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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1968

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Deaths Rosemary Johnston 38 of Mt Vernon Illinois

Mrs Rosemary Johnston 38 of 2410 College died at Barnes Hospital St Louis at 2 45 am Funeral 10 30 am Monday Myers Chapel Mt Vernon Rev Bus Hart to officiate burial Oakwood Cemetery Body lies in state at Myers Chapel after 5 pm Sunday Survivors include husband Harold W Johnston and five children Clayton Rickey Billy Lamea Rose Vonnie Marie three brothers and three sisters born Lansing Michigan April 17 1930

Rosemary Johnston College Barnes Hospital St. Louis Myers Chapel Mt. Vernon Bus Hart Oakwood Cemetery Johnston Lansing Mich Charles Melvern Densteadt Harold W. Johnston Clayton Cross U.S. Navy Rickey Johnston Billy Johnston Lamea Rose Johnston Vonnie Marie Cross Attleboro Mass Russell Ward Charlene Smith Madison, Ill Betty Wright Holt, Mich Debbie Densteadt Mason, Mich

Collinsville Rites for Walter E. Willis Killed in Accident

Walter E. Willis, 79, a Mt. Vernon first basketball team alumnus and longtime Lumaghi Mining Co. superintendent, died after an automobile crash near Collinsville. Born 1888 in Enfield, he married Edna Stewart 52 years ago and is survived by his wife, son Edward Stewart Willis of Alton, sister Mrs. G. C. Bond, two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Burial set in Collinsville after services at Herr Mortuary. Willis helped build railroads as a young civil engineer before joining mining operations in Collinsville.

Walter E. Willis Mt. Vernon High School Collinsville St. Mary’s Hospital East St. Louis Willis Lumaghi Coal Mining Co Merrell Herr Mortuary Enfield E. E. Ad Adelia Spivey) Willis Millikin University Decatur Til Lumaghi Mining Co Benton Edna Stewart Edward Stewart Willis Alton, Ill G. C. Bond Mt. Vernon

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial No Admissions

Discharged Loren McBride 410 Normandy Heights Ellis Roane Opdyke. Good Samaritan Admissions Betty Green RFD 6 Geraldine Mahnke RFD 7 Eleanore Dethrow 416 north Sth street Lawrence Eller 208 Conger Robert Bass 531 Grand Ave Myrtle Pigg 25 south 2nd street Gary Karsh 916 south 21st street Mary Haley Waltonville Nettie Wooter Lesser Leon Dobbs Houston Texas Mildred Russel and baby Sherry JuAnn RFD 2 Bluford Larry Smith 308 south 18th Margaret Meyer Schumm Nursing Home Scott Gray 101 south 25th Drucella Green 2800 Cherry Amy McLanahan 1824 Highland View Peggy Goldman and baby Lora LeAnn RFD 2 Ashley Goldie Johnson Waltonville Dixie Percy RFD 2

Good Samaritan Betty Green RFD Geraldine Mahnke Eleanore Dethrow North Sth Lawrence Eller Conger Robert Bass Grand Ave Mary Haley Waltonville Nettie Wooter Lesser Leon Dobbs Houston Texas Mildred Russel Sherry JuAnn Bluford Larry Smith South 18Th Street Margaret Meyer Schumm Nursing Home Scott Gray South 25Th Street Drucella Green Cherry Street Amy McLanahan Highland View Peggy Goldman Lora LeAnn Ashley Goldie Johnson Dixie Percy

Two Illinois Soldiers Killed in Vietnam War

The Defense Department reports two Illinois servicemen died in Vietnam. Army Staff Sgt. Cletus D. Tuttle, husband of Marilyn O. Tuttle of Galatia, was killed in action. Army Pfc. Jerry Fleming, son of Mille Fleming of Chicago, was declared dead after being missing and held as a result of hostile action.

