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Mt Vernon Register News

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Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1965

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Deaths Carl Mustaine Dies At Age 77

Carl Craig Mustaine died Monday at his home at 1200 South 2th Street aged 77. Funeral services Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Pulley Funeral Chapel with Rev. J. G. Parsons officiating. Burial in Bethel Memorial Cemetery. He lay in state after 4 p.m. today at Pulley Funeral Home. Born 1888 in Horse Cave Kentucky to Millard and Nanna Waters Mustaine. Survived by daughter Thelma Crow Chicago, brother Butler H Mustaine Tacoma, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Former interior decorator in St. Louis and longtime Central Church of Christ Sunday School superintendent.

Carl Craig Mustaine South 2Th Street Pulley Funeral J. G. Parsons Bethel Memorial Cemetery Pulley Mr. Mustaine Horse Cave Millard and Nanna (Waters) Mustaine Eva Tillman Thelma Crow Chicago Butler H. Mustaine Tacoma Wash Mustaine St. Louis Central Church of Christ

Appalachia Aid Bill Signed Into Law

President Johnson signed a 1.1 billion dollar aid bill for the 11 state Appalachia region. He called it the end of partisan cynicism and a true example of creative federalism though any impact depends on states and local governments. The program targets highways, hospitals, timber, strip mine restoration, vocational education and new jobs for about 17 million residents with average family income around 1,400 dollars per year.

Washington Johnson Appalachia Congress Executive Branch

Janitor at Kearny High to graduate with class

Luther Myers, 59, custodian at Kearny High School in San Diego, has completed diploma requirements at a nearby adult high school and will graduate in June with his schoolmates. The faculty bought him a gold class ring to celebrate. He earned straight A's in evening courses and plans to pursue a college degree for personal satisfaction.

San Diego Calif Luther Myers Kearny High School Luther Kearny

Reds Complain Of Ship Check

London AP reports Moscow radio claiming a U S military plane buzzed the Soviet merchant ship Poronaysk in the South China Sea and said the vessel was chased for 10 hours by the U S destroyer Wiltsie.

London Moscow Radio U.S South China Sea Wiltsie

Circuit Court Fines in Recent Session

Ralph Bullock paid 10 dollars for disturbance. Hubert W. Helsley of Carbondale faced 100 for driving while intoxicated and 8 plus costs for illegal transportation of liquor. Franklin D. Ford of Madisonville Ky paid 10 for illegal use of registration and 10 for failure to have splash guards on a truck. James R. Laur of Route 1 Inc paid 10 for speeding. Donald D. Howrey paid 10 for improper passing in traffic.

Ralph Bullock Hubert W. Helsley Carbondale Franklin D. Ford Madisonville James R. Laur Route 1, Inc Donald D. Howrey

Hogs Prices Dip as Markets Close Midday

Prices paid at 12 30 p m today fell about ten cents with top bids at 16 50 for 200 to 220 lb hogs. Sows at 300 lb and down were 14 75, sows over 300 lb 14 50, both down. Boars crouched at 9 50 and 10 00. After 12 30 p m today future quotes will mirror the next day’s prices.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon

Mt Vernon reported price quotes for grains this afternoon with Wheat at 1.41 Soybeans 2.87 Shell Corn 1.28 Ear Corn 1.23 The figures reflect market rates in the Mt Vernon area.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Produce and Live Poultry Prices Steady

Chicago AP reports butter and eggs wholesale prices unchanged with grade A whites and other quality breakdowns listed. Live poultry wholesale selling prices also unchanged with roasters and special fed white rock fryers quoted within new ranges.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange USDA

Livestock Estimates for Tomorrows Sale at National Stockyards WV

Estimates for tomorrow at National Stockyards in West Virginia list hogs at 6,000 head cattle 2,500 calves 150 sheep 150. Hog barrows and gilts 150-310 pounds 14.25-17.40 and sows 300-650 pounds 14.75-16.00. Cattle 3,500 calves 350 steers good to choice 20.50-24.00 heifers 19.00-21.50 cows 20.00-32.00 calves 14.00-19.00.

National

Egg and poultry price report from St Louis

St Louis AP notes egg and live poultry pricing with consumer grades A large 27 28 A medium 24 23 A small 18 19 B large 24 35 wholesale grades standard 23 4 percent unclassified 22 14 checks 17 18. Hens heavy 17 18 light over 5 Jb 10 11 under 5 Jb 4 44 broilers and fryers 18 19 34.

