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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1977

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Student May Seek Supreme Court Review Over City Residency Rule

Urbana Illinois Sam Cahnmann a 22 year old University of Illinois law student may argue his own case before the U S Supreme Court to challenge an Illinois one year residency requirement that blocked his Urbana city council bid The appeal cites equal protection and notes prior similar federal cases while detailing his self representation and funding limits

Cheryl Debes Associated Press Urbana, Ill Sam Cahnmann U.S. Supreme Court University of Illinois Law High Court Urbana Cahnmann Supreme Court Champaign-Urbana University of Munich American Civil Liberties Union ACLU

Enfield Woman Sentenced for Embezzling at Bank

Paula Jo Healy, 23, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to undergo 90 days of psychiatric tests after pleading guilty to embezzling $3,000 from a Gallatin County State Bank savings account in Ridgway in December 1975. Judge James L. Foreman announced the terms in Benton.

Springfield Gallatin County State Bank Ridgway Paula Jo Healy James L. Foreman U.S. District Court Benton Foreman

Duck Tips Off Robber Near Chicago

Three men approached Johnnie Mae Hixson and her husband on Chicago’s Far South Side offering to buy a brown and white female duck. When refused, one man drew a pistol and demanded money, escaping on foot with $10. Police arrested Steve Sutton, 24, found with a duck, charged with armed robbery. The duck remains in the police station’s dog pound.

Chicago Johnnie Mae Hixson Hixsons Mallard Steve Sutton

Is Dillinger Alive? Hoosier gangster mystery in California

Crown Point Indiana restaurant owner Ed Kis claims gangster John Dillinger may be alive and living in California while opening an entertainment complex in the old Lake County Jail. Kis cites a theory that Dillinger's double died in Chicago but the FBI maintains Dillinger died outside the Biograph Theater.

Crown Point Ind John Dillinger Chicago Dillinger California Old Lake County Ed Kis Kis FBI Biograph Theater

Man Flees Hospital Then Ambulance Crash

William D. Bever, 28, of Newton, fled Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney after a one car crash. He later returned to the hospital when the Jasper County ambulance he drove overturned in a ditch. Bever faced a reckless driving ticket and was listed in satisfactory condition.

Olney Ill William D. Bever Newton Richland Memorial Hospital Bever Jasper County

Water Haul Strains Illinois Towns In Drought Season

About 24 000 farmers and many towns are hauling water at several million dollars a month. Seventy five communities in 37 counties lack adequate water as drought and cold persist, with reservoirs low and wells yielding little. Gov. Thompson weighs disaster status after reviewing Eric Jones report detailing the crisis and potential federal aid.

William Prater Associated Press Peoria, Ill Ilinois Illinois Emergency Services Eric Jones State Environmental Protection Agency United States Australia Jones James Thompson Printer Macomb la Moine Dick Weller Illinois Virginia Springfield Lewistown St. David Roger Bybee

University not blocked from releasing General Assembly scholarships

Federal official says University of Illinois may disclose recipient names of more than 600000 in General Assembly scholarships despite privacy rules. U I attorneys cite FERPA to refuse, arguing recipient names are financial information not directory data.

U. of I Barry Hanson Associated Press Springfield, Ill University of Illinois General Assembly William B. Riley Department of Health, Education , and Welfare Washington Riley Timothy Madigan U of I Madigan Illinois Office of Education

Energy Management Insulation Show Set for Mt. Vernon

Illinois Power Co announces a one day energy management insulation show in Mt. Vernon on March 12 from 9 am to 5 pm at the company office. William E. Warren VP says the event will advise customers on immediate energy conservation using insulation weather stripping and caulking. W. R. Hughes Mt. Vernon service area manager hosts with energy use specialists. The show accompanies a mailed offer of a DIY insulation booklet and optional home visits to assess energy savings.

I Ilinois Power Company Mt. Vernon William E. Warren Illinois Power Illinois Power Co W.R. Hughes

Weather Feature Mt Vernon Friday Forecast High 48

Mt Vernon area forecast calls for a Friday high near 48 and low around 35 with 38 this morning. Historical comparisons note higher temps a decade and more ago. Rainfall to date stands at 1.20 inches for 1977. Bead water level at main dam 403.80 feet above mean sea level. Extended outlook shows partly cloudy conditions Monday through Wednesday with highs in the 40s to 50s and lows generally in the 20s to 30s.

MT. Vernon Main Dam Brownsville Edy Buffalo Charleston SC Charleston Dr Chicago Cincinnati Cedy Cleveland Dal Ft. Worth Denver Des Moines Detroit Edy Duluth Sn Fairbanks Sn Helena Elr Honolulu BA Edy Houston Edy Jacks Ville Indapolis Juneau Rm Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee Mols-St. Paw New Orleans New York Okla City Omaha Orlando Philad'phia Phoenix Pittsburgh P’tland P'tland Ore Rapid City Richmond St. Louis

Mt Vernon lodge special meeting scheduled for March 7

A special meeting of Mt. Vernon Lodge No 31 AF AM will be held Monday March 7 1977 at 8:30 PM. Work in the 2nd degree. All members invited and visiting Brethren welcome. Merle R Tate Worshipful Master. Alexis slain heir to Peter the Great murdered July 7 1718 at his father’s instigation.

Mt. Vernon Lodge No.31 AF & AM Brethern Merle R. Tate Alexis Peter the Great Russia

Illinois biochemist seeks to slow aging with protein research

NORMAL, Ill. AP University of Illinois biochemist Dr. Arian C. Richardson, 35, says aging may be treated like a disease to extend active life. He received a 100000 grant from the National Institute on Aging to explore aging's link to protein synthesis and mRNA, suggesting aging may be genetically programmed and potentially alterable. He notes aging limits reach to about 110 years even with cures for heart disease and cancer.

University of Illinois Arian C. Richardson Richardson

Jefferson Lodge Stated Meeting Notice

Jefferson Lodge AF and AM calls all members to a Stated Meeting on Monday March 7 at 7 30 p m Official District Deputy Grand Master will preside Visiting Brother Art Lovin W M will attend and greet members

Jefferson Lodge AF & AM Brethern Art Lovin W.M

Rut D Clark Deaths Funeral Held in Centralia

Funeral services for Rut D Clark of Centralia were held at 2 p m at In vin Funeral Home with Rev Errol D Bosley officiating Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park Centralia She died at 10 43 a m Thursday at St Mary s Hospital in Centralia She taught in Mt Vernon Centralia Ogden Champaign and Monona She attended Mt Vernon schools and graduated from Mt Vernon Township High School and the University of Illinois She was born in Dix daughter of John and Nettie Hawkins She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Centralia and former Delta Kappa Gamma member Survivors include sister Ruth Ravenscroft of Centralia.

Rut D. Clark Centralia In Vin Central’ia Errol D. Bosley Hillcrest Memorial Park Mt. Vernon Township University of Illinois Dix John Nettie (Buck) Hawkins First Baptist Church of Tampalee Pha Gamma Ruth Ravenscroft

Police Spy On Church In Chicago

Chicago court records disclose police files spying on the United Methodist Church over 28 months from mid 1972 to late 1974. Documents show surveillance of church dealings with Alliance to End Repression and pastors appointments, church agency allocations, personal acquaintances, and officials correspondence. The church calls spying a violation of constitutional freedoms.

Chicago Northern Illinois United Methodist Church United States Alliance Gregory Dell

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