Deaths Mrs Mary Ann Konkel 81 Dubois
Mrs Mary Ann Konkel 81 of Dubois died at 10:40 a m Monday at Krezebie Nursing Home Sparta Funeral services set for 9:00 a m Thursday at St Charles Catholic Church Dubois Rev Paulin Dobkowski to officiate Burial in St Charles Cemetery Body lying in state at Kringer Funeral Home Tamaroa after 6:00 p m today Rosary at 8:00 p m Wednesday at the funeral home She was born July 20 1882 in Dubois daughter of John and Mary Hoffman She married John Konkel January 16 1900 who preceded her in death April 1941 She was also preceded in death by a son four daughters and three brothers Survivors include seven sons Mike and Leonard Konkel both of Dubois Edmund Konkel of Rantoul D C Konkel of Ashley Peter Konkel of Nashville Raymond Konkel of St Louis and Leo Konkel of Granite City a daughter Mrs Josephine Leffner of Ashley 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
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Dubois
Krezebie
Sparta
St. Charles Catholic Church
Paulin Dobkowski
St. Charles Cemetery
Kringer
Tamaroa
Konkel
John
Mary Hoffman
John Konkel
Mike
Leonard Konkel
Edmund Konkel
Rantoul
D. C
Otto Newcomb Rites Wednesday at Union Church
Funeral services for Otto Newcomb will be held at 2 00 p m Wednesday at Union Church near Ashley The Rev Gene Marlow will officiate Burial will be in Brick Cemetery near Ashley The body will lie in state at Hogan Funeral Home in Ashley where friends may call Newcomb 64 of Ashley died Monday morning from an apparent heart attack.
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Otto Newcomb
Union Church
Ashley
Gene Marlow
Brick Cemetery
Hogan Funeral Home
Mr. Newcomb
Johnson to send foreign aid message to Congress Thursday
President Johnson told Democratic leaders that his foreign aid message would go to Congress on Thursday and stressed continuing the International Development Association to aid underdeveloped nations. Speaker McCormack praised reaction to the poverty message and pledged quick action on the anti poverty program, noting Senate leaders and civil rights debate.
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Johnson
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John W. McCormack
International Development Association
McCormack
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Franklin D. Roosevelt
May Head Off Rail Strike Crisis Averted
Washington AP reports a railroad spokesman warned of a potential vast strike. J E Wolfe, chief negotiator for about 200 carriers, claimed unions planned to bypass talks and strike Southern Pacific and Louisville and Nashville lines, risking nationwide action. After union officers denied plans, Wolfe later said the crisis seemed avoidable.
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Washington
J.E. Wolfe
Southern Pacific
Louisvile
Nashville
Wolfe
Hospital Notes at Jefferson Memorial Admits and Discharges
Jefferson Memorial Hospital admitted Edna Douthit Dix Lora Young Bruford Margaret Wisley Nina Louise Beard. Discharged Dennis McCormick Alfred C Keele. Good Samaritan admitted Velma Louella Winn Lawrence Barker Otto Laswell Edna Marie Harris Darrell Wayne Daniels Norma Lee Howell Wanda Lee Huff Logan J Tolley Eva M Luck James Newton Vannata Belle M Pigg. Discharged Gene Cox Vera Joyce Smith Ernest Black Pansye Ziegler Henry Henn Sharon Kay Trout Everly Ann Johnson.
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Good Samaritan
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Gene
Cowboy) Cox
Vera Joyce Smith
Ernest Black
Pansye M. Ziegler
Henry Jes Henn
Sharon Kay Trout
Everly Ann Johnson
Birth of Daughter Karen Sue to Mr and Mrs Daniel T Waters
Mr and Mrs Daniel T Waters of 220 Grant welcomed a daughter born at 7 27 last night in Good Samaritan hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces and was named Karen Sue.
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Karen Sue
Local Live Hog Market Prices Fall Slightly
Prices paid on the local live hog market were down 10 cents. Top price was 14.00 for 190 to 220 pound hogs. Sows over 300 pounds were 12.25, down from 12.00. Boars traded at 7.50 and 8.50.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Reported at Noon
Mt Vernon quoted prices show Wheat at 1.86 Soybeans 2.52 and Corn 1.17 after noon trading. The report lists exact figures for the grains and reflects the day’s market levels in Mt Vernon.
