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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1966
Page
1
Earl J. Bill Atchison former Mt. Vernon resident died in Detroit at age 64 after a hospital stay. Funeral services and burial are planned there Saturday. body at Lambert's Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife Evelyn a son David and sister Josephine David of Hillsdale Mich. A World War II veteran he entered service with Mt. Vernon National Guard. Relatives in Mt. Vernon include nephews Charles B. Atchison and Bob Atchison.
Graveside services for Clinton Wayrie Lane infant son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Earl Lane were held at Boyd cemetery. The baby died shortly after birth in Good Samaritan Hospital. Survived by parents, a sister Lynnie Sue, grandparents Sam Lane Opdyke and Walter Ilbery Mt Vernon, great grandparents Mrs Margaret Ilbery and Mr Mrs Luther Bodine.
Will Sanders of 1705 Jefferson Avenue pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident in which a baby carriage pushed by Teresa Diane Sisney, three months old, was struck. Magistrate Deneen Mathews took the case under advisement for later determination.
A list from Jefferson Memorial shows admissions and discharges across multiple towns. Names include Charles Columbus Cantrell and Dora M. McMahon among many others with addresses in Salem McLeansboro Opdyke Belle Rive and Eldorado. The record names patients and relatives across Illinois Florida and Indiana with varied street addresses.
Mr and Mrs Robert Basco of La Grange welcomed a daughter born Tuesday in Community Hospital weighing six pounds thirteen ounces named Robin Ann. Jerry Hughey and partner welcomed a daughter born at 9 12 yesterday in Good Samaritan hospital weighing nine pounds thirteen ounces named Joan Marie. Stewart Rogers and Mrs Rogers welcomed a son born at 11 25 last night in Good Samaritan hospital weighing ten pounds three and one half ounces named Gregory Wayne.
MT VERNON weather reports a Wednesday high of 67 and low of 51 with rainfall totals for 1966 to date at 26.24 inches. Comparisons show one year ago high 81 and low 66. five years ago 81 and 61. ten years ago 83 and 46. Friday sunrise 5:55, sunset 5:46 CST.
The Associated Press reports showers across Illinois with a shift to cooler air in the northern part. More rain is forecast tonight for Southern Wisconsin and Friday for the north. Highs are mainly in the 60s with northern readings dropping to 38 to 45 by Friday morning while the south stays milder. Morning rain was light, under Rockford's .05 inch, with Wednesday highs reaching 72 in Moline and the coldest overnight at 52 in Belleville.
Military reports 142 dead and 825 wounded in a week of fighting. Marines claim destroying 16 antiaircraft guns north of Hanoi while engaging Red forces near The Rockpile. Night mortar losses also tallied. In air action, Navy bombers hit a torpedo boat base near Haiphong and Air Force jets struck two oil depots near Dong Hoi with multiple explosions and fires.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr sues to enforce two New York court orders against his ex wife Patricia Vanderbilt. The suit, filed in Reno Nevada, seeks $7,575 and for her to stop using his name. They married in 1948 and divorced in 1953. she is Beverly Hills based.
President Ongania announced those responsible for hijacking an Argentinian DC4 with 48 aboard and forcing it to land on a Falkland Islands racetrack will face trial. The incident, linked to El Condor right wing, prompted piracy labeling by Britain and a tense stand-off as passengers were housed in Port Stanley.
The mortgage on Central Church has been paid and the new sanctuary is debt free. The church now owns the entire block from North to Maple on the west side of Tenth to Eleventh, except one lot, including the parsonage and former Governor Emmerson home, and plans to demolish three 11th street houses for parking. A 1950s building drive led to purchases and a 158000 dollar loan that was fully repaid, with dedication in 1958 and a Sunday 7 PM fellowship dinner led by Mr. Pifer.
Mt. Vernon retailers joined a regional Illinois Retail Merchants Association meeting in Centralia to study the amended federal wage hour law. Topics included minimum wage schedules by year and overtime rules, with participation from local merchants and representatives from Sears Roebuck, Marshall Field, J C Penney, and others.
The St. Louis coroner Helen Taylor returned the verdict in the Hayes death. She ordered the courtroom cleared after Detective Joseph Harr’s testimony was interrupted three times by noisy spectators during the shooting investigation.
Fellow students of 17 year old Donna Walker plan a benefit dance after Mt Vernon West Frankfort game at the YMCA from 9 30 to 11 30 pm. Sting Rays will perform to raise funds for Donna hospitalized in St Louis in critical condition. Donations may be given via Patsy McMullen or Steve Bird with all proceeds to Donna’s mother.
Two Madison youths, Mike DeYoung 19 and Benjamin Bosworth Jr. 19, were killed when the car they rode in veered off the road near Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton. The driver, Frankil Broyles, 19, was in serious condition at Barnes Hospital in St Louis.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the 30th nuclear weapons related test of the year at the Nevada test site. Officials said the device produced a low yield, equivalent to under 20,000 tons of TNT.
