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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1949
Page
4
Dr George W Crane argues education should prepare children for life not college. He notes U S spends about three billion dollars yearly on schools and stresses job readiness budgeting household management and sound consumer judgment as core outcomes for graduates.
The author argues for DC home rule arguing Congress is overburdened and should let residents govern themselves. Despite Senate approval and a House poll showing support, a House subcommittee pigeonholed the measure, risking no action this session.
A college Miss headline endorses outfits that reflect intellect, stressing crisp, wrinkle free style for a polished look. It frames attire as an extension of mental sharpness and poise.
The discussion centers on who provides assistance for a fee and who charges for aid, amid calls for clear rules. Advocates urge defining service scope while warning against opaque practices and profiteering.
Walter White, longtime NAACP secretary, drew attention after Look magazine article proposing a skin color changing chemical and after his divorce and marriage to a white editor. Critics warn the chemical is dangerous and imperfect while White’s leadership and identity are scrutinized for credibility and impact on Negro advancement.
A fact finding hearing into fourth round raises by steel workers yields expected remarks. The president of a steel company states this is no time to raise wages, signaling cautious stance amid negotiations.
Senator Taft strongly opposed the plan to create a Department of Welfare, arguing he did not make the suggestion and criticizing the proposal as unnecessary.
The piece argues young drivers under 25 face higher liability rates due to higher accident risk. It notes personal competence claims by parents are common but statistics show greater crash shares among youths. It suggests age as a practical, if arbitrary, determinant since individual testing is impractical.
The author argues driving should be taught in high school to reduce traffic risks. They state driving knowledge saves lives and urges proper law observance. They also link Hawaii statehood to resolving tensions with longshoremen leader Harry Bridges as a political incentive.
Stand-out isolationists support banning Uncle Sam's giveaway programs, urging curbs on federal handouts and public aid. The stance aligns with broader anti-welfare messaging and fiscal restraint priorities.
A fire at the Peerless mine near Springfield trapped 257 miners underground one day last week but all were brought out alive and uninjured. A few needed brief hospital treatment for nausea and headaches from smoke and gas. The escape plan and rock dusted passages prevented an explosion, and James Boyd of the U S bureau of mines praised the lifesaving.
Ardent Communist members criticize less zealous peers calling them radish members red outside white inside. They argue true Red is a beet reflecting core loyalty and color.
The president’s latest weekend outing on the Potomac included his naval aide who now eyeing a deep freezer as a potential gift or procurement.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis promotes a nationwide polio message urging calm and normal activity. Health officials report 77 new cases across 33 Illinois counties with 13 in Cook County, while stressing that statistics matter less than the presence of a sick child next door.
General Vaughan joked to a government ration official in a molasses deal saying We Democrats have got to stick together. The remark reflects political humor during the era and hints at party unity discussions.
A quip notes that America has more than four times as many horse shoes as horses, reflecting a culture tied to horses and their care.
Rain dampened attendance at the 1949 Illinois state fair and disrupted Grand Circuit harness racing. Republicans barred a formal day, livestock parades were canceled, and quarantine kept families home. Despite the gloom, farm and factory displays drew crowds, with strong craft and agricultural exhibits noted in a year hoped to rebound next season.
Author of Gone With the Wind died in Atlanta from injuries after being struck by a car. She was 43, born in the 20th century and known for the Civil War era novel that became a global phenomenon selling millions and translated into many languages.
A collage of quotes and observations touches on language changes from spelling to names such as Trygve to Jon, small domestic scenes like a mouse hiding in a cupboard, and reflections by Dr. Douglas E. Lawson on education. It also notes a quirky shift in business trends and everyday talk.
Christopher Billopp discusses the paradox of shade arguing that too much shelter from the sun leads to darkness and practical problems. He warns against relying on umbrellas and blinds as they fail in storms and dust, urging balanced shade to maintain visibility and comfort for guests and family.
Vaun Arnold extols the elephant as a grand display of nature and favorably contrasts it with the mite. The piece praises the mite as a tiny marvel and credits Byatt for a precise, playful creation observed in the Kansas City Star.
The speaker argues for a broad civic education including applied medicine psychology business law and history but stresses reading and logic as core. He warns against demagogues and glib salesmanship and advocates music arts and a spiritual uplift to sustain morale through hard times.
A local writer argues for curriculum pruning by making Latin and geometry elective only if values justify. He urges essential subjects like business law and public speaking remain, and proposes sending a bulletin titled A Housecleaning in Education with a stamped return envelope.
President Truman may be surprised at revelations of influence and favoritism rolling in Washington. He warned himself long ago through the committee whose chairmanship made him eligible for nomination for vice president. In 1947 a book titled Diary of Democracy appeared by Harry A. Toulmin Jr. dedicated to the committee members including Truman.
The article surveys Confucius as a pivotal world figure with disputed birth dates and parentage. It notes debates over his early life, his wanderings, and whether his followers numbered 20 or thousands. It discusses whether he advocated a reactionary or a bloodless welfare revolution and whether he authored key Chinese classics.
The text traces Confucius as a teacher who influenced government and class structure, with scholars divided on his real power in Lu. It notes later myths, possible titles without authority, and the contentious view of his legacy across dynasties. The piece also covers Western interest from the 17th century onward and how enlightenment figures elevating Confucius were later tempered by more cautious assessments.
The passage condemns middlemen who promise influence to win government contracts, charging 5 to 10 percent or more. It cites Senate Report 480 and a committee that exposed the practice, calling it a major cleanup of a pervasive abuse in the armed services. The critique notes presidential complicity and questions progress.
The article discusses how Confucius rarely spoke on women and notes that the Analects are among the only direct sources of his opinions. It mentions researchers like Creel who link his philosophy to Sun Yat Sen and even Thomas Jefferson, while stressing Confucius himself left no recorded pro or con statements about women.
In the Philadelphia Inquirer tone the piece notes a return to “normalcy” after years of tension and postwar upheaval. It highlights three women from different countries attempting to swim the English Channel and a Durham New Hampshire woman who sat atop a 35 foot pole for 26 days seeking publicity to fund a house.
Mrs. Clell Hindman of Herrin shares a tomato mix recipe from Parents Magazine suitable for meat loaf and spaghetti sauce. The notes include quantities for 10 pounds tomatoes and onions, pressure canning directions, and a Sloppy Joes variant using one pint of tomato mix. Also mentions onion peeling tips and encouragement to preserve tomatoes while inexpensive.
The passage contrasts disturbing topics like murders and fraud with signals of normalcy in industry and farming. It notes automobile production remains strong but may slow, and government surplus butter and eggs illustrate wartime abundance easing costs for the poor. It evokes memories of the 1920s through these mixed signals.
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