Wedding Bell Saves Draftees
President Kennedy halted the draft of married men by executive order delaying inductions until single men in the 1925 age group were drafted. Inductees across Seattle Atlanta and Jackson faced last minute changes with mixed responses. One said he felt saved by the bell others chose to proceed or protest the delay.
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Associated Press
Kennedy
Atlanta
Thomas Byers
Rome
Earl G. Wheeler
Trenton
Fred M. Fletcher
Seattle
Fletcher
Bothell
Washington State
Daniel Robinson
Grapeview
Wash
Jerry E. Doughman
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Charles Ray Morgan
Moss Point
Miss
Jackson
Morgan
Grass fire controlled near Mt Vernon home
Mt Vernon rural firemen controlled a one acre grass fire yesterday afternoon at the home of Merlin Gregory on Route 4 Mt Vernon. There was no building damage.
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Mt. Vernon
Merlin Gregory
Route 4
Births Chronicle Five Young Children in Local Hospitals
The column records several birth announcements noting the parents, birth times, and newborns. Jeffrey Marshall Han, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Han of Danville, born at Lakeview Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Sharlele Marchelle Ellis, daughter of Verle Ellis and Mrs. Ellis of Gilroy, born September 6 weighing seven pounds two ounces. Ronnie Earl Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of Keenes, born at 12:39 this morning weighing seven pounds two ounces. Crystal Sharon Mezo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Mezo of 315 Harrison, born yesterday afternoon weighing seven pounds ten ounces. Timothy Lee Vannatta, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Vannatta of 1416 North 16th Street, born yesterday afternoon weighing six pounds one ounce.
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Warren A. Hanson
Danville
Lakeview Memorial Hospital
Jeffrey Marshall
Janet Blackard
Sam Blackard
Mt. Vernon
Philip Hanson
Watseka
Verle Ellis
Gilroy
Calif
James Mezo
Harrison
Good Samaritan Hospital
Crystal Sharon
Leon Vannatta
North 16Th Street
Timothy Lee
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admissions and Discharges
At Jefferson Memorial, admitted Alice Vera Hicks of Effingham. Discharged: Vince Cusamano Anna Mae Holder Russell Merritt of Fairfield. Good Samaritan admitted Jessie P. McDuffy Glenn Albert Schuchardt William Elmer Riley William Millard Johnson Ira May Drennan Katie Wood. Discharged: Melinda Ethel Russell Mary Josephine Garrison John Buchselich Ralph Ray James H. Robison Doris Mary McGinnis Harry L. Coleman Henry Isaac Hammock Nancy Jo Hilliard.
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Jefferson Memorial
Alice Vera Hicks
Effingham
Vince Cusamano
Anna Mae Holder
Russell Merritt
Fairfield
Good Samaritan
Jessie P. McDuffy
Glenn Albert Schuchardt
William Elmer Riley
William Millard Johnson
Ira May Drennan
Katie Wood
Melinda Ethel Russell
Mary Josephine Garrison
John Buchselich
Ralph Ray
James H. Robison
Doris Mary McGinnis
Harry L. Coleman
Henry Isaac Hammock
Nancy Jo Hilliard
Var nell Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of Varnell Rebekah Lodge will be held in the I.C.C.F. hall Thursday evening Sept 12 at 8 00 oclock There will be initiation All members attending are requested to bring a pack lunch Rose Ann Buttrum N G Naomi R Bogan Sect y
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Varnell Rebekah Lodge
I.C.C.F
Rose Ann Buttrum
N.G
Naomi R
BOGAN
Sect
W F W Regular Meeting Notice at Vernon Post No 1376
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post Vernons Post No 1376 calls a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday September 12 at the post home. Nomination and election of Post Surgeon will be in order. All members urged to attend. W M Michael Adjunct.
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W.F.W
Vernons Post No
W. M. Michael
Adj
Markets Mt Vernon Hog Prices Steady Rise
Mt Vernon hog market prices rose 15 cents per hundredweight on the local live market. Top price reached 15.50 for 200 to 230 pound hogs. Sows weighing 300 pounds and up fell to 13.75 with other sows at 14.25 and down. Boars sold between 8.00 and 10.00.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Afternoon
Mt Vernon quoted prices show Wheat at 1.76 Soybeans 2.47 and Corn 1.24 reflecting market rates in Mt Vernon this afternoon.
