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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1964
Page
2
The notice lists subscription and delivery pricing for Jefferson County and nearby areas, detailing 1 year, 6 months, and 3 months terms for in county and out of county regions. Rates include mail and by carrier delivery with weekly premiums.
On this date many years ago notable events occurred including Comstock Lode discovery in 1859 yielding vast silver and gold, King George I death in 1727, Philippine public schools opening in 1906, a lend lease with Russia announced in 192, Truman veto in 1946, and Kennedy warning of a moral crisis amid civil rights tensions a year ago.
Editorial notes that early computer calls predicting a Goldwater win in northern California influenced votes in 1964 and doubts on reporting controls. It warns California's pivotal electoral votes raise stakes for national elections and ponders delaying or withholding return counts to avoid undue influence.
The article lauds Jawaharlal Nehru as the greatest tribute to his statemanship the smooth handoff to Lal Bahadur Shastri signals a healthy democracy. It reports President Ayub Khan of Pakistan offering friendship and urging changes on both sides of the Kashmir dispute seeking a peaceful settlement for a brighter democratic future.
A reading quiz lists items from 1 to 27 including fruit tree clues, driving command, mocassin, click beetle, church festival, baseball team and other terms. The compilation appears as a crossword style riddle with numbered hints and related terms.
AP reports Dr James Murphy a Rockefeller Institute virologist aged 41 wed Victoria Thompson a young New York socialite after his divorce from his wife who wed Gov Nelson Rockefeller The ceremony at Epiphany Church was intimate Queen Elizabeth II approves a new head shoulders effigy for UK coinage and Commonwealth nations Belgian Queen Fabiola turns 36 Cambodian leader Prince Norodom Sihanouk undergoes minor surgery with a possible follow up in three weeks Quote of the day comes from Harriett Strout who finished high school 22 years after dropping out due to illness and family death
Scientists report improved pregnancy tests based on serologic reactions using sheep red blood cells, human placental extract, and a suspect’s urine. Results show 95 to 100 percent accuracy, with quick setup and readings under two hours, plus an alternative medroxyprogesterone tablet method that may restore a normal cycle within days if not pregnant.
Camilla Fry 33 sues for divorce from Jeremy Fry 39 godfather to Princess Margaret's child and co respondent in Lynn Chadwick's divorce case. Fry planned to be best man at the wedding but fell ill. Variations of the royal circle unrest unfold amid personal splits in high society.
Idaho Gov. Smylie predicts Republican governors will craft a forward looking platform to woo the nation. He says Sen. Goldwater would accept it if he becomes the GOP presidential nominee. Scranton supporters vow to widen efforts to back his presidential bid. Senate leaders expect a civil rights bill to pass by week’s end and House backs Johnson foreign aid plan of 3.5 billion.
The reading urges clever, economical handling of finances and practical matters despite delays. Aries through Pisces offer specific guidance on approach, health, collaboration, and self discipline. A child born today may seek dramatic success but succeed through efficient labor, with potential in business and acting.
Dear Mrs Lawrence decries the cycle of male entitlement and child-man behavior in families with quarrelling boys. The columnist argues mothers are pulled into blame, but real change lies in fathers and fathers’ fathers shaping manhood, warning against quick fixes like television pacification and urging accountability and protection for abused girls.
Undersecretary of State George Ball holds talks with Turkish officials in Athens to discuss the Cyprus crisis. The discussions aim to ease tensions and outline steps toward resolution.
Montana state and federal officials move swiftly to repair dams feeding vital facilities as floodwaters recede. A search for the missing continues. The freighter Pomona is damaged at sea and its captain was killed aboard in May.
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