Nixon Speech Provokes Mixed GOP and Dem Reactions
Nationally telecast remarks by Vice President Nixon drew praise from some Republicans as a needed focus on governing and criticism from others like Sen. McCarthy. Democratic figures led by Adlai Stevenson urged action matching Nixon’s tone, while debates over McCarthyism and the administration’s military policy continued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Eisenhower
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Manitowoc
Wis
Sen. Flanders
R-Vi
Adlai
Adlai E. Stevenson
Miami Beach
Sen. Knowland
California
Senate
GOP
Sen. Bridges
New Hampshire
Stevenson
Leonard Hall
Stephen A. Mitchell
Sen. Monroney
D-Okla
Sen. McCarthy
Monroney
First Income Tax In 1914 Levy Was To 7 Per Cent
Washington recalls the birth of the modern income tax with the 16th Amendment and the 1914 schedule. It notes initial rates from 1 percent to 2 percent with exemptions, the Civil War tax, and later wartime increases. It contrasts early practice with 1953 filings showing a top rate of 92 percent for the highest bracket and exemptions at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Taft
Wilson
Supreme Court
Election On Sales Tax Is Possibility
City council and public discussion, plus polls at local clubs, pushed a sales tax proposal to final action stage. City Manager Chester Lewis outlined the need for more revenue amid sharp differences over all three taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Lewis
Family Of Mt Y Major To Join Him In France
The wife and four children of Major Roy Highsmith former Mr Vernon physician left yesterday to join him in France They are Mrs Virginia Highsmith Alien 12 Jimmy 11 David 5 and Johnny six months They left by train for Jersey City from where they will go by bus to Fort Hamilton They will sail within the next four days for Bremerhaven Germany From there they will take a train to Paris where Major Highsmith will meet them for the 40 mile journey to the Army hospital near Bordeaux
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Roy Highsmith
Vernon
France
Virginia Highsmith
Alien
Jimmy
David
Johnny
Jersey City
Fort Hamilton
Bremerhaven
Germany
Paris
Highsmith
Army Hospital
Bordeaux
Birth Announcements From Good Samaritan Hospital
Mr and Mrs Calvin Darnell of Waltonville announce the birth of a son named David Randall at 8 10 a m weighing seven pounds 10 ounces. Mr and Mrs Lundahl Morris of Salem announce Kimberley Lynn born at 5 22 a m weighing seven pounds 11 ounces. Mr and Mrs William Tracey 803 N Eighth street Vernon announce Joselyn Denise born at 4 07 this morning weighing six pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs John Hayes RFD 6 Vernon announce Randy Fred born at 8 45 p m Sunday weighing seven pounds sever curses. Mr and Mrs Louis Herzing of Dahlgren announce Stephanie Clare born at Good Samaritan Hospital at 3 48 Sunday morning weighing six pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson 1004 Bell street announce Susette born at 7 17 Saturday evening weighing five pounds 6 ounces.
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Calvin Darnell
Waltonville
Good Samaritan Hospital
David Randall
Lundahl Morris
Salem
Kimberley Lynn
William Tracey
Eighth Street
Vernon
Joselyn Denise
John Hayes
RFD
Randy Fred
Hospital Notes Good Samaritan Admitted List
Summary of patient admissions and discharges across hospitals Good Samaritan Jefferson Memorial includes multiple individuals with full names and some locations. Admissions cover adults, a child and infants. discharges include several women and infants with stated names.
Mt Vernon Lodge Stated Meeting Notice
Stated meeting of Mt Vernon Lodge No. 31 A F and A M on Monday March 15 at 7 30 p m Members urged to attend Visiting members welcome R J Trammell W M Wm E Reavis Secy
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Mt. Vernon Lodge
A. F
A. M
R. J. Trammell
W. M. Wm. E. Reavis
Sec’y
Hindu pantheon has about three million deities says NatGeo
National Geographic Society states that the Hindu pantheon comprises roughly three million deities. The claim reflects vast Hindu theology and regional worship practices across India and beyond.
