Deaths Paul Epperson 59 of McLeansboro dies in hospital
Paul Epperson 59 of 600 North Pearl Street McLeansboro dies at 3 45 a m in Hamilton Memorial Hospital He operated the Epperson Service Station and was an elder and Sunday School superintendent at First Italian Church Funeral services set for 2 a m Thursday at the church with Rev Merle Melton officiating Burial in Glenview Memory Gardens The body lies in state at Donelson Funeral Home He was born February 25 1903 in Delafield son of Rudy and Rose Epper son married to Lelia McPantel surviving are a son Donald in Billings Montana a daughter Peggy Webb Benton a brother Orlan Epperson St Cloud Florida three sisters Mae Waigand Faye Bowers Ione Carr and six grandchildren He was a member of McLeansboro Chamber of Commerce and Polk No 137 Masonic Lodge
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Paul Epperson
Pearl Street
McLeansboro
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
Epperson
Itian Church
Merle Melton
Glenview Memory Gardens
Donelson Funeral
Mgr. Epperson
Delafield
Rudy and
Rose (Boger) Epperson
Lelia McPantel
Donald Epperson
Billings, Mont
Peggy Webb
Benton
Orlan Epperson
St. Cloud
Fla
Mae Waigand
Faye Bowers
Mascoutah
Ione Carr
McLeansborn Chamber of Commerce
Polk No. 137 Masonic Lodge
Relative Dies In California
Mrs. Jesse M. Wood learns of the death of her brother in law F. Tom Williams 55 in Port Hueneme California from a heart attack. He and his wife Eva Crowder of this city had visited relatives in Illinois. Funeral services and burial will be in California.
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Jesse M. Wood
F. Tom Williams
Port Hueneme
Williams
Eva Crowder
Edith F Wilson 82 of Dahlgren Dies in Illinois
Edith F. Wilson age 82 of Dahlgren died at 8:00 a.m. Monday at her home. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Dahlgren Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Minor officiating. Burial in LO.O.F. cemetery at McLeansboro. Survivors include four sons Vernon Sigler Harold Arthur Sumner, three daughters Helen Allen Edith Farmer Ruby Harmon, 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
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Edith F. Wilson
Dahlgren
Dahlgren Methodist Church
Ed Minor
Lo.o.f
McLeansboro
Donelson Funeral Home
Wilson
Hamilton County
Robert
Martha
Hall) Brinkley
Serenus Sigler
Robert Wilson
Vernon Sigler
Alton
Harold Wilson
Indianapolis
Ind
Arthur Wilson
Ft. Wayne
Sumner Wilson
Dixon, Tl
Helen Allen
Edith Farmer
Carbondale
Ruby Harmon
Lincoln, TH
Kennedy family to stay home next weekend two places mentioned
Washington AP Kennedy and family will remain near home next weekend with no plans for travel. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said they will stay home and may visit Glen Ora their country place near Middleburg Virginia.
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Washington
Kennedy
Te House
Pierre Salinger
Glen Ora
Kennedys
Middleburg
Births in Tunkhannock and nearby areas
Mr and Mrs David Sechrest of Tunkhannock Pa welcomed a son William Vincent born March 20 weighing seven pounds three ounces. Grandparents Reverend and Mrs William Pribble of Mt Vernon. A daughter Judith Arene born to Mr and Mrs Maynard Johnson of Waldorf last night at 9 38 weighing nine pounds eight ounces. Names and weights for other newborns include Richard Alan born to Mr and Mrs Robert L Snow at 8 07 last night weighing nine pounds thirteen ounces and a son to Mr and Mrs George G Ashleman of Nasan at 9 43 this morning weighing eight pounds thirteen ounces.
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David Sechrest
Tunkhannock
William Vincent
William Pribble
Mt. Vernon
Maynard Johnson
Woodlawn
Weedle Agaee
Judith Arene
Robert L. Snow
College
Good Samaritan Hospital
Richard Alan
George G. Ashleman
Nasan
Mt. Vernon Masons Announce Jack Alexander Funeral
Mt. Vernon Lodge 31 A F and A M meets 7:30 at Masonic Temple and 8:00 p m at Pulley Funeral Chapel for the funeral of Jack Alexander. Auxiliary of Barra Veterans of World War I plans 7:30 p m gathering at the American Legion Hall with Dorothy Brake as contact.
