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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
6
Dr George W Crane explains that novelty like a stolen kiss or a past romance can briefly revive excitement in stable marriages. He notes that couples often misinterpret thrill as love and advises occasional surprises to rekindle courtship without risking deeper dissatisfaction.
A reprinted New York Times piece criticizes the Stockholm Peace Petition claiming it could enlist global support to outlaw atomic weapons and seek permanent world peace. It notes the petition’s claimed 273 million signers, a majority from Communist-dominated countries, questions US signatories, and warns of manipulation by idealistic or careless signers. The column also touches on royal succession myths and references to President Truman’s wartime rhetoric.
Bernard Baruch says he is in the late afternoon of his life, confident the United States can defeat any foe today though he cautions the future remains uncertain as he quotes the possibility of tomorrow morning.
The article argues North Korean soldiers fight with fanatic zeal because they are defending their homeland against foreign invaders. It cites artillery barrages that prevent retreat and a lack of organized medical care for wounded, forcing rapid, brutal deaths and treating troops as expendable by the regime.
A Security Council session sees a British delegate charge Akob Malik with using upside down language once deemed reserved for Chinese delegates. The clash highlights tensions over rhetoric and interpretation during the debate.
The Irish republic held neutrality in World War II and barred British and American forces from its ports. Ireland under Eamon de Valera saw material losses and waned sympathy in the West. A 1950s note recalls Ireland's failed U.N. bid blocked by the Soviet Union and praises Western unity against Communism amid comments by Irish leaders. Jakob Malik is noted for bilingual fluency, contrasting with others on the Security Council.
The article explains that Princess Margaret sits third in line after Princess Elizabeth and Prince Charles, since Elizabeth must ascend first. If Elizabeth becomes queen, Margaret becomes first in line as Elizabeth’s daughter, with Charles and Margaret’s status dependent on the throne's succession.
A 5 000 year old meteor blasted a 2 half mile crater in northern Quebec, dwarfing the El Diablo crater in Arizona. The impact ejected about 10 million tons of granite, yet the earth is described as able to absorb such blows and continue its orbit untouched.
A discussion outlines how hosts should push guests to accept second servings and more biscuits, brushing aside excuses. It questions gifts of services or goods and whether accepting such presents is proper, arguing payment brings spiritual comfort and avoids pride injury.
A column by David V. Felts muses on the yet unnamed royal baby third in line to the British throne, likely Mary Elizabeth Victoria Alexandra, and notes what Prince Charles might call his sister. The piece shifts to nostalgic vignettes of family nicknames, city editor banter, and snippets of everyday newsroom life.
The Federal loan guidance urged by the Federal Reserve Board the Comptroller of the Currency the FDIC and the Home Loan Bank promotes voluntary restraints on inflationary lending. The American Bankers Association backs restraint and praises bankers who refuse speculative and nonessential loans to support currency stability.
A reader contemplates delaying payment to avoid offense. The urge to withhold money conflicts with courtesy and responsibility. Eventually a bill arrives, large enough to erase worries and highlight the conflict between pride and repayment.
The article warns of intensified Soviet defense measures in the Baltic and near Western Europe. It cites rapid armament of East European satellites, coastal fortifications from Petsamo to Lubeck, and expanding German modeled weapons and fleet stations. It argues these moves reflect fear of Western attack or preparation for a new front and mentions Mussolini's Mare Nostrum claims and Soviet blockades.
Ardell Bennett recalls the Malandrone family and other miners who moved from Murphysboro to Herrin around 1903 1904 as coal fields waned. He lists miners and mines across Murphysboro Marion Herrin Johnston City and more, notes his father’s work, and reflects on safety and urban progress during Herrin’s early 1900s growth.
A reader objectes to Dr J C Wrights view that church dogmas such as the virgin birth are false He argues the desert mirage God could still arrange the virgin birth and cites Revelation 22 18 19 to defend inerrancy The letter from a Methodist housewife counters Wrights skepticism and defends traditional beliefs.
An anti Communist jokester in Witt enberge during the Russian occupation zone mocked East Germany president Wilhelm Pieck at a newsreel screening. He shouted a line about keeping his watch, drawing laughter from the German movie audience and officers present.
Bernard D. Jacoby, a retired city employee, crafts miniature silver hearts engraved with the Lord's Prayer in readable print. The 46 year pursuit began after a lumberjack challenge in Michigan when a crewman asked him to engrave the prayer on a dime. He reconnected with the craft after finding old practice scraps and restarted the tiny-heart project.
The performer mocked Russians and wristwatch fondness, a longtime German joke after 1945. Police swarmed the theater to inspect the crowd after the show, but the comedian slipped away into the night.
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