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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1956
Page
2
A compact note quotes Dr. Johnson on Christianity asserting a doctrine of universal sacrifice and perpetual propitiation as central to the faith.
The piece contests overstatement of declines while noting sharp drops in autos and farm equipment. It argues recession labels are premature as overall output remains higher than 1953-54, with gains in GNP, industrial production, employment, savings, and pay. It cautions against ignoring soft spots yet rejects gloom.
The U S Senate approves Fred Seaton of Nebraska as Secretary of the Interior. Critics from both parties note his prior White House staffing role and predict he can handle Interior’s power debates. His appointment eases public-private power tensions and may shift voter focus away from the issue.
Word puzzle centers on ACROSS clues for a singer Horne and multiple terse definitions. Entries include musical star references and a variety of vocabulary items such as fabrics, seaports, animals, relations, and common nouns across many lengths, hinting at a broad crossword style classification.
Hal Boyle surveys curious world trivia from Europe marriage tests to record prices and aging performers. Tales include Twain on preparation, Drake’s treasure for Elizabeth I, Goldwyn origins, Borge pay, and New Zealand geography, with miscellaneous notes on pine damage and hearing devices.
Dr. Jordan explains hypoglycemia in diabetes patients due to insufficient tissue sugar from low insulin. He notes insulin overproduction and insulin reactions, outlines causes from pancreas to liver, describes periodic hypoglycemia with hunger, pallor, trembling, rapid heartbeat, and sweating. Treatment varies by cause, with immediate sugar during attacks and diet adjustments for mild cases.
A college student yells Mom into a phone revealing poor manners. Advises answering softly and directing callers to the right family member. References George Washington and his sister Betty who married Col Fielding Lewis. Mentions St Huber as patron saint of huntsmen.
The essay discusses love as a divine gift from the Supreme Being that cannot be bought or manufactured. It argues that true love must be possessed before it can be outwardly shared, flowing as a powerful, unrestrained force toward others. It emphasizes recognizing God’s constant presence in love and the challenge of having genuine love before giving it.
A reader supplied Q and A snippets covering meanings of high seas and double-header, reasons woodpeckers peck, the Battle of Bunker Hill order to fire, kopiah as Indonesia’s national head dress, four star WWI U S Army generals, and the origin of the word alphabet.
A collection of quirky observations on health, fashion, work, and taxes. A doctor warns about kids catching illnesses, men remove hats to summer, people await tax returns and notices, June brides emerge, and some brag of reading men like a book before risk of ending up on the shelf. The President's signature makes a bill law.
A humorous exchange has a customer claim his son owes for a suit for three years. The tailor asks to settle the account. The customer wonders if he could get the same terms. The text then pivots to a metaphor about speed and animals.
Mt. Vernon firemen responded to a 2 pm alarm for a minor grass fire at 328 North Street. Burning rubbish spread to dry grass along the Southern railroad right of way prompting quick action.
Two Red Cross water safety instructor training courses will be offered in July for 18 plus with senior life-saving certificates. The Fairfield pool hosts sessions 8 to 11 a m July 2 to 6, and West Frankfort city park pool hosts sessions 8 to 11 a m July 9 to 13. Contact the Joyal Red Cross office or Fairfield or West Frankfort chapters for details.
Two persons were injured in a two car crash at 2 50 p m yesterday at 9th and Main. Stella Draege of Woodlawn was southbound on 9th when James A Stratton of Oaklawn TL westbound on Main struck the left rear door. Passengers Michael Draege 13 and Mrs Everett Mills 53 both of Woodlawn were hurt. Estimated damage to both cars exceeds 200 dollars. Stratton was arrested and fined for failure to yield the right of way.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Moose Lodge from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday June 25 and 26. Daily quota is 175 pints. County 4 H Clubs sponsor the visit. Registration cards must be submitted to the Red Cross office by Thursday to receive appointment cards. Blood collected will be provided free to Jefferson county residents.
Jane Gibson filed a divorce complaint against Ernest G. Gibson in the circuit clerk's office. The petition cites cruelty as grounds. The couple married August 10 1955 and separated this year. Attorney Alvin Lacy Williams represents the plaintiff.
Activities begin at 7 and run until 11 pm at the armory during the second week of the Jefferson County Youth Center. Dancing ping pong badminton boxing and trampoline play are on the schedule and registrations remain open per Allan Dulaney president of the Jefferson County Committee for Youth Development.
Judge Eovaldi presided in Mt Vernon for non jury cases today and plans to return Monday for more non jury trials. The report also notes the South Pole lies on ice covered terrain about 9 500 feet above sea level.
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