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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues unions span diverse views and may not back leaders if loyalty to the union clashes with personal voting freedom. It notes AFL pressure risks alienating workers and questions the Army’s delay in deploying advanced Bulldogs due to bureaucratic red tape.
A nostalgic survey recalls 1920s icons and events from Valentino to Lindbergh, Prohibition, and the first Model A. It notes public fascination with gin, radio, talkies, and cultural figures, alongside political figures like Hoover and Coolidge, and landmark moments such as Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight and Simon and Schuster’s birth.
A news item notes that a clergyman departed an estate valued at 127000 dollars. Fellow parishioners are mentioned in passing as not involved in the matter.
Allan B. Kline of the American Farm Bureau says neither Eisenhower nor Stevenson is a farm expert. The piece questions who qualifies as an informed farm authority and suggests both candidates consult farmers and use common sense to tackle farm problems.
Gen Omar Bradley states he was unaware of political implications in a Defense Department briefing of Gen Eisenhower. He notes it has been seven years since V J Day.
Authorities explain the bad taste and odor in drinking water come from algae. The public is advised that those drinking chlorinated water may notice the issue, with officials noting algae presence as the likely cause.
The AFL plans to openly back a presidential candidate, breaking its tradition of detachment and drawing contrast with the CIO. Critics question whether the union can reliably direct its millions of members vote, noting diverse loyalties across all segments of society.
In a notable case Frank Costello, a New York underworld boss, has been sent to jail for contempt of Congress. The remark reflects on dangers facing individuals in similar situations. The article juxtaposes Costello’s confinement with a nostalgic line about a cricket on the hearth and a costly carpet.
Republicans argue one vote in each of Ohio's 9247 precincts and California's 16802 precincts could have changed 1948 results. The piece notes a hypothetical path to Dewey victory and suggests precinct turnout matters to engage apathetic voters.
The Cadillac plant in Cleveland ships many Walker Bulldog tanks fast but completed units face 60 days idle awaiting Korea or Germany. A dispute between U S Army Ordnance and Army Field Services over the firing mechanism slows deployment.
The term social now gains new meaning as a social climber becomes anyone whose government benefit check increases, signaling shifting status tied to aid. This استعocus highlights how financial gains redefine class movement within public aid systems.
The federal government will not block distribution of Chloromycetin under doctor prescription. Despite reports of deaths, an investigation found benefits far outweigh risks and continued access is allowed, with strict cautions against indiscriminate use and treating antibiotics like aspirin.
A social group member favors bipartisan policy during an election year and prefers trading with people who share her voting stance.
A humorous musings by Christopher Billopp on why a car fails to start at the most inconvenient times. The narrator jokes that mechanical faults or an unseen evil spirit under the hood cause delays exactly when errands or meetings demand punctuality.
Ground fighting in Korea centers on a hill nicknamed Bunker Hill echoing the 1775 battle on Breed's Hill near Boston. The column reviews Variety Music Cavalcade, news about Mark Sullivan, Paul Angle, and Williamson County history, and notes a Minnesota centennial at Moneaqua.
Springfield reports that the Illinois State Fair hosted about 1 030 000 visitors over ten days, marking the second time reaching the million mark. The prior peak was 1 192 000 in 1948, with last year at 827 000. Largest crowds occurred on Veterans Day 198 000, Democratic Day 184 000, and Republican Day 155 000.
Bertram Benedict notes a surge of American tourists to Great Britain as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation nears. He cites higher travel demand, cheaper fares, and packed transatlantic sailings, with Britains economy hoping for up to 100 million dollars from U S visitors despite broader currency pressures and trade gaps.
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