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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
4
The piece discusses how Taft and Eisenhower must unite the Republican wings and counters Democrats' suspicions of Eisenhower as Taft’s spokesman. It notes cabinet appointments, the NEA stance on federal aid, and educators expanding offices in Washington to influence policy while keeping local control.
Eisenhower completes his cabinet with secretaries of labor and commerce and top agency heads. Durkin from Chicago becomes labor secretary and Sinclair Weeks of Massachusetts commerce secretary, both veterans in labor and industry. The article notes a conservative tilt and hints at future changes before the Jan. 20 inauguration.
A lighthearted note about a hospital scrubs nurse pictured in the papers and a playful line about islands during the Christmas shopping rush.
The article discusses how Gen. Eisenhower will not be a figurehead and Sen. Taft may influence cabinet choices. It notes potential tension between Eisenhower and Taft and states Taft’s cautious cooperation with the President, as Taft could be key to securing congressional confidence and guiding Senate actions.
The National Volunteers for Stevenson formally dissolve after Adlai E. Stevenson’s crushing loss. Co chairmen say the group formed by independents Democrats and Republicans supported Stevenson but now has no basis for existence. The dissolution hints at remaining independence rather than loyalty to a party line.
A reader quips about local press fatigue while noting Adlai Stevenson’s familiar quick lines. The remark plays on publicity and political commentary without naming events or dates.
The National Education Association, with 8466 members largely school executives, moved to Washington in 1917 and occupied the Battle ship building on Thomas Circle. By 1920 it had moved to the Guggenheim residence and expanded to include adjoining property such as the Hotel Martinique. Last week the NEA announced a $5 million building program to add an eight story office behind current quarters with remodeling financed by contributions and memorial gifts.
A contemporary notes the CIO will not pursue a merger with the AFL until its internal rival factions are resolved. He also reports a Santa Claus parade where drum majorettes impressed spectators but, per his wife, revealed the girls wore no sleeves on their arms.
The piece argues that old frames, stored in attics and drawers, offer a frugal option though worn. It notes silver frames from dances, dented surfaces, and tarnish. Advocates say gilt touch ups can mask damage while acknowledging storage risks and fire hazards.
An English visitor boasts that his nation’s telephone greeting is superior. He explains they say Are you there first, so if no one answers you can hang up immediately and avoid bother. The American host reacts with interest.
David Felts notes in a column that a New York Times headline about Thais joining Vietminh stirs fears of Southeast Asia upheaval. He recalls Thais lore and Opera Gave, then shifts to campus thefts at Ames Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Theta Chi houses with losses totaling 78 dollars.
A collage notes Lewis W Douglas with a black eye patch and recalls war reporter Floyd Gibbons. It ponders Hathaway shirt ads and hypothetical Marilyn Monroe eye patches, while touching on Santa’s visit, Truman jokes, Africa stamps, Thanksgiving window scenes, and Smoky Downey linked to past police reporting.
Tom R 23 in the Marine Corps asks how to prove his fiance is right for marriage. Dr Crane argues love alone fails and urges background checks on character finances family fit and church involvement. He cites a 200 point test for husbands and wives and invites readers to request a copy via the newspaper.
The piece notes the president’s need to tighten executive control by naming Gov. Sherman Adams as assistant to the president, elevating the role beyond past practice and aligning it with Cabinet structure. It recalls FDR era administrative assistants and urges capable, anonymous efficiency in governance.
The piece traces twenty years of White House staff evolution from Hoover’s trio of secretaries and an administrative assistant to F D R’s Louis Howe as sole secretary. It notes McIntyre and Early as assistant secretaries and Howe’s bid to retain influence amid illness.
The passage criticizes how leaders, from Roosevelt to Eisenhower, interfered with budget and command structures. It argues the budget director should be empowered and report only to the President, not under a presidential assistant, to restore effective financial governance.
A local social event in San Sebastian features a guest known for boasting about his or her esteemed lineage. The scene highlights social status and the era’s emphasis on family prestige.
Business leaders see in Eisenhower's victory a lift in confidence and expect a friendlier administration. Executives began new expansion plans and anticipate dollar stabilization tax cuts and cheaper government. They foresee early midyear tax changes and aim for a more efficiently run government to sustain a strong economy.
Business leaders expect moderate government and cooperation with unions as Eisenhower takes office. The boom may peak in 1953 with rising prices and narrowing profit margins amid defense tapering. He faces an $80 billion budget, UN and NATO policy, and possible recession, while aiming to trim spending and ease taxes later in the year.
A man recounts his father’s participation in the Zulu War and is asked which side he fought for. The exchange underscores family military history and questions about allegiance.
President Truman will urge Adlai Stevenson to make the Democratic National Committee his first order of business. Stevenson will attend a dinner for the President and Cabinet officials on Thursday with invitations extending to Springfield as he may accept a crowded Washington schedule. A continuing effort to keep Stevenson in the public eye includes a group raising funds to put him on television.
The outgoing President speaks of a challenging future for the Democrats and Gov Stevenson. He notes the Dewey faction will dominate the executive branch and Taft supporters will control Congress, while the Ohio senator seeks majority leadership.
Mr Tumarn pushes for a national committee overhaul with strong leadership and a research section to challenge Republicans. The Stevenson campaign suffers from divided leadership and dual headquarters as Truman allies clash over Mitchell’s leadership and Wyatt’s management, while AT and T profits rise amid party disarray.
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