13 May 1969
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1969
Page
1
A 150 year history comes alive as the Sesquicentennial Pageant captivates a full house. Local organizers celebrate a milestone event showcasing milestones, figures, and iconic moments of the community over the decades.
North Vietnamese forces mounted their heaviest coordinated rocket and mortar strikes from within the DMZ since bombing halted last fall. U S headquarters reported over 45 shells fired into southern DMZ positions while Marine artillery and the cruiser St Paul bombarded enemy gun positions. Casualties were few among allied forces, though North Vietnamese losses were confirmed, as the clash extended along the 40 mile zone. Farther south near the A Shau Valley, American paratroopers suffered heavy losses and a Marine force was ambushed near Da Nang with 19 Marines killed. Graduation dates listed for Mt Vernon and Jefferson County schools run May 27 to June 6. A Sesquicentennial pageant at Mt Vernon High School drew 1,400 spectators and featured scenes from 1817 with 600 cast members, ending with a Spirit of 76 finale.
A brief humorous note suggests Congress could face a request to raise the legal limit on the taxpayer's patience, reflecting playful commentary on political restraint. This lightweight item captures a moment of satirical social observation with a nod to legislative timing.
Special honors were given at last night's Sesquicentennial Pageant to the oldest Jefferson County citizens attending and participating. Engraved silver platters were presented to Mrs. Sarah Ella Sumner, 97, and George W. Shelton, 97, both long-time residents. The elderly couple took part in a scene at the Old Fairgrounds depicting post Civil War days.
A blazing gasoline barge ripped from its moorings and lodged against a railroad bridge near La Grange, injuring four and leaving four to five missing. Two barges carried about 840000 gallons each as explosions and flames spread to the Triangle Refineries floating dock. Coast Guard foam pumps aided firefighting while Army engineers weighed risks to Lock and Dam 21 in Quincy, with potential downstream drift.
The Fortas Wolfson fee affair prompts the Justice Department to pressure Chief Justice Warren and Fortas. A Wednesday deadline was reported with a warning of forthcoming disclosures that could spur impeachment and strain White House Supreme Court ties.
President Nixon has completed a $340000 purchase of a California summer White House at San Clemente. He and aides disclosed his net worth at $596900, with sources including Florida property, a Whittier family home, and sales proceeds from a New York apartment and Florida land shares. Down payment was $100000, with the balance over five years at 7.9 percent. The 45 year old, 10 room white stucco house sits 50 miles south of Los Angeles. neighbors seek removal of Santa Fe Railroad tracks, which Nixon calls “charming.” He also bought five acres of a $1.4 million estate. the rest will be held in trust pending a compatible buyer.
Fairfield is to discuss a series of student misdeeds at a board meeting Thursday as the Wayne County Press reports. A senior boy allegedly attacked a female history teacher in front of students, prompting possible expulsion. Superintendent Weldon Kendrick said the district has paddled a dozen or more students for unrelated infractions, including cherry bombs, hockey play, and plumbing damage.
Thirty Owensboro Catholic High School seniors carried an American flag in a 180 mile relay jog from Frankfort to Owensboro to protest campus protestors. After a 22 hour journey through cold rain, the group arrived to cheering crowds as Tom St Maxens signaled the flag’s final ascent and the pledge.
President Nixon urged Congress to authorize a lottery based draft aimed at reducing personal disruption. He proposed a youngest first call with a one year vulnerability period for 19 year olds, deferments for students, and a national yet locally applied random draft system. He endorsed eventual abolition of conscription as a long term goal.
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