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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1950
Page
6
Dr George W Crane reflects on Walter A Morrow, an editor in Akron Ohio, living with a daily bouquet in his office as a personal tonic. The piece extols flowers as soul tonics, notes job stress and the value ofArtistic outlets for busy professionals, and honors Morrow’s memory.
The column weighs whether the Forrestal diary should be released amid Korea war doubts. It notes White House secrecy, calls for competent review, and argues national welfare may justify disclosure despite living officials' reputations. It also covers Senate rejection of four Truman appointees and partisan friction.
July and early August travelers did not miss heat at home and found relief from dust mud and street work while away.
The article argues that shared opposition to a political party could justify giving a loan to Franco. It frames the idea as a logical extension of equality among those who dislike the same party and notes the proposal's political maneuvering.
The piece argues Red troops fight fanatically not only for ideology but because their artillery shells sow fear and block retreats behind the Naktong river near Chinju. It notes Kremlin propaganda and U N motives, and contends tactical wins by the enemy do not translate to ultimate victory.
A practical note questions why young people should practice handwriting when it is easy to photograph documents or oil springs. The piece discusses the enduring usefulness of neat writing for clarity and permanence.
The daughter of a U S diplomat goes to a screen test for a possible small part in That Man from Tanger. The article notes she might be a good choice as someone who knew him.
Wisconsin Senator Alexander Wiley charges the federal judiciary leans Democratic after 192 Senate appointments by FDR and Truman. Truman replies that he aims careful selection for the bench, while Wiley maintains he did not endorse the president's appointment policy.
A cautious homeowner plans a hidden book shelf while renovating a library space. The project centers on concealing a Leopold volume within the hidden shelf design.
In a sharp clash, a senator accuses a fellow lawmaker of acting as President Truman’s lap dog amid the Fala controversy, signaling partisan outrage over loyalty to the White House.
The article explains Illinois moving from 26 to potentially 24 or 25 seats after the 1950 census. It discusses past at large representation, the shift to district-based apportionment, and the need for a legislature plan once federal allocation is official. It warns of political balance between Downstate and Chicago areas and possible 1960 population trends.
A local entertainment spot features The Not Brothers trio with speculation that one member may be named Why. Senators visiting ball parks this season are likely probing reports of a lively eball game.
An amusing slip shows a speaker mispronouncing or mistyping a name while telling a tale at a dinner event. The error demonstrates how small typos can alter meaning and create a moment of levity among attendees.
A perplexing note discusses maneuvering a car to fit into a curb space and avoid blocking others. It warns against aggressive, risky moves and ends with the author admitting defeat before attempting a paid lot. The voice hinting at self doubt, referencing Christopher Billopp.
A lively New York Town Hall event marks J Mason Brown’s 50th lecture. Critics and friends, including Bennett Cerf, Alfred de Liagre, and Louis Kro, join a gala luncheon while ribbing Brown in affectionate fashion.
The State Department ordered singer Paul Robeson to surrender his passport and prevent future foreign travel. It accuses Robeson of anti United States sabre rattling and aiding the Soviet Union at Communist meetings worldwide. The note uses a biting metaphor about trapping a fox to guard national interests.
A lyrical fragment from MELOR4 HOBBS at HOBBS POND evokes Essence of Summer with berries like hidden jewels, the bluebird color, and a ringing pail. the childlike wonder ends with a berry-stained mouth.
A review notes a shift in Hollywood depicting Native Americans from hostile caricatures to noble, complex figures. The piece discusses evolving portrayals, referencing Robert Hatch and a discussion of cultural representation. It highlights public sentiment turning away from brutal stereotypes toward respectful depictions in film.
The text notes that knowledge of asbestos vanished after the Roman Empire and was not rediscovered until 1868. It also mentions bonfires and fireworks in England on Guy Fawkes Day, November 5.
The piece argues Washington may move toward controls as political expediency rises. It questions Baruch’s plan and predicts price rises, labor unrest, and delayed action as administrations pursue stopgap measures amid wartime pressure.
Times Book Review notes the dangers of over condensing fiction in Omnibook magazine. A literary detective, Victor M. Knauth, ensures every character is properly introduced and that events follow logically as they were in the original text.
The article notes Senate Fair Deal manager Scott Lucas facing ribbing for suggesting his office line may be tapped. A Republican colleague quips that only the White House would tap Lucas, reflecting his fragile political standing in Illinois and Washington.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur has added a fourth hat as United Nations commander to suppress Korean rebels. He wears a hat for his role as supreme commander of Allied powers in Japan and another for commanding general of all American forces in the Far East. A third hat marks his diplomatic duties representing the Japanese government to foreign powers with ambassadors accredited to him. It is noted no other American general wore so many hats.
In Beersheba region a Texas born cowboy Jesse Tex Jade, 25, Pecos County, runs Lone Star Ranch 56 miles south of Beersheba. He reports about 180 dead cattle and a tough, desert life marked by Arab raids and a strong demand for milk and meat. Jade, known to locals, wears western gear and makes cigarettes on site.
Chairman Brien McMahon secured 17 signatures in 32 minutes to express confidence in Gordon Dean as new Atomic Energy Commission chair. Commissioners Sumner Pike and Henry Smyth had urged Wilson to drop his no confidence language as unjustified and harmful to the program. Commissioner Thomas Murray is newly acquainted with Wilson.
Wilson quits amid moodiness and anti Dean faction rumors. Dean, chairman since July 11 after May 9 1949 appointment, faces scrutiny but is defended as meritorious by allies and supported by President Truman who saw him as suitable for the AEC chair.
Informed sources say Wilson’s outburst stems from personality differences with Dean, new methods to speed commission work, and dissatisfaction with atomic policy trends. He reportedly struggled to adjust to Dean’s work style and the plan to add executive aides to the general manager’s staff.
The new AEC chairman urges staff not to apologize for strong stance on atomic weapons while promising to balance long term research with current weapon plans. He notes world conditions justify the program as a deterent for peace and warns Wilson’s opposition could harm social conscience shaping policy.
A witty quote about car ownership and manners attributed to Everybody's magazine with credit to Tord. The remark notes the owner who reopens and slams the passenger door after it is shut.
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