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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

3

Johnson the salesman's rise in Kennedy era

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, once a Senate boss, became Kennedy’s busy envoy after assuming office. He toured Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, delivering speeches, meeting leaders, and boosting public relations. His aggressive travel and public appearances aimed to keep him useful and loyal to the administration. Johnson’s pace drew praise from supporters and questions about policy impact.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Kenedy Senate Democrats Johnson Senate Suddnely Kennedy Mike Mansfield Montana Democrats Mansfield Kibitz Johnon Ezo Iiaw Ito Eisenhower Europe NATO Africa Southeast Asia Middle East National Committee For Children and Youth Hong Kong Forse Asia House Foreign Affairs Committee Southeast Texas State College Eastern Kentucky State College Gallaudet Advertising Council West Point

Formosan To Be Deported Faces Death

CHICAGO AP Chao Ling Wang a 32 former Nationalist Chinese navy lieutenant says he faces death if returned to Formosa and will be deported Aug 1 unless Congress grants political asylum. Judge Elias H Miner set the date after granting the government summary judgment upholding a deportation order. The Senate bill to grant asylum is pending.

Chicago Chao-Ling Wang Leutenant Formosa Congress Elias H. Miner US. District Court U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service Paul Douglas D-Ill Wang Senate United States Great Lakes Naval Training Center Chiang Kai-shek China Miner Immigration Service U.S. Court of Appeals

Weekly meat and produce prices rise and fall this week

The week’s review notes higher meat supplies lowering prices in many areas while outlooks predict further volume gains and price cuts at meat counters. Lamb and chuck roast lead ads in New England and the West with beef cuts and eggs showing climbs. Produce centers boast abundant fruits and vegetables with Asparagus to watercress among top buys, while oranges and tropical fruit shine. Napoleon awarded Delessert the Cross of Honor for starting a sugar beet factory in Passy after Cane sugar from the West Indies was cut off.

Associated Press New England East Midwest Far West South Napoleon Benjamin Dellessert Dellessert Passy France West Indies

Bellhop Had Scheme For Fat College Fund

In Lafayette Indiana a 19 year old bellhop devised a plan to solicit small donations from famous people by copying names from Who's Who in America. He mailed out about 800 letters requesting a dollar or two to fund college dreams of becoming a teacher. Police could not find postal violations and released Larry D. Cook after investigation.

Lafayette Ind Larry D. Cook J. W. Atbig Gettysburg Cook James F. Washburn Albert Pyke

Holyoke Outfielder Extends Streak With 5-for-5

Holyoke Mass AP out fielder Steve Wojnar of Holyoke High School went 5-for-5, extending his hitting streak to 15 straight hits over three games.

Holyoke Mass Steve Wojnar Holyoke High School

Cautious Optimism Shapes Early 1960s Economy Outlook

Business leaders voice guarded optimism as consumer mood improves yet spending and debt stay near pre-recession levels. Industrial expansion remains cautious with only modest inventory buildup while manufacturing leads the rebound. Fire safety note cites 27,500 U S fires and hundreds killed yearly.

Athlete's Foot Remedy Ad at Ross Drug Store

Instantly drying T-4-L used for 3 to days to banish athlete's foot. Fresh skin should replace the infection and relieve aching swelling and perspiration in the feet. Bathe feet twice daily. If not satisfied, get 48 cents back from any drug store. Ross Drug Store at 10th and Broadway.

Ross Drug Store 10Th & Broadway

Highway 50 Four Lane Stretch From St Louis To Cincinnati

Washington AP An outlay of more than 2 million dollars for work on the northern location of Interstate 64 in Illinois was defended by the Bureau of Public Roads. About 2,175,000 has been spent in Illinois, mainly on preliminary engineering and construction, with no southern route spending until March 31. The plan keeps U S 50 between St Louis and Cincinnati as a four lane divided highway while the interstate would run from St Louis to Louisville.

Washington Illinois Bureau of Public Roads U.S. 50 St. Louis Cincinnati House Appropriations Subcommittee Ilinois Louisville Francis C. Turner Bureau Earl Wilson R-Ind Turner Tuenn

First Enlisted Man Reaches Army General Rank

Adolphus Washington Greely became the first enlisted U S Army member to reach general officer status in 1887 when appointed chief signal officer of the Army and promoted to brigadier general.

U. S Adolphus Washington Greely

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