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Mt. Vernon
Livestock Prices Steady in National Stockyards Auction
At National Stockyards Illinois livestock sale, hogs totaling 8,500 sold mostly 250 higher, barrows and gilts 190 to 270 pounds bringing 16.00 to 16.65 per hundredweight, sows 275 to 600 pounds 13.00 to 15.25. Cattle 2,500 with calves 250 slow but steady, steers 22.00 to 24.50, heifers 22.00 to 23.75, cows 13.50 to 16.00, bulls 16.00 to 18.50, dealers 20.20 to 31.00. Sheep 800 mostly steady, ewes 5.00 to 7.50, lambs 18.00 to 20.50.
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National Stockyards
USDA
Egg and poultry price listing from St. Louis market
AP report from St. Louis notes egg and live poultry prices with consumer grades and weights. Included are standard 32-33, farm run 24.26, checks 18-2.2, hens heavy 15-16, light over 5 lbs 8-9, under 5 lbs 6-44-72, and commercial broilers and fryers 15:12.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Produce prices and live poultry steady reports
Chicago Mercantile Exchange butter and eggs show wholesale buying prices mostly unchanged with mixed grades detailed. Live poultry wholesale prices also hold steady, listing roasters and fryers within narrow ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
eScore
USDA
Chicago Grain market report excerpt from AP
In Chicago grain notices no wheat or soybean sales are reported. Corn prices show No 1 yellow at 1.35, No 2 yellow at 1.35, No 4 yellow at 1.3213 with sample grade yellow 1.29. Oats trade includes No 1 extra heavy mixed at 70 percent and a soybean note labeled often.
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Chicago
Wall Street surges on big volume as stocks rise sharply
Wall Street gains on heavy trading with about 65 million shares, led by Du Pont, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler hitting yearly highs. Rails and steels show mixed strength as markets inch toward a new record amid tax cut and retail sales optimism.
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NEW York
Steels and Motors
du Pont
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Sterling Drug
Electronics Associates
Polaroid
IBM
Xerox
American Stock Exchange
U. S
No New Trial In Dove Slaughter
Joseph Auippa, a reputed Chicago crime syndicate member, denied a new trial on illegal possession and transportation of doves. He was arrested Oct. 1 at his Elmhurst home where 563 slain mourning doves were found in the trunk. Birds shot near Pittsburg Kaw. He was fined 1000 dollars and sentenced to three months in jail Aug. 22 by Judge Arthur J. Stanley. An appeal to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals was planned after the denial.
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Kansas City
Kan
Joseph Auippa
Chicago Crime Syndicate
Auippa
Elmhurst
Pittspug
Kaw
Arthur J. Stanley
U.S. District Court
Stanley
10Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Racial Fracas Among Youths In South Bend
In South Bend Indiana a youth oriented dance ended in a racial melee with about six thousand teens present. Police halted the program after fights erupted in the stands injuring several youths including a 14 year old knocked unconscious. Negro youths were blamed for assaults on white teens during a festival event sponsored by civic leaders.
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South Bend
Ind
Cornelius Nicholas
Partners In Progress
Mishawaka
Steve iAlaimo
JFK Letter Frames Ban Treaty Fight and Support
The article recalls Kennedy defending the nuclear test ban treaty amid Senate debate with emphasis on on site inspections and presidential authority. Russell warns the pact could disarm without ironclad guarantees and Dirksen endorses the treaty based on Kennedy's assurances. Church calls it a first step away from nuclear war and Rusk urges rejection would embolden Red China.
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Stroy
Joint Chiefs
Kennedy
Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Presiden Kennedy
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Frank Church
Idaho
Soviet Union
Church
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Britain
Miami Beach
Dean Rusk
American Legion
Demonstrations in High Point East Desegregation Clash
In High Point North Carolina hundreds of Negroes and whites clashed during two demonstrations as police and deputies restrained about 2 000 whites from attacking nearly 700 Negroes. A Negro policeman was slightly injured by a rock. The Rev B Elton Cox rejected suspending demonstrations delaying integration. Also from the ASCS release growers must keep normal acreage in soil conserving crops to remain eligible for 1964 feed grain payments and price supports with two possible diversion payment rates.
