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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
1
The House voted 354 to 0 to increase veterans pensions and disability payments by 112.6 million dollars in the coming year, with cost estimates for future years not provided. The measure would raise disability rates, expand dependents' allowances, and liberalize service-connected disability rules for World War I veterans.
Evan Dale of Carbondale said 26th District Congressman Bishop promised to press Civil Aeronautics Administration engineers to inspect the Macarin Airport under construction in Williamson County after labor groups alleged noncompliant work by J. D. Barter Construction Co. State officials indicated faults may require correction before final approval and more inspections. Dale cited telegrams from local union reps urging action and asked for construction specifications.
Brigadier General C. F. Schilt of Olney departed yesterday for Norfolk Virginia to serve as chief of staff for the Atlantic Fleet Marine force. He previously led the Naval air base at Glenview Illinois.
Governor Stevenson appoints Graham Aldis, Chicago real estate executive, and Frank M. Lindsay, Decatur publisher, to the State housing board. They replace Floyd G. Dana and Roy C. Martin who resigned. terms run to January 1953. Aldis is a major Chicago real estate figure. Lindsay heads Lindsay-Schaub and is vice president of Quincy Newspapers Inc.
W Averell Harriman urged Congress to approve the one billion four hundred million dollar foreign arms program promptly to deter Soviet aggression. He testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Senators and officials consider details on coordinated action and use of arms by allied nations. Military leaders in Europe confer with allied leaders and are to testify next week.
De Forest Mellon of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in Cuyahoga County criticizes polio insurance ads as “hitting below the belt” while supporting insurance sales. He notes the foundation covers polio bills and urges truthful advertising. Some polio policies offer up to 5000 dollars for a 5 dollar annual premium.
Fair and cooler tonight with pleasant conditions on Wednesday. Low temperatures 58 to 64 and highs 82 to 86. Temperature readings show highs near 86 and 85 today with a low around 51 to 58 overnight. Precipitation yesterday to today totals 0. Sun rose at 4 57 and will set at 7 15. Crab Orchard Lake and Little Grassy Lake readings noted near spillway levels.
Illinois forecast shows average temperatures 2 to 3 degrees below normal with highs near 86 in the north and 90 in the south and lows around 63 to 66. Pleasant to warm and increasingly humid by weekend with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms in the region.
Director Albert M. Day of the Fish and Wildlife Service accused Rep. Alvin F. Weichel of making inaccurate remarks about duck stamp sales. The House passed S 1076 to raise the duck stamp price from 1 to 2 dollars, with annual mandatory purchase for migratory waterfowl hunters, sending it to the Senate for minor amendments. Day cited a constituent letter opposing the bill and argued that Weichel misrepresented agency needs while noting Wildlife Service revenues include a large unexpended balance and expected receipts from hunting equipment taxes.
Springfield reports a new law increases state college scholarships to boost teacher supply. Each high school gets two to four scholarships based on enrollment with a yearly value of 80 dollars. If unused, quota can move within the county to another school. Scholarships target Southern Illinois University Eastern Illinois State College Western State College Northern Illinois State Teachers College and Illinois Normal University.
Southern Illinois limestone and sandstone are under study for use in the SIU building program to lower costs and spark a regional quarry industry. Gov. Stevenson and state architect C. Herrick Hammond seek Geological Survey input on durability and locations among 17 quarries from Anna to Cypress.
Chicago reports the Public Aid Commission cut relief by 10 percent and child aid by five percent effective after September 1. Officials warn thousands may go hungry as funds aim to stretch a two year period, with elderly and dependent children affected most.
Four masked bandits raided the Van Cleef and Arpels store in Deauville near Rita Heyworth's villa, wounding two, escaping in two cars with about 600000 dollars in jewelry including 32 diamond necklaces. MIL/UP report notes proximity to Heyworth Aly Khan residence.
Raleigh's early colonists found scuppernong grape vines in the area in 1587. Five of the ancient vines survive with trunks so large a man's arms cannot span them, marking a living link to the first settlers.
Surveyors note SIU region quarries face Indiana stone from nearby deposits. Training or importing skilled workers is needed, but proximity to Southern Illinois users reduces hauling costs, offsetting Indiana solder industry advantages.
Richmond Virginia faces a record Democratic primary turnout expected to exceed 300000 as Harry F Byrds influence helps State Senator John S Battle lead a four man gubernatorial field. Francis Pickens Miller Horace H Edwards and Remmie L Arnold vie for votes while lieutenant governor and attorney general races draw smaller crowds.
Illinois received 26078 from the Public Health Service as part of an 850000 federal grant for water pollution studies. The funds will not be issued until the service approves the state applications.
The Indiana State Fair and Du Quoin Illinois Fall bid to host the 1951 Hambletonian harness race known as the Kentucky Derby of the sport A Hambletonian society official said. June Van Gundy society secretary announced in Du Quoin that a five year contract with W H Kane of Goshen New York expires after the 1950 race. Prior to 1930 the event rotated with Syracuse New York and Lexington Kentucky and only a 1943 wartime running at Yonkers New York interrupted Goshen's tenure.
The service noted multiple applications have been received and are currently under study as part of its ongoing program initiatives.
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