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National Geographic Society
Deaths and Funerals A F Stringfield Former Resident Dies
Alfred Franklin Stringfield 84 a former Mt. Vernon resident died at his Benton home Saturday night He tuned pianos for Fred Watson Co Funeral Tuesday at 2 in Freeman Funeral Home Benton Rev Williams Simms will officiate and burial will be near Ewing He was born November 25 1869 near Bloomington son of J H and Amanda Rust Stringfield His wife Emma Davis died ten years ago He is survived by a sister Miss Caroline E Stringfield of Benton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Franklin
Frank) Stringfield
Mt. Vernon
Benton
Jefferson County
Fred P. Watson Co
Freeman Funeral
Williams Simms
Benton Methodist Church
Ewing
Emece
Mr. Stringfield
Bloomington
J. H
Amanda (Rust) Stringfield
Emma Davis
Caroline E. Stringfield
Benon
Father Of Mrs. Irving Reznick Dies In Chicago
Harry Winer aged 71, father of Mrs. Irving Reznick of Mt. Vernon, died at noon yesterday in Chicago. Services planned Tuesday at 11 a.m. from Pizers Funeral Home, 5145 North Broadway, Chicago. Mrs. Reznick has been in Chicago since Friday. Winer was well known in Mt. Vernon and visited his daughter here. He is survived by three sons Max Sam and Dr. Alan, all of Chicago.
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Harry Winer
Irving Reznick
Mt. Vernon
Chicago
Pizers Funeral Home
North Broadway
Reznick
Winer
Max
Sam
Alan
Rites Held For Herman Smith, 69
Herman Smith aged 69 died at 4:00 p m Saturday at his home in Sullivan Illinois after a period of illness He was born in Jefferson County son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Shirley Smith Funeral services were conducted at Ham s Grove church at 1:00 p m with burial in Smith cemetery He leaves a son two daughters ten grandchildren and three sisters Rado Bean Mt Vernon Iva Riggs Belle Rive and other relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Smith
Rado Bean
South 24Th Street
Sullivan
Mr. Smith
Jefferson County
Benjamin
Elizabeth
Shirley) Smith
Ham’s Grove
Smith Cemetery
Mt. Vernon
Iva Riggs
Belle Rive
Special Gifts for Red Cross Total
List of donors and amounts contributing to a Red Cross fund scene shows diverse sponsors. Illinois Brokerage Standard Tire Co. and many local firms including Dix State Bank Myers Funeral Service Swift & Co. Illinois Cities Water Co. A&P Tea Co. plus individuals like Harold G. Watson and Kenneth Bayer. totals reach six thousand six hundred eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Standard Tire Co
Tri-County Electric
J. W. Walker & Sons
Dix State Bank
Myers Funeral Service
Swift & Co
Illinois Cities Water Co
A&p Tea Co
D. Clarence Wilson
D. H. Wise Clothing Co
Harold G. Watson
Kenneth Bayer
Blue Goose Tavern
Carp & Co
Maurice DeWitt
Elks Club
National Auto Supply
the Hight Co
Hometown Furniture
Jax Coal Co
Jordan Furniture Co
Jones Pharmacy
King City Federal Savings and Loan
Krogers
Manion
Midwest Seed
Mt. Vernon Tobacco
Cora C Hill Dies At 89 Rites Set In Mt Vernon
Cora Candis Hill of RFD 2 Mt Vernon died at Good Samaritan Hospital after an 18 day stay. She was 89 years two months and 13 days old. Services set for Tuesday at Myers Chapel with Rev Bird Green officiating. burial in Old Shiloh cemetery. She born December 31 1864 in Jefferson county daughter of L and Catherine Bayne. Survived by two sons Ross and Earl D. Grandchildren and great grandchildren listed. one brother Ira Bayne. son Riley Otto preceded her in death. Membership Pentecostal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Candis Hill
RFD 2
Mt. Vernon
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myers Chapel
Bird Green
Old Shiloh
Hill
Jefferson County
Catherine
Price) Bayne
William R. Hill
Rachel Holland Dies At 83. Rites Planned
Rachel Catherine Holland of 605 Herbert Street died at 5 10 am at Good Samaritan Hospital aged 83 years four months and 29 days. Services set for Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Myers Chapel with Rev S W Shehorn officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. Survivors include daughter Laura Rainey Mt Vernon two sons James W and John R Mt Vernon a brother Tom Manley Mt Vernon and four grandchildren. She was born October 16 1870 in Jefferson County and was a Royal Neighbors of America member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Catherine Holland
Herbert Street
Good Samaritan Hospital
Myers Chapel
William Manley
John W. Holland
Holland
Royal Neighbors of America
