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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

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Dr Klein Evaluates Central Versus Separate Boards Plans

Dr Arthur J Klein former chief of higher education surveys weighs central board versus separate board control for state supported colleges. He studies Southern Illinois University and will recommend program changes for southern counties.

Southern Clinoisan Adlai E. Stevenson Arthur Jay Klein Division of Higher Education U. S. Bureau of Education Klein College of Education Ohio State University Southern Illinois University Southern Stevenson State Teachers College Board Lee Klein California Oregon Rington Noard University of California At Berkeley Dr. Klein Carbondale Los Angeles Clarence Ykstra University of California At Los Angeles U.U.L.A Berkeley Robert Sproul Dykstra U.C.S.A Davis Santa Barbara la Jolla Stong Sproul State Department of Education University State University Agricultural College

Illinois Supreme Court may hear flat grant challenge

A petition to set aside Attorney General Ivan Elliott’s flat grant ruling is expected at the Illinois Supreme Court this week. More than 10 Southern Illinois school boards reportedly back the effort, arguing the ruling shifts an 11 million dollar state aid cut onto equalization schools.

Ivan Elliott Illinois Supreme Court Southern Illinois Supreme Court Attorney General Frank Trobaugh West Frankfort Springfield Marion Johnston City Murphysboro DuQuoin Carbondale Benton Harrisburg Chester Galatia Vienna Herrin

FDR Jr to Wed Suzanne Perrin in Private Ceremony

Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr son of the wartime president will marry socialite Suzanne Perrin of New York today in a small private ceremony. Only family and intimate friends attend. Miss Perrin is 28 and Roosevelt 35. he recently won election to Congress.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Suzanne Perrin Miss Perrin Roosevelt Congress

Weather Summary With Temperatures and Lake Spillway Readings

Shower chances and scattered thundershowers tonight into Thursday with cooler conditions. Low around 54 to 58, high near 72. Tuesday temperatures show a low of 54 and a high of 86 with today’s noon reading 80 and 6 pm reading 75. Crab Orchard Lake Spillway level Sunday and Little Grassy Lake 15 feet below spillway on Sunday.

Crab Orchard Lake Little Grassy Lake

Local newspaper sections index and page references

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Vaughan Tells Of Bribe Probe

Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan testified to senators that the FBI once found no ground for a $10,000 bribe charge in a tax case. He also said a Democratic campaign contribution came from a lawyer who sought a pardon for a liquor black market convict, with no link to any intercessions.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan F.B.I White House Vaughan Joseph McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Morris Cavanaugh Spring Green Wis William H. Neblett William Gibbs McAdoo California Robet Gould Cincinnati

Western Powers May Ease Arms Sales to Tito

London reports that the United States and Britain may relax export licensing on military equipment to Yugoslavia. Officials say a decision could come after Bevin meets Acheson in Washington. The move would back Tito against Moscow while risking arms falling to Communist loyalists.

London Yugoslavia U. S Britain Ernest Bevin Dean Acheson Washington Marshal Tito Russia Tito Communist International Information Bureau Cominform Moscow

Rumors of Soviet Troop Moves Mentioned in Tito Crisis

Reported rumors of Soviet army concentrations near Yugoslavia's frontiers sparked speculation over a Russian denunciation of Marshal Tito. No official confirmation of troop movements or UN intervention exists, while Yugoslavia is expected to respond to the note blaming Western-aligned policies.

Yugoslavia Marshal Tito United Nations Russia Tito Cominform Soviet

Legion Urges Aid for China Against Reds

The American Legion urged U S support for Chinese groups resisting Communists as part of a unanimous resolution at its 31st annual convention. The measure backs forming a regional pact under the UN charter to defend freedom in the Pacific area and condemns appeasement of aggression. The convention also focused on veterans benefits and economy measures affecting veterans.

Philadelphia American Legion United States Today Legion China Veterans’ Organization U. S United Nations Pacific Far Eastern Perry Brown Beaumont Texas

Final Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic

Six aging Civil War veterans conceded this was the last G A R encampment in Indianapolis after a news conference. Theodore A. Penland and Miss Cora Gillis will keep their offices for life, with Albert Woolson moved to junior vice commander. Outsiders confirm the last encampment label on a commemorative stamp and a bronze monument tablet.

Indianapolis Grand Army of the Republic Cora E. Gillis Jamestown N. Y G.A.R Charles L. Chappel Long Beach Calif Penland Miss Gillis Chappel Stand Rapids Mich Soldiers’ and Sailors

Robbery Targeted Dongola Poultry Dealer Near Wetang

A Dongola poultry dealer reported a gunpoint robbery of $600 about 8 15 last night near the Wetang Egyptian night club on Route 51. A second loss of $107 50 from a theater operator’s car was noted Sunday night in front of the same area.

