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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1964
Page
2
A fragmented notices piece lists staff positions Editor Business Manager News Editor Sports Editor City Editor Advertising Manager Society Editor Circulation Manager and Composing Room Foremen. It also shows lengthy subscription rate options for Jefferson County and surrounding areas, with varied all in advance prices by mail and carrier delivery in city.
Washington column notes that when the 1964 civil rights bill becomes law, equal employment provisions could test craft unions in northern cities. The AFL CIO says most locals are desegregated, but many craft unions resist openness due to job seniority, continuity of work, and tight team structures. Negro leaders in big cities see these barriers angering efforts at retraining and integration.
A devotional note cites Esther 4 16 urging fasting by the author and maids in Susa to plead before the King with resolve and peril. It adds a Paul Morrison line about Christ reaching humanity when we clear a path for His path to the heart of mankind.
A congressional squabble over selecting a national flower pits rose carnation marigold poinsettia corn tassel and possibly dandelion factions against each other amid partisan charges. The piece notes the crisis capacity of the American public remains high and jokes that a national bloom fight even as the world reels shows a nation still capable of humor.
Scientists report the human body now valued at 34.54 dollars up from 87 cents, a finding noted with biting irony about personal self worth and societal views on value.
Gov Paul Johnson calls on landowners near Philadelphia Mississippi to aid in locating three civil rights workers missing for six days. President Johnson campaigns in the Midwest seeking votes in Minnesota as potential running mate questions loom. Scranton and Rockefeller discuss strategy for the Republican nomination. A commencement speaker laments, graduates return to their cells in Maryland Penitentiary. Justice Department expected to seek new indictment of the U S Communist party soon. The Soviet Union reports transferring anti aircraft operation duties.
A compact crossword style puzzle note listing across and down clues with musical terms, operatic references, and assorted wordplay hints for readers to solve. Entails entries like aria, lute, bassoon, and Verdian works, plus various abbreviations and thematic hints.
The fragment lists puzzle related cues with numbers and clues such as Caper, Top, Measure of capacity, Pantry Scot, Chant, squill blue, Diversions, Earthy material, Robust, Auditory, Finn, Son of Seth, Saintes ad. None other details provided. The line includes MISPADEE ENTERPRISE 4550 as a bold entry or label within the sequence.
Secretary Dean Rusk warns that nuclear age rhetoric is irrational for pursuing goals while Senator Margaret Chase Smith frames a broad pro effort stance. The exchange captures contrasting approaches to strategy and convention participation within the GOP era.
Premier Khrushchev tours Norway amid concerns over arms in Cuba and a warning against trigger-happy actions. Oslo residents anticipate no major expansion of trade from the visit.
Events listed include the 1776 execution of Thomas Hickey in New York for a plot against George Washington, Wolfe's 1759 landing opposite Quebec, 1819 telegraph link between New York and Boston, 1936 Great Lakes Exposition opening in Cleveland, Wilkie nomination in 1940, Colins handing Cherbourg to France in 1944, a 1954 aviation tragedy near March Air Force Base, and Kennedy naming Lodge ambassador to South Vietnam.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke with 25 fifth graders on the steps of his office about his years in office, the presidency, and upcoming national conventions. The discussion was taped for later broadcast by the American Broadcasting Co. Also noted: Dobrynin tour plans Yellowstone and Grand Teton visits. Jan Peerce treated for torn ligament but return to singing in four weeks. Joan Crawford to resume limited film work after virus pneumonia recovery. Memphis bus driver applauded as passengers donate $7.05 to help pay a speeding fine marking his one-year driving record.
A fourth grader in a progressive school proclaims discipline for the class. His mother asks what prompted this, and he explains they were all running around when the teacher tripped a boy by sticking out her foot, prompting the disclosed plan.
Buffalo ham buyer complains and returns bone with story of unexpected company. Butcher Stanley Slawinski recalls asking customer to bring ham in and noting the bone was presented after the issue arose.
Official certificate filed in Jefferson County Illinois on June 18 1964 lists names and post office addresses of all persons owning conducting and transacting the business known as Webb Insurance at 715 Main Street Mt Vernon Illinois. Lester F. Davis County Clerk certifies the notice with seal.
In a voice vote the Senate confirms Homer H. Budge for a five year SEC term. Budge, former Idaho congressman since 1950, calls himself a conservative Republican and faces Democratic opposition from Proxmire and Metcalf over his stance. He now serves as a Boise judge and vows to protect investors in the agency’s core role. Also, Rep. Carl Vinson is honored in a military farewell parade with flags, medals, and speeches as McNamara awards the Distinguished Service Medal. President Johnson gains debt limit rise to 324 billion dollars, the highest ceiling, unless signed into law, lifting the temporary 315 billion cap to 324 and beyond.
Reports of pending state police action against bingo games circulated Friday by northern Illinois law enforcement. Winnebago County Sheriff Kirk S. King said information came from a downstate state police captain and was not official. Games were halted at Durand and Pecatonica. A civic celebration bingo in Davis was closed by Stephenson County Sheriff Donald Scofield who said he heard of police plans a week earlier.
Mike Thomas of Kansas City won the Midsouth open pairs in Little Rock Arkansas with a record score. The article notes Jacoby Stayman as Norths two clubs bid and two diamonds as the standard bid to deny a four card major, reflecting a great players improvisational skill.
In a bridge match North opens then considers three spades after partner shows a two card major. The writer’s side chooses three spades, opting for a likely spade contract over no trump. Mike ruffs hearts, discards in dummy, cashes trumps, and then runs diamonds to secure the rest of the tricks.
An Agriculture Department study shows a typical corn belt hog and beef cattle farm failed to cover 4.1 percent interest on its capital last year, with $98,920 tied up and a net income of $3,674. Other farm types fared better, but livestock prices stayed low. Feedstuff prices edged up about 2.3 percent in the week ending June 22 while remaining 8 percent below a year earlier.
Two house trailers met on a narrow bridge between Key West and Long Key causing a traffic jam. After hours of backup, drivers raised and tilted one trailer to clear the other, letting vehicles pass in both directions.
Q Haven’t worked enough to get social security payments. Can you pay up social security all at once even without working. A No credits come from wages or business. Q If I qualify for social security can my family get extras. A Yes wife and children may receive benefits. Q I work for $12 a week can the woman I employ deduct social security tax. A Yes she must report wages and social security tax if over 850 per quarter. Q If a friend gets disability from another agency will he qualify for social security. A Not necessarily disability rules vary by work capability. Q I started at 65. my wife will be 62. Is my wife’s check half mine. A No a wife applying before 35 vets receives less than half wife benefits.
Quick quiz style questions reveal facts: Ammonia is identified as the most important industrial compound of nitrogen and used directly as a basic chemical for many products. A question also notes Bourbon whisky origins in Bourbon County Kentucky and Nathan Hale’s execution site and date in New York City.
A verse by Wal Cochran playfully muses on using a prison wall as a pole vault during a track meet held in a southern prison. The lighthearted lines reflect on present bias shaping future choices and avoiding past regrets.
A 62 year old facing a 25 percent reduction in benefits would receive $37.50. The change reflects a policy adjustment affecting older beneficiaries and outlines the new monthly amount.
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