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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1949
Page
2
Unclear OCR read shows terms like maccennse and weue echoes. Editor and New Editor mention planning a superintendent role. No verifiable names, dates, or organizations clearly identified in readable text. Further readable context required for accurate card.
Amid war and opinion, a common creed runs through lands that there is one God, the King and Father of all. The text cites Romans 3 29 and Maximus Tyrius to support a universal divine sovereignty beyond Jews alone.
Maryland Appeals Court struck down a key pretrial publication ban in a murder case ruling the section akin to censorship and not a clear and present danger to a fair trial. The decision, supported by press groups, signals tighter limits on government statements while urging responsible reporting to protect justice.
Western diplomats wrap up tense talks with cautious hope to conserve relaxation of tension with East and West. One official warned against sliding back to blockade confrontations while urging continued talks and a cheerful dialog with the Russians.
A vintage crossword puzzle page presents a long list of across and down clues. Entries cover topics from flags and Greek letters to chemical symbols and place abbreviations, inviting solvers to fill in 64 entries including obscure terms like Gudrun's husband and Persian references.
AP Foreign Affairs Analyst Dewitt Mackenzie notes American correspondents covering the Paris ministers conference complain the State Department withholds news and relies on British and French sources. He recalls Lord Balfour’s Versailles silence and argues secret diplomacy undermines public accountability and trust in government.
Kankakee will stage a torch light parade through blacked out streets tonight for the dedication of a new 138 500 street lighting system. E Roy Erickson chairman of the chamber committee invited more than 300 city officials and business representatives from 30 twins in Illinois to attend.
In Follansbee West Virginia on June 20 Norman Long 38 died in a burning attic alongside his three year old twin daughters. The fire started by defective wiring trapped the family as the girls slept in the attic. Mrs Long escaped with facial burns.
The afternoon timetable shows the Senate resuming debate on labor legislation at 10 p m with the Joint Atomic Energy Committee continuing its probe of the Atomic Energy Commission from 8 30 a m The Appropriations Committee hears testimony on the Economic Cooperation Administration funding at 8 a m and the Armed Services Committee reviews the military pay bill at 8 a m The House convenes in routine session at 10 a m The Supreme Court holds an Opinion Day session at 10 a m
Waukegan Illinois June 20 The Illinois Fraternal Order of Eagles yesterday installed Dr T W Watson Bloomington as president Other officers are Vice presidents E J Korba East St Louis Frank Hogan Moline Thomas Hale Lincoln Stanley Hines Cicero William Lang Herrin Chaplain Carl Anderson Berwyn treasurer Joseph F Breen DeKalb conductor Frank Johnson Canton inside guard William E Sullivan Murphysboro and outside guard Edward Spangler Freeport
When invited to an out of town wedding of acquaintances you may decline gifting if it strains your budget. The piece advises that you are not obligated to give a present to people you barely know.
The Doctor explains infectious hepatitis or epidemic jaundice is likely viral in origin, often affecting military personnel during World War II. Symptoms center on the liver with fever and jaundice variably presenting, and recovery can be lengthy. Bed rest and a high protein diet aided during the war, but further research is needed for prevention and better treatment. Dr Jordan notes he cannot answer individual questions but will address common inquiries daily.
A reader asks if prior rabbit fever gives immunity. The answer notes that at least one authoritative textbook states that immunity to tularemia is permanent.
DETROIT June 20 Ford Motor Co proposed to keep wages at present levels for the next 18 months. The company urged the CIO United Auto Workers to base any rise on the cost of living. Ford vice president John S. Bugas argued no higher wages should be paid as living costs are down unemployment is up and the car market may face a setback. UAW President Walter P. Reuther called the proposal economically unsound unrealistic and unacceptable to the union.
Five hundred United Mine Workers in Benton Ill remained idle as most southern Illinois mines resumed work. The idle workers were at Old Ben Coal Corporation pits 8 and 14 with no official explanation available. Observers attributed the idleness to weak coal demand.
Springfield HL June 20 The Illinois Public Works director says new contracting methods cut highway costs. Charles P Casey reports $651000 saved since January on contracts totaling $10316000 despite higher freight labor and cement prices. Two innovations to procedures under the prior administration reduced bids and informed prospective bidders which firms were bidding.
Mt Vernon firemen answered no alarms today. At 10 21 a m they were called to the home of Robert Westbrook 21143 N Fourth street where a short in a washing machine motor damaged the motor. At 12 10 p m they were called to the home of Joseph Mestl 608 S 24th street where a short in an ironing cord ignited the floor. Damage to the floor was not heavy firemen said.
Casey notes that the new procedures have increased bid submissions and driven down bid prices as more contractors compete for the same job.
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