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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
3
Dr George W Crane explains nerves as energy to be released through muscles and speaking practice. Clarence W 21 studies priesthood and seeks help for trembling hands and stuttering. Techniques include gripping notes to dissipate energy and mouth gum to divert attention.
Prime Minister Clement Attlee defends Britain's policies toward Communist China and Korea, stressing realism over peace at any price. He rejects Munich echoes, contrasts Britain US ties, and affirms duty to allies as U S forces fight in Korea amid ongoing war concerns.
The article reports a GOP campaign to build a strong Southern bloc by courting dissatisfied Jeffersonian Democrats. It notes past bipartisan coalitions in Congress and questions reform of Southern politics beyond mere label changes, urging honest leadership despite party distinctions.
In early December retailers chase a classic Christmas mood while brief downturns slow business. The article notes China’s 400 million speakers across nine major dialects, many unfamiliar outside their home districts, and adds a regional remark about Brooklyn.
A fragment notes jet aircraft use a liquidometer to measure remaining fuel, likening it to a keg gauge at a stag party. The passage hints at rapid fuel consumption and a novel fuel-monitoring device.
Amid talk of a new Dunkirk the United Nations forces in Korea establish a defense line and assurances from American authorities quell fears. American troops brace for Chinese Communists advancing from Manchuria while a nonstop evacuation by air continues, removing casualties from the battle zone. Weather and war casualties are ferried out as Tuesday progresses.
A reflective editorial compares Iran's growing ties with Soviet Russia to the spider and the fly fable. It notes a trade treaty lure followed by media praise for Russia and warns against blind reliance, recalling Moscow's earlier troop withdrawals and urging a balanced view from free nations.
A husband forgets the library book amid a hectic day and nearly ruins his wife’s plans. He recalls the task just in time, but returns home to find the book left on his desk. A vignette titled by Christopher Billopp explores memory, duty, and a wife’s quiet endurance.
A lighthearted critique of an article on rapid reading by Elizabeth Silverman. The author jokes about his own slow grasp while recounting tests on the Bathysphere piece and a Persian Garden, offering Silverman’s tips in a cheeky, self deprecating voice.
In the Los Angeles Times essay Lee Shippey argues that evolving media habits blur authorship. He cites Cecil B DeMille and Walt Disney as examples of misattribution to creators of works adapted for film and radio.
The article argues that the 16 cent per hour steel wage rise will trigger broad wage increases, estimating costs under conservative scenarios. It notes the impact on housing costs, corporate profits, and dividends, and recalls wage growth outpacing other income over war and postwar years. It warns against repeating labor’s demand for higher wages to cover living costs.
Chocolate again fuels American soldiers in Korea as the Defense Department makes candy a staple in field rations. Arctic, assault, and sundry packs now include multiple bars, with chocolate featured in 5 1 1 Ration components and Cocoa disks for frontline crews. The shift echoes historic turns toward palatable energy foods to sustain long marches and combat endurance.
The piece argues that authors deserve credit for beloved tales and classics even when studios and announcers gain fame. It notes many works are transcribed for posterity and suggests future readers may credit producers like Rank or Selznick rather than original writers.
A New York Times tone piece notes the head of the house preparing for Christmas and the meticulous counting of days until December 25. It mentions a likely seasonal poem written on school time and reflects on holiday preparations and small festive details.
A Paris restaurant promotes a curious breakfast featuring tomato juice, two raw eggs, black coffee, two aspirins, and expressions of sympathy. The odd menu item reflects a quirky local dining note from the era.
Charles Ross perished in battle, sharing the era’s grim burdens with President Truman. The article portrays him as a thoughtful, courageous figure who faced heavy responsibilities, endured stress, and kept private his moments of strain while maintaining composure.
The article notes the sudden death of Charlie Ross after a briefing at the Truman Attlee conferences. It emphasizes his role as press secretary, the impact on the White House staff, and the urgent need to appoint a replacement as officials prepare for ongoing briefings and military decisions.
President Truman considers Stephen T. Early Eben Ayres and William D. Hassett for possible temporary service after Early left the defense post Early is at Pullman on doctors orders Ross trusted aide Ayres is serving Hassett a former Early assistant may join as needed Charlie Ross is recalled as a trusted longtime friend and adviser The president recalls his teacher praising Harry Truman as not the brightest but Charlie Ross as his standout pupil.
Leah Jane Smith reports from Rock Rapids Iowa on a national magazine article defending modern parents. The piece argues juvenile delinquency is rare and that students work hard, hold jobs, and show social awareness, though manners have shifted.
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