Washington Defense Department Vietnam Army Cletus D. Tuttle Marilyn O. Tuttle Rt. 2 Galatia Jerry Fleming Mille Fleming Chicago

Plan Subway To Replace The Loop Elevated

CHICAGO AP The City Plan Commission approved a 600 million plan to replace the Loop Elevated with a downtown subway. The federal share covers the rest under the 1964 Transportation Act. Mayor Daley floated a downtown tax district to fund the city portion, noting tax deductibility for owners. Construction could start before July 1969 with extensions planned to the north, south and west.

Chicago Chicago Plan Commission Loop Richard J. Daley Daley

Abernathy Seeks Poverty Stand Across Parties

Rev. Ralph David Abernathy speaking from jail says the Poor People’s Campaign will urge Republican and Democratic national conventions to adopt poverty elimination stands. He faces 20 days for demonstrating on Capitol grounds and will fast on fruit juice and medicine to sustain the campaign’s effort toward Resurrection Cities nationwide.

Washington Ralph David Abernathy Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference Capitol Resurrection City Moray

Small Bomb Tested Today at Yucca Flat Nevada

The Atomic Energy Commission conducted a low yield underground nuclear blast at Yucca Flat, about 70 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It occurred at 9 22 a m and produced mild earth motion felt at the control center. An AEC spokesman said the test related to weapons development and registered a mild shock wave on seismographs with no felt reports.

Yucca Flat Nev Apthe Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Las Vegas AEC Henry Vermillion

Dead recluse Alex Douglas found in Boston South End

Boston police seek leads after 63 year old recluse Alex Douglas was found dead on a South End sidewalk. Morgue attendants recovered 11768.35 dollars in cash from his pockets, plus a welfare check, as investigators determine natural causes. Police hold the money and search for relatives.

Boston Alex Douglas South End Jed Gillespie Douglas

Woman fails to cash bad check at drive-in window

An unidentified woman entered the Security Bank drive-in window yesterday afternoon in a cab and walked away when the clerk began verifying the check. Police reported the bank had no account matching the name on the check.

Hog Market Prices Mt. Vernon Trawl

Markets Mt Vernon hog market shows gains to 2c today with top quotes at 20.50 20.75 and 21.00 for 200 to 220 lb meat hogs. Lows at 13.50 and 16.75. boars 11.00 and 13.00. After 12:30 p m prices shift to next day basis.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning

Mt Vernon quotes show wheat at 1.12, soybeans 2.56, and shelled corn 1.08 as the morning prices in the grain market.

Mt. Vernon

St Louis Produce Prices For Eggs And Poultry

St Louis AP reports egg and poultry pricing by grade and size. Consumer grades list large and medium eggs, wholesale standards, and other categories with weight ranges. Hens and broilers prices are included, showing varied per size and category.

ST. Louis

Chicago Produce Market Butter Eggs Report

Chicago AP notes Mercantile Exchange bids for butter with grade scores 66 to 66 and 64 to 60 percent, and cars scores around 90 to 65. Eggs show finish at 80 percent or better grade A whites, with 30, 25, 25, and checks 18.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Livestock Prices At National Stockyards Illinois

National Stockyards Illinois reports Monday estimates for hogs at 8,000 head and cattle 4,500 with calves 50 and sheep 600. Prices include hogs U S 1-2 190-230 lbs 20.75-22.10, U S 2-3 220-240 lbs 20.75-21.75. sows U S 1-3 150 lbs 17.75-18.75. cows butter and utility 16.50-18.50. calves weaners steady with good 30.00-34.00. sheep 75 and lambs 24.00-26.00 for 80-100 lbs.

National Stockyards Ill U.S

Chicago Grain price report matches commodity levels

Chicago market notes show No 2 hard wheat at 1.32n No 2 soft red at 1.26n No 2 yellow corn at 1.16n No 2 extra heavy white oats at 7444n No 1 yellow soybeans at 2.70%4n and soybean oil at 7.50n.

