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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
5
Newspaper Enterprise Association notes that bridge theory by JACOBY ON BRIDGE discusses adding the Gerber convention to Blackwood. The article mentions players such as WEST and the hand notation 1093 AATE a) v9 A432 4109876 kh IO8T54 &AIZ27, reflecting the complexity of modern signaling and response strategies.
The excerpt analyzes no trump and four clubs bids as Roser Gerber style, discusses game and slam aims after North opens one no trump, notes possible aces distribution, and ends with a solicitation to order Win at Bridge With Oswald Jacoby by mail from The Mt. Vernon Register-News.
A murder charge looms as Dr Howdershell faces a fatal shooting in surgery. Jamie Osborne wrestles with the case, Keyes the witness, and Smokey awaits a quick hearing while family and friends debate truth, justice, and the town’s shock.
In Hannibal Missouri a hatch of willow bugs piled up to 10 inches deep on the Mark Twain Bridge over the Mississippi River, halting traffic for about 30 minutes as workers shoveled insects off. Mo Highway Department trucks spread cinders to improve traction while insects clogged radiators and grills. Crews attributed the swarm to lighting drawing the soft winged insects and warned of further trouble expected.
In Nashville the pilot of a helicopter carrying Maj. Gen. Harry H. Critz, commanding officer of Ft. Campbell, Ky., failed to locate Centennial Park in the 134 acre city site for a speech. He circled high above until a flare guided him to a landing near Vanderbilt University.
The 80th Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Reunion began in Salem with veterans groups forecasting about 20,000 visitors on peak days. Illinois Secretary of State Charles Carpentier is slated to speak Tuesday on Republican Day, followed by Governor Otto Kerner on Wednesday.
In Phoenix the John K Hughes family pushes a political dynasty at Madison Simis Elementary School. Daughter Bette was student body president in 1961. Son Kelley, 13, serves as student leader while his twin Nancy acts as vice president.
A dense, late night to early morning timetable lists programs across channels 2 through 12. Including news, movies, dramas, comedies, and weather, it notes many titles such as The Untouchables, Cleopatra, The Longest Night, Naked City, Dragnet, and Tonight Show, with multiple airings and time slots throughout the night.
The listing tallies a full day of TV and radio programming with shows like Mahalia Jackson Sings, Captain Kangaroo, General Hospital, Price is Right, Match Game, and Space Angel. It catalogs time slots across the morning, afternoon, and evening with a mix of soap operas, game shows, cartoons, news, and specials.
AP Television critic notes the career of Ann B Davis from The Bob Cummings Show to a Hazel adaptation shift and network sponsorship struggles. Mentions her Wisconsin background, cinema work, and desire for a standalone series, followed by recommendations for Tonight's TV lineup and political interview snippets.
ERNEST B. VACCARO reports that party strategists map the 1964 race with foreign policy as the top issue. Miller argues Cuba policy and desegregation provisions spark debate while Bailey predicts bipartisan handling of civil rights, with elections shaped by Kennedy's leadership and current turmoil.
Bailey rejects writing off the South in 1964. He cites prior wins in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas and Texas and predicts Kennedy will perform as well or better in the region than in 1960. He notes Truman’s remark about Democrats winning without the South and argues no such plan exists.
Clark Kent or Shelby offer certified soybean seed at 3.85 per bushel and uncertified at 3.35. Sale location is 7/2 mile east Centralia Y at 161 and Route 37 on the blacktop. Contact Bob Brieschier 534-6362 or M D Burkett Mt. Vernon 244-2889.
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