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Mt. Vernon
Egg and poultry price ranges from St Louis market
St Louis AP reports egg and live poultry price ranges with consumer grades A large 32-33 A medium 30-31 A small 23-24 B large 28-29 wholesale grades standard 27-28 checks 22-24 Hens heavy 14-15 light over 3 lb 10-11 under 5 lb 5-6 broilers and fryers 16-17.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Produce Mixed Butter and Egg Prices Steady
Chicago AP report shows Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter and eggs holding steady with wholesale buying prices unchanged. Butter grades A and B list 55 to 57 percent. eggs show whites at 33 for A and related grades, with standard and dirties around 27 to 2615. Live poultry wholesale prices slip 1.34 to 1.36 dollars, roasters at 24 to 26 cents, white rock fryers 19 to 20 cents, few heavy hens at 19 to 16.
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USDA
Livestock Prices Report From National Stockyards Market
Hogs 11 500 head, 15 to 25 lower, 180-250 lb barrows and gilts 14.25 to 15.25, sows 280-600 lb 11.25 to 13.25. Cattle 3 500, calves 300, steady. good to choice steers 20.50 to 22.25, heifers 19.50 to 21.00, weaners weak, good to choice 24.00 to 34.00. Sheep 1 000, steady. good to choice lambs 21.00 to 24.00.
Chicago Grain Market Report
Chicago grain notes show no wheat oats or soybean sales. Corn No 3 yellow priced at 1.22. Soybean oil 8b a8.
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Wall Street shares end rally amid mixed afternoon trading
In moderately active trading Wall Street rose late after a morning of mixed results. Rail and tobacco stocks led gains as a potential strike faded with New York Central up about half a point and Pennsylvania Railroad ticking higher.
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Lehigh Valley Industries
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Chris Craft
Aluminium Limited
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Seeks Divorce and Custody in 1950s Case
Deloris McElwain files for divorce from Claude McElwain alleging cruelty and habitual drunkenness. She seeks custody of a minor child and alimony. The couple married March 15 1954 and separated November 30 1963.
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Claude Mcoe Yee
City Council votes to buy post office
City council notes a plan to acquire the former post office and to begin related work around April 1. The report details storm sewer, water, and street projects, reservoir and tank work, and planning for perimeter zoning with county cooperation.
Chest X Ray Unit In Mt Vernon Opens Public Screenings
The state mobile chest X ray unit arrives at Mt. Vernon public square to offer free chest X rays to adult residents. Registration is at the courthouse basement and the unit operates 10 am to 5 pm today through Thursday, and varying hours through April 3 with multiple daily slots.
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Court House
Wreckage Found Of Eastern DC8 In Lake Ponchartrain
The Civil Aeronautics Board says the main wreckage of the Eastern Air Lines DC8 crash into Lake Pontchartrain on February 25 has been located. An electronic survey shows a crater two to 20 feet deep in the lake bed under 13 feet of water plus a five foot layer of mud. All 58 aboard died. previously only small pieces had been recovered.
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New Orleans
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Lake Ponchartrain
Civil Aeronautics Board
Atlanta
New York
Southern Illinois Flood Affects Towns and Farmlands
River crests stranded families and flooded hundreds of acres as Wabash and Little Wabash levees failed near Mount Carmel and Carmi. Sheriff says town life continues despite closures while residents relocate to Hardin County. Civil Defense and Red Cross report minor aid requests.
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Gallatin County
Illinois
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White County
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Red Coss
Vernon Weather Route Summary
MT Vernon reports high 71 and low 32 with rainfall 10.56 inches to date in 1964. One year ago temperatures reached a high 66 and low 47. Ten years ago, highs reached 54 and lows. Wednesday sunrise was 6 08 and sunset 6 09 CST.
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Snowy Day Across Northern Illinois Melts Quickly
Snow fell in sections of Northern Illinois today but melted hours later as temperatures rose. The Chicago area saw crusted snow from a brisk wind with highs near 40 in the northern half and mid 40s to 50s in the south. Low readings began near Rockford at 21 and rose into the 30s downstate.
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Nations Weather Sees Cold Blast Across Midwest
A sharp polar air advance pushed temperatures below zero in Minnesota and North Dakota with readings of -13 in International Falls and -9 in Hibbing. Illinois Missouri and Kansas also cooled after milder days. Grand Forks -3 Fargo and Jamestown 0 while some areas dropped up to 40 degrees in 24 hours. Elsewhere sunshine and 70s in Florida and Southern California with rain and strong winds.
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Fire destroys chicken house on Tillie Stephen son’s property
A 50 by 10 foot chicken house at Tillie Stephen son Route 1 was totally destroyed by fire. Rural fire units battled grass fires during the day and an old shed at 1418 Westcott burned last evening. City crews controlled a grass fire Monday.
