It Was a Cruel Blow to Centralia Census Showed Mt. Vernon No. 1
The Mt. Vernon urban area leads Little Egypt with 15 523 people and 5 454 housing units beating Centralia at 13 816 and 4 804 while Centralia's Sentinel disputes the city’s total. Mt. Vernon gains despite no census decline since 1860 and West Frankfort falls to 11 251. The editorial urges local leaders to attract industry and growth, praising Mt. Vernon as the region’s largest city and predicting it will grow further.
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Drive-In Theaters Fill Real Need
The article notes box office declines and 8 percent lower attendance year over year. Indoor cinemas fell by hundreds in six months, while drive‑ins rose to 2205, more than double 1949. Drive-ins attract families by avoiding babysitters and parking woes, signaling a shift in 1950 entertainment realities.
Radio Comedienne Horizon Puzzle From Clues
A compact puzzle item listing cryptic style clues with numbers and references covering topics from radio comedy to chemistry symbols and geographic hints. Readers decipher a connected set of word answers across vertical and horizontal prompts.
Western Germany joins Europe council in shift toward unity
Western Germany accepts the Schuman plan to pool coal and steel and joins the Council of Europe with France, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy. Britain with Labour Prime Minister Attlee seeks caution, fearing control by non-socialist nations as workers hope for peace and prosperity.
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Ruhr
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Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
West Germany
Italy
Britain
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Mr. Attlee
Washington Today Senate Labouring Over Social Security Bill
Senate meets at 10 a m with voting on Social Security legislation at 2 p m approved by the House Appropriations Committee reviews foreign aid spending at 8 a m Finance Committee handles prepared amendments to Social Security at 8 30 a m Agriculture panel examines subcommittee report on coffee price probe at 8 a m Democratic Policy Committee session at 11 a m House acts on a 2 billion farm price support measure at 10 a m Monopoly Committee continues newsprint hearings at 8 a m Lobby Committee questions National Economic Council spokesman at 8 a m Ways and Means Committee refines tax bill at 8 a m
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Barkley doubts new Amerasia probe propriety
Yesterday in Washington Vice President Barkley questioned the propriety of another Senate investigation into the Amerasia case. In other action Foreign Relations and Armed Services approved a 1,222,500,000 authorization for a foreign arms aid program. Senate House conferees agreed on rent control extension details. A bill continuing the synthetic rubber program passed and was sent to the White House. A 433,000,000 corporate tax boost was enacted.
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House
White House
Ways and Means Committee
The Doctor Says Malthus Food and Population Debate
The Doctor Says discusses global hunger distribution and the balance between population growth and food production. It notes Malthus and his limits, cites world population growth, and argues that adequate nutrition depends on available minerals and vitamins, with concern over future food supply and potential starvation.
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Malthus
Europe
Steps to Receiving the Holy Spirit in Abundant Living
A compact devotional urging believers to intend and pursue the Holy Spirit. It outlines three steps: affirm divine intention for all Christians to receive the Spirit, will it as a lifelong power, and meet a crisis moment to seek Thee, not mere gifts. The author cites Acts 2:38-39 and John 7:39, ending with a prayer and note of copyright.
Dr Jordan to answer readers questions weekly column
A local note announces a new weekly column where Dr Jordan will field reader questions on nutrition and food. The invitation suggests the public should engage, promising practical guidance in the coming issue.
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Dr. Jordan
Don’t Tell the Story to Tease Your Husband
A tip about marriage humor urges avoiding repeating a funny tale about a husband after he objects. It emphasizes respecting boundaries and not seeking laughs at a partner’s expense.
Similarity of Names Involving Arvil Lowery Fine
The Register News states Arvil Lowery was fined for reckless driving. The notice emphasizes the related name similarity and the resulting penalty.
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Arvil Lowery
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