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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1957
Page
2
The piece notes how science drives renewed rubber production as demand for natural rubber exceeds synthetic. It describes higher yields from tapping and replanting, with goals of 2000 to 2400 pounds per acre, and mentions hormone research and ongoing plantation efforts by major companies.
The report notes a rise in U S exports, reaching 19 billion dollars in 1956 with a 28 percent increase in the first four months of 1957 versus 1956. Foreign sales take sizable shares of wheat, rice, cotton, tobacco, coal, machinery, and vehicles, suggesting exports stabilize industry during downturns.
A crossword style puzzle clued by terms such as official flower of the District of Columbia and entries like its motto and various abbreviations. Includes multiple across and down hints with answers likely forming a grid.
At a Monte Carlo style party, Milo encounters Johnny Fornessi and Wilma Pianta, uncovering two personalities and lingering danger. The tour of the estate reveals servants quarters, a freezing house, a wine cellar, and a private cliffside, hinting at hidden cargo and a possible opium link as the night unfolds.
Local Red Cross officials announce the St. Louis Regional Blood Center will occupy a new location starting July 1957 at 4901 Washington Avenue. Donor hours are Monday noon to 5 pm, Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday noon to 7 pm, Thursday 10 am to 5 pm, Friday 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 9 am to 1 pm. Blood collected by the Red Cross is free. The Blood mobile will visit Jefferson County on August 8 and 9 at the Moose Lodge.
Tinnie Collins of RFD 2 Ben ton was fined $5 and costs before Police Magistrate J R Thomas yesterday on a charge of failures to yield right of way to a pedestrian. Police charged that on June 21 her car struck Marilyn Guill while she was walking across the street at Ninth and Main streets.
Fines assessed before Police Magistrate J. R. Thomas include Eddie Lee Terry a colored man fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and five dollars and costs for failure to have a driver's license. Robert Peidico fined ten dollars and costs on a drunk charge. Ronnie Fred Moore fined five dollars and costs for driving too fast for conditions. Ray H. Russell fined five dollars and costs for following too closely in traffic.
Melvin B. Ellis accuses opponents of trying to blacken him in Massachusetts over Hildy McCoy adoption. A Denver bus driver deserted his vehicle with 18 passengers, prompting calls for accountability. Christian A. Herter warns that abandoning foreign aid could accelerate Soviet bloc expansion and increase isolation.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a bridge deal where South makes six hearts after precise defense and careful play. West opens clubs, East doubles, and South uses ruffs and discards to exploit a four three diamond break, securing the contract.
Giovanni Spinetti of Venice likely designed major instrument changes in the 1800s. The pharos reference notes Alexandria’s island tower as the origin of the term lighthouse. A lizard tail can be regrown multiple times. Potosi Bolivia sits at the foot of a long richest silver mine. The Rosetta stone provided the key to ancient hieroglyphics. A bridge hand analysis follows with a card play discussion.
1116 South 15th Street lists Sunday School at 9 30 am with Superintendent Bro Sims and assistant Bro O Daniel Morning Worship at 10 45 am Evening Services at 7 45 pm featuring Bro David Lynch of Anderson Indiana for both services Monday 7 pm Boy Scout Troop 109 meets in church basement Wednesday 7 30 pm Prayer Meeting led by Sister White Thursday 7 30 pm Young People's Meeting
An elderly man compliments a baby in a buggy and comments on bringing him up to be an upstanding man. The mother quips that the twig is bent toward being a girl. The exchange showcases a playful misdirection about gender.
The piece urges people with cars to offer rides promptly to friends who lack transportation. It warns those who depend on others should be ready when peers drive up and not keep drivers waiting.
A satirical piece by Hal Cochran mocks political cleverness and calendar quirks. It notes would be voters vote lakes and rivers dry, two vacations, a hen laying a lavender egg, and a man fishing in the heat rather than going to church, delivering light humor about everyday conduct.
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