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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues that only qualified candidates should buy air time and that states screen bidders. Stations can edit most programs but remain liable for libel in political speeches. The author likens holding stations to auto dealers for all accidents caused by cars.
A Hollywood actress seeks divorce citing a lack of value from her wealthy husband. She is described as overwhelmed by household gadgets and strained by a luxury life. A quirky aside notes a misinterpreted Thanksgiving dinner at Grandmother's restaurant, revealed as a hamburger joint.
Argentina's President Juan Peron boasted of an atomic energy breakthrough and a coming plant within 18 months. Dr. Ronald Richter was arrested and hundreds of commission staff dismissed after failed projections, highlighting the dictator's zero tolerance for error and exaggerated progress claims.
A motorist on Thanksgiving Day swerved to miss a rabbit and crashed his car. He escaped serious injury. Local authorities reported no fatalities and the incident prompted a brief road-safety note.
A well known local woman creates a stir by describing her husband as lord and monster. Neighbors report the remark came during a heated exchange, illustrating tense family dynamics in the block.
A witty tale follows a renowned salesman who has already sold a refrigerator to an Eskimo and now attempts the improbable task of selling Spam to an ex-GI. The scene explores bravado, salesmanship, and cultural humor.
The FCC asks Congress to consider exempting stations from libel suits for political speeches they cannot censor or reject. Current law bars altering candidate statements and requires equal time for opponents, pushing stations to air all candidates rather than block office seekers.
General Eisenhower and his attorney general designate traveled to Korea, seen as a warning to servicemen profiteering on cigarettes at the PX. A marriage counselor jokes about Cupid avoiding a heavy woman as a big target.
A new ice cream flavor with whisky notes debuts at a local shop while a resident known for flamboyant style renews a childhood friendship with the corner soda fountain, signaling a lively retro mood in the neighborhood.
Government action to lower downpayments for veterans has not boosted VA loan uptake. Only about 20 percent of Iowa World War II veterans have obtained GI loans, with banks reluctant to accept 4 percent interest on GI paper. Authors argue raising GI rates to around 4.4 percent could attract lenders and help more veterans secure homes.
In the annual showdown between Army and Navy the secretary of defense calls for strict neutrality. He requests a seat on the 50 yard line to watch the historic clash without showing favoritism to either service.
A report notes the mink hunting season begins in Siberia while a former New York chorus girl quips that Broadway never ends for her. The item blends regional wilderness news with a personal urban anecdote.
After January 20 Mrs Ivy Baker Priest will become the Treasurer of the United States succeeding Mrs Georgia Neese Clark. Her appointment places her in charge of receipt disbursement and accounting of public funds, a role distinct from the secretary of the treasury.
President elect Ike names Mrs Oveta Culp Hobby to head the Federal Security Agency and direct Social Security funds. Nellie Tayloe Ross will continue as Director of the Mint through a new five year term ending April 1953. The piece notes women handling national money and hints at broader gender roles in the new administration.
A person weighed accepting an honorary post until assured of an honorarium. Mamie Eisenhower plans to visit the White House on Monday. The piece notes interest in household tasks in the Executive Mansion basement such as washing machines and rinsing tubs.
A brief item notes convicts volunteering for medical experiments and blood donations exceed outside volunteers, a trend seen in WWII. It highlights riots in prisons and congressional scrutiny while praising inmates who contribute to vaccines for arthritis malaria and other diseases as paying society.
The nation’s major soap manufacturers have been cleared in anti trust proceedings. Col. Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune is shaping the incoming administration. The public mood is buoyant as expectations rise.
A reporter crafts two days of coverage detailing a multiple birth announcement and a firm denial. The first headline proclaims birth details, the second questions or refutes the claim with official clarification.
A witty aphorism notes a louse remains the same creature even when it sits on a lion. The remark, attributed to Ker Cheval Dittmar in Partners, contrasts trivial entities with grand contexts.
Edward Lindsay argues Taft cannot derail Eisenhower’s administration. Taft’s opposition to Durkin as labor secretary risks isolating him. Eisenhower’s moderates aim to unite the party and push labor cooperation, with Taft needing to cooperate or risk irrelevance.
Eugene Rhodes jokes about bridge tactics. The piece riffs on leading from a strong suit and jokingly suggests kicking a partner's shins as a humorous cue. The tone reflects playful poker and card game humor in a literary column.
Dr George W Crane discusses parishioner gossip about pastor Alan Q who has nine children earning a $7500 salary. He rebuts claims that clergymen's children fail. cites successful publishers and leaders raised in parsonages, noting the positive educational spiritual influences.
The author argues that two children are average while noting snobbery toward larger families. Wives should aim for at least three children to create a true middle child, with the suggestion that financial sacrifices now yield long term benefits and a life expectancy of about 68 allows many years of later luxuries after children grow up.
The piece compares Truman’s fondness for press conferences with Eisenhower and Stevenson’s reluctance to engage reporters. It notes the shift toward televised coverage, cautions about questions in advance, and observes the evolving media role while stressing the value of full information in government.
Gen Eisenhower's views on race relations are sketched through his discussion with Dr Ralph Bunche at the United Nations. The piece notes Bunche's past refusal of a high State Department post over segregation and questions why he became an international civil servant rather than an American official.
A reflective piece compares Britain in India with U.S. in Korea, arguing empire meant law and order, profit, and prestige under volunteer forces, while noting Baldwin era figures like Clive and Wellesley. It contends the empire’s authority was seen as natural and questions UN peacekeeping feasibility.
The Meadow scene at dusk features a pool described as mirror-smooth with a frame of moss. A golden sun and a silver moon appear together in the pool, which is said to be less than seven feet around and holds two mighty planets within its confines.
Calvin Coolidge shuns publicity after a speech, joking that he avoids leaving footprints on the sands of time. A friend suggested recording the speech, but he vetoed the idea, saying he aims to cover his tracks.
A quotation from Kerche vas Dittmar in Partners notes silent people as unpleasant companions because one never knows what they are silent about.
The piece discusses Eisenhower's stance on segregation, criticism of the Truman era, and the political constraints of a president who can influence federal policy without Congress. It notes Southern and midwestern Republican bloc resistance and their impact on remedies, while acknowledging progress in the segregation struggle and the Bunche incident's fallout.
President Roosevelt era policy actions promote equality in Washington. Harold L Ickes as interior secretary opens the department cafeteria to all employees and the era sees a broader push against segregation amid national scrutiny of local power. Washington faces criticism and scrutiny over political influence and governance.
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