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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1950
Page
4
The column argues the Soviet Union supplies arms to North Korea, cites new evidence and UN avenues, and contrasts US leverage with foreign perceptions. It recalls echoed public faith in miracles at Syracuse and notes depictions of Hogan and a university wrestler amid a light, opinionated wrap of current events.
Illinois Progressive party members announce a full slate of state candidates for the November election. The party has selected a former Illini halfback as its choice for university trustee.
In Korea the Reds study the B 29 bomber and its operations as part of ongoing air force training and deployment activities amid the Korean theater developments.
Congress debates a 400 million armory construction bill as part of national defense. Democratic Floor Leader John Mac Cormack praises former congressman Andrew May, serving a prison term for bribery, prompting bipartisan applause and questions about congressional solidarity and accountability.
Mae West and Jane Russell have been signed to co star in a motion picture that will be a double feature at least, possibly redoubled.
A young man speaks against the draft expressing fear of compulsory service. He voices concern over government pressure and argues personal freedom matters in the tense political climate.
Despite warnings from the LaCrosse bishop and Archbishop Stritch, an estimated 100000 people visited a Necedah Wisconsin farm to witness a claimed Virgin Mary vision. The farm woman testified to six prior visions and reported seeing the vision again, while diocesan observers found no signs and called her testimony contradictory.
The article calls Col. Kim Hi Che the George Washington of the South Korean army though it notes he may lack time to rest enough to reach immortality.
Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announces Thailand will contribute 4000 troops under the United Nations flag in Korea. The move aims to bolster Asia's side, counter Communist propaganda, and keep Southeast Asia strategically stable near Indo China and India as Chinese Nationalist and Communist forces consider Korea.
A satirical piece by Christopher Billopp reflects on the annual awards in schools for athletics and scholarship. It contrasts better than average students with average children, noting how averages receive limited recognition yet still endure exams, plays, and sports events while parents cope with hopeful pride and quiet concern.
An admonition argues that watching children while multitasking wears the watching eye thin. It warns that brief lapses allow children to misbehave such as soaking each other, climbing into cars, and raiding a cookie jar or pantry, with dangers near pools.
The writer muses on the vanity of wearing degrees, noting an executive committee listing includes doctors of philosophy and honorary holders, but only the physician is identified as M D. The practice of adding M D. to a doctor’s name is questioned as an age old habit likely to persist.
In Frederick Maryland a relative of Barbara Fritchie is noted alongside Whittier’s famed poem and later works such as Clyde Fitchs play and the Maryland Maryland musical. The column shifts to travel fishing plans and the writers musings on bus rides, manners, Elsa Schiaparelli, and summer reading for students.
On the western Illinois prairie Camp Ellis near Ipava and Table Grove is being dismantled by S M Coleman & Co as old Army buildings are sold for scrap. The piece questions federal plans and cost of rebuilding if those structures are needed again. It urges Washington action and Congressional explanation amid potential wasteful economy. It ends noting a recent Elgin watch strike.
The text argues that supervising adults must be vigilant as children explore dangers like medicine cabinets and fragile items. It stresses that one observer is insufficient and recommends at least two eyes, or more, to prevent mischief and injuries.
Dr George W Crane discusses how physicians and dentists can promote their work while obeying professional ethics. He cites Tom F a successful dentist who built practice through social contacts and public ads with group sponsorship, arguing modern dentistry benefits from clear language and professional advertising.
President Truman considers Edith Sampson a Chicago Negro lawyer for the American delegation to the U.N. General Assembly at Lake Success. The move aims to counter color prejudice in Asia and showcase progress of Negro Americans. Sampson, with Far East panel experience, would symbolize U.S. unity against communism and broaden women’s leadership roles.
President wins support for John Foster Dulles to serve again in the General Assembly after a brief Senate stint in 1949. Reported talks with Truman hint Dulles may not run for the Senate this fall, instead aligning with bipartisan cooperation.
Columnist Dorothy Thompson critiques U.N. power politics arguing that reforms could erase weak states and yield global anarchy rather than peace. She contends many so called U.N. states are colonies lacking representation and questions what tests legitimate governance, warning against reconciliation outside firm principles.
The passage argues that denouncing UN propaganda is less dangerous than accusing the UN of lacking universal justice as a basis for peace. It notes that while the UN aimed to unite sovereign states under law, it never fully achieved that status, including nations lacking true sovereignty or representation.
Dispatches from the Security Council stress continuing bipartisan foreign policy in the current world scene. They point to alleged abuses by Malik and note his messages target Asia rather than domestic consumption, while Russians direct remarks at India Pakistan and China, underscoring East distrust of Western assurances.
The essay argues the United Nations has become a stage for power plays, not peace, with diplomacy ended and wars avoided by self interest. It portrays world drama as public, improvised, and morally sterile, lacking reverence for life or fate, leaving nations unable to return home.
Flynn pushed William O’Dwyer former New York mayor as ambassador to Mexico. The move would spare him a difficult job while boosting Democratic turnout. O’Dwyer’s record includes restraint on Tammany, strong city leadership, and support for Lehman’s Senate bid.
The piece argues that Democratic chances to elect a governor are rising as O'Dwyer's run is sidelined. Flynn is identified as the master strategist, backing Vincent R. Impellitteri to fill the mayoral vacancy and influence next steps. Impellitteri, a Flynn ally from the Bronx, is expected to vie for the remaining O'Dwyer term.
The National Geographic Bulletin notes that manzai and banzai both mean ten thousand cheers. It explains their use by Koreans and Japanese in war cries and felicitations, and discusses cultural transmission from China through Korea to Japan.
The article notes mass production of Liberty and Victory ships, totaling about 3100 vessels. It explains naming practices with Liberties often honoring notable Americans and fallen seamen, while Victory ships bore names from U.S. colleges towns cities and UN members.
This piece surveys the concept of sovereignty as vested in the people and explores how representation functions within the U S constitutional framework. It examines the balance between popular will and delegated authority in a representative democracy.
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