ST. Louis

Chicago grain prices snapshot AP report

Chicago AP grain prices show Wheat No 2 red 1.52 to 1.58 per bushel, corn No 2 yellow 1.50, oats No 2 heavy white 0.734, soybeans No 1 yellow 3.04, and soybean oil 12.20 per pound. Market notes reflect futures style quotes and typical commodity figures.

Chicago

Wall Street Mixed in Heavy Late Trading

The New York market closed irregularly in active session with roughly 5.3 million shares. Du Pont led losses, dragging the averages, while IBM rose over five points and ACF Industries, American Broadcasting and Paramount gained about two. Comsat and Thiokol fell, Calgon, General Mills and CES slipped, volume favored volume heavy trading on the American Stock Exchange. Corporate bonds mixed, government bonds steady.

New York du Pont Standard Oil New Jersey Union Carbide Westinghouse Electric Mead Corp Lora Comsat Thiokol IBM ACF Industries American Broadcasting Paramount Perkin-Elmer Calgon General Mills CES American Stock Exchange U.S

Indonesian government eyes income sharing with rubber firms

The Indonesian government seeks a revenue sharing pact with American rubber companies similar to a 1963 oil agreement after seizing Goodyear and U.S. Rubber plantations in North Sumatra following worker protests tied to U.S. Viet Nam actions. Separately, South Korea reports six North Korean agents captured aboard a smuggling boat off its east coast with two others still at large near Samchok.

Manila USS Indonesia Goodyear U.S North Sumatra Viet Nam Seoul South Korea Central Intelligence Agency Samchok

British Army Ends Short Hair Rule at Last

The British army dropped paragraph 1015 of Queen's Regulations ending the hair must be kept short. Army Secretary George Reynolds said the change brings life closer to civilian norms, though soldiers' hair must stay tidy. Critics worried about discipline and hearing orders.

London Army George Reynolds House of Commons Ronald Britain Guards Brigade

Steel Contract Talks Resumed in Pittsburgh

The United Steelworkers Union restarted negotiations with 11 major steel firms in Pittsburgh as leaders McDonald and Cooper were absent. A spokesman said talks resume where stalled last January amid election activity. USW’s James Griffin hopes a settlement by May, with a potential strike if no agreement.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Union Basic Steel David J. McDonald R. Conrad Cooper James Griffin USW Youngstown, Ohio

Five Die In Waxworks Fire At Woodbridge Ontario

An explosion and fire swept through an apartment above a wax factory in Woodbridge Ontario killing Fred Burnett 33 his wife Zelma 21 and their three children Bobby 3 Terry 2 and Shelley 1 The cause remained undetermined and investigators probed the blast site.

Woodbridge Ont Fred Burnett Zelma Bobby Terry Shelley

End of 15 Week Strike Sought for Metro East Journal

A tentative pact ends a 15 week walkout halting the Metro East Journal in East St Louis. Terms with Local 8 of the International Typographical Union and Lindsay Schaub group were not released. About 35 typographers struck since November 25 over pensions for women. ratification vote to follow.

East ST. Louis Metro East Journal International Typographical Workers Union Lindsay- Schaub Group

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges

Jefferson Memorial records list Luke A. Adams Hopkinsville Ky Harold G. Garren Walnut Hill Vern Mitchell Wayne City admitted. Discharged: Candace Dougherty Myra Harris John Hamilton. Good Samaritan admitted Karen June Lilly Bessie D Black Dewey Lee Bradley Ransom Homer Shaffer Anna May Harvey Sarah Elizabeth Bravard Lola Ann Davis Marjorie Pauline Thompson J Ashley Snider Gaynel Ann Scherer Bernard Alan Hunt. Discharged: James Jent Stallings Gertie Rawls David Glenn Mellett Dora Almeda Hatchcraft Charles Adolph Strain Phyllis Jean Haynes Trena Marie Youngblood Margaret Adeline Levin Dora Mae Kinison Marshall Deane Morgan Daniel Wayne Rector Maxine May Gallagher Mary Mamer Keanneth Kein Keele.

