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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
8
A physician analyzes a case where Wilma, convinced premature birth doomed her married life, clings to a belief contradicted by science. The discussion explores delusions, social myths, and the pressure of sexual narrative on self-image, noting Wilma's eventual happiness after recognizing the error.
Red Grange named by an alumni group as one of three Republican candidates for University of Illinois trustees in the Nber election. The move followed a split with the alumni committee and prompted fights over Davis and Stoddard, drawing charges of party politicization and subversive fearmongering from Champaign-Urbana delegates.
A recent train wreck in Elizabeth disrupted electric service for three and a half hours. A Peoria woman driver then struck a utility pole causing a city wide blackout for 11 hours. Connie Mack’s sons announce plans to buy the Philadelphia Athletics with backing from Connecticut Life Insurance.
Illinois Republican leaders likely will assure voters that Red Grange, their nominee for University of Illinois trustee, has aged and that his hair is turning gray in the campaign effort to present a seasoned image.
Crown Prince Baudouin, aged under twenty, was sworn as prince regent by Belgian Parliament last week. Leopold III remains king in name until Baudouin reaches twenty one, after which he will be king. The move calms a nation near civil strife over recall of Leopold III and the wartime German surrender. Belgium remains a constitutional monarchy with the monarchy uniting Walloon and Flemish peoples under a common allegiance.
A fragmented report suggests bands should leave their wire and join front lines. It hints at senators urging rest for troops in a few weeks, implying strategic pauses and reorganization.
A report claims gangster Mickey Cohen, linked to West Coast gambling rings, was arrested in downtown Albuquerque New Mexico after a police pickup. The tale suggests Cohen remains at large elsewhere, aided by accountants and under police watch, with fears of further violence and possible future custody.
A housewife calls for a stretch of warm weather to finish shearing blankets, hoping for calmer days before October. The remark highlights the seasonal chores tied to milder temperatures and the practical need for time to prepare woolen goods.
A New York mother returns home to find her baby crying and watching a television show. The article discusses concerns about children spending long hours before TV, potential eye strain, unhealthy eating, lack of outdoor play, and reduced exercise. It notes these worries may fade as novelty wears off and parents balance entertainment with activity.
The text explains how dining-room doors regulate access at resorts, urging guests to wait their turn, avoid distractions, and not mingle too freely with others. It advises competing for entrance to ensure prompt service, treating the dining room as a strategic race, and notes the etiquette contrasts with other games or contests. The piece ends with the name Christopher Billop.
On January 12 editor Roland Burke printed a reader letter from Korea in his Monday Herald column. The piece follows recent events in Korea and the Far East. Burke notes the letter’s significance amid regional developments and traces his ties to the Sporting Goods Buyer, a trade he now edits.
A reader’s letter reflects on Korea’s division into Communist North and agricultural South. It notes UN elections possibly shaping reunification, mentions U.S. and Soviet roles, and compares industrial distribution, with the North controlling most industry and the South two thirds of the population.
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A columnist denounces carpetbagger types and criticizes American policy in Korea. He argues civilians are dumped there from Washington, laments propaganda and 4 F veterans sent abroad, and warns the withdrawal could trigger civil conflict between the north and south. He questions the purpose of U S involvement and the cost of ongoing operations.
A stream of fragmented text references broadcasts public outreach and speculative critiques. It mentions short wave radio distribution of folders and a plan involving dollars. It notes fashion moments in dresses and models in St Louis and questions about potato bugs in Soviet patches.
A sports page notes that Duro cher speaks out about a lapse in action, acknowledging he had stopped and revealing the context behind the decision.
A discussion on book titles from Max E. Perkins letters, noting how titles influence a book’s reception. It cites examples like The World That One and So Red the Rose, and Marjorie Rawlings When the Whipperwill Calls, highlighting editors shaping titles for stronger sales and impact.
Opinion on Formosa as a major strategic concern, its role in U S defense alongside Korea. Notes the island’s past use by Japan, its geographic profile, and the influence of Soviet and Malik propaganda on Western thinkers and leaders.
The author and readers debated a title for a work about Judy and the book's spirit. Many disliked The Year Ling for suggesting a calf, while others saw it as fitting and appealing. Ultimately the title remained, tied to the book’s success and essence.
Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh lose large estates under state order. Monasteries and other large holders face confiscation with transfer of ownership to landless tenants. Smallholders receive compensation for forfeited land while no one may own more than 20 acres, including monasteries.
The island served historic maritime routes between Japan the Philippines and the Netherlands Indies. It produced sugar tea rice and pineapples and yielded much of the world's camphor. Possession shifted from Portugal to China to Japan then back after World War II to China, once called Formosa Beautiful Island and now seen as a strategic but threatened outpost in the Pacific.
The conference in Washington focuses on aging Americans 65 and older as Congress negotiates a 75 percent cut in federal annuities for 65 plus workers. Deeper cost of living increases threaten the impact of this change, while opportunities for work have diminished as seniors live longer.
The article argues against the view that new hiring is always better. It cites evidence that expert elderly employees can outperform younger full-time staff, even when working part time. Gerontologists note that aging workers can maintain productivity and contribute effectively despite reduced hours.
Dispatches from diplomatic missions abroad indicate Malik's propaganda undermines the Soviet Union. Instead of eroding support for the UN stand against Korea, it sharpens awareness among asians who were neutral or friendly to the Soviets. Several governments see the line as transparently false.
Commentators note Malik’s crude propaganda appeals to Asia’s leaders while questioning whether Korea is a civil war or an aggression. A diplomat now believes Malik’s talks aid the UN and U.S. cause and even suggests spreading films of his Security Council appearances.
A county rural fire department formed by farmers and townspeople in Marion County last November has saved property well beyond its costs. Five dollar annual memberships funded a $6,300 engine with a 750 gallon tank. County Farm Agent J. C. King and Volunteer Fire Chief Joe Boatright spearheaded the effort and say two more units are needed for full coverage.
The piece states that senior citizens gain substantial mental health benefits from engaging in meaningful tasks. It emphasizes the value of purposeful activity for older adults.
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