Death of Mt. Vernon native in Detroit pedestrian crash
John C. Ohms, 31, formerly of Mt. Vernon, was killed in a pedestrian auto collision in Detroit at 4 p.m. He was IBM programmer for the federal government and son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Ohms of 1516 South Tenth Street. Funeral plans were incomplete, with services expected in Mt. Vernon. He leaves three brothers Albert E., Robert L., Edward, and a sister Mrs. Mary Ann McNulty.
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John C. Ohms
Mt. Vernon
Detroit
Mich
Albert L. Ohms
South Tenth Street
Ohms
IBM
Pulley Funeral
Albert
Irene
Kuenz) Ohms
Albert E
Robert L
Edward
Washington, Il
Mary Ann McNulty
Essex
New York
Gina Cavaletto Rites Set in Sesser for 51
Gina Mary Cavaletto a 51 year old resident of Sesser died Thursday in Doctor's Hospital in Carbon dale. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Mary's Catholic church in Sesser with a Rosary Saturday night. Burial will be in Maple Hill cemetery. She leaves husband John two sons John D. of Breese and Gary of Sesser serving in the Navy one daughter Sylvia two brothers Bruno and Linda one sister Ida Marzatto and one grandchild. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Saturday at Brayfield Funeral Home in Lesser.
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Gina Mary Cavaletto
Sesser
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Peter Shu
Maple Hill Cemetery
St. Mary's Church
Cavaletto
Doctor’s Hospital
Carbondale
Van
Rena Cassanelli Romini
Lesser
John
John D
Breese
Gary
U.S. Navy
Sylvia
Bruno
Linda
Woodriver
Ida Marzatto
Mishawaka
Ind
Brayfield Funeral Home
Lola Freiman Dies Dix Native Rites In Alton
Lola Phillips Freiman of Alton a former Dix resident died September 19 in Alton Funeral services set for 1:00 p.m. Monday at Gents Funeral Home Alton burial in Alton body lies in state after 7:00 p.m. today Survivors include son Robert Phillips of Alton two daughters Emily Greer Mildred Coarney both of Alton one brother William Guymon of Alton two sisters Mrs Neil Montros of Alton and Mrs Lucy Tate of Dix and several grandchildren
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Lola Phillips Freiman
Alton
Dix
Freiman
Richard and
Lou Guymon
Robert Phillips
Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admit and Discharges
A hospital log lists admissions at Jefferson Memorial including Omar Browning Frank Capps Jewitt Hawkins and Iula with various locations. Discharges include Aradhey Weil Eva Wadgett Vianon and Voda Geneva Webb with multiple street addresses and care details.
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Causey
Frank Capps
Marion
Jewitt Hawkins
Iula
Aradhey Weil
Wayne City
Eva Wadgett
Route 5
Mit
Vianon
Voda
Geneva Webb
Fairfield
Amelia Schlaftley
Magnu
Turkey Expels Hippie Tourists From Istanbul
Interior Minister Faruk Sultan orders expulsion of foreign youths and girls described as immoral and drug tied. Police raid Sultanahmet hotspot arresting about thirty involved in a crackdown as others flee town. Several youths face coercive removal toward the Greek border amid reported resistance and clashes with police.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Faruk Sultan
Sultan
Sultanahmet
Glue Mosque
Area church listings and events in Mt. Vernon region
Local notices list church activities across Morrison, Southwest and Faith Lutheran. Weekly schedules include Sunday school 9:30, worship 10:35 and 7:00, Bible studies and midweek services. Friday and Tuesday gatherings showcase youth rallies, pulpits exchanges, confirmations, and marriage licenses.
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Elmer Hopper
Clara Morgan
Jefferson County
Meadowbrook
Irvin Smith
Pinckneyville
Bill Wilkinson
Jefferson County Fellowship
Brother Stabler
Mt. Catherine
Southwest
Watchtower
Weather Snapshot for MT. VERNON and Adjacent Areas
Weather summary lists MT VERNON Friday forecast high 86 low 58 with rainfall to date 1968 25.82 inches. Historical comparisons show one year ago today high 80 low 51 five years ago today 88 58 ten years ago 83 63. Sunday sunrise at 5 47 and sunset at 3 50 CST.
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MT. Vernon
Decatur Man Held In Arson
William L. Moyer, 31, of Decatur, held on arson charges after an explosion at Dawn Bell Telephone Co. facility that killed Richard Rathje, 30. Investigators found dynamite, blasting caps, and a battery at Rathje’s apartment. Motive unknown. both men reportedly unaffiliated with Bell or the IBEW. Bail set at 3000 dollars.