Good Samaritan Karen June Lilly Bessie D. Black Dewey Lee Bradley Ransom Homer Shaffer Anna May Harvey Sarah Elizabeth Bravard Lola Ann Davis Marjorie Pauline Thompson J. Ashley Snider Gaynel Ann Scherer Bernard Alan Hunt James Jent Stallings Gertie Rawls David Glenn Mellett Dora Almeda Hatchcraft Charles Adolph Strain Phyllis Jean Haynes Trena Marie Youngblood Margaret Adeline Levin Dora Mae Kinison Marshall Deane Morgan Daniel Wayne Rector Maxine May Gallagher Mary Mamer Keanneth Kein Keele

It Takes Women Longer To Lie

A veteran lie detector operator H A Albert says women take longer to lie than men. He notes women hog the conversation and use evasive tactics. He adds they fear being asked about private life and may drift to irrelevant topics.

Austin Tex H. A. Albert Albert

Anniversary in the Hospital at St John’s

In Springfield Tr. AP report a retired Auburn couple marked their 49th wedding anniversary while both were patients at St. John’s Hospital. Bea Campbell, 77, was admitted last month as a medical patient and was readmitted last Thursday for injuries. The hospital served them an anniversary cake and a steak supper.

Springfield Auburn St. John’s Hospital Bea Campbell

May send 7th Fleet to Viet Nam combat units contemplated

The article notes that the decision to land combat units in South Vietnam will rely on future events. About 27,000 American personnel, mostly advisers and logistics specialists, are already in country. Top officials oppose deploying major U.S. ground combat forces on the Asian mainland, though the option isn’t entirely ruled out. American authorities acknowledge Red China’s massive ground forces of more than two million.

South Viet Nam U.S Red China

Yanks Help Viets Smash Red Attack

An American soldier, M. Sgt. Clifford Brink of Buffalo Indiana, recalls a Viet attack that hit a supply post with mortars and machine guns. Women aided loading clips as the defense began, and Brink notes families nearby spurred the troops.

Clifford Brink Buffalo Ind

Weather roundup for Mt Vernon and Midwest states

The Mt Vernon forecast shows Monday high 51 and low 31 with rainfall from 7:00 am Monday to 7:00 am Tuesday totaling .01 inch. Statewide, clouds and 30s give way to colder midweek air with possible snow flurries in southern Illinois. Reservoirs rebound as several cities report improved lake levels after heavy snow.

MT. Vernon Chicago Ilinois Midwest Minois St. Louis Belleville Vandalia Paducah Midway Airport Grant Park Quincy Dubuque Iowa Peoria Moline Mattoon Crab Orchard National Wildlife Centralias Litchfield

Births Report From Local Hospital This Morning

Mr and Mrs Marvin Ross of 1812 Pace are the parents of a daughter born at 8 16 this morning in Good Samaritan hospital. She weighs six pounds two ounces. Mr and Mrs James Carroll of Joliet, formerly of Mt Vernon, are parents of a son born at 5 50 yesterday afternoon in a hospital there. He weighs eight pounds six ounces and is named James Leslie. The grandparents are James Carroll and Mrs James Williams all of this city. Mr and Mrs Carl Wilson of Santa Maria California are the parents of a daughter born Monday in a hospital there. She weighs eight pounds six ounces and is named Kaila Celeste. The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Sidney Parker of Texico and Mrs Orra Wilwon of Keones.

Marvin Ross 1812 Pace Good Samaritan Hospital James Carroll Joliet Mt. Vernon James Leslie James Carroll End James Williams Carl Wilson Santa Maria Calif Kaila Celeste Sidney Parker Texico Orra Wilwon Keones

Selma march clashes prompt church rally by ministers

Clergymen from 40 faiths arrive in Selma to show support after Sunday's police action. Tear gas and billy clubs broke up the march toward Browns Chapel A M E Church, injuring about 40. King urged calm while vowing freedom as Bevel urged federal help if needed.

Ference Selma John Wesley Lord Washington,d.c Browns Chapel A.M.E America Martin Luther King God Douglas Montgomery Washington, D.C Paul Douglas Illinois Charles Tobey New Hampshire Clark Washington Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Johnson House John W. McCormack D-Mass James G. O'Hara D-Mich King James Bevel SCLC Bevel Wallace Justice Department Moses Atlanta James Farmer Congress of Racial Equality James Foreman

Rettig Seeks YMCA Funds For New Seattle Facility

Jean Rettig, chairman for attorneys and motels in the current YMCA drive, seeks funds to open a YMCA facility this spring at Washington School. A former Longhouse Chief and newly elected YMCA board secretary, Rettig is a Hallmark Cards salesman and St Louis University graduate. Donations may be sent to the Mt. Vernon YMCA or requested by writing the local office or calling 242-5845.

