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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1961

Page

5

Powell The Strict Party Man

Paul Powell a veteran Illinois politician aims at the U S Senate. He seeks Democratic party backing, counts Daley support, and notes 28 years in the legislature with 60th birthday on January 21. Powell argues he would push liberal domestic policies and would not be a rubber stamp for the administration.

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Residents wary of war as Berlin tensions rise

A survey of Southern Illinois residents shows many expect no immediate war despite rising Red moves in Berlin and the Far East. Respondents favor readiness and nuclear deterrence, favor shelters funded by government or individuals, and stress personal responsibility amid uncertain global risk.

Berlin Far East

Herrin residents weigh war risk and shelters

In Herrin several residents including Mrs. George Van Natta and Allen Bucher discuss the threat of war, nuclear weapons, and the need for public shelters. Church leaders and workers favor government education, public funding for shelters, and readiness, with mixed views on joining military service or fighting rather than surrender.

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Murphysboro Residents Weigh Fallout Shelters and War Fear

In Murphysboro citizens including Alex J. Kent John Webb and Rev W L Purcell discuss readiness for nuclear war and shelter plans Joining residents like Mrs Louis Von Behren they favor public shelters for children and adults and argue the nation should work to avoid conflict while some doubt imminent war and criticize quick shelter sales

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Marion residents weigh war risks and shelter needs

The Rev Everett Lynch argues Communism infiltrates the country and nuclear bombs may be used. Marion residents including Mrs Travelstead and Robert Gower discuss siren responses, shelter funding, and personal responsibility, with mixed views on public versus private shelters and Red versus dead in a potential conflict.

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Christmas Party Planned by SIU Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

Phi Sigma Kappa at Southern Illinois University plans a Christmas party this afternoon for 18 children from Hurst Bush Children’s Services Center at the university campus center.

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