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Specie
A.F& A.M
Jack Alexander
Pulley Funeral Chapel
Masonic Temple
Lester Williams
Barra
American Legion Hall
Detailed Weather Report Monday High 57 Low 32
Weather summary notes Monday high 57 and low 32 with rainfall to date at 9.47 inches. Compare: last year’s high 73 and low 44. nine years ago high 47 and low not provided. Wednesday sunrise at 3:52 and sunset at 6:20.
Pleasant spring day lifted by sun across Illinois
The Associated Press reports a sunny, dry day in Illinois with gentle breeze. Temperatures ranged from the 30s to 60s in the north and 55 to 65 in the south, with Wednesday forecast warmer overall.
Steel Agreement Near Reached in Pittsburgh Talks
In Pittsburgh steel negotiators edge toward a new contract as workers seek nonmonetary gains. Reports deny a settlement, while officials anticipate a one-year pact with fringe benefits and potential wage terms. A two-year deal could include a wage raise in year two.
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Norman Walker Washington
Pittsburgh
Industry and
Steelworkers Union
Kennedy
Step Brother of Jackie Kennedy Divorced in Nevada
Hugh Dudley Auchincloss Jr., step brother of Jacqueline Kennedy, was divorced in a Las Vegas district court. Alice Lyon Auchincloss faced charges of mental cruelty and secured a decree and a property settlement for the couple’s 3 year old twins May Lillalyn and Cecil Lyvon Auchincloss.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Hugh Dudley Auchincloss Jr
Jacqueline Kennedy
Alice Lyon Auchincloss
May Lillalyn
Cecil Ly
Auchincloss
Hospital Notes Admission and Discharge List
Hospital entries record admissions and discharges for multiple individuals. Admitted include Mrs Mildred Jones Boswell of Iuka and Mrs Edith Vanuatta Edmison among others. discharged include Rev. Robert Wayne Shell of Louisville and Randall McKinley Smith along with a baby. additional admissions list Rosebud Herrod Steven Craig Morgan and others with several discharges following.
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Jefferson Memorial
Mildred Jones Boswell
Iuka
Edith Vanuatta Edmison
Katherine
Mae Schnicker
Dahlgren
Robert ‘Wayne Shell
Louisville
Randall McKinley Smith
Jesse Gordon Brookman
Michael Gordon
Goodman
Samari
Rosebud Herrod
Steven Craig Morgan
Hardy Elmer ME
Freddie Francis
Val
Gertrude — Carlton
James Cassell Rogers
Patsy Rosanna Foley
Rosemary Dotyandy
Mack and Findley Trade Barbs Over TV Debate
Washington AP two House members in a 20th district race spar over a proposed KHQA TV debate. Democrat Mack accuses Republican Findley of avoiding the forum and questions his use of campaign mail while Findley cites prior debates and aims to focus on district issues and Easter recess commitments. Neither faces primary opposition on April 10.
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Washington
Tm‘nois
Peter F. Mack Jr
Paul Findley
Khqa-Tv
Quincy
Ill
Congress
Findley
Mack
Ilinois State Journal
House
Findle
Powder Plant Blast Kills Man in Illinois
An explosion at the Trojan powder plant near Wolf Lake Illinois killed one worker per Union County authorities. Company officials withheld the victim's identity pending notification. Details of the blast were not immediately available. The plant produces explosives for the missile program.
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Wolf Lake
Ill
Mississippi River
Union County
Russian Turns His Coat Again
A Russian biochemist defected in Holland six months ago then left today for the Soviet Union. Dutch authorities said Alexei Golub departed of his own free will after a past defection caused an airport incident and the expulsion of the Soviet ambassador. He quit his Delft laboratory job and defected to the Soviet Embassy.
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Netherlands
Holland
Soviet Union
Alexei Golub
Golub
Delft
U S plans to double atomic warhead stockpile by 1958
Washington reports from high U S sources say the United States will more than double its nuclear warheads by 1958 as part of a policy to survive a surprise attack and retaliate. The briefing notes covered defense needs, bomber and missile plans, and U N role.
