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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
2
A devotional note cites Exodus 20 16 warning against lying and adds a Joseph Parker maxim about not throwing mud while acknowledging imperfect hands. The snippet presents two quoted guiding sayings in a compact, period voice.
LABAMA'S GOV GEORGE WALLACE argues Supreme Court decisions shape desegregation. He contrasts earlier separate but equal logic with postwar rulings. The piece notes just how much constitutional interpretation shifts with changing nations and needs. The court reinterprets due process and commerce clauses to expand rights and federal power.
General aviation is destined to far outstrip both airline and military activity and in due time will be recognized as the backbone of the entire aviation industry. William T. Piper Jr. notes shock at harsh living quarters for military families and premium prices they pay, a view echoed by Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara.
A man explains to friends that he intends to move to America to become an American, joking that his aim is to win the Revolution. The banter highlights his humorous pursuit of a fresh national identity.
A surgical procedure described as requiring stitches is presented as serious and not humorous. The phrase in question emphasizes the gravity of medical care and recovery, contrasting humor with the realities of surgery.
A dense set of across and down clues for a newspaper style quick lunch crossword including players, places, and common terms. Answers span minerals foods ornaments and names. entries cover Greek letters, religious terms, and historical figures with varied word lengths.
An AP news release notes a meeting planned for Wednesday to discuss Mt. Vernon Girl Scout Chapter’s bid to stay independent of a new Southern Illinois Indiana Council. The Mt. Vernon council’s officers report they have not been notified, and a charter revocation is planned for June 30, 1968. Mrs. David Bryant, president, calls it an attempt to bury the council before it dies.
A quick quiz reveals the smallest camel family member is the vicuna of the Andes. The Maya Indians developed a writing system whose hieroglyphics were deciphered in 1961. Abalone shell holes aid water discharge from the gills. Jupiter displays belts of different colors across its bands.
Britannica Book of the Year notes Kiddie Arearo as the most money-winning jockey in racing history at retirement in 1962. The text also recalls that coffee was once eaten rather than drunk and mentions Ethiopian tribesmen believed to mix wild coffee berries with fat.
The House Ways and Means Committee rejected Kennedy tax proposals including a $300 credit and deduction for research equipment. A constitutional amendment transferring powers from a disabled president to the vice president found ABA endorsement. USIA poetry gift prompts questions in Congress. Also included are bridge notes from the Southeastern championships and a reader service offer for Oswald Jacoby materials.
J Russell Newell announces Newell Welding Service in Waltonville on Route 148 opening Monday June 10. Contact numbers BR 9-4225 residents BR 9-4621 for appointments or inquiries.
North has 15 points but no opening no trump due to lack of ace and two valued spades, making his five points doubled by the king queen of spades. The diamond opening is sound, while East's overcall is less convincing.
A bridge bidding fragment shows North and South as vulnerable. The record notes a 1¢ pass sequence with an unusual opening lead labeled A and a final pass after a 2 bid. The fragment hints at an early auction node with players North East South West.
A guidance note suggests using a whistle or bell to call children, arguing a calm tone is less disruptive than a shrill shout. The recommendation, aimed at teachers and caregivers, promotes quieter, more respectful routines and reduces classroom stress.
The report notes two Negro students enrolled at the University of Alabama as Governor Wallace backs Alabama guardsmen. It cites President Kennedy warning of discrimination fueling unrest and risking public safety. It also covers Greece's political crisis, and U.S. lawmakers reacting to Kerner’s “build now, pay later” plan and Illinois birth control program debates.
A three play company will tour 20 cities next fall under the National Repertory Theater. The program features Chekhov's The Seagull, Ring Round the Moon adapted by Christopher Fry, and Arthur Miller's The Crucible. The swing runs through June 1964.
AP dispatch from Saigon reports growing Buddhist demonstrations against President Ngo Dinh Diem amid anger toward U S weapons used in anti Buddhist actions. Diem apologized for a monk's torch suicide and blamed extremists for provoking anti government sentiment.
A fragmented note claims Am’s population of around 15 million is Buddhist while the ruling government is dominated by Diem’s Catholic family, indicating a religious imbalance at the core of political power.
Starting 5:30 P.M. at 1919 Lake Street items include a Whirlpool washer and dryer ironer glass ware TV stand folding ping pong table toys clothing dog houses carpet sweeper antique chest of drawers night table and lamp antique dolls blankets and bedspreads electric floor cleaner and many miscellaneous items.
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