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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
4
Editorial attacks on Knox College in Galesburg Illinois accuse the campus of leaning left and claim a Tribune front page misrepresented student sentiment. The piece notes a campus protest and asserts a reporter should verify the claims firsthand.
A fragmented note mentions avoiding family homes and Sarita Claus workshop. The speaker plans modestly for Christmas with a reference to an 84 proof will and sufficient preparations.
West German and NATO sources say General Heinz Heusinger, once a close ally of Hitler, was cleared