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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1966

Page

2

The Meat In The Sandwich And Home, Sweet Home Editorial

The editorial examines the fading emphasis on the middle class citing tax burdens rent subsidies and youth program limits as signs of middle class status. It notes millions move annually per Census data and details regional movement patterns within the United States. It argues middle class influence remains central to national finances and social life.

Dullsville Paris Greenwich Village Main Street Uncle Sam Census Bureau South North Central Northeast

Sweet Tooth Across and Down Puzzle Fragments

A scrambled crossword style readout lists several across and down clues with partial answers. The text shows mismatched letters, missing words, and partial place names including references to chocolate shells, islands, colors, and various geographic hints, suggesting a puzzle page fragment.

First Child Of Astronaut McDivitt Born In Houston

Mrs James A McDivitt and newborn daughter are healthy in a Houston hospital. The baby is the first child conceived by an American astronaut’s wife after his space return from Gemini 4. McDivitt, 37, was command pilot on the four day mission when Edward White II made a 21 minute space walk.

Houston Tex James Aa. MecDivitt McDivitt Edward H. White II

On This Date History Highlights June 17 1966

June 17 1966 marks the 186th day with 197 remaining. Historical notes recall the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 with British losses, Lincoln’s 1858 House Divided Speech, 1943 Naples and Sicily raids, Elba invasion 1944, first mobile radio service 1946, Bolivian and Peruvian 1956 events, a 1965 nuclear test ban stance, and 1965 Viet Nam peace talks remarks. The Scots’ note on whisky origins closes.

Bunker Hill Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Illinois Senate Naples Sicily Lberation Elba National Revolutionary Movement Bolivia Hernano S. Zuazo Peru Manuel Prado U. S Johnson

Horoscope Summary for Saturday by General Tendencies

General tendencies warn of a difficult day until sundown with improved prospects in the evening. Aries should think twice before acting, Taurus can improve property without extravagance, Gemini faces delays but evening brings happiness, Moon Children seek thoughtful acts, Leo should guard secrets, Virgo pay debts on time, Libra handle chores in morning, Scorpio proceed carefully, Sagittarius avoid risky new interests, Capricorn avoid radical changes, Aquarius expect evening goodwill after daytime discord, Pisces avoid home worries and plan evening entertainment.

ARIES Taurus Gemini Moon Children Leo VIRGO LIBRA Capricorn Aquarius Pisces P.M

Cuba says U S jets violated Cuban airspace near Guantanamo

From Havana Cuba charged that three U S F8 Crusader jets from Guantanamo Naval Base violated Cuban airspace last Wednesday two planes penetrated about a mile into Cuban territory and flew parallel to the base boundary for about 10 miles the third plane half a mile inside near the base eastern corner.

Havana Cuba Guantanamo Naval Base Cuban Cuban Armed Forces Ministry Naval Base

Bombing Disrupts Viet Cong Supply Buildup

Washington reports indicate the Communist armed buildup in South Vietnam has fallen short of expectations as bombing in North Vietnam and along Laos supply routes disrupts arms and materiel flow. Air and naval strikes have intensified, with 9,000 to 11,000 sorties monthly and weekly carrier strikes. Official summaries claim destruction or damage to over 200 trucks, 260 railroad cars, 200 bridges, 60 ferries, and 600 boats in four weeks.

Fred S. Hoffman Washington South Viet Nam U.S Laos U.S. Air Force Navy North South Viet Nam North Viet Nam

Smaller Than Feared 42500 In Goldwater Association

Washington AP Barry Goldwater's Free Society Association marks its first anniversary as smaller than promoters hoped yet still influential in political education. Most members are Republicans and party funds remain strong. some donors shifted to GOP groups, but overall fundraising proceeds on pace. The group lists about 42 500 members with a budget around 500 000, focusing on conservative outreach through newsletters papers and regional meetings.

Washington Barry Goldwater Free Society Association Goldwater Association GOP Ray C. Bliss Society Bliss National Committee Langhorne Washburn Republican National Finance Committee Charles M. Lichenstein The Denison Kitchel Lichenstein

Boot sailor learns loss fees on shipboard hat

A young sailor aboard a destroyer loses his hat to a gust. The chief petty officer explains in plain terms that in the service you pay for any government gear you lose. The boot exclaims that captains always go down with their ships.

Population of Shanghai Approaches Seven Million

Shanghai, China with Communist governance reports a population nearing seven million, highlighting the city as the nation’s most populous. The figure reflects urban growth and administrative designation within the era.

Shanghi China

Labor Leaders Clash Over Foreign Policy

Washington AP reporting a fierce AFL CIO dispute between George Meany and Walter Reuther over foreign policy. Meany defended Johnson and denounced Reuther's charges about ILO and CIA ties, while Reuther criticized the AFL CIO for the ILO walkout and U.S. visa actions. The AFL CIO Executive Council backed Meany 18-6 after a tense session.

Washington Aflcio George Meany Walter P. Reuther Meany Reuther Afl-Cio Johnson Auto Workers Victor International Labor Organization Central Intelligence Agency State Department Dean Rusk Geneva TLO Leon Chajn Poland Rusk U.S ILO Walter Reuther

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