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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1949
Page
5
Allied officials announce a commercial agreement to ship Foodstuffs to Western Germany including grapes worth 400000 dollars as part of a broader 11000000 dollar program. The package also covers fresh fruits vegetables and new potatoes totaling 4400000 dollars and tomatoes worth 500000 dollars.
Ray Armes of Herrin was charged in Missouri with assault to murder and fled prosecution after a Missouri mayor identified him as the gunman who shot him last Aug. 8. Police found a wallet full of newspaper clippings, including the Stoutland shooting report, among Armes possessions.
Westbrook Pegler calls Pearson claim of a 1946 pact to refrain from public commentary preposterous. Pearson seeks to raise his libel suit to 1.2 million dollars, alleging Pegler breached the agreement with several column attacks. The motion stays undecided as Judge Aurelio reserves ruling. Defendants include King Features Syndicate and Hearst Consolidated Publications.
A Hewitt’s Drug Store ad touts CERTA-VIN a new gas relief formula to be taken before meals. It claims to expel gas improve digestion enrich blood with iron and boost vitamin B energy. The copy targets residents of Carbon Dale and promises rapid, full meals with less bloating.
Washington AP says about 1.88 million veterans and 58 000 widows will receive increased benefits after Congress set a boost. Disability ratings from 10 to 100 percent gain 8.7 percent, with widow payments rising to 105 for one child and 25 for each additional child.
Santa Claus relocates his headquarters from the North Pole to Fairbanks Alaska Pan-American World Airways offers a special air mail cachet with Santa signature and picture for once doubtful recipients Letters mailed to Pan-Am Seattle by December 12 will be flown to Fairbanks stamped with the Santa crest then remailed to the U S The Post Office says Fairbanks is the nearest post office to the North Pole
New Yorkers urged to skip baths and shaving on Friday to conserve water. Commissioner Carney said rains added about five days of supply but shortages persist. Tips include one less glass daily, batch washing, and filling containers for refrigeration.
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