Chicago

Wall Street gains ease in quiet trading amid hopes for talks

The New York market showed steady firmness after a morning dip as traders noted Russian openness to talks on curbing the nuclear missile race. Dow Jones 30 industrials at noon up 0.18 to 898.4, AP 60-stock average up 1.3 to 341.2, with gains led by motors and autos. Major blocks moved amid mixed prints as Sperry Rand, Control Data merger news influenced trading.

New York New York Stock Exchange U.S Associated Press Motors Chrysler General Motors Sperry Rand Control Data

New Locker Plant Rules Start July 1

Officials warn that owners of offending plants may face department condemnation of carcasses under the new regulations written to align with the recently passed Federal Wholesale Meat Act.

Doby

Weather snapshot for Thursday and weekend outlook

Thursday will reach 64 degrees with a 50 degree low. Rainfall to date this year totals 19.44 inches. Comparisons show last year at 85/66, five years ago 92/65, and ten years ago 84/55. Saturday sunrise is 4 34 and sunset 7 33 CST.

Five Day Forecast For Southern Illinois Temperatures Dip

Southern Illinois temperatures will average five to eight degrees below normal from Saturday through Wednesday. A warming trend is anticipated over the weekend, with cooler temps returning early next week. Normal highs near 90, lows in the 60s, rainfall around one inch. Showers expected early next week.

Illinois

Weather Returns as Summer Warmth Replaces Wet Spell in Illinois

The sun returns to Illinois ending cool spell with night lows in the 40s and 50s. Dew points rise to 46 in East Dubuque and about 49 in Peoria as temperatures climb to the 75 to 85 range in the south and 70s in the north. Friday night may bring showers or thundershowers, with the northern half seeing activity Friday night and Saturday, and the southern half possibly Saturday.

Associated Press Illinois East Dubuque Moline Vandalia Peoria Weather Bureau

Alleged Yank Thanks Captors From Hanoi Broadcast

U S Air Force Col John P Flynn held as captive after being shot down near Hanoi last October thanked his captors for humane treatment in a Radio Hanoi broadcast. He urged an end to bombing so Vietnam can rebuild, while avoiding calls for defection or political comments.

Hong Kong Hanoi John P. Flynn Col. Flynn North Vietnam Vietnam

Daley Tries For Telephone Settlement Amid Union Strike

Chicago Mayors talks with Illinois Bell and IBEW come as the 51 day strike threatens political convention prep. Officials warn continued walkout could disrupt communications and coverage for the Democratic convention opening August 26 at the International Amphitheatre.

Chicago Richard J. Daley Illinois Bell Telephone Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Ilinois Bell International Amphitheatre Illinois Bell Joseph O’brien Robert Nickey Nickey John Monahan Monahan

Gun control clash hobbles mail order bill in Senate

Johnson urges nationwide gun registration and owner licensing while Congress weighs amendments. Senate move to add registration to the mail order bill stalls as Burdick wins postponement 7 to 5. Absentees Kennedy Smathers Scott McClellan noted, shaping the vote.

Johnson Congress National Rifle Association Senate Committee Sen Tydings House Judiciary Committee Quentin N. Burdick N.D Dmass George A. Smathers Dfla Hugh Scott R-Pa John L. McClellan D-Ark Appropriations

Circuit Court Fines Involve Three Local Offenders

Walter T. Hayes of 38 Normandy Heights paid $10 for disobeying a traffic control device. Robert C. Reynolds, RR 1, owed $10 for lacking a valid safety sticker. Norman Barr of Wayne City was fined $10 for intoxication.

Walter T. Hayes Normandy Heights Robert C. Reynolds Norman Barr Wayne City

Impeachment Move Aims At Circuit Judge Hasler in Missouri

Missouri House prepares to finish impeachment proceedings against Circuit Judge John D. Hasler of Ladue. Three final witnesses lined up as charges proceed, with articles of impeachment likely to go to the Missouri Supreme Court for decision. Accusations involve improper conduct tied to visits and letters with blonde defendant in a divorce case.