Laura Rainey
Mt. Vernon
James W
John R
Tom Manley
Death notice for Oma Cullen of Salem Oregon
Oma Cullen of Salem Oregon is noted with survived by his spouse and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, three children, eight brothers and two sisters. The obituary fragment confirms family loss and regional origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Cullen
Salem
Oregon
Local Vendors Report Various Small Expenditures
The record lists purchases from Mt. Vernon Garment, Neal Bros Roofing, Liberty Petroleum, Rex Restaurant, Spiro's Buffet, Security Bank, and South Side Drugs with amounts ranging from 7 to 100 dollars. Names indicate a county or town commerce context and dated financial entries for small transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Garment
Neal Bros
Liberty Petroleum
Rex Restaurant
Spiro’s Buffet
Security Bank
South Side Drugs
Roof Fire Damages Home on Ashley Road
A roof fire at the home of Max Dare on Ashley Road caused slight damage Saturday afternoon. Rural firemen also fought another incident during the weekend, containing a 50 acre field fire near Bethel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Dare
Ashley Road
Bethel Cemetery
Piles Shrunk Without Surgery In Case After Case
Pazo Ointment stops bleeding and swelling, heals cracking without surgery. In 80 percent of cases doctors tested. relief from pain and itching occurs quickly. New stainless form available. tubes and suppositories for fast relief from ready druggists.
Fruit Tree Poison Spill Ends In Hospital Battle
In Hood River Oregon a bottle spill of tepo tetrae thyl pyro phosphate tree spray drenched a b year old boy's legs. Firemen and medical teams worked 17 hours with artificial respiration before the child Michael Goden of Odell seemed past danger yet later worsened unconscious. The toxin, mixed in half a pint per 100 gallons, is highly deadly and labeled poison, with several deaths attributed to carelessness.
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Hood River
Ore
Michael Goden
Odell
Herbert Lewis
George F. Ogden, Jr
Lewis
Eternity Tops Critics Poll as Best Picture
A nationwide Film Daily poll of 331 press and radio reviewers named From Here to Eternity the best picture of the year. The Robe ranked third, The Cruel Sea was the sole foreign entry at tenth, with Shane Roman Holiday Moulin Rouge Lili Stalag 17 The Moon Is Blue and Little Boy Lost also listed.
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Associated Press
New York
Film Daily
New York Film Critics’ Award
Press and
Radio IV
Shane
Lili
Spring Concert at Mt Vernon Junior High Saturday Night
The Mt Vernon junior high music department presents the first of two spring concerts Tuesday evening in the junior high gym auditorium. The girls chorus and the orchestra perform works from Bach to Leroy Anderson with solo and ensemble features. Ruby Johnston directs the chorus, Harry Dunham the orchestra, with 55 chorus members and 350 in the orchestra. tickets are at the door. The final concert with the boys chorus and the band is on April 13.
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Mt. Vernon Junior High School
TAS
Mmusic
Leroy Anderson
Ruby Johnston
Harry Dunham
First Meeting At New Farm Bureau Tonight
The first meeting will be held tonight in the new Farm Bureau office at Harrison street and Johnson Avenue. It will start at 7 30 and welcome leaders of Jefferson county agriculture 4 H clubs. Hugh Wetzel of the University of Illinois will speak. The Farm Bureau moves into its new home in a few days.
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Farm Bureau
Forsyth
Harrison Street
Johnson Avenue
Jefferson County Agriculture
Hugh Wetzel
University of Ilinois
GOP Candidate Elbert Visits Mt. Vernon Dinner
Edgar M. Elbert of Maywood Illinois a Republican candidate for U S Senator visited Mt Vernon for a time on Saturday during a downstate Illinois tour He spoke at the 30th anniversary meeting of the local Lions Club noting his former role as an international Lions Club official
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Edgar M. Elbert
Maywood, Il
U.S
Mt. Vernon
Downstate
Illinois
Elbert
The
Lions Club
Einstein Is 75 Years Old Sunday
Princeton report notes Dr Albert Einstein observed his 75th birthday at home with no fuss. He received many congratulatory letters and telegrams from friends worldwide and was served a cake baked by his secretary Helen Dukas, though there were no candles as he once said birthdays are for children.
