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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1949
Page
1
Economists privately assess a temporary pause in the 1949 business downturn. They foresee mid-year stability through September with possible September uptick, then a gradual drift downward into mid-1950. Sentiment shifts, increased orders, tax news, credit ease, and stock gains are noted as influencing factors.
Atlanta authorities charge former Gov. M. E. Thompson and other Georgia leaders with shielding bootleggers flooding dry counties with illegal whisky. Police claim a counterfeiting scheme and a secret 50 cent per case slush fund funded a campaign. Witnesses allege a six month period of over one million dollars in illicit sales.
Thomas Rednour aged 74 and his bride the former Cora Ethel Reeder aged 65 of St. Louis were surprised with old-time chivary at Willisville Tuesday night. Friends provided pans tubs and noise-makers. The couple will live in Willisville with the bride's son Art Reeder who plans to reside with them.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, 61, may lead another navy expedition to the Antarctic next winter. If budget permits, eight ships and 3,500 men would depart around October to establish an advance base in New Zealand. Byrd has led four prior Antarctic ventures and made one North Pole visit.
President Truman announced the United States will issue a white paper detailing relations with China to correct misrepresentation and misunderstanding. He said criticism of slow aid to the Chinese Nationalists due to alleged Communist influence would be addressed in tomorrow’s State Department publication.
A man about 45 jumped to his death from the Golden Gate Bridge last night as a highway patrolman rushed to intervene. He became the 116th known self-inflicted death on the span.
Warmer and mostly fair tonight and Friday with highs near the mid eighties. Low tonight around 60 to 66, Friday high 83 to 87. Hourly temps show 62 at dawn, 71 at 7 am, 84 at noon, 84 at 6 pm. Precipitation 0.42 inch from yesterday 7 am to today 7 am. Sun rose 4 59 and sets 7 13. Crab Orchard Lake two inches below spillway on Sunday, Little Grassy Lake fifteen feet below spillway on Sunday.
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A coalition of Southern Illinois educators opposing Ivan Elliott's flat grant decision has hired West Frankfort attorney Frank Trobaugh for legal guidance. Trobaugh will draft recommendations for the group, which will decide to pursue a challenge or end the effort. The committee, chaired by William Carruthers of Murphysboro, includes Russell Malan of Harrisburg and H. O. Belford of Marion. The group formed July 26 after a Southern Illinois university meeting of county superintendents.
The body of E. M. Hickman, 52, of Calhoun, was found in an automobile four miles south of Harrisburg. Coroner J. B. Clark ruled it suicide after discovering the head nearly blown off by a shotgun found beside the body. A note directed authorities to contact Norvan Fisher of Olney to “take care of everything.” The discovery was made by two hunters.
Crab Orchard Sportsmen's association discussed proposed changes to Illinois quail conservation. A committee was appointed to study the plan, while members favored open shorelines at Little Grassy and opposed exclusive leasing. Dr. Goodpaster reported on a pamphlet guide and a public meeting with Fish and Wildlife.
In Belleville Illinois a home at 201 North Thirty first street suffered fire damage when sun and a fruit bowl were blamed for the blaze. Volunteers said lace curtains and wallpaper near a window were scorched as they reached the scene. The occupants were Mr and Mrs Arnold Kinsella.
Axel J. Beck of South Dakota challenges Guy G. Gabrielson of New Jersey for the Republican National Committee chair. Beck is a 55 year old farmer lawyer backed by Rep. Hugh D. Scott Jr. and peers of Pennsylvania. Gabrielson, 58, supports Taft and seeks a majority in the 102 vote panel amid Scott’s resignation.
President Truman rejects compromise on his request for one billion four hundred fifty million dollars in arms aid to friendly nations. He supports congressional curbs but insists the Atlantic alliance bill should pass quickly and grant the full amount. Both parties acknowledge he may not receive the entire sum.
George Pike posted a $500 bond at the Jackson County courthouse in Murphysboro on an assault with a deadly weapon charge filed by Walter Cox of Makanda. The incident occurred at the Midway tavern north of De Soto, where Cox says Pike assaulted him twice with fists and a bottle. Cox obtained the warrant from Justice Manning Held, and Pike, recovering from a gunshot wound, reported to State's Attorney John Gilbert.
Persistency paid off for six women at Western Michigan College who earned degrees after 30 to 38 year study intervals. They will receive degrees tonight from President Paul V. Langren at summer exercises, with at least three grandmothers among the graduates.
Delegates at the United Nations Economic and Social Council rejected a rapid on the spot probe into forced labor arguing access to all nations including the Soviet Union is needed. The United States proposed the probe after Britain accused Russia of maintaining 10 million laborers in mass slavery. Polish delegate Julius Katz-Suchy mocked the British Soviet codex claims calling them prison regulations and noted U.S. occupation in Tokyo and peonage claims in the Southern United States.
Consumers in Morrisburg and Eldorado will have natural gas by mid September, announced H C Lewis, superintendent of Southeastern Illinois Gas Co. A $85,000 pipeline from Raleigh will link Harrisburg and Eldorado to Texas Eastern lines, with $35,000 feeder lines in the two cities. Users will switch from butane air gas once pipelines are finished, and a rate request will be filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission.
A case involving a $2000 payment on Saturday led to a release and now awaits further action by September in Jackson County. Details remain unclear as officials pursue next steps in the matter.
Illinois health officials announced 43 new polio cases raising the year total to 522 with 30 of 102 counties free of the disease. Champaign added seven new victims bringing its total to 37, while Marion rose to 79. Dekalb Mason and Moultrie reported first cases. Cook county reached 107 for the year.
Polio claimed its second Union county victim, six year old Marilyn Hileman of near Jonesboro. She died Wednesday at the Centralia emergency polio clinic after being diagnosed Monday and treated since Saturday. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran southwest of Jonesboro conducted by Rev. Louis Rodenbeck with Norris and Son Funeral Home in charge. The girl leaves her parents and three brothers Stanley Gerald and Dave.
Detroit physician reports a new hormone heals ulcers in animals and is being tested on humans. Dr. David J. Sandweiss of Harper Hospital announced in the hospital bulletin that the hormone antheline was found in pregnant women's urine, linking pregnancy to ulcer relief.
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