Jefferson City Missouri House John D. Hasler Ladue Missouri Supreme Court Jean Shelby Poplar Bluff Delmar Shelby St. Ann Shelby Healer St. Louis County

Low Bid On Industrial Park Projects Reported

A $198 909 low bid was filed for industrial park projects along with a 000 federal grant for extending utilities. City officials discussed ditch pollution north of Tenth and Bell and promised steps to halt pollution though enclosing the open ditch would cost about 180 000. Residents threatened to fill the ditch if action isn’t taken.

Tenth and Bell D. W. Jackson Kenneth Setzekorn Chester Lewis Letzekorn Tell Harrison St Third Harrison Streets William T. Edmison Tom David Third and Harrison Edmisons

Metropolitan Meeting at French Lick Size of Mt. Vernon staff noted

Seven members of the Mt. Vernon District Office staff of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company attended a French Lick Indiana conference with company officials at the French Lick Sheraton Hotel. Attendees include David C. MacKenzie Linus Audt Cedric Clarke Robert Gowler Loren Mayo Dale Reese and William Sanders. The group joins Metropolitan’s 30 000 field representatives in the U S and Canada. The local office is led by Manager David C. MacKenzie and staffs four agency managers two consultants thirty three agents and seven clerks.

Mt. Vernon Metropolitan Life Insurance Company French Lick Indiana French Lick Sheraton Hotel David C. MacKenzie Wildwood Drive Linus P. Audt No. 8Th Street Cedric L. Clarke Country Aire Village Robert C. Gowler Oakland Avenue Loren R. Mayo So. 25Th Street Dale K. Reese

Khoury League Player Hurt In St Louis Hospital

Bruce LaRue, 17, son of Mr and Mrs K N Head of 426 S 23rd, was taken to Barnes Hospital in St Louis after a head injury from a pitched ball at the Khoury League park. He initially played on, then developed a headache and was treated at Good Samaritan before transfer. in Barnes his condition was listed as good.

Bruce LaRue K. N S. 23Rd Barnes Hospital St. Louis LaRue Good Samaritan Hospital Good Samaritan Barnes

Shapiro Plans Gun Crime Bills At State Convention

Delegates gathered as Shapiro outlined gun and crime measures while Daley’s Chicago status remained undecided. The Illinois Democratic delegation faces a day of caucuses before the convention with 36 uncommitted, 10 pledged to Humphrey, and 2 for McCarthy among 48 delegates from the primary. Republicans at their state convention aim to bolster Nixon with 10 at large picks, with 34 backing Nixon and 14 uncommitted among 48 GOP delegates.

Shapiro Billy Club Richard J. Daley Chicago Jacob M. Arvey Dorothy O’brien Illinois James A. Ronan Ilinois Eugene McCarthy Minnesota Daley Hubert H. Humphrey Associated Press Humphrey McCarthy University of Ilinois Kenny Williamson Peoria Frances Best Watkins Timothy R. Ives Bloomington GOP Richard M. Nixon Nixon Everett M. Dirksen Charles H. Percy Victor L. Smith Richard B. Ogilvie

Break-In At Khoury Ball Park Stand

Break-ins were reported at Khoury League concession stand at 16th and Herbert. A wire over a small window was cut to enter. two money bags and candy were taken. Don Wilson reported a test meter stolen from his truck, valued at about $150, in the same period.

Khoury League 16Th and Herbert Don Wilson 1025

Report Cases of Vandalism in Jefferson County

Three vandalism incidents were reported in Jefferson County since last night. John Gockel, 700 Dewey, said his two cars were rifled at 9:33 p.m. Dick Green, RR No. 6, told police at 11:38 p.m. that vandals broke the real glass of his car on Centralia Road. Jim Moran, Western Jefferson County, reported that vandals damaged his mailbox with what appeared to be fire crackers outside the city limits.

