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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1968
Page
2
The notice states all news is credited to the paper or to the authors named and that the publication carries second class postage from Mt Vernon Illinois.
A devotional note quotes Ezekiel and President Lincoln urging courage and trust in God. It contrasts biblical resolve with Lincoln’s exhortation to move forward without fear with manly hearts.
The piece argues the hippie movement is waning amid disillusionment as observers note hypocrisy and strict conformity within the scene. It cites Dr. Robert E. Fitch’s view of hippies as peculiarly American and suggests they benefit from society’s tolerance while seeking nonconformity. The author asserts peace and love ideals clash with practical demands and social backlash.
In airline circles the goal of 230 million travelers yearly by 1975 spurs headaches for handling large jumbo jets. Ideas tested include preloading passenger pallets to move people into airplants with seats, potentially speeding enplaning and deplaning and reducing baggage shuffle across cities.
A mixed list of clues spanning school subjects and general terms. Includes entomology and geography questions along with various down clues for letters, such as names, objects, and common nouns, forming a crossword style set.
In New York at the Cavendish Club Barbara Ixashmar South faced a tough hand with four weak suits. She played a meticulous sequence including a spade nine, heart honors, and careful club ruffing to discard losers. Her patient line and key club and spade plays yielded a successful rubber despite complex threats.
Keenes and Norwalk residents travel to visit relatives in Mt. Vernon Toluca and Fairfield. Nell Smith and Bernie visit Floyd Shell in McLeansboro while Ella Crash returns from Mt. Vernon hospital. Rev. Bertram Hide’s family attends Keenes church of God services. Local outings include shopping trips by Maxine Sledge and Laure Withrow’s family, with several weekend visits noted alongside church and singing events.
The Vacation Bible School is in progress at the Missionary Baptist church with good attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Foster were business visitors in Centralia on Monday. Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs. Beulah Campbell were Mrs. Ann Hall, Mrs. Lucille Atkinson, and Mrs. Naomie Kirk of Mt. Vernon. Elver Thomas and daughter Beth of Creston spent the weekend with his aunt Effie Holland. They were returning from Arkansas where they visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kramer and children Debbie Johnnie and Bethany of Michigan City Ind visited last week with his parents Myr and Mrs. Jim Kramer and his sister and family. Mrs. Susie Thomas and son Oylue visited Sunday a.m. Josie Buchanan. Josie Buchanan, Cor.
AP reports two helicopter gunships of the Razorback platoon probe Saigon for Russian 122mm rocket launchers believed loaded in Cambodia and moved up rivers and canals. The night mission follows days of rocket barrages with civilian casualties, while pilots describe risk, gear, and tense scramble operations.
Effie Holland and Cor are mentioned as part of a social note with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Adams visiting Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Adams for Sunday dinner. The brief item highlights family and neighborly gatherings.
Governor Reagan denounced court decisions he said erode the Constitution in a Republican fund raising speech in Indianapolis. He warned that permissiveness translates to rights for the guilty and criticized society’s shift from safeguarding the accused to excessive concern for crime. He linked the Kennedy assassination to broader violence and said Sirhan Bishara Sirhan acted from hostility toward Jews.
A father who refuses to pay child support and remains missing does not automatically lose all parental rights. If located, he may be ordered to pay support. The answer affirms this position.
June 15 marks the Magna Carta signing by King John in 1215 and Franklin’s kite experiment in 1752. Other events include Washington taking command in 1775, Arkansas statehood in 1836, German advances in 1940, Ribbentrop’s capture in 1945, and major Cold War notes from 1964 to 1969.
The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot announces an 11.8 million dollar budget for 1968-69 with 2.7 million earmarked for development.
The Illinois State Bar Association notes that Illinois uses the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act to enable interstate cooperation. The State's Attorney in your county can initiate enforcement actions under the act.
New York AP report says Action on Smoking and Health urged the FCC to revoke WNBC-TV license for not broadcasting enough antismoking messages. The watchdog said 40 to 60 observers found 59 cigarette ads and six warnings in one week and 0 improvements in the second week, while NBC defended its antismoking coverage as compliant and strong in public affairs.
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