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Washington
U.S
United States
America
State Department
Defense Department
Kennedy
Air Force
George W. Ball
United Nations
Peanut or Legume? Welch Caramel Case Dismissed
In Providence AP report, U S District Court dismissed charges against Welch Candy Co of Cambridge Mass over mislabeling Welch's Nut Caramels. Government argued product labeled nuts contained peanuts, a legume, and label visibility questioned. Judge Day found 29 inch readability acceptable. Company witness said no complaints about legumes.
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Providence, RI
U.S. District Court
U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetics Administration
Welch Candy Company
Cambridge
Mass
Welch
Edward W. Day
James O. Welch Co
Robert Welch
John Birch Society
Doctor Group Backs Kennedy Medical Aged Care Plan
Washington AP report says a group of distinguished doctors urged President Kennedy to pledge support for extending medical care for the aged under Social Security. Dr Caldwell Esselstyn spoke for the group and Dr Marton Goodman noted supporters are a big minority.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Congress
Caldwell B. Esselstyn
Rip van Winkle Clinic
Hudson, N.Y
Marton Goodman
University of Oregon
Jackie Kennedy Ends London Visit Resting Quietly
In London, Jacqueline Kennedy, tiring after a two-week India Pakistan tour, went to bed early in a Georgian house near Buckingham Palace. She refused news or photos beyond a bedroom window while guarded by Scotland Yard and U.S. security, with a luncheon engagement planned with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.
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London
Jacqueline Kennedy
Buckingham Palace
India
Pakistan
America
Princess Stanislas Radziwill
Scotland Yard
Queen Elizabeth N Jrgepenias
Davin Opposes Replacing Traffic Safety Chief
Springfield Illinois AP Frank Davin a Chicago public relations man says he has no desire to replace Robert Campbell as state traffic safety coordinator Davin began a 50 dollar a day consulting post last week and urges abolishing the coordinator job Campbell resigns after leading the division since 1955 Davin criticizes the Kerner administration for a weak traffic safety push and says he does not seek permanent leadership He will serve as secretary of a new Governor's Traffic Safety Coordinating Committee under Ottos leadership.
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Springfield
Frank Davin
Chicago
Robert A. Campbell
Davin
Campbell
Jhis
Kerner
William G. Stratton
Ottocerie
Jacqueline Kennedy Keeps Gift Horse Sardar
The White House announced Jacqueline Kennedy will keep Sardar the thoroughbred gelding given by Pakistani President Ayub Khan. Press secretary Pierre Salinger said most gifts from her India Pakistan tour would go to museums, with Sardar flown back to the United States by MATS aircraft.
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Washington
White House
Jacqueline Kennedy
Sardar
Ayub Khan
Pierre Salinger
India
Pakistan
U.S
West
Europe
Soviet Union
Kennedy
Markets Report on Local Livestock Prices
Prices paid on the local live hog market were down with top hogs at 15.65 for 190 to 220 pounds. Sows at 14.50 for 300 pounds, down. sows 300 pounds and over 14.00, down. Boars at 8.25 and 9.75.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted In Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon price quotes list wheat at 1.92 soybeans 2.38 corn 1.08 for the afternoon market in Mt Vernon with figures noted as quoted.
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Mt.,Vernon
Egg and live poultry price report from St Louis
St Louis AP bulletin lists consumer grade eggs from large to small and wholesale standards with prices for hens heavy and light over and under 5 pounds, plus broilers and fryers price ranges, reflecting market levels and grading guidelines.
Livestock prices from National Stockyards AP report
The AP bulletin lists cattle hogs and sheep at National Stockyards with multiple weight bands and classes. Hogs span 11.50 to 16.65 per hundredweight, cattle include slaughter steers around 1,000 pounds at 97.00 and heifers up to 24.75 95.50, stocker steers 23.00-25.00, and lambs 16.00-17.50 with top loads at 17.00.
