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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1950

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3

Spike Jones humor drives public demand in film and TV

Hollywood report notes Spike Jones earns about 25000 dollars weekly on the musical nonsense circuit. He explains humor now centers on sight gags with percussion and pratfalls. Jones plans to create own TV films to avoid middlemen and maintain future relevance. Also profiled is Bob Burns who remains content with ranch life and contemplates future radio work and a possible Arkansas Traveler TV project.

Associated Press Hubbard Keavy Hollywood Spike Jones Tennor Spike Bob Burns Bingrosby Bob

Coast Guard fires first at Manila Bay in Spanish‑American War

The cutter McCulloch fired the opening shot at Manila Bay, the first service to engage during the Spanish-American War, as it operated with Dewey's forces.

U. S. Coast Guard Manila Bay McCulloch Dewey

Forty Three Blind Persons Receive State Aid in May

Forty three Jefferson county blind residents received financial aid totaling 81762 from the Minors Public Aid Commission in May. Nearby counties also received assistance including Franklin with 35 recipients for 1322 dollars Marion with 48 recipients for 2161 dollars Wayne with 33 recipients for 600 dollars.

Jefferson County Minors Public Aid Commission Franklin Marion Ree Ayne Tso Eresaos

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