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Associated Perus
Princeton
N. J
Albert Einstein
Helen Dukas
Einstein
Riot in Seville over car fare sparks student clash
In Seville, Spain, university students overturned two street cars and damaged several others in a violent protest against a 10 centimes fare rise. Police used night sticks, injuring several demonstrators as the demonstration began over a fare increase to just over one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Seville
Spain
Rockeove local notes from 3018 Moline area
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered mentions of Peoria Quincy Rantoul Springfield Vandalia and Scott Field with no clear event or action. The readable pieces resemble place names and a street or area badge, offering little cohesive news content or identifiable entities beyond locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockeove
Local Marriage Licenses Reported in Mt Vernon and Centralia
Jerry Carl Johnson and Betty Joyce Stewart of Mt Vernon. Clyde J Bateman and Sara Davis. C L McElwain and Deloris Mulvaney of RFD 1 Centralia. Leonard Fleener and Marjorie Alice Wininger of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Carl Johnson
Betty Joyce Stewart
Mt. Vernon
Clyde J. Bateman
Sara Davis
Lesser
C. L. McElwain
Deloris Mulvaney
RFD
Centralia
Leonard Fleener
Marjorie Alice Wininger
The 1880 standard of eleven players per side
Football history notes that early games used 25 20 15 or 11 players per side by mutual agreement. Delegates at a 1880 convention then adopted the rule requiring 11 players per side.
Three Fire Calls During Weekend
Mt. Vernon firemen answered three alarms over the weekend. At 2 00 p m Saturday they fought a field fire at 26th and Logan with no damage. At 5 00 p m a garage apartment at 2503 College saw a tenant pour gasoline from a can into a furnace, catching fire but no damage after he threw the can outside. At 3 00 p m Sunday firefighters controlled a grass fire in the 700 block of South 15th Street.
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Mt. Vernon
Logan
2503
College
Max White
South 15Th Street
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Bakerville Free Will Baptist Church
Lester Breeze
Mt. Vernon Shrine No
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Masonic Temple
Helen Myers
Nell Kell
Mt. Y
Good Samaritan
Charles E. Bruce
Clara Belle Cardy
Melva Regina Wood
Pamela Gayle Robinson
John A. Davidson
Nora Belle Hawkins
Florence Jay
Anna Lee Reynolds
John Russell Grigg
Bernice Sanders
Effie Lee Smith
Mabel Lucille Gersbacher
Cyrilla Virginia Pearce
Vicki Jean
Virginia Alice Wlecke
Daisy Ann Vachon
Mary Rose
Russell Kamper
John Granville Wooley
Mary Helen Hughes
Evelyn Minnie Archer
Betty Lee Danner
Karlyn June Scott
Jefferson Memorial
Nellie Weaver
Jerry Rhenlander
Evansville
Geneva Quarterman
Texico
George Cash
John Allen
Mary Lee Newton
Neal Brothers Roofing CO
Mt. Vernon, ML
Johnson
S. 10Th Street
Dekalb
Gale Mooney
Dix
Ill
Frank Wilson
Harmony
John Lomax
Keele’s Farm
Bluford
Fred Fowler
Inn
Robert Mitchell
Woodlawn
Buene Viste Mill & Hatchery
Chester
Jll
Boda Sales
A. F. Stringfield
Red Cross
Cora C. Hill
Rachel Holland
Coats
G. J. Kerley
New Farm Bureau
Elbert In
Mr. W
Flowerphone
Curtis-Florist
Centralia Road
1100 Perkins
ASCII
Mid-State Chemical Company, Inc
Fairfield Road
Mf, Vernon
Studebaker
Willys
Dodge
Plymouth
Hudson
de Soto
Packard
Nash
Kaiser
Chrysler
Auto-Lite
KMOX
Autolite
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