Dongola Wetaug Lee Simnerman Wetang Pulaski County William Lannom Marion Dolly Height Simmerman Poultryman Cairo Pulaski Homer Britt Jesse Bizzell, Jr

Two Day Week Protest In Coal Regions

Washington reports soft coal operators angrily oppose John L. Lewis two day week plan for United Mine Workers in Eastern pits next week. Lewis ordered Monday as Labor Day idle, with Tuesday and Wednesday work only and Thursday off. Operators warn stockpiles may dwindle further as talks resume September in Bluefield and White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Eastern Lewis Mississippi

Senate presses vote on wage bill to raise minimum to 75 cents

After a setback, Senate leaders push for a nightfall vote on a wage bill raising the minimum to 75 cents an hour from 40. Amendments loom including Ellender’s 65 cent until 1950 proposal and Holland’s retail exemption. Newsboys were exempted earlier.

Washington Senate Allen J. Ellender D-La Bureau of Labor Statistics S. L. Holland D-Fia

Tokyo Typhoon Death Toll Rises Amid Widespread Destruction

Tokyo reports at least five dead with injuries and extensive damage as the second half of a powerful typhoon strikes the region. Winds to 80 mph, 50 foot waves, and debris clog streets while communications fail and ships are lost off Sagami bay.

Tokyo Japan Yokosuka China Tokyo Bay Sagami Bay

Apples Taking Final Coloring in Southern Illinois

Southern Illinois apple growers wait another week to color fruit before large shipments. Only a few shipments of Jonathan and Starking through the Illinois Fruit Growers exchange at Carbondale. Heavy shipments expected next week as demand is good for colored high quality apples. Top Jonathan fetch about $2 a bushel and Starking around $2.75, but market stabilization awaits more shipments.

Illinois Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange Carbondale R. S. McBride McBride

Parachute 21,000 Ft as B-29 Catches Fire

Fourteen men bailed out from a B-29 after a fire forced emergency parachute jumps from 21,000 feet near Spokane Washington. Fifteen fliers aboard while co pilot Jack Gilliard of Spokane is missing and feared dead as the bomber crashed and exploded northwest of Spokane near an Indian reservation.

Spokane Wash Jack Gilliard Gillard

Ex-Clerk Dies in Carlyle at 82 After Heart Attack

Henry S. Schlarmann, 82, retired Clinton county circuit clerk, collapsed and died of a heart attack today on his way to church. He held the circuit clerk post for 39 years in Illinois.

Carlyle Ill Henry S. Schlarmann Clinton County Schlarmann

Miners Walk Off At Du Quoin Slope Mine Protest

About 150 United Mine Workers members refused to work at Union Colliery near Du Quoin in protest of a reported strike against the welfare fund. Mine Superintendent E G Gossard said no other Southern Illinois soft coal producers were withholding 20 cents per ton, noting last payment was August 17. Washington reports say major operators negotiating with John L Lewis may align with no contract no work by halting welfare fund payments, a move tied to contract expiration and tax questions.

Union Colliery Coal Company New Slope du Quoin United Mine Workers Welfare Fund E. G. Gossard Gossard Southern Illinois Welfare Fund Union Washington John L. Lewis

Wilkey Denies Illinois Coal Operators Pause Welfare Payments

Fred S. Wilkey, secretary of the Illinois Coal Operators Association, said all Illinois coal mine operators continue regular payments to the United Mine Workers welfare fund. He dismissed reports that major operators negotiating with John L. Lewis halted contributions and said Du Quoin Union Colliery workers’ local strike was not part of a larger stoppage.

Mine Journal Declares Fund Will Continue

The United Mine Workers Journal pledges on its front page that the welfare and retirement fund will go on despite critics. The fund, financed by operator contributions of 20 cents a ton, faces a strike as coal producers withhold July tonnage payments, though funds are set aside amid questions of contract legality.

United Mine Workers Journal Today Union Welfare and Retirement Fund

Flying Boat Crash Off San Diego Kills Crew Members

A navy Martin Mariner flying boat crashed in the Pacific 2 miles west of San Diego California this morning. The incident left several crew members dead and others missing with survivors rescued. The official tally of fatalities was not immediately released and crew names were withheld pending next of kin notification.

Here 11Th Naval District

Carlyle Farmer Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Henry H. Johnson age 53 a retired farmer was found dead in a garage behind his Carlyle Illinois home. Clinton county authorities said the death was caused by carbon monoxide from a running automobile engine. rags stuffed in the garage doors to prevent gas seepage.

Carlyle Henry H. Johnson Clinton County Johnson

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Legion Parade Bobby Gailey The Fdr, Jr Today's Index U.S. Britain Belgrade Reds Erle Cocke, Jr Dawson National Security Committee Cocke G. A.R Theodore A. Penland Vancouver Lannom Bandit Bluefield W. Va White Sulphur Springs Tokoyo U. S. Fifth Cavalry Regiment Sagami Yokohama Wilkey Wellfare Fund Chicago Fred S. Wilkey Ilinois Coal Operors Association du Quoir Mine Journal San Diego, Cailif Carlyle Farmer
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