Jean Rettig 83Rd Street YMCA Washington School Rettig Longhouse Ymca Board Ambassador Cards Hallmark Cards St. Louis University Charleston W. Va Mt. Vernon

Smith Starts Prison Term For Tax Evasion

Edgar F. Sandy Smith of Breese, vice president of the Internation al Hodcarriers and Common Laborers Union, begins a four year prison term for income tax evasion. Convicted in 1963 for evading over $23 000 in 1951 53, he surrendered to the U S marshal in Springfield. The case involved kickbacks from highway contractors and hush money to union officials. Smith also faced a $5 000 fine.

Springfield, Ill Edgar F. Sandy Smith Breese International Hodcarriers and Common Laborers Union Smith U.S. Marshal Springfield U.S. Supreme Court Evan Dale Carbondale John Haywood Collinsville Dale Illinois Haywood

Health Improvement Association Meets March at First Baptist Church

The Jefferson County Health Improvement Association holds its 13th annual meeting at First Baptist Church Salem Road on Thursday March IT at 7 p.m. Mrs Earl Myers presides. Officers report, scholarship, nominating, and director elections listed. Include safety talks by Hogsett and others. Nursing scholarships noted. funds supported to Illinois Health Improvement Scholarship Foundation.

First Baptist Church Jefferson County Health Improvement Association Salem Road Earl Myers Forest Stewart Sec Keith Clark Treas W. R. Sheffield Grand Prairie Rome Field Farrington Blissville McClellan Dodds Pendleton Spring Garden Webber Darwin Eubanks Betty Ordie Hogsett University of Tl. A Ardie Hogsett John Wilke Ilinois George Kern Illinois Paul Collins Joe Fitzgerald National Safety Council Curtis Bradley Ilinois H. I. A. Pres Blue Cross Charles Lipe Blue Cross Blue Shield Poulson Group Robert Tone Frank Roux Poulson Insurance Arthur McMillan Sheryl Hillard Elizabeth Wagner Janet Langa Carolyn McBride Ilinois Health Improvement Scholarship Foundation

Cars Collide South of Mt. Vernon on State Route 37

Jefferson county officers investigated a non-injury accident Monday on state route 37 about two miles south of Mt. Vernon. Cars driven by Oscar G. Atchison of Salem and Chester H. Creger of Villa Grove, Illinois were damaged.

Jefferson County Mt. Vernon Oscar G. Atchison Salem Chester H. Creger l Villa Grove Ill

Girl Scout Displays In Mt. Vernon Windows

Girl Scouts and unit chairs of the Mt. Vernon Council plan window displays in downtown stores during Girl Scout Week March 7 to 13. Cadette Troop 30 features uniforms at Mammoth Dept. Store. Law themed windows list schools and stores, plus a display of historic Mt. Vernon scout photos prepared by Senior Scout Troop 12 at Tri City Grocery Co.

Mt. Vernon Summerville St. Mary’s Benoist Hardware Troop 31 Cad Albert’s Bethel School Smith-Alsop Horace Mann Webb Old Union School Rechters West Salem School Hollywood Lincoln School Carp’s Tri-City Grocery Company

Optimists Hear Chief Dedman Discuss Juvenile Delinquency

Mt. Vernon Chief of Police Fred Dedman spoke at the Mt. Vernon Breakfast Optimist Club about juvenile delinquency. He cited the YMCA opening at Washington school this spring as a preventive measure and urged citizen involvement, noting trouble often begins at home.

Fred Dedman Mt. Vernon Ton School Dedman

Two Lawsuits Settled and Dismissed Here

Two Mt. Vernon accident suits from 1961 were dismissed in circuit court on Monday. Ferne Weisbecker sought 330000 for injuries after a car struck her at Ninth and Broadway on March 16, 1961. her case against Mildred R. Jack was settled out of court. Also dismissed was Mary Ellen Harris v Edward OBrien for 163.20 damages from a October 20, 1961 car accident on South 11th Street.

Mt. Vernon Roy O. Gulley Ferne Weisbecker Mildred R. Jack Mary Ellen Harris Edward O'Brien South 11Th Street

Jury Drawn For April Circuit Court Trials

Judge Roy O Gulley ordered a jury panel drawn for circuit court trials the weeks of April 3 and April 19. The April panel is being drawn today with some civil cases scheduled. it was unclear if any criminal trials would be set in April.

Roy O. Gulley

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