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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1962
Page
2
The piece weighs the impact of advancing computers on work and thought with questions about a 25 hour week and longer weekends. It cites experts like Donald Michael and imagines futures where machines even pick mates. It asks whether humans need conflict and challenge to excel and whether a 1980s computer could address this question.
Massachusetts voters face Sept 18 Democratic primary on Edward M Kennedy's bid for the U S Senate at age 30 with no prior office. If he advances, Massachusetts voters on Nov 6 weigh the issue. The piece also notes Rush Holt and Thomas E. Dewey as earlier young contenders and recalls other political paths.
Washington column notes Communist leaders boast of speaking to 50,000 students on repeal of the McCarran Act. It covers registration, legal actions, and rallies in New York protesting Kennedy’s petition to compel party registration. Speakers include Gus Hall and Ben Davis with others urging civil liberties while facing penalties for nonregistration. The piece ends by noting deer fawns lack scent to evade predators.
A 19 gun salute and four ruffles and flourishes marked the official farewell to teenie Elvis J. Stahr at Ft. Myer Virginia. The review featured a battle group of the 3rd Infantry while Stahr’s successor Cyrus Vance and top generals attended. Stahr resigns effective Saturday as he steps to become president of Indiana University.
Sealed proposals will be received by the County Superintendent of Highways until 10:30 a.m. July 7, 1962 DST for furnishing materials for Section 108 T R and 110 T R involving Pendleton Webber and Spring Garden Townships. Proposals on forms from the County office. envelope endorsed Material Proposal Section 108 T R and 110 T R Pendleton Webber Spring Garden R D. Bond and guarantee requirements specified. bids may be rejected. by order of Jefferson Co. Board of Supervisors, Jack K. Trotter, Superintendent. June 27, 1962.
Mrs Lawrence advises a mother with an 11 year old daughter estranged after remarriage to a stepfather. The columnist urges the parent to acknowledge personal pain, avoid diagnosing the child, and respond with honest emotion rather than psychological labels.
AP reports the world without the bomb conference in Accra ended with calls for strict disarmament treaty controls. About 130 delegates from the United States Europe Asia Africa and the Western Hemisphere attended the week-long event. The article notes 1961’s longest work week was by paper and paper products workers per the 1962 Britannica Book of the Year.
A reader asks if new toothpaste containing sodium perborate caused blackening of teeth and mouth roughness. Dr. Harold Thomas Hyman notes possible ingredient links and advises medical attention. The column invites letters for future be addressed to Dr Hyman.
The original African violet species Saint Paulia fonatha was discovered in East Africa in 1893. This historic finding marks the plant's first recorded identification and helps establish its place in Horticultural history.
A historical note states William Henry Harrison, aged 68 at his inauguration on March 4, 1841, as the oldest U S president at that time.
Oswald Jacoby explains the double squeeze concept in bridge. South pursues seven no trump with a 12 trick hand, and the squeeze strategy hinges on forcing both opponents to guard separate suits. After leading the squeezing card and executing the endgame, South secures seven tricks and the claim proves correct.
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