17 May 1962
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
1
Mrs Gale Pigge of Flora Illinois former Mt Vernon resident dies at 71 in Flora hospital. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Flora Funeral Home. She was the niece of Mrs F E Thatcher of 2509 Cherry street Mt Vernon.
VARNA Bulgaria AP premier Khrushchev says Soviet Union Yugoslavia relations are normal and improving. He notes harmony on many questions and growing commercial ties, and supports expanding scientific and cultural ties to strengthen peace. He urges Turkey to shift away from military buildup and mentions planned nuclear tests in response to U S tests.
Illinois State Sen. Arthur Gottschalk urged a probe into the University of Islam on Chicago's South Side. He says the school educates pupils in racial hatred and racial superiority, has refused to disclose information, and remains open after being dropped from Cook County's approved private schools list. He urged a hearing and possible truancy action if laws prove inadequate.
Admitted to Jefferson Memorial and Samaritan hospital lists include Olive EL York Martha Cavins Frances Rogers Dave Osborn William Lawren Banders Cecile Lavine Richard son Ethel Sylvia Lat Luly Mae Catron Terry Lynn Major Martha Belle Pettit Osie Jones Kathy Jane Simmons Ruth Jin nie Johnson Katie Grisham Ben ne Lee Jones Discharged: Stella Wilkey Augusta Atchison Fred Bruner Martha Belle Pettit Nancy Ann Mulkey Joyce Emily Gilbert Curtis Ray Birkhead Mrs Betts Ruth Clarke and baby Edward Andrew Mrs Catherine Eugenia Lane and baby Joseph Willard Kathy Jane Simmons Helen Louise Beppler Alice Leone Sexton Ada Ellen Henley Byron Lee Rucker
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Buchanan of 706 South 2th Street are the parents of a son born at 6 35 this morning in Good Samaritan Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds mineen ounces.
Benton Township road supervisor Roy McCarty objects to routing traffic from State Aid Road 9D onto Petroff road and to not improving Petroff to Rt 37, claiming undue financial burden and seeks Petroff link to Du Quoin Street. John Paulavish protests closure of West City streets, warning irreparable damage to his business and property at Alice and Division Street.
Livestock prices at Mt. Vernon declined today with hogs 190 to 220 pounds selling up to 15.85, down 15 cents. Sows weighed 300 pounds and more moved at 13.00 to 13.50, down, while boars averaged 8.2 to 9.35 percent.
Mt Vernon market reports list Wheat at 2.00 Soybeans at 2.10 and Corn at 1.09 as of this afternoon. Local traders noted gains in oat futures and steady demand from farmers and processors.
National Stockyards Illinois AP USDA notes hogs around 16.50 to 16.75 for 185-230 lb, some 180-240 lb 15.75-16.50, sows 13.75-14.25, boars over 250 lb 11.50-12.00. Cattle and calves: slaughter steers mixed ranges with top near 25.50 for 90 lb, 24.75-25.00 for 900-1,150 lb, 21.50-23.00 typical for slaughter heifers, cows 16.00-17.50, vealers 25.00-20.00, feeders 24.00. Sheep with spring lambs in 21.00-22.75 range and ewes around 5.00-7.50.
AP reports Chicago trading shows butter steady with wholesale prices unchanged to one lower across grades 93 score AA 457 percent 92 A 974 99 B SIM 89 C 53 percent. Eggs mediums easy with wholesale prices steady to one lower. whites 271 percentage, mixed 27s mediums 24 standards 26 dirties 24 cheeks 24.
Chicago markets report mixed grain prices with corn at No 2 yellow 1.17 percent, oats No 2 extra heavy white 7644, No 1 extra heavy mixed 753, and barley feeding and malting at 1.31.35 and 1.00-1.25 respectively. No clear wheat or soybean sales indicated.
In St Louis eggs and poultry prices list grades and weights for various categories. In New York, the stock market declined with about 3.1 million shares traded. gains from earlier sessions faded as IBM Polaroid Xerox and major sectors fell while airlines were mixed and bonds showed mixed results.
Mt. Vernon police sergeant Harold Albright will join the Illinois pistol team at Camp Perry Ohio for the National Pistol Shoot from July 31 to August 6. As captain of the Mt. Vernon department team he has earned multiple midwest trophies and will use vacation time to compete.
Wednesday is forecast for a high of 90 and a low of 6. Rainfall totals reach 15.41 inches to date. Sunrise is 4 43 and sunset is not fully given. Previous years show varied highs and lows.
The Weather Bureau reports continued very warm May weather with high 80s to 90s and several communities setting temperature records. Chicago hit 94 at Midway Airport, the season high and May 16 record. other cities logged 92 in Springfield, 88 in Belleville, Quincy, and Rockford, with 87 at Peoria and Rantoul. Night values ranged from 61 at Vandalia to 70 in Chicago as another warm night was forecast.
I never thought I would be able to wear hearing glasses. They told me I was severely deafened and must accept a powerful aid hidden under clothing. Audivox Slimline promises discreet, strong audio with no long cords, boosting confidence and hearing clarity. Write Box L-21 Register-News.
Hilton officials resume full service as 700 of 1800 staff walkout over tipping. Union officers plan talks with an impartial arbitrator. Conrad Hilton and others filled in, with three chefs on duty and seven bars affected while Waldorf Towers remains unaffected. Governor Mechem dined as workers and guests coped with disruptions.
Marines and infantry are deployed along a 500 mile arc from Udorn to Ubon amid the invasion into Thailand near the Mekong. Maj. W. R. Affleck, 38, of Buford, S C, says the force will stay "as long as we are needed." Readers see hotel receipt tipping noted as a local quirk in the same dispatch.
Dan Moon district manager with Schlumberger Well Surveying Corporation is promoted to Engineer, Special Services and transferred to Wichita Kansas. He will supervise training and review of new personnel for the Kansas Division. He previously moved from Mt Pleasant Michigan to Mt Vernon office in 1948 and has been active in Optimist Club and several industry groups.
Marvin Rosen a 29 year old Brooklyn engineer killed his aunt and uncle Albert Mittleman 42 and Blanche Mittleman 39 then wounded their daughters Lorraine 14 and Michele 13 before the burning $25000 split level home exploded or was ignited by gasoline bombs. Rosen a former patient of Pilgrim State Hospital was diagnosed as acute schizophrenia.
State Sen. Arthur Sprague says a $40,000 airplane bought for Gov. Otto Kerner last June strained the Aeronautics Department’s equipment. He plans 1963 legislation to bar major equipment purchases with operating funds and to require lists of such buys. He also notes a $106,000 plane bought by Public Works and Buildings for director and highway personnel.
A compact catalog of classic tunes and performers spanning Ray Charles to Elvis Presley. Includes titles like I Cant Stop Loving You and Walk on the Wild Side, with artists such as Johnny Curtola, The Crystals, and Connie Francis.
An Arkansas man Ohie Newcomb, 153, was jailed in county jail on a charge of assaulting his wife Pauline. The charge was filed in county court and the arrest occurred Wednesday.
Eleven pairs were stolen from Liberty service station on South Tenth Street last night. Police say 12 pairs valued at 150 dollars each disappeared after a group of boys left the station.
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