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High Point
N.C
B. Elton Cox
Congress of Racial Equality
Parker Pierce
Jefferson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Pierce
ASCS
Reprieve For Clock Tower in Saline County Courthouse
Harrisburg report: protest saves the clock tower atop Saline County courthouse after fire damage. Board to discuss rebuilding the tower, clock, and cast bell. City owns the clock. officials will study replacing weight driven machinery with electric power.
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Harrisburg, I
Saline County
County Board of Supervisors
Harrisburg
Gas Thieves Scared Away on South 17th Street
Gasoline thieves were scared off on south 17th street last night after draining about ten gallons from a car. Police found a siphon hose and a fas can at Omer Dare 705 south 17th. Two suspects were seen jumping a hedge and fleeing the area.
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South 17Th Street
Omer Dare
South 17Th
Quick Quiz Q Do Gorillas Age Like Humans
A gorilla ages differently with a 22 year old gorilla roughly equivalent to a 70 year old man. The question asks which U S city has the smallest native born population and answers Washington D C where natives are 35 3 percent of the District's population.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Gombe Stream Game Reserve Description
The Gombe Stream Game Reserve spans 60 square miles of forested valleys and treeless ridges in Tanzanyika.
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Gombe Stream
Tanzanyika
Mt. Vernon Weather Report From Local Station
Tuesday will reach 91 and dip to 66 with rainfall totaling 23.63 inches year to date. A year ago the high was 82 and the low 49, five years ago 74 and 55, and ten years ago 96 and 66. Thursday sunrise is 5 37 a.m. and sunset 6 15 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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MT. Vernon
C.S.T
Illinois Weather: Showers Dampen Reports and Cooling
The Weather Bureau noted showers across much of Illinois signaling a general cooling by Thursday. Highs ranged from about 80 in the far north to just over 90 along the Ohio River. Early rain brought light moisture with Quincy reporting .47 inch. showers to continue tonight. Tuesday highs reached 90 at Paducah Vandalia and Belleville, and 79 at Dubuque and Chicago with Chicago’s lakefront not exceeding 69.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Weather Bureau
Ohio River
Quincy
Paducah
Vandalia
Belleville
Dubu
Five Day Forecast for Northern Illinois and Southern Minds
Northern Illinois expects average highs 73 to 78 and lows 51 to 57 through Monday with a cooler trend Thursday and a slow warmup by Friday or Saturday. About 1 inch of precipitation in scattered thundershowers tonight into Thursday, and again Saturday or Sunday. Southern Minds shows temperatures near seasonal normals with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s, with a weekend total rainfall around 1.5 inches in showers and thunderstorms.
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Illinois
Barbs and bills entwine in a sharp social quip
A wry observation on vanity and money. The speaker notes biting remarks attract those seeking praise, while a folded dollar humorously becomes useless as a disguise. The final bite reveals a wife will still uncover the truth behind pretenses.
Summer on a Teeter-Totter Brings Kids Joy and Wobbles
Young children enjoy a playful day as they ride a teeter-totter during summer activities. Laughter fills the playground while parents watch nearby, noting the simple joys and small tumbles that come with outdoor play.
Evan Hungate Held In Auto Crash Death
Evan Hungate, 49, of Mount Vernon Illinois, charged with manslaughter in U S District Court for an August 2 crash on a gravel road near Clinton that killed George Kale 51 of Milan. Hungate remained hospitalized.