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Westcott
Circuit Court Fines Include Dis orderly Conduct and Threat
Charles E. Winkler was fined 10 dollars and costs for dis orderly conduct and 10 dollars and costs for making a threat. Richard W. Helmkahp of Springfield Illinois was fined 11 dollars and costs for speeding.
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Richard W. Helmkahp
Springfield
Mt Vernon residents seek civic plan for growth and education
Community leaders from Mt Vernon urged expansion of the school system, a bigger city role for a new superintendent, and better town planning. They backed an indoor pool, post office reuse for civic uses, and coordinated growth to attract professionals and small industries while preserving downtown.
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City Schools
Mt. Vernon
Vernon
C. James Wilson
Washington School
Rend Lake
Charles Conrad
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Robert O'Brien
O'Brien
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Junior College School of Nursing
Bayne Wilson
Wilson
New Bend Lake
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Public Square
Barry Goldwater labels Johnson a soothing syrup president in California swing
Sen. Barry Goldwater denounces President Johnson as a soothing-syrup leader during a California campaign tour. He meets with Republican state legislators at private breakfast in Sacramento, then plans stops in Oroville Paradise and Chico for the June 2 primary. He criticizes foreign policy and the size of government, notes his former Phoenix store, and fields audience questions as crowds overflow Eureka hall.
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Calif
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
California
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Paradise
Chico
Goldwater
Eureka
Phoenix Department Store
LBJ Seeks Pay Hike for Federal Workers
President Johnson urged Congress to raise pay for federal employees in a move tied to electoral year budgets. He warned two million workers would miss fair adjustments without legislation, and he noted Congress may delay raises for lawmakers while pressing for broader federal pay increases. In letters to Speaker McCormack and Senate leader Hayden, he did not specify the amount.
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Tons Of Pennies Brought To Bank
Nearly 342 million pennies return to circulation as about 3,000 Adventist youth in Georgia and East Tennessee deliver more than 11 tons of coins to the Atlanta Federal Reserve. The three month "two million penny" drive funds a music building at the Georgia Cumberland Academy in Calhoun.
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Mt Vernon calls for single overall planning group
Wilson argued for one overarching planning group in Mt Vernon rather than multiple individual groups. He contends a centralized body would coordinate projects, reduce duplication, and streamline decision making across the city's development efforts.
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Mt. Vernon
Positions Open At Post Office In Springfield Illinois
William M. Lee announced today that applications are being accepted for substitute clerk carrier at the local post office. Deadline is April 20. Applicants must reside in the delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Starting pay is 2.33 per hour, rising to 3.20 with satisfactory service. Apply at the post office or send forms to the U S Civil Service Examiners in Springfield Illinois.
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Two Break-Ins Reported In Mt Vernon Area
Burglaries were reported to Mt. Vernon police Monday and this morning. A break-in at Creosote Forest Products on the town edge involved a window entry and a search for money. W G Motors at 513 South Tenth Street was robbed last night with cabinets ransacked and a small cash amount taken. Two autos were entered with pockets broken into: Joe Murphy and Richard Bazzoni reported glove compartments and a top hole with no thefts detected.
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Mt. Vernon
Creosote Forest Products
W-G Motors
South Tenth Street
Joe Murphy
George
Richard Bazzoni
North Tenth
Nu- Bowl
Dispute Over Grit Tax Break Between IRS and Stone Mountain
The Stone Mountain Grit Co. sues in U S District Court arguing the IRS treats poultry grit like crushed stone. They seek 15 percent depreciation for grit ground to feed chickens versus 5 percent for larger granite chunks. The suit claims $288,671 in excess taxes from 1944 to 1961 due to discrimination.
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Internal Revenue Service
Stone Mountain Grit Co
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U.S. District Court
Americans' downed airman in East Germany in fair condition
An American flier injured when a U S reconnaissance bomber was shot down over East Germany. Lt Welch of Detroit was visited by Air Force Capt Monroe at a Magdeburg hospital. The Soviets refused to release him or other crew members Capt Holland and Capt Kessler who parachuted, with Moscow hinting they might be tried as spies. The United States demanded the crew's return and the wreckage.
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Hansa Wn. Welche
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Monroe
West End
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Holland, Minn
Melvin J. Kessler
Philadelphia
Gardelegen
Alie
Magdeba Field
United States
Heavy Damage In Sterling Fire
A Monday night fire at the Sterling Foundry, a one story plant near the business district, caused heavy damage. Firemen from Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon and rural Dixon saved the foundry office and records. The plant makes cast iron products. The cause is undetermined and Fire Marshal Robert Puckett is investigating.
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Sterling Foundry
Sterling
Rock Falls
Dixon
Robert Puckett
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