The Illinois Historical Society and Sesquicentennial Commission stage a joint meeting in Freeport to map a 1968 observance of Illinois becoming the 21st state. Leaders from 102 counties join Ralph G. Newman to coordinate events tied to four key dates in 1818, including the enabling act and statehood act.
Prices paid until 12 30 p m today were down 10c The top was 21 65 for 210 to 240 lb hogs Sows were 20 25 for 300 weight down sows 300 weight and over 19 75 down Boars were 14 00 and 14 75 After 12 30 p m today prices will be based on next day s prices
Prices in Mt Vernon show soybeans at 2.84, shell corn at 1.43, and ear corn at 1.40 as the market اخبار.
The report shows consumer grades for eggs and wholesale grades with size weights. It lists A large 44 46 A medium 41 44 A small 25 26 B large 38 40 standard 38 40 unclassified 29 30 checks 21 22 heavy hens 14 15 light over 5 lbs 10 11 under 5 lbs no price. No prices were provided for broilers and fryers.
Chicago prices show butter steady with wholesale buying unchanged figures across grades AA to B. Eggs unsettled with wholesale buying unchanged to three lower, grade A whites at 46 14, mixed 46 4, mediums 43, standards 43, checks 36.
Chicago markets report cash grain prices for wheat No 2 hard around 1.735 and No 2 red near 1.706. Corn No 2 yellow about 1.42 to 1.4214. Oats No 2 heavy white around 0.72 to 0.737. Soybeans No 1 yellow about 2.9936. Soybean oil near 11.15.
National Stockyards Illinois reports Friday estimates for hogs cattle calves sheep with price ranges. Hogs 200-250 lb barrows and gilts 22.25-22.55, sows 300-65 lbs 18.75-21.00. Cattle good to choice steers 23.00-24.75, heifers 22.00-24.00, cows 16.00-18.00. Vealers 24.00-34.00, slaughter calves 22.00-24.00. Sheep 350, spring lambs 22.00-24.00, choice shorn lambs 22.75, ewes 9.00-3.00.
The Dow sheds 6.07 to 714.88 as Du Pont and Motorola rally after declines, while autos steels and electronics lead losses. The Associated Press average falls 1.2 to 281.0. Xerox down 5, Kodak 4, Douglas 3, with several others down more than 2. Prices mix on the American Stock Exchange as traders cite uncertainty.
The article defines the Fourth Estate as the press or newspapers, distinguishing it from the clergy, nobility, and common people. It outlines the media's role in society as a watchdog and informant alongside the other estates.
The Great Dismal Swamp lies across southwestern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. George Washington first surveyed the area in 1763, which spans about 730 square miles.
Congress considers the Johnson administration’s demonstration cities bill to combat urban decay in neighborhoods through a coordinated federal program. It would authorize 900 million dollars over two fiscal years with 80 percent matching grants and focus on housing, poverty, education, health, and transportation. Robert C Weaver notes the plan aids both small and large cities.
Mt Vernon police logged two thefts and a break in attempt. R B Smith of 303 South 27th street said a battery was stolen from his car at Nu Bowl Lanes at 17th and George. Charlotte Castle of 1808 Stanley reported a purse theft at Clint's Coin Wash on Broadway. Bill Pride of 3100 Cherry said an attempted entry broken a storm door screen Tuesday night.
Frank C. Sonsini a Mt. Vernon high school senior is a National Merit Scholarship semi finalist among 14 000 across the nation. He is the son of Dan and Mrs Dan Sonsini 227 south 18th street majoring in chemistry. Semi finalists may advance to finalist by school endorsement a second exam and submission of achievements and interests.
Two divorces have been granted in circuit court here. The judgments include Charles T. Peckenpaugh versus Lyndall S. Peckenpaugh and Edna Tate versus Glenn L. Tate.
Bernard Gimbel, longtime head of the Gimbel's department store family, died at 81 in his Hotel Pierre apartment after cancer treatment. He built a Manhattan outlet after starting in Philadelphia in 1907 and led the firm as president from 1927 and chairman from 1953 until retirement in 1961. He owned a Greenwich estate and a Palm Beach summer home, and survived by Alva B. Gimbel, two sons Bruce and Peter, two daughters Hope Salinger and Caral Lebworth, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral at Temple Emmanuel to be announced.
Spain will launch its first outer space probe Ost 15 firing a British designed Skua rocket from Camp Arenasillo on the Atlantic coast. Madrid plans suborbital scientific missions with Skua and American Judy Dart missiles as part of European Space research.
Police say guardsmen halted cars at bayonet points after a riot erupted with gunfire injuring an officer. Over 20 police cars, two CHP units, eight Fire Department vehicles and two buses were damaged as patrols patrolled Market Street and surrounding areas. A sniper was shot and arrested after firing from a large car in Hunters Point. Mission High School closed after a protest by about 200 Negro youths, and all high school football games for the week were canceled.
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