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National
USDA
U.S
Chicago Markets Report Mixed Prices on Butter Eggs
Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter prices steady with wholesale buying unchanged to one percent higher across grades. Eggs show mixed wholesale prices, whites and mixed categories up slightly while standards and dirties hold. USDA live poultry prices remain unchanged to down two cents with roasters around 28 to 29 cents and special fed fryers quoted at 15 to 20 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
USDA
Grain market notes from Chicago AP
Grain market report from Chicago indicates no sales for wheat or soybeans. Corn No 2 yellow quoted at 1.14. Oats sample grade heavy white 7146 72. Soybean oil 104sbin. Barley making choice 1.35 to 1.55 and feed 1.10 to 1.30.
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Chicago
Wall Street ends unevenly with tobacco stocks weak
The New York market traded irregularly lower in late afternoon dealings with moderate volume around 3.2 million shares. Tobacco issues sagged up to 3 points, while several steels utilities airlines and mail order stocks showed resistance. Major declines hit American Tobacco Philip Morris Liggett Reynolds and IBM, though gains came from American Telephone Brunswick Ford Kellogg and others.
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American Tobacco
Philip Morris
Liggett & Myers and
Reynolds
Chrysler
Homestake
du Pont
IBM
Burroughs
General Foods
Xerox
American Telephone
Brunswick
Ford
Pittsburgh and
West Virginia Railway
Kellogg Co
American Stock Exchange
U.S
Wrong Drug Pay $165000 in Houston settlement
Parents of a 3 year old Chicago girl who has been unconscious since a wrong medicine was given last year won a $165,000 settlement in a lawsuit against a Houston K-G Drug Stores branch and a Houston doctor. The child’s heart stopped and required surgery and a heart massage. Doctors in Chicago suburb say there is no hope of regaining consciousness.
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Houston, Tex
Chicago
Houston
Robert George Mullins
K-G Drug Stores, Inc
Lisa
Mullins
Drennan Speaks To Historical Society
The Jefferson County Historical Society heard Carl Drennan recount pioneer days in Jefferson County at West Salem church on the March 2% anniversary of the county’s 1819 creation. He outlined early commissioners, settlement, notable figures, and first court actions as he works on a forthcoming Jefferson County history.
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Jefferson County Historical Society
Carl Drennan
West Salem Church
Jefferson County
Edwards
White
Wayne County
Drennan
Amerose Maulding
Lewis Barker
Robert Shipley
James A. Ri ‘Son
Richard Graham
William Casey
Zadok Casey
Joseph Jordan
Fleming Greenwood
Lewis Watkins
Andrew Moore
Moore
Prairie Township
Jordan’s Mill
Franklin County
William Perry Maxey
Burchett Maxey
Belle Rive
Daniel Crenshaw
Supreme Court
Lincoln
Edward Maxey
Charlotte Moss
Old Shiloh
Tom Puckett
West Salem
Philip Newkirk
Mt Bacay Public Library
Andy Hall
Judge Quindry Fines Lawyer for Contempt in Court
Hardin County Circuit Court judge Randall S. Quindry fined attorney Jack Quarant of Elizabethtown 100 dollars and sentenced him to 15 days in jail for contempt after he refused to apologize for insulting remarks. Sentence suspended pending appeal.
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Elizabethtown
Hardin County
Randall S. Quindry
Jack Quarant
Quindry
Quarant
Fireman Hurt At Car Shops Near Mt Vernon
A Mt Vernon fireman suffered a minor hand cut while aiding to control a trash fire at 2 50 a m at the car shops. Neighbors reported showers of sparks but no property damage. Fireman Charles R Hall assisted and was cut while sending a fence to access the ice.
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Mt. Vernon
Charles R. Hall
Three Thefts Reported Here
Richard Hopper of 605 South Third Street reported Monday that a small savings bank containing about 3 to 4 dollars was stolen from his home after a rear window was entered. Claude Melton of 900 Oakland reported the theft of a hub cap worth 25 dollars from his car. Harry Ethridge of 15 Homestead reported a missing fender skirt from his car.
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Richard Hopper
South Third Street
Claude Melton
Oakland
Harry Ethridge
Homestead
Equal Pay for Women Urged by Labor Secretary
Secretary of Labor Arthur J. Goldberg testified to a House subcommittee that women should receive the same pay as men for equal work. He cited 1960 wage averages showing men earning 5,417 dollars annually versus 3,293 dollars for women.
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Washington
Arthur J. Goldberg
House Labor Subcommittee
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