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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
2
Reader questions confirm Elizabeth Taylor Hilton Wilding Todd Fisher Burton converted to Judaism and became Elisheba Rachel months before marrying Eddie Fisher. Also notes on why Q is unused on telephone dials and Brigitte Bardot’s stance against women’s liberation.
This piece chronicles Mary Murphy of Cork and Jim Bishop of Enniscorthy who married in 1881 and built a life in Jersey City. Their children John Michael Thomas Mary and Margaret endured hardship, illness, and loss as Jim labored in coal and Mary supported the family through years of sorrow and resilience. Mary lived to 85, guiding her brood and facing hardship with faith and grit.
Donald Breeze argues against gates at railroad crossings in Mt. Vernon urging stricter enforcement of existing signals and traffic laws. He cites recent fatalities, suggests police ticketing for violations, and notes alcohol-related crash risks plus a need for a safety campaign and consistent enforcement. He references L and N crossing at 42nd street and asks authorities to back patrols. A reader asks about post divorce health coverage under a former husband’s group plan, noting policy terms govern eligibility.
NBC presents A Girl Named Sooner filmed near Vevay Indiana about a poor orphan girl raised by a harsh guardian. Susan Deer with Cloris Leachman Richard Crenna and Lee Remick give understated performances in a 1930s setting with bittersweet shifts as the child moves toward a new life with kind guardians and eyes on federal aid for guardians.
June 18 marks Waterloo 1815 defeat of Napoleon and other events. Notable anniversaries include Philadelphia entry in 1778 and U S declaration of war in 1812 plus McKinley nomination in 1896 and Cherbourg capture in 1940. Births include Richard Boone and Paul McCartney. Thought of the day by Roger Babson.
A compilation contrasts Luke’s warning that those who look back are unfit for the kingdom with George Washington’s view that reflection on past mistakes yields useful lessons. The passage links biblical admonition to a broader call for prudent, experience-based guidance.
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