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Clinton
Evan Hungate
Mount Vernon
U.S
Hungate
George Kale
Milan
Kale
Huntgate
Rusk Outlines U S Soviet Talks At Legion Meet
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told the American Legion convention in Miami Beach that reaching understandings with the Soviet Union should focus on safeguards against accidental nuclear war and miscalculation. He urged slowing arms production, with inspections, and listed topics for future talks including Berlin tensions, UN peace power, information flow, disease work, and joint scientific efforts.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Dean Rusk
Soviet Union
National American Legion
Rusk
Russia
Rusky
Berlin
United Nations
Honor Trooper For Saving Life
In Xenia Ohio the Red Cross will honor Harley P. Bonham 35 with a life saving award on September 17 for reviving Kenneth Orr Jr. 17 after a smoke filled garage incident on March 5. Bonham, part of State Police District 12, used first aid training to perform 20 minutes of resuscitation that physicians say saved the teen from certain death.
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Xenia
Till
Red Cross
Harley P. Bonham
Bonham
Kenneth Orr Jr
India Plane Crash Kills 18
NEW DELHI AP Indian Airlines Viscount with 13 passengers and 5 crew crashed 33 miles south of Agra. No survivors were reported. The flight was Nagpur to New Delhi, about 150 miles south of New Delhi. Passengers included three Japanese eight Indians and two Ceylonese, all men. One woman served on the crew.
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New Delhi
Agra
Nagpur
Quadruplets Named in Jackson Family Four Girls Given Names
In Jackson Mississippi, Misses A, B, C, and D Harkins now have official names: Alice Bernice, Elizabeth Jane, Mary Regina, and Anita Margaret. They were born last Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. P. Harkins, who already have five children and had planned only twins before the surprise quads.
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Jackson
D Harkins
Alice Bernice
Elizabeth Jane
Mary Regina
Anita Margaret
Thomas JP
Harkins
New Algebra I and Mathematics Teacher Joins Mt Vernon HS
Byron G. Childers begins teaching Algebra I and General Mathematics at Mt Vernon Township High School. He earned a B.S. from Memphis State University in 1961 and spent two years teaching at Tamms High School. He is conducting graduate work in mathematics at Southern Illinois University.
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Byron G. Childers
Mt. Vernon Township
Memphis State University
Tamms High School
Mr. Childers
Southern Illinois University
Students Aid Mt Vernon Fire Prevention Drive
Mt Vernon high school Student Council voted to assist the Chamber of Commerce in October fire prevention work. A paper drive pickup day is set for October 26 to support fire safety and fund the American Field Service foreign exchange program. The council has raised 700 dollars for a visiting Italian student. Bob Ward chairs the fire program and Marion Heifner chairs the inspection program. Public instructions on the paper drive will follow.
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Mt. Vernon High School
Chamber of Commerce
Janice Abraham
American Field Service
Italy
Bob Ward
Marion Heifner
Fire Toll In Brazil Rising
In Parana State a forest fire worsens after eight months drought. It has razed 64 townships, killed at least 130 people, injured 2,000 and left 4,000 families homeless. Fires in western and central Parana add to devastation as refugees flood cities and make shift morgues report many deaths.
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Curitiba
Brazil
Parana
Police Court Fines From Local Magistrate Report
Fines by Police Magistrate Sherman Bullock list Ray F Leneave ten dollars and costs in a drunk charge and Ivan Clark ten dollars and costs on a drunk charge. Traffic fines include Ronald lahnke route seven ten dollars and costs for careless driving Aubrey B Payne route four two dollars and costs for illegal parking and William A Pigg two dollars and costs for illegal parking.
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Sherman Bullock
Ray F. Leneave
Ivan Clark
Ronald Lahnke
Aubrey B. Payne
William A. Pigg
Oslo protests discrimination against Norwegian fleet
Norway's new government told Vice President Lyndon B Johnson about worries over discrimination against the Norwegian merchant fleet. Prime Minister John Lyng and key ministers complained that nations favor their own shipping, citing U S policy of American ships for certain cargoes as a trigger. The talks covered the limited nuclear test ban, NATO, and East West tensions.
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Oslo
Norway
Lyndon B. Johnson
John Lyng
Erling Wikborg
Kaaren Maeland
U. S
NATO Alliance
Fire damages 24th Street home on South 24th
A gas stove ignited curtains at Frances Peacock’s home at 1211 South 24th Street, damaging cabinets and windows. Firefighters contained the blaze by the time they arrived. fire was out on arrival.
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Frances Peaback
South 24Th Street
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