hires, warning an underpaid army cannot produce leaders like Marshall and Eisenhower. Lilienthal cites turnover and time spent explaining work as a broader issue.
Vishinsky paints a glowing picture of life in the Soviet zone while Bevin questions the reality. Refugees fleeing the area raise doubts about the claimed prosperity and the moral of the “better way of life” under the Iron Curtain. The envoy offers no clear reply to the refugee exodus and questions about the conditions.
Three gunmen sought in the killing of Minneapolis officer Fred Babcock Jr. were captured after a high speed flight. Carl Bistrom and Allen Hartman, both of St Paul Ill, were injured when their car crashed near Washington Kansas. Arthur Bistrom surrendered Monday in Nebraska. The trio had kidnapped six people during their flight. Bill Beatty Jr. of Tekamah Neb was picked up along the way. All three are in custody at a Marysville hospital after the crash.
A compact set of crossword like hints appears in a vertical list with numbered entries. Items reference musical instrument foods verbs adjectives and abbreviations including names like Charles Lamb, and terms such as Egyptian sun god and biblical name.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously backs ratifying the North Atlantic Pact as a deterrent to war. It stresses unity among twelve signatories, noting that collective resolve matters more than military heft and warns that failure to ratify would embolden the Soviet bloc and harm global morale.
The Doctor explains tetanus or lockjaw is deadly but preventable with tetanus toxoid injections. Immunity via toxoid offers better protection than antitoxin, with World War II showing far fewer cases among troops. Regular boosters may be needed after injuries, and the toxoid has few side effects. Dr. Jordan notes he answers daily reader questions in his column.
Dr Edwin P Jordan answers that consuming six to seven cups of coffee is unlikely to raise blood pressure. He notes coffee contains a strong drug but is usually restricted or limited in patients who already have high blood pressure.
Report notes discussion at Paris with [Isters' Council] delegation seeking Senate action to strengthen authority. The briefing highlights the request for broader support and potential legislative steps discussed to back leadership initiatives.
Today in Washington. The day features a series of committee hearings and meetings across Congress. Topics include labor bill debates, atomic energy program hearings at 8:30 a.m., immigration law tightening, health bill hearings, U.S. Canada air agreement, and various investigations and aid discussions.
Comedian Frank Fay faces a $56,530 alimony suit filed by his first wife Mrs Gladys Buchanan Fay. She alleges he has not paid the $75 weekly allowance agreed upon when they divorced in 1925, despite a Broadway roadshow return with Harvey. The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles filing dated June 8.
Mt Vernon firemen were sent to 315 S Seventh Street at 3 45 p m Tuesday where burning rubbish ignited a telephone pole and damaged cables Then at 4 22 a m today they were summoned to 1015 Perkins Avenue where a Buck Gregory owned car rear cushion was burning The fire was quickly controlled.
The Jefferson Asphalt Co. of Mt. Vernon has won the contract to oil the dirt streets of West Frankfort this summer. It was the lowest bid of five bidders for the job.
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