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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
3
The piece argues New York faces a water shortage due to low rainfall and free water pricing. It critiques meters as unlikely, notes inspectors patrolling for leaks, and cites impacts from water use policies on communities and schools in New Rochelle.
Former House un American Activities Committee chairman Parnell Thomas serves a jail sentence after years of harassing Communists. The case provides stark political propaganda material for opponents and supporters alike.
A sweeping upheaval leaves many unsure which Chinese tongs align with Republicans or Democrats as civil conflicts and invasions continue, reshaping loyalties and political labels across factions.
Amid a severe water shortage in New York, residents repurpose bathrooms as music rooms. The shift reflects improvisation under drought conditions and community adaptation to conserve essential resources while continuing cultural activities.
Novelist Russell Janney served nine months as a juror in the District Judge Harold Medina trial of 11 Communist party leaders. After the verdict, he received a new jury summons for November 7, highlighting the difficulty of persuading busy citizens to serve and the limits of juror compensation.
The piece suggests a two platoon approach where one writer pens editorials against crime and graft while another defends them against critics. It further quips about a printing process to merge best features from multiple proofs into one portrait.
A reflection on how the festive Winter Wonderland song contrasts with the real chore of clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways, highlighting the clash between holiday cheer and winter labor.
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey will keep his House seat until January 2 1950 the date of his resignation. The former chairman of the House Committee on Un American Activities was sentenced last week after a plea of nolo contendere to padding government payrolls for personal profit. Congress would judge his qualifications but with no session action possible the term will run out.
The write up discusses leniency and potential prison terms in a legal drama involving Thomas and Parnell v Thomas. It notes merciful court outcomes and the chance to set a precedent, while briefly touching on toy stores Christmas shopping and a scene of boys in church attire at vespers.
Britain’s Bonnie Prince Charlie is described as charming with recent health concerns. The report notes he suffered from acute tonsillitis just last week, affecting his public appearances.
The piece traces familiar senatorial names from 100 years apart, noting connections between Thomas Hart Benton Stephen A Douglas and modern names like Paul H Douglas Russell Long Henry Cabot Lodge Jr and Lyndon B Johnson. It highlights historical parallels and the enduring influence of long serving Senators.
The grand opera queen Mary Garden quotes President Truman as saying he has the most beautiful eyes she ever looked into. She quips about fashion, noting Schiaparelli models described as brief and breathtaking. With Thanksgiving past, Christmas cards may arrive soon, excluding Sundays.
In a cheeky critique, Christopher Billopp lampoons cold-blooded types who scorn warmth and deny household comfort, arguing they hoard bedclothes and resist heating while others savor heat and cozy layers through long winters.
A column discusses grand Central and big railway depots as cities with living facilities and hotels. It recalls George Walters in New York and a quip about never reaching the village, then notes Clifford's Truman era resignation and a salary jab. It ends with magazine subscription woes and a hymn reference.
Morning mail includes letters to David E. and David K. Felts. Weekend reads feature Helen Hakinson on the late cartoonist in Saturday Review. Holiday tickets to South Pacific fetch high prices from New York speculators. Muny Opera may follow. Sunday family outing at the Illinois rink enjoyed Beauty rhythm and skaters, with Phil Hiser noted. Evening return in rain precedes Christmas Vesper program at the high school.
In Illinois where corn grows a town hall site was sold by mistake in a tax lien sale. The lien buyer seeks payment and village officials fear losing the town hall. The piece hints at a public conspiracy and cautions that removing the building may come from beneath it.
A Detroit News fragment notes Yale football may adjust its approach to emphasize fairness and balance. The piece mentions training around a table at Morey’s with glasses raised, reflecting a casual, social twist on team preparation.
The piece notes Thomas Parnell son of Irish Democrat Feeney alters his name, politics, and religion and now prepares to move to a new home.
Dr George W Crane details Perry G a 34 year old restaurant manager who used applied psychology to outpace rivals. Tactics included smiling staff casual colorful uniforms birthday checks flowers after theater promotions and customer name tracking to create loyalty and drive sales as Perry grows a chain.
An Honorable gentleman lounges with his feet on the speaker table while a debate erupts over a mining engineer in Peru and a Somerset mother denied permission to mail binoculars. A parliamentary secretary is asked about newsprint supplies with no definite rise expected. The exchange includes jibes about waste and election timing as the session opens.
The Milwaukee Journal discusses David Lilienthal's view that the atom was not invented but discovered, and that secrecy around atomic knowledge is a political reflex. He argues the United States must pursue intelligent policy and keep security tight while democratizing peaceful atomic use.
An American observer notes the British Commons scene with its ritual and relaxed formality. Ministers answer questions from a numbered foldout, as Harold Barnes presents a rail and road nationalization report amid debate and humor from Labour leader Herbert Morrison. The day includes critique by Sir David Maxwell Fyfe and questions about industry troubles.
A note explains that in Congress the n number of members present determines quorum for proceedings. It outlines how attendance affects voting eligibility and committee actions.
A mother recalls her sons beginning to date early and the challenge of guiding them. She discusses balancing rules with trust, proposing shared family gatherings, calling the other girl's mother, and setting reasonable limits to keep lines of communication open. The piece argues that reasonable leniency helps avoid secrecy and deception.
A country humor quote from Country Gentleman features a visitor in the Ozarks asking if locals are the laziest. A filling station operator jokes about a distant object in a melon patch being either a stump or a mountain eer, noting to watch it for movement.
A minister is pressed over errors in government policy as critics demand accountability. The debate touches on leadership responsibility and public confidence amid ongoing political tensions.
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