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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1958
Page
2
The notice lists advance payment subscription rates by mail and carrier for Jefferson County and nearby areas. Within Jefferson and adjoining counties up to 250 miles, rates are 1 year 7.06, 4 months 4.25, 3 months 2.75, 1 month 0. ? Outside 250 miles, 1 year 11.00, 6 months 7.00, 3 months 4.50, 1 month 1.75. City carrier delivery is 1.00 per week.
A mother writes about a father torn by pride over affording ballet lessons for his daughter Patty. He hides sympathy behind irritation, causing a painful moment of misunderstanding. The piece urges parents to keep understanding over pride to ease deprivation for children. A separate AP brief reports an Argentine DC6B landing in surf near a Brazilian island after engine trouble, with 16 passengers and 6 crew escaping. one seriously injured.
The excerpt asks who wrote Africa the epic and notes Patrician Italian poet and scholar. It mentions Phi Beta Kappa founded at the College of William and Mary and locates the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York, origin of baseball.
A reflective note echoes weariness and a plea to God. The writer confronts dullness and leanness, asking for strength and length of days to finish the work begun, seeking grace to wear trials as a crown of untainted honor.
The editorial notes General Charles de Gaulle offers an encouraging start with a program to shore up government and address Algeria. It argues his emergency powers should be time-limited and that reforms aim for a democratically rooted government with clear separation of powers. Algeria remains the crucial test for lasting legitimacy of his leadership.
A writer notes six Soviet fishing boats 100 miles off the Canadian coast in international waters. They never leave, no matter the season or fish runs, and replacements arrive as others depart. The piece laments the lack of an international agency to inspect such vessels, suggesting the boats’ fishing is a pretense.
A crossword style clue sequence yielding multiple entries across and down. Readable fragments show terms for actors, times, and objects, forming a puzzle grid with definitions and cross-references.
Dr Jordan explains there is no reliable edible mushroom test and warns that death cap mushrooms in the amanita family cause severe symptoms after 6 to 18 hours. He notes the fly amanita is linked to pilocarpine, with treatment possible if identified early, and urges buying safe cultivated mushrooms over foraging.
The letter from Algerian Independence Movement readers argues major powers follow self defeating policies and says de Gaulle can only respond with more economic burdens on France. Senator Herman Talmadge warns against international policies mirroring historical downfalls.
Mrs. Esther C. Goddard widow of Dr Robert H Goddard father of American rocketry was guest of honor at the first National Missile Industry conference in Washington She recalls how she learned rocket science after his death and recounts early launches and poverty that slowed recognition of his work as missiles became a later billion dollar industry He pined over limited funding and scarce materials while she typed notes and helped in research May 16 1960 Washington column by Peter Edson.
Barbs by Hal Cochran remarks four leaf clovers may appear and wishes good luck to all. He says no objection to success as long as it does not cause arrogance. He jokes caddies are young men left with the bag after the 19th hole. Mosquitos and skin are invited to complain and endure.
The piece argues that the term salesman should apply to anyone who promotes or promotes ideas or products. It expands the concept from direct sellers to demonstrators and sponsors. It asserts everyone sells thoughts, feelings, or beliefs and urges choosing positive influence for God.
Advice to first time visitors on preparing for a cottage stay. It suggests asking the hosts about appropriate clothing and sports equipment to bring, noting hosts appreciate guests arriving equipped and ready for activities. The guidance emphasizes courtesy and practical preparation for a guest.
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