12 Sep 1973
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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1973
Page
1
Chile’s new military rulers face resistance in Santiago with reports of snipers and closed shops as tanks and troops patrol the capital. Allende’s ouster follows clashes at the presidential palace, where the palace burned after an ultimatum to resign was rejected.
Eye Citizen Patrols To Combat Crime In County discusses rural crime solutions in Jefferson County. The meeting covered township citizen patrols under sheriff guidance and the Operation Identification program, with Sheriff Dayton Harlan and State's Attorney Irving fielding questions before the County Board acts on a committee.
Stan Koziara a well known Mt Vernon businessman will be installed next Tuesday as president of the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association during the 53rd annual convention and trade fair in Minneapolis at the Convention Center Sept 15 to 19 Attendance is expected to reach 8000 members from across the nation Koziara an independent tire dealer operates a retreading plant in Mt Vernon and stores in five area towns He has led the Illinois Tire Dealers Association for two years and chaired the national association executive committee for one year since moving to Mt Vernon in 1951 he opened three Mt Vernon stores plus locations in Salem Benton Centralia and another in Salem The 1973 convention promises the largest trade fair in the association history with industry workshops.
Washington AP Marjorie Merriweather Post noted hostess and philanthropist, heir to wealth from her father who founded Postum Cereal Co., owner of General Foods, died at her home. She was widely known for lavish opulence and high social standing in American society.
The Mitchell Foundation trustees praised Fields Goldman Magee and contractor Joe P Boyle for superb work on the Mitchell Art Museum building. A news conference and dedication ceremony for local and area officials is planned for Friday November 2, with Governor Dan Walker invited to participate. The museum opens to the public on Sunday November 4.
New York AP reports the delay of the John N. Mitchell and Maurice H. Stans trial on conspiracy obstruction of justice and perjury charges. Watergate investigations and defense prep prompted the postponement after a federal appeals panel urged delay. Judge Lee P. Gagliardi did not set a new date, with a three weeks to two months expected postponement. Jury selection halted as hundreds of spectators watched and 546 jurors were discharged.
Police and fire officials respond to a 2:20 a.m. fire at Precision Engineering in Mt V where copper is said to be burned in an open vented gas chamber. Fire Chief Harrison and EPA officials plan to meet to discuss possible legal action over repeated burning violations.
Six Carp Inc stockholders sue officers Herbert Carp and Emile Carp in St Louis County alleging fraud and mis management. They claim $875000 siphoned over several years with unauthorized 1972 withdrawals and a $275000 Amtram loan. Plaintiffs seek restitution, corporate receivership, and damages up to $5 million for creditors.
SPRINGFIELD IL AP The former deputy Commissioner of Minnesota Corrections Joseph G Cannon 48 will become warden of Stateville Penitentiary Sept 24 The Illinois Corrections Director Allyn R Sielaff said the appointment has no link to the Sept 6 disturbance where 10 guards were held hostage Vernon Revis remains superintendent of operations Cannon a former Maryland Kentucky and Minnesota corrections official earned degrees from Ohio State and held several leadership roles in corrections prior to his Illinois posting
LOAMI Ind AP Two house painters Paul Gentry 63 and Martin Pilkerton 31 were electrocuted Tuesday when the aluminum ladder they carried touched a 7200 volt power line.
Gov. Daniel Walker let a nearly 25 million parochiaid grant bill become law without his signature, leaving payment to await the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality. The decision mirrors last year as courts weigh state aid to parents of non public school children amid recent U.S. Supreme Court doubts.
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