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Decatur
William L. Moyer
Moyer
Richard O. Rathje
Winds Bell Telephone Co
Macecn Ceaputy
Claude Henry
Rathje
Henry
Rathie
Bell
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Macon
Tax referendum rejected in Champaign Unit 4 district
Voters in Champaign Unit 4 school district defeated a proposed tax increase of 40 cents per $100 assessed value. Total votes were 4,738 yes and 5,369 no. The measure would have funded elementary and high school costs in Champaign.
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Champaign
Unit
Variety Show Sept 26 and 28 At Mt. Vernon High School
Mt Vernon high school will stage its annual variety show Stage I on September 26 and 28 in the high school auditorium. The program features a wide range of acts from classical guitar and piano to dance routines brass bands and a barbershop quartet plus comedy skits and special effects under Jim Miller. Ticket prices 50 cents for students and 1 dollar for adults. Curtain at 8 p.m.
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Mt. Vernon High School
Jim Miller
Malaysians Storm Philippine Embassy Over Sabah Crisis
About 400 Malaysian students stormed the Philippine Embassy grounds in Kuala Lumpur and tore down the Philippine flag in protest of Manila's claim to Sabah. Prime Minister Tun Abdul Rahman praised the students and led three shouted Merdeka cries as tensions rose after a university rally opposing a new Philippine law annexing North Borneo.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Sabah
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Rahman
University of Malaya
North Borneo
Philippines
Rodolfo Diaz
Manila
Car Hits Pole On 12th Street
A car ran off the road and struck a telephone pole at 3:40 p.m. yesterday at 12th Street and Prairie Avenue. Driver Donna L. Peyton, 19, of 1314 South 18th Street was unhurt. Vehicle damage estimated at $735 per police.
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12Th Street
Prairie Avenue
Donna L. Peyton
South 18Th Street
Births in Bluford and Rudyard families announce two new babies
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Withrow of Bluford welcomed a daughter at 7:56 Friday morning in Good Samaritan Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces. In Rudyard Michigan Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Ray Davis welcomed a son named Jeffrey Brian, born September 11 weighing eight pounds nine ounces. Grandparents include Mrs. Merle Davis Fortune and Norman E. Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Claborn.
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Virgil Withrow
Bluford
Good Samaritan Hospital
Darrell Ray Davis
Rudyard, Mich
Jeffrey Brian
Mt. Vernon
Merle Davis Fotune
Norman E. Davis
Gary
Ind
Charles Claborn
Newberry, Mich
Florida Clashes At Two Football Games Turn Violent
In Titusville and Orlando, fight scenes erupted during Friday night football events as spectators clashed with players and bands. Four police officers were injured and more than a dozen arrests were made. Additional injuries included a head wound from a bottle as the crowd surged and racial tensions flared during performances and end zone brawls.
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Titusville, Fla
Central Florida
Orlando
Titusville
Titusville-Sanford
Dixie
Rick Potash
Burglars Steal TV Money and Clothes at Mt. Vernon Home
Police report a break in at 1115 South 8th Street Mt. Vernon. Claris Tate says burglars entered by breaking a window and stole a television valued at 300 dollars eighty dollars in coins and numerous quilts blankets rugs and clothing.
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Mt. Vernon
Claris Tate
south 8rd _ street
Miracle Farnborough crash kills six at air show
A Breuguet experimental plane crash at Farnborough, England, kills five French crew and one on the ground, narrowly missing 16,000 spectators. Rescue teams search wreckage as formal inquiry opens to determine if the aircraft flew too slowly or too low amid high winds. The crash, first at Farnborough since 1952, follows a series of dramatic lifesaving efforts and features witness accounts of the plane’s slow speed and possible engine restart failure.
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Farnborough
England
Royal Air Force
Breuguet
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Farnborough Air Show
Salazar Takes Turn For Worse In Lisbon
A medical bulletin said Prime Minister Antonio de Oliveira Salazar had a turn for the worse during the night but later was corrected and said to be stationary this morning. The note, signed by neurosurgeon Dr Antonio Vasconcellos Marques, arrived as informants said President Tomaz would delay naming a new premier out of respect for Salazar.
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Reagan
Cleaver
Oakland
Black Panthers
Regents
University
Board of Educational Development
Lisbon
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Salazar
Antonio Vasconcellos Marques
America Thomaz
Gray Measure for International Center Passes
Congressman Gray urges quick Senate approval of a bill creating an International Center and Organization of American States Headquarters funded by foreign governments. He says the land is suitable, non Federal funds will cover about one hundred million dollars, and the project will aid peace efforts.
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Sirois
United States
Gray
Organization of American States
Senate
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Lola Freiman
Jefferson Memorial
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Mt. Ver
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