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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
2
A compact excerpt presents a meditative verse combining Hebrews 10 32 exhortation with Longfellow lines. It frames endurance through affliction and consolation, urging stillness as adversity passes, and notes that difficult days are shared across lives.
Editorial notes Congress controls defense and foreign aid budgets in 1956. Senate pressure, Symington led inquiry on Air Force needs, with top officers warning Russia’s nuclear bomber advances. Eisenhower signals a 300 million boost, but Congress appears to dictate terms.
Growth strains hit New York City and its suburbs as since 1950 the suburban population rose by 1,150,000, about 22 percent, to over 6.7 million while the city holds about 8.05 million with a 2 percent decline. Regional leaders meet to seek solutions and consider urging newcomers to return home for a better life.
Puzzle style list of clues and partial answers covering topics from presidents spouses to geography and objects, with entries like a crossword grid and scattered definitions that interlock across labels and numbers.
Dr. Edwin Jordan discusses a reader’s worry about an epileptic woman marrying and the risks to future children. He notes uncertainty in heredity and says most children of epileptics are normal, with about one in forty having epilepsy, and about one in two hundred if there is no family history. He urges open discussion with the partner and doctor.
At the University of Michigan a pediatrician proposed a future children’s hospital where parents can live with their child in motel style units. He noted ground level access with kitchenettes and nearby parking, stressing care to keep kids feeling at home and not lost in routine while acknowledging such arrangements may not suit all families.
Jefferson County has paid 1612.67 dollars of a 3400 dollar operating cost for the St. Louis Blood Center. The funds support blood typing and testing, mobile units, and ensure local hospitals can provide blood at no charge. If unpaid, Mt Vernon hospitals may rely on commercial blood priced 35 to 60 dollars per pint.
One theft report from Le Ben Garrison of 32nd and Crescent Drive describes two "Open for Inspection" signs stolen from his front lawn and from 37 S. E. Crescent Drive on Wednesday or Thursday. Signs valued at unknown amount.
Martha Jane Hill seeks restoration of her maiden name Martha Jane Walker in a circuit court divorce action against George Hill filed yesterday. The complaint cites cruelty as the grounds for divorce. They wed July 26 1948 and separated April 5 1956 with no children. Attorney Frank H Walker represents the plaintiff.
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues parents prove their bias through wanting a child to mirror a parent. She details a mother pressuring son Will to fit her late father’s prestige, harming marriage and parenting. The piece notes prejudice shapes attitudes and family harmony and cites ancient China burning gas to extract salt in 540 B. C.
The Colorado aqueduct carries Colorado River water 242 miles to 67 California communities across mountains and desert, supplying towns and farms. Surf riding's top home is Hawaii where the sport has thrived for about 1,000 years. Pension deduction for U S congressmen is six percent. The moose is the largest deer family member and Alaska hosts the largest moose. China’s three great religions are Taoism Confucianism Buddhism. An Englishman uses auto parts terms for nuts and bolts.
A small daughter asks to see her father, the minister. Her mother explains he is in his study writing a sermon and cannot be bothered. The child insists, contrasting her illness with her need to speak to the minister, prompting a humorous parental moment.
A neighborly guidance piece urges avoiding complaints to other neighbors. It warns that comments will circle back, creating an unpleasant situation to live with or attempt to fix by addressing the neighbor directly.
Police report an accident yesterday in the 700 block of South 10th as Ronald E. Cofay pulled from the east curb striking the right side of Hulin V. McGuire’s car. Coffay’s vehicle was parked at the curb prior to the collision.
Police Court yesterday assessed fines for three defendants. Lee Kniffen paid $2 plus costs for illegal mufflers Rodney Eugene Pigg fined $200 and costs for reckless driving Joe Threatt charged with disturbance paid $10 and costs. The report notes about two fifths of the world's population are in the labor force.
A light column laments late night snacking and summer cool spells. It notes an Indiana woman barber winning first prize for hair trimming and quips about stepping into a phone booth. It mentions neglected gardens and the idea of using one’s own will rather than a rich relative’s.
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