Jefferson County John Gockel Dewey Dick Green RR No. 6 Centralia Rd Jim Moran Sheriff's Office

Hassakis Heads Local Lawyers at Bar Association Meeting

Demetri Hassakis was elected president of the Jefferson County Bar Association for the coming year at a regular meeting. Glenn E. Moore retires as president. Officers elected include Owen M. Rollberg as vice president, and A. Ben Mitchell as secretary treasurer.

Jefferson County Bar Association Demetri Hassakis Association Glenn E. Moore Owen M. Rollberg Chicago Title and Trust Company A. Ben Mitchell Craig & Craig

Car And Cycle Collision Injures Rider In Marion

At 7 12 this morning a motorcycle driven by John T Baker 34 of Marion collided with a car driven by Carroll A Firebaugh 64 of Rt 2 after emerging from a private drive in the 200 block of S 10th. Parked cars blocked view. Baker was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital via Litton Ambulance. Damaged cycle valued about 50 dollars.

S. 10Th Carroll A. Firebaugh Rt. 2 John T. Baker Marion Baker Good Samaritan Hospital Litton

Grant Divorce In Court Here

A divorce action Benjamin D. Miller vs Edith Diane Miller was granted in circuit court yesterday. The ruling ends the marriage dispute and grants terms set by the court.

Benjamin D. Miller Edith Diane Miller Circuit Court

Lipps to Lead 1968 United Fund Campaign

John Lipps is named president of the 1968 United Fund with a full slate of officers and directors. Other officers include Father Eckford deKay as 1st vice president Louis McMahan as 2nd vice president Ron Aissie as treasurer and John Perino as secretary. The board also lists Bill Harris Ogie Ellis Dave Furnall John Alford Dan Olson Earl McVey Don Lee Reuben Walker Dale Carpenter Ken Greene Rolland Lewis Jim Adams Joe Westbrook Elaine Glassman. The group pledges urgent effort to organize the campaign for community and county growth and prosperity. Lipps emphasizes public support as the American way of showing concern for fellow man.

John Lipps Father Eckford deKay Louis McMahan Ron Aissie John Perino Bill Harris Ogie Ellis Dave Furnall John Alford Dan Olson Earl McVey Don Lee Reuben Walker Dale Carpenter Ken Greene Rolland Lewis Jim Adams Joe Westbrook Elaine Glassman President Lipps

Two Accidents Here Thursday In Mt Vernon

Two automobile accidents were reported yesterday in Mt Vernon with no injuries. At 4:59 p m a car driven by Jerry D Bernard 24 of Bonnie struck a parked car owned by Esther A Firebaugh 1715 Isabella causing over $100 damage. Later at 11:19 a m a collision at 10th and Herbert involved Willie T McNeil 64 of 1216 S 10th and John F Stewart 70 of Mounds Illinois.

Mt. Vernon Jerry D. Bernard Bonnie Esther A. Firebaugh Isabella Firebaugh Plaza Shopping Center Willie T. McNeil S. 10Th John F. Stewart Mounds Ilinois 10Th Herbert

Indians Camp At State Capitol Resurrection City II

An encampment of three 20 foot teepees and four tents on the state capitol grounds in Olympia advocates reclaiming land and cites the Medicine Creek Treaty of 1854. Indian leader Janet McCloud says the camp asserts Olympia and seeks treaty rights, while noting a Supreme Court ruling on fishing and state conservation laws. The state ignores the settlement, which numbers 29 residents at night.

Olympia Wash Washington State Capitol Grounds Janet McCloud

Pakistan and United States end military alliance in Rawalpindi

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Arshad Husain announced to the National Assembly that the mutual security pact of 1954 and the 1959 bilateral agreement have ceased to exist. The US had suspended military aid to both Pakistan and India since their brief 1950s war, while retaining economic assistance.

Rawalpindi Pakistan United States Arshad Husain National Assembly Arshad India

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