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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1967

Page

2

Second Class Postage Paid at Mt. Vernon Illinois

Postage paid status noted for mail sent from Mt. Vernon Illinois with second class designation and the 62864 ZIP code.

Mt. Vernon Ilinois

Thought for Today on joy and steadfast faith

A Thought For Today quotes James 1 2 3 6 and reflects on real joy arising from trials and steadfast faith. It adds a line from Wilfred Grenfell an English missionary physician praising joy from doing something worthwhile.

James 1 Wilfred T. Grenfell

Editorial urges cautious peace path amid Arab Israeli clash

The piece argues the Arab Israeli conflict has escalated to deadly standoff levels and fears United Nations ineffectiveness. It urges U S and Britain possibly with France to steer toward a grinding war of attrition that might force reason to prevail, rather than full escalation.

United States Britain France United Nations Middle East

Time To Be Objective In Middle East War Coverage

Readers are urged to stay cautious amid reports of massive attacks and rapid developments as capitals broadcast from government sources. The piece warns that Arab sources and Israeli outlets may distort facts to suit agendas and calls for vigilance against propaganda as the crisis escalates.

Middle East

Adding Zip To Zip Code Suggestion to ease mail reading

A columnist shares a reader’s idea to improve mail readability by placing the Zip Code on a separate line. The suggestion asks readers and postmasters for opinions on whether this change would help the U.S. Postal Service handle mail more efficiently.

Mr. Postmaster

Unique Yapok Called the Water Opossum

The yapok is the only member of its order truly at home in water, earning it the name water opossum due to its aquatic adaptations.

Aquarius

Earth's Speed in Orbit and Rotation Facts

In its orbit around the sun the Earth travels about 66 700 miles per hour while its equatorial rotation speed exceeds 1 000 miles per hour. The figures illustrate the planet's motion realities used in astronomical discussions of daily rotation and orbital velocity.

Across clues and word entries from a cryptic puzzle page

A fragmented puzzle page lists across clues with partial word patterns and interleaved letter strings. It includes references to famous names and wordplay hints, though many entries are garbled and unreadable, leaving only scattered hints and partial fills.

Horoscopes for Friday by Carroll Righter

General tendencies urge charm and gentleness to sway decisions. Aries should complete duties before pleasure, Taurus finds home stability but avoid risky ventures, Gemini receives heavy correspondence, Moon Children seek expert advice on money and property. Scorpio and Capricorn urge calm temper and helpful actions to aid loved ones and colleagues.

Carroll Righter

Balloon experiments aim for Mars landings in New Mexico

Four enormous balloons will be launched at Walter Air Force Base New Mexico in late June to test Voyager like Mars entry. Each 815 feet long will carry a 1700 pound capsule and test parachute to study high altitude maneuvers and parachute performance. Tests aimed at early 1970s unmanned Mars landing.

Washington New Mexico Air Force Mars United States Waler Air Force Base N.M

American business spending up 1966. 1967 forecast steady

Washington reports American businessmen increased spending on plants and equipment by 16.6 percent in 1966, with a 3 percent rise expected for 1967. Government economists say the 1967 projection, drawn from first-quarter data, aligns with their initial economic outlook.

Washington

Curtis objects to Johnson debt ceiling hike

Rep. Thomas B. Curtis, R-Mo., challenges President Johnson’s request to raise the government's borrowing authority by 29 billion dollars to reach a 365 billion dollar debt ceiling. He says the President’s figures are false on both revenue and expenditure estimates.

Thomas B. Curtis R-Mo House Johnson

Circuit Court approves 125000 settlement for paint poisoning

Chicago AP reports a Circuit Court approved a 125000 settlement for injuries to seven year old Donnell Flowers who ingested paint peelings from a slum apartment wall in June 1963. The owner Anthony J Gatto of Mount Prospect and manager Condor and Costalis agreed to the payout after three weeks of trial in Judge Henry Dieringer's court.

Chicago Donnell Flowers Anthony J. Gatto Mount Prospect Condor and Costalis Henry Dieringer

South Korea election ends amid calls to void results

In Seoul today South Korea held parliamentary elections as opposition parties alleged irregularities and demanded the results be overturned. Violent incidents and vote problems were reported across 131 districts with the Democratic party accusing the process of being a farce led by President Park’s Democratic Republicans. The New Democratic party said some candidates withdrew in two districts, while turnout fell below 70 percent of 14.7 million registered voters.

Seoul South Korea Democratic Party Central Election Committee Chung Hee Park Democratic Republicans New Democratic Party Park National Assembly

Brazil Supreme Court allows Stangl trial in Germany and Austria

Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Franz Paul Stangl, a former Treblinka commandant found working at a Sao Paulo auto plant, will face trial in West Germany and Austria for prisoner murders during 1942 to 1943. Extradition requests by West Germany Austria and Poland were considered. Poland's claim was denied due to lack of prior judicial action within Brazil's 20 year statute of limitations.

Brasilia Brazil Supreme Court Franz Paul Stangl Sao Paulo West Germany Austria Stangl Treblinka Poland Harold Valadao

Nude painting sparks protests at Melbourne exhibit

An American artist Larry Rivers painting of nude women provokes widespread protests during the Two Decades of American Paintings exhibit in Melbourne. Curator Waldo Rasmussen notes Anglo-Saxon sensitivity to provocative art and cites the broader debate on modern art.

Melbourne Australia Larry Rivers Iem Waldo Rasmussen International Council of Museums of Modern Art New York Titian

Out Eating Time

Anthropologists suggest humans spent hours chewing before cooking. Once cooking emerged, tough fibers in meat and roots could be broken down, allowing daily eating time to drop to about two hours.

Edison High student wins hair ruling in class return

Micah Bertin an 18 year old Edison High School honor student and class president appeals a school board hair policy. New Jersey State Board of Education rules in his favor allowing him to return to classes with his long sideburns. He plans to speak on following convictions at graduation.

Trenton Micah Bertin Edison High School Bertin Edison School Board New Jersey State Board of Education

First Union Victory at Philippi in Civil War

The first Union victory of consequence occurred at Philippi, signaling the war’s entry into what is now West Virginia and marking a pivotal early success.

Philippi West Virginia

Jefferson and 29 Counties OK Funds For S Illinois RETAP

The Economic Development Administration approves 81,818 for a 30 county southern Illinois project led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale to create jobs and assist firms with expansion. RETAP will fund a product development lab and provide liaison with firms, supervised by a county council and local economic groups.

Illinois Jefferson County Economic Development Administration U. S. Department of Commerce EDA Business Research Bureau School of Business Southern Ilinois University Carbondale University Rettap

Attila the Hun Named Scourge of Conquered Peoples

The article describes Attila, king of the Huns, as the Scourge due to his harsh rule over the peoples he conquered and the fear he inspired across the region.

Attila

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