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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1968

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Bicycle Collision Correction Involving Heaney Vehicle

A clarification notes that Michelle Bee, age 6, of 1716 Pace, was struck not by a car driven by Louise E. Heaney but the bicycle hit the rear of the Heaney vehicle on Isa bella Avenue at about 6 45 p m Wednesday. Michelle was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital.

Register Michelle Bee Pace Louise E. Heaney Oakland Heaney Isabella Avenue Michelle Good Samaritan Hospital

Ball quits U.N. to aid Humphrey

Former undersecretary of state Ball resigns from the United Nations to join the Humphrey campaign as foreign affairs adviser. He cites need for a president with settled principles and clear vision and dismisses Nixon as unsuitable. Goldberg joins Humphrey team as co chair. Ball returns to private life after election.

Ball State Department Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Arthur Goldberg Johnson United Nations Vietnam Goldberg National Citizens Committee Humphrey-Muskie Kennedy Dean Rusk Wiggins U.N China Washington Post America White House

House Turns Down Senate Office Funds

Secretary of State Dear Rusk praised Gray for a major legislative achievement as the House rejects funds for Senate offices. The International Center project uses Federal surplus land and aims to support diplomatic purposes without increasing taxpayer burden. Gray chairs the House Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

International Center Dear. Rusk Gray House

Service Station Burglars Smear Paint On Car

Burglars forced entry to the Broadway Gulf service station at 1310 Broadway Thursday night. They smeared a freshly painted white automobile with green paint and stole about $100 in change and bills from the safe. Entry was gained through north and east windows. Police report the burglary at 7:05 a.m. today and ongoing investigation.

Broadway Gulf Service Station Broadway

In Vietnam Frontline Battles Sharpen in Tay Ninh Raid

Heavy U S air operations target the Tay Ninh area with nine of ten B 52 raids in the past 24 hours dropping about 800 tons of bombs on the main infiltration route toward Saigon 70 miles southeast. Four helicopters and two Marines jets are downed. total choppers shot down in a week rises to 11.

Tay Ninh Saioga U.S Saigon Thien Ngon

Fortas Nomination Cloture Debate Hints at Opposition

Senate figures signaled a tough path for Abe Fortas to becoming chief justice as Hidalgo and Fortas fights over obscenity rulings intensify. Dirksen predicted a failed first cloture vote and Baker argued a majority may oppose limiting debate. Mansfield warned a second attempt would hinge on the first vote’s margin.

Senate Judiciary Committee Dirksen Senate Mike Mansfield D-Mont Johnson Fortas High Court United States Justice Fortas Supreme Court Clifford P. Hansen Rwvo Abe Fortas Hart Howard H. Baker Jr R.tenn Baker

Rend College to Host First Convocation of Year

Rend Lake College invites the public to a 11 00 a m convocation on Wednesday October 2 in the Mt Vernon Township High School Auditorium featuring Dr Lester A Nickendall an authority on family life sex and marriage The talk titled The New Morality will cover changes in moral standards over two decades and their impact on American society Dr Kirkendall a professor at Oregon State University and founder of the Sex Education and Information Council of the United States is a noted counselor to educators and administrators with lectures across the nation and abroad.

Rend Lake College Lester A. Nickendall Mt. Vernon Township High School Kirkendall Oregon State University Sex Education and Information Council United States Fam

South Pacific Chosen for Mt. Vernon High Operetta

Mt. Vernon township high school directors selected Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific for the 1968-69 operetta. Performances set for November 15 and 16 with tryouts October 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the music department. The project involves the orchestra, chorus, dancers, cast, and many behind the scenes participants. Tonight’s football show will feature Bali Ha'i from the musical.

Mt. Vernon Township Rroadway Ezio Pinza Mary Martin Russell Bennett Oscar Hammerstein Richard Rodgers

Market hog prices as of today at noon

Prices paid until 12:30 p m were down 5 cents. Top quotations were 18 50 18 75 and 19 25 for 210 and 240 lb mest type hogs. Lows ranged 14 75 and 17 00. Boars sold 12 50 and 13 50. After 12 30 prices will be based on next day’s prices.

Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted for Morning Trade

Mt Vernon prices show wheat at 1.02 soybeans 2.36 corn 0.95 with listing truncated. The brief note records early pricing in Mt Vernon for grain markets this morning.

Mt. Vernon

Chicago Produce Market Report Summary

Chicago Mercantile Exchange notes butter at 93 score AA 69 and 92 4 69, 90 B 67 percent, 89 C 6114. Eggs, grade A whites 42, mediums 41, standards 39, checks 23. Includes car values 90 B 68 percent and 89 C 63.

