The Genius Of Bill Lyerla and His Southern Illinois Vision
A tribute to Bill Lyerla praising his unselfish leadership that shaped Southern Illinois progress. The piece lauds his foresight, ability to rally forces, and lasting impact on regional development despite his illness. It notes the era’s shift to larger farms and fewer farmer voters, with broader economic implications.
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Bill Lyerla
Bill
Ilinois
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Machine encroaches in Saute friendly drug store upset woman
A local woman in our social set rails against a vending machine installed in her Saute friendly drug store. She views the device as an intrusion of machinery into a familiar shop life. Neighbors report her strong feelings about modernization.
Governor Georgia Tech row stirs campus talk
Despite a calm day the exchange between the Georgia governor and Georgia Tech students sparks campus chatter. The incident centers on a heated clash over policy and campus concerns drawing attention from local observers.
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Georgia
Georgia Tech
More Veterans Fewer Members Across U S Veteran Groups
The Army Times Newsletter notes 22 million living U S veterans in 1955, with four million paid members in the Big Four groups, while Legion enrollment fell from a 1947 peak to 2.70 million. It cites shifts in leadership focus and widening veteran divisions as membership declines amid rising eligible veterans.
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United States
American Legion
Legion
Army Times
Congress
Veterans Administration
Survey Says Union Members Back Leaders in 1952 Detroit Vote
Three Wayne University professors report that 75 percent of CIO UAW Detroit locals voted for Adlai Stevenson in 1952 and generally trusted union political recommendations. They argue results show surveys prove whatever the tester desires, noting contrasting outcomes in Ohio during other elections.
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Wayne University
Detroit
CIO - Uaw
Organized Labor
Adlai Stevenson
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Joseph Ferguson
Merger avoids clash as unions settle at last
The two large labor unions reached a merger agreement to prevent a potential confrontation with the power company and its contractor over the town project. The deal ends days of tense bargaining and sets out joint guidelines for future work.
Timely Concern For Small Farm
The Eisenhower administration weighs proposals to expand farm price supports for small and medium farms. Senator John F Kennedy voices concern that marginal operators may receive little benefit from such programs, highlighting the need to assess who would be helped.
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Eisenhower
John J. Kennedy
D-Mass
Be Cautious of Fake Charities This Holiday Season
A warned notice urges readers to verify charity appeals during Christmas and avoid scams. It cautions about dubious credentials and suggests using authorized agencies, noting many solicitations prey on generosity while stressing careful source checks.
Black Hawk biography and Civil War links explored
The piece reviews Black Hawk An Autobiography edited by Donald Jackson and the 1833 1882 editions, noting Black Hawk as a troubled warrior not a chieftain and listing key participants in the era. It references readers interest in Illinois history and related works and cultural anecdotes.
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Black Hawk
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
University of Illinois Press
Jo Wright
Donald Jackson
Jackson
Robert Anderson
Ft. Sumter
Wisconsin
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Time Capsule to Seal Chicago Pride at Prudential Building
An editorial on Chicago's 41 story Prudential Building dedication next Friday and a time capsule to be opened in 45 years on Dec 8 2000. The piece expresses faith Chicago will surpass New York as the world’s leading city by the 21st century and urges continued commitment to Great City ideals.
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Clifton Fadiman
Charles van Doren
Charles Poore
New York Times
Treasury
H 'S
Fadiman-Van Doren
Dorothy Kilgallen
Pop
New York
Dorothy
Jimmy Kilgallen
White Rock Water
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago
Prudential Building
Mid- America
United States
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Herrin Supply CO
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