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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
2
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A compact reflection notes that keeping the statutes is wisdom visible to nations and that nations, like individuals, grow through trials. It cites Deuteronomy and a Samuel Smiles sentiment about purification and strength through adversity.
The piece mocks a Communist central committee that claims to judge music for political influence. It contrasts Stalin era prosecutions of Prokofiev Khachaurian and Shostakovich with a newer claim of edict and reform. The author questions committee expertise and loyalty tests on listening habits.
The piece weighs how California results affect Nixon and Knowland. It notes Nixon backing Knowland, the risk to Nixon if Knowland loses California, and the potential boost if Knowland advances to governorship. It cites Eisenhower’s Pennsylvania win as a contrast and argues the race hinges on Knowland Brown outcomes and California dynamics for 1960.
A word puzzle lists Across clues from 1 to 53 and Down clues from 1 to 50 about geography language and wordplay. Included are references to Denmark Germany and adjacent regions with clues like English county and German river.
Rear Admiral George J. Dufek discloses the Antarctic race between Sir Edmund Hillary and Dr. W. E. Fuchs was a plan for cooperation. Hillary reached the pole January 3, Fuchs January 19 after delays. The two parties met near the pole and no rivalry existed, with naval observers noting cooperation and shared U.S. and Soviet presence in IGY Antarctica.
U S Public Health officials keep close watch on an imported disease described as Oriental flu a mild form that first appeared in the Far East, amid concerns about its spread and impact on health policy and preparedness.
The columnist chides motorists and officials about summer road repairs and safety. He notes the peril of diving into unfamiliar streams and the tendency of youths to seek other thrills during vacation, stressing what you hit matters more than what you miss.
Robert L. Dieffenbacher argues that physical height rises with diet and care, but spiritual growth requires turning to God and seeking forgiveness. Repentance removes selfish sins and temptations, enabling true spiritual growth beyond mere desire.
Walter Davis recalls losing an arm in Germany during a New Capital ceremony while Elvis Presley, on leave, jokes about Army meals after basic training. The passage contrasts veteran memories with brief reflections on American life and governance from Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell.
Guidance on refering to a husband uses informal terms like Jim or my husband and introduces him directly. The second fact notes Clayallee a four lane Berlin boulevard named for General Lucius D. Clay, former U.S. military governor of Germany.
Dr. Jordan explains varicose veins arise from valve failure and gravity, noting exercise or diet won’t help. Treatment options include surgery to remove or tie veins or sclerotherapy, with recovered circulation taking time and risks of new veins. Elastic stockings aid post op care.
A fire drives tenants into the street with prized possessions including a man carrying a large bird cage housing a pet rooster. A fainting woman reveals her psychiatrist treatment for hearing a rooster crowing. Separately, Dr LeRoy Bromley notes a push to distill sea water cheaply, targeting 25 to 50 cents per 1,000 gallons versus the current $1.75.
Templehof Airport in Berlin is among the few airports worldwide located within the center of a large city.
Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov flew from New York to Copenhagen and then to Moscow on a temporary official mission. Embassy sources said he would return to Washington within a couple of weeks and declined to state the reason for the call. Mrs. Menshikov remained in Washington during the trip.
Washington Republicans challenge a five year extension of the reciprocal trade law. Sen. Styles Bridges and Sen. William Knowland push to cap extensions at three years while President Eisenhower backs a five year plan. The House approved bill would let the President adjust tariffs by up to 10 percent annually, up to 25 percent over five years, with current rates possibly cut if above half the product value.
Fines issued by Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas include Jesse J. Ross ten dollars and costs for disturbance. Richard Gor a on colored five dollars and costs for disturbance. Johnie B. Haw thorne colored ten dollars and costs for disturbance. Jess A. Brust Flint Michigan five dollars and costs on police charge. Owen T. Austin Route 4 twenty dollars and costs for speeding fifty in a twenty five zone.
Josephine Roche, 71, chairs a national labor health conference while her career spans Denver policing as an early policewoman, running her father’s Rocky Mountain Fuel Co, and directing the United Mine Workers welfare fund. A reformer who advised presidents, she once led the U S Public Health Service under F D Roosevelt.
Carl Lullen, 37, a widower from Sligo Kentucky, placed ads seeking a wife. He received only three replies, none suitable as respondents were too old. Lullen plans to keep trying, saying he needs a wife to housekeep for him and his two children.
ANTIBES France AP Francis Meillan world famous rose grower died Sunday at the height of the rose season on the French Riviera He was 46 His room was banked with his favorite flower to the end
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