Chicago Chicago Mercantile Exchange

St Louis Produce Prices and Grades Noted

St Louis AP report lists consumer egg grades from A large 39 to 43 cents, A medium 38 to 41, A small 25 to 29, and B large 33 to 37. wholesale grades Standard 30 to 31, unclassified 18 to 19, medium 28 to 30. Hens heavy 13. Tight over 534 lbs 9, under 5% lbs 5. Broilers and fryers 25 to 2514.

ST. Louis

Livestock Prices From National Stockyards Illinois

National Stockyards Illinois reports Monday estimates for hogs cattle calves and sheep. Hogs 8 000 head with barrows and gilts 210 to 280 pounds at about 19.75 to 20.09, sows 300 to 400 pounds 17.50 to 18.23, boars 15.25 to 17.00. Cattle 150, calves 50, vealers 27.00 to 32.00, heifers 25.75, cows 16.50 to 18.06, calves 18.90 to 22.00. Sheep 175, spring lambs 27.00 to 27.50, shorn ewes 4.00 to 7.50.

National Stocieyards Ill Sheen

Chicago Grain market report amid mixed commodity quotes

Chicago AP notes Wheat No 2 yellow hard at 1.24 1.24 percent, No 2 soft red at 1.17 percent, Corn No 2 yellow 1.09, Oats No 2 extra heavy white 0.59, Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.5045, Soybean oil 7.45.

Chicago

Wall Street Firms Moderately Increases In Midday Trading

Wall Street prices firmed in moderate trading as advances edged declines by about 30 issues. The Dow Jones average fell 1.05 to 932.19 at noon while the AP 60-Stock average rose 0.1 to 348.2. Volume for the first two hours was about 6.3 million shares. Xerox trading was halted.

New York Dow Jones Associated Press Xerox

Hospital Notes Jefferson Memorial Admitted list

The Jefferson Memorial notes admit Rosa Anna Holt at 926 Conger and Voyle Gorham at 208 North 10th with others. Discharged include Riley Bundy at Walnut Hill and Good Samaritan Mary Bell Wilson at 305 South 11th among a longer roster of names and addresses.

Jefferson Memorial Rosa Anna Holt Conger Voyle Gorham North Joyce C. Lockhart South Leona Karch Opdyke Helena Spillman Riley Bundy Walnut Hill Good Samaritan Mary Bell Wilson South 11Th Lee Dobbs Mt. Vernon Vesta Jones South 10Th Frances Rainwater Burns Ruth Pierce North 4Th Emma Miller Ashley Edna Geisel Hearthside Nursing Home Linda J. Laur Scheller Charles Scott Yearwood Westwood Drive William Howard Cox Doris Buesking John L. Tweedy Ruth Mescher Dana Pickett Mary Ann Moore Newby Charles Cuntz Leata Lewis Janna England Mae Callander Fairfield Robert Herring John Nicholson Phillip Dudley Joseph Michael Owens Robert Strater Douglas

Births in Good Samaritan Hospital Thursday

Mr and Mrs Albert L Williams of Woodland Drive welcomed a son at 8 57 PM weighing seven pounds one ounce. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wilson of 1701 Stanley welcomed a son at 12 01 PM weighing nine pounds ten and one half ounces. Mr and Mrs Charles Henry of Route 2 Mr Vernon welcomed a son at 11 38 AM weighing six pounds seven ounces. No details on the third item and stock quote 28436 off 4g.

Albert L. Williams Woodland Drive Good Samaritan Hospital Arthur Wilson Stanley Charles Henry Route 2 Vernon

Mr Universe 1968 Contest Showcases 40 Contestants

In Miami Beach 40 contestants parade stripped to the waist to compete for Mr Universe of 1968. They wear only brief bikini bottoms and are judged on body symmetry with emphasis on chest and leg development. No makeup or hairspray allowed. baby oil used after judging angles and poses.

Miami Beach Fla Walt Framer

Boston disorders extend to homes

Disruptions spread from urban centers to residences as New Jersey high schools face boycotts by hundreds of white students protesting alleged assaults by Black students. In New Jersey two thirds of Trenton High pupils skipped classes, continuing a pattern of school shutdowns over nine months. Across the country, similar tensions flare in Elmira Lawrence Kalamazoo and Pittsburgh as administrators contend with threats and demands for curriculum changes and firings.

