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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1966
Page
2
A newspaper item presents a pair of quotations. The first is Psalm 73 20 noting that waking reveals phantoms and disdain for them. The second quote by F W Woolworth speaks on dreams and effort to turn them into reality.
Editorial notes Arthur Ashe a Davis Cup ace from Los Angeles and the first Black to join the team. He sits out Wimbledon as he begins U S Army training, declining extensions while stating he will return. The piece contrasts his sacrifice with Muhammad Ali’s choices.
The piece cites GM apologizing to critic Ralph Nader after private detectives. It notes Wetumpka Alabama denying a Viet Nam soldier burial in first class, and Conrad Hilton’s brushoff to wounded veterans. It argues such missteps reveal poor public relations but prove the public remains a powerful watchdog with a biting bark.
A scrambled crossword style entry shows numbered clues across various definitions and word fragments. Readers map hints like Noahs boat, Greenland Eskimo, and Greek letter markers to form words, with several entries referencing places, objects, and linguistic forms.
The forecast highlights general tendencies for Sunday with focus on planning future activities and a peaceful attitude. Aries through Pisces receive tailored guidance from cooperation with kin, social contacts, and disciplined effort. Monday warns of missteps from drastic changes and urges calm, planning, and self control to protect outcomes.
At Bainbridge Naval Training Center waves recruits, ages 18 to 26, train to redefine public image. Lt Janet Blumberg says they seek normal American girls devoted to country, while Cmdr Anne L. Ducey leads the center which trains about 600 in summer and half that in winter. Recruits endure strict boot camp, discipline, and uniform fittings as the Navy shifts facilities to Orlando due to costs.
In a column on bridge concepts, Rear Adm. George Reith discusses a historic six spades hand where a triple squeeze determined the slam. He outlines a line to make seven on a heart lead, detailing the sequence and the pivotal plays involving diamonds and trumps.
Washington reports that Postmaster General Lawrence F O Brien states any federal employee may decline buying U S savings bonds amid union complaints of pressure. The piece notes $700 million over five years for federal library aid and signals other Washington items including Nabrit Jr appointment and national observances.
Earl D Jamison, Mt Vernon builder and developer, confirms after a talk with Mrs John Sills that right of way purchases for Jefferson County Interchange area are slated for September and October, with construction announcements expected December 1, 1966. He says clearance by early 1967 looks favorable for I 24 I 57 and I 64 construction to begin in 1967.
On this date 1812 Congress declared war on Great Britain over interference with ships. 1815 Napoleon defeated at Waterloo. 1940 Hitler and Mussolini met in Munich to draft terms for armistice. 1942 Churchill arrived in the United States for talks with Roosevelt. 1946 Truman authorized improvements in veterans medical care. Ten years ago Shepilov offered Nasser a Soviet loan for Aswan Dam. Five years ago Strasbourg to Paris express derailed 24 killed, 100+ injured. One year ago Titan 3 rocket launched from Cape Kennedy with payload. Includes parcels 99 100 101.
Dr. Donald M. Teper, president of Doane College Crete since 1944, resigns to take over as president of the Mississippi Valley College Association in Chicago. Gov Hughes signs law boosting New Jersey cigarette tax by three cents per pack to 11 cents, expected to raise about $25 million yearly.
A brief line shows a character greeting an admiral as a metaphorical welcome aboard. The sentence hints at seafaring or naval themes, with emphasis on respect due to a high-ranking officer and the value kept by someone represented as clinging to something precious like a diamond.
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