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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
2
A Thought For Today presents a Job 6 14 verse about withholding kindness toward friends and fearing the Almighty, followed by a George Sand reflection on guarding inner treasure kindness and learning to give, lose, and acquire without meanness.
The piece traces parcel post history from 1912 to present, noting proposed increases in weight and size limits to tackle a 96 million dollar annual deficit. Opponents from REA Express and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks warn larger parcels raise costs, threaten small merchants, and cost jobs, while urging Congress to protect taxpayers and balance competition with private carriers.
Studies here and abroad link rising human heart disease and cancer with similar increases in animals. Dr. H Stunzi notes more lung cancer in dogs and cats. Dr. Ratcliffe reports more lung cancer in outdoor birds. Tokyo Ueno Zoo notes air pollution as a factor in animal deaths. Environmental stress may harden arteries in animals too, as with the elephant and tiger in captivity.
Puzzle listing across clues includes terms like Ape plies, lowest point, carload units, abolish, small boy, and small coins. Down clues feature rudiments, Phoenician goa defile, upan tree poison, fast Indian wild war, and various general crossword prompts.
On this date events include the 1948 Soviet blockade of Berlin and the airlift lasting 321 days, Hernando Cortez entering Mexico City in 1520, the 1793 adoption of the first French Republican Constitution, and more. Also noted are Petain signing an armistice in 1940, Roosevelt's 1941 pledge to aid Russia, Hitler’s parade moment in 1945, Nasser’s 1956 election victory, floods in Japan in 1960, and a Viet Cong execution reported by Radio Hanoi.
Walter Parker notes the passing of May and arrival of June with a light, observational column about seasonal changes and local life. The piece captures a quiet tone and reflective mood typical of a monthly barbs column.
President Johnson will escort Luci Johnson to her Aug. 6 wedding at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D C. The 821 million church will host 750 to 900 guests for the noon Mass and ceremony, with Archbishop O Boyle officiating. Patrick J Nugent of Waukegan Illinois will marry Luci, 19, in a plan that includes a marble altar and towering Roman arch. The church, the nation s largest Catholic temple, draws over a million visitors annually and remains closed to public access for the event.
A two-part report covers James Meredith's Mississippi voter march halted by a shotgun attack and his wife Mary’s view of his mission. It also notes 160000 students taking deferment tests in Washington and Selective Service defense of college deferments amid criticism that the system favors the educated.
General Tendencies suggest wisdom to avoid pitfalls and a shift to prudent effort. Aries warns against outside influences while Taurus seeks home comforts and Virgo cautions balance between spending and saving. Each sign receives guidance on diplomacy, discretion, and leveraging expert advice for clear progress.
New York AP report describes the Communist party national convention at Webster Hall on East 11th Street Manhattan. Strict security includes male ushers at entrances and card checks for delegates and observers. Delegates must recheck IDs at lobby tables before entering rooms. Convention area shows pamphlets on communism offered at 20 percent discount. Attendees span ages with many in their 40s and 50s. attire described as conservative.
The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced Richard M Helms nomination as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Helms a former newspaperman and naval officer, would replace William F Rahn who resigned after 13 months. Also the U S plans to send two ships to the Dominican Republic to be ready for a token withdrawal of peacekeepers ahead of the July 1 Dominican presidential inauguration.
The first steel railway in America began operation on November 26, 1832, marking a milestone in railroad history and showcasing early industrial progress in transportation.
The frogfish stands out as one of the few ocean fishes that lacks scales, a distinctive trait discussed in the segment. The article highlights this unusual anatomy as part of its unique camouflage and adaptation.
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