New Jersey Trenton High School Pittsburgh Bernard J. McCormick Elmira N.Y Kenneth S. Weaver Lawrence Kan Lawrence High School Kalamazoo Mich

Carbondale Case Before Grand Jury

Keene, mayor of Carbondale, testifies about an attempted organized crime takeover. He describes bribe offers to influence liquor licenses and town property, warning of narcotics, gambling machines, and rackets if control was gained. He seeks formal charges and outlines potential penalties.

Carbondale Keene Southern Illinois University

Wallace romance with blonde denied in campaign note

The report cites a denial of a Wallace romance with a blonde during the recent Republican administration era as part of a broader political briefing. It also covers campaign remarks on prosperity and various actions by Humphrey supporters and GOP figures, including Agnew’s Washington speech plan and court bailiff news in Lincoln.

Meet Your Carrier Boy

Mt. Vernon police Thursday reported four traffic accidents. At 8 11 a.m. cars driven by John McDermott and Mitchell W. Hall collided in the Rocket Cafe Parking Lot. Minor damage reported to both cars. At 1 39 p.m. James Atterberry and Leslie R. Sheldon collided at Ashley Road and 32nd Street. Atterberry’s car over $100 damage. Sheldon about $20 damage. Sheldon cited for following too closely. At 3 35 p.m. Mark E. Holloway and Carolyn M. Walker collided on south 10th Street. Holloway’s car damaged over $600. Walker about $20. At 3 50 p.m. William J. Short and Daisy L. Loss collided at 23rd Street and Forest. both cars damaged over $100. Editor’s Note: This is part of a series introducing carrier boys to customers. Darrel Schubert, Route 8, carries The Register-News. He is a fifth grader at Dr. Andy Hall School. His hobbies include models, baseball and basketball. he aims to be a doctor. He says residents on his route are nice and carrying papers helps him save money and stay close to home.

Mt. Vernon John McDermott Benton Road Mitchell W. Hall Friendship N. Y Rocket Cafe South 10Th Street James Atterberry Madison, Mo Leslie R. Sheldon Ashley Road 32Nd Street Atterberry Sheldon Mark E. Holloway College Carolyn M. Walker Decatur Holloway Walker William J. Short Hammond Ind Daisy L. Loss R. R 23Rd Street Forest Darrel Donald Schubert Dr. Andy Hall School

Two Night Classes At Mt Vernon High For Diploma Credits

Mt Vernon Township High School offers two adult evening courses for students needing only a few credits for a diploma. American History meets Tue Thu 7 00 to 9 00 pm starting Oct 1. Business Law meets Mon Wed 7 00 to 9 00 pm starting Oct 2. Enroll at 101F Building F to receive materials and room assignments. One may take both or either class. contact the guidance director with questions.

Mt. Vernon Township High School Building F

Automobile Fire Extinguished at Doctor's Park

Mt. Vernon firemen on Thursday extinguished a car fire at Doctor's Park. Firemen said wiring on a car owned by Mrs. Glen Bruce of Opdyke caught fire about 3:30 p.m. The extent of damage was not known.

Mt. Vernon Doctor’s Park Glen Bruce Opdyke

Tire Stolen From Pickup Overnight in Mt Vernon

Frank Morgan reported to Mt Vernon police that someone stole a tire from his pickup Thursday night. The truck was parked in front of his house at 1408 North Street when the theft occurred.

Frank Morgan North Street Mt. Vernon Morgan

Local Court Fines and Community Notices

Circuit Court fines listed for several individuals with charges including no valid vehicle registration, failure to yield right of way, and driving the wrong way on a one way street. Also noted is the Jefferson Chapter No. 686 Eastern Star meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 1 at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall in Opdyke with officers Neva Adams and Flossie Harriman listed.

Gary L. Sledge Route 4 Harold KE. Ellis Edwardsville Irl R. Jenkins South 15Th Street John J. Lewis Christopher Alta M. Allen Bonnie Jefferson Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Opdyke Neva Adams Flossie Harriman Sec

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Tyler Abell Abell Angier Biddle Duke Denmark Heaney Auto North Vietnam Rend College Lester A. Kirkendall Gary Sledge Bob Pasley Bud House South Pacific Mt. V. Operetta Mt. Vernon Grain Chicago Grain Wall Street Robert M. Kalb Kenneth E. Clark Optometrist Park Plaza Boston Wallace Edmund S. Muskie Maine Eugene J. McCarthy Dminn GOP Spiro T. Agnew Washington Midwest Lincoln, Neb W. W. Nuernberger Shirley Adams The Register-News Darrel Schubert South 19Th Street 19Th Street Mt. V U.C.E Shorty’ Campbell Circuit Court Roy Lincoln Continental Mercury Roy Atkinson
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