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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1952
Page
1
A record smashing crowd of about 40,000 attended the opening day of the Du Quoin State Fair amid clear skies and cool weather. The grandstand drew more than 5,000 spectators for the Lucky Lee Lott thrill show as the nine day event began.
Monday events include 7 45 p m Society Horse Show 8 p m All Star Revue with Margaret Whiting Tuesday features Children’s Day on midway with special prices to 5 p m Fad Olivenock judging and livestock shows at Aber deen Brown Swiss Suffolk sheep and oc swine judged Noon 1 p m Grand Circuit Harnessing 14500 in stakes 6 p m Oxford livestock judging 6 30 p m Poland China Swine 7 45 p m Society Horse Show.
The event featured top flight tents showing the latest mechanical advances and a farmer’s row with livestock that attracted both rural and city attendees. An official count recorded 30 945 visitors by 3 15 p m, confirming strong turnout despite no horse racing.
An Army source says the United States will probably bow to Soviet demand for recall of three members of the U S military mission at Potsdam. The Soviets accuse the trio of trespassing and held them for 36 hours starting Aug 15 in East Germany. Names identified include Lt Col Gerald H Dunn Capt William R Croucher and Pfc Arnold P Swenson.
A brief local weather note for southern Illinois reports variable conditions with a fair to partly cloudy outlook. Temperatures near mid 80s by afternoon, lower 60s overnight, and no significant precipitation expected today.
President Truman urged the American Legion to present all facts to the people in the campaign. The 34th annual convention opened at Madison Square Garden with Eisenhower slated to speak, as Dewey welcomed attendees and debate over State Department policies loomed.
Bakersfield California faced its worst earthquake Friday with two dead and 32 injured. Officials estimated property losses starting around 20 million dollars as more than 100 buildings suffered serious damage. Crews remove debris while churches hold outdoor services amid aftershocks.
The Illinois Public Aid Commission reports in June Dupage County held seven persons on relief per 1000 residents, McHenry eight, and Lake nine, the lowest rates among Lake Dupage and McHenry counties. The highest was Pulaski County with 146 per 1000, while Cook was 29 and the state average 30. other counties ranged from 131 in Gallatin to 104 in Alexander and 99 in Franklin and Williamson.
In Encino California Robyn Elizabeth Rogers youngest child of actor Roy Rogers died Sunday from complications after mumps. She would have turned two on Tuesday. She is survived by mothers Dale Evans and four siblings Cheryl Linda Lou Roy Jr and Robin was the couple's only child with Evans.
Col. Robert R. McCormick, lifelong Republican, urged a new political party in a radio address. He drew mixed replies from GOP lawmakers and a Democratic senator said conservatives and Democrats might unite if Stevenson and Eisenhower fail to affirm strong Americanism. Sen. McCarran of Nevada criticized McCormick while others backed the party idea or refused comment.
Gov. Adlai Stevenson reiterates support for maintaining federal title to offshore oil deposits, aligning with Truman veto of a state-control bill. He cites Texas pressure and plans midweek trips to New York City and New Jersey, with Labor Day Detroit speech to launch his presidential bid. He denies Cabinet talk and says no associate has commitments.
Four underground explorers exit Hell's Hole caverns in the Breconshire Hills Wales after nine and a half days trapped by rising water. A rescued scoutmaster suffers leg injuries from a cave-in while two 17 year old Boy Scouts and their leader are hospitalized. Rescue teams had tunneled through nine feet of rock to reach them.
A four engine British airliner with 57 aboard sank after hitting the Med off Trapani Sicily. Fishing boats rescued 50 people and recovered three bodies. The Hermes operated by Air Work Ltd carried 51 passengers including four babies and six crew. All were British civil servants returning to Khartoum.
A $300 collect phone call was placed from Tokyo, Japan to Chaseburg, Wisconsin, by 2nd Lt. Grant W. Hume while on rest leave. He and his wife Hilda continued the call despite her urging to hang up.
U S bombers attacked a 40 acre supply area in Northwest Korea behind the front lines as rain storms hindered ground troops. chinese firing burp guns pressed a small attack at Bunker Hill but was repelled after a 15 minute clash. Superforts bombed Anju while B26s hit Sandung rail junction in ongoing air campaign.
Lee Lott nicknamed Lucky describes his near death after diving a speeding car up a six foot ramp into a moat at the Du Quoin State Fair. A crowd of 5000 watched as he surfaced and declared he would die whenever his time comes.
Lee recounts Lucky Lott performing a high risk drive in a battered 1940s Chevrolet sedan at the Mt Vernon fairgrounds. The stunt, previously done in another country, drew the crowd as Lott drove the vehicle onto the race track infield, bouncing across rough terrain to thrill spectators.
General Eisenhower urged the United States to deter Soviet expansion with a clear warning and three urgent steps. He proposed a security force with offensive heft, greater unity among free nations, and unwavering aid to those seeking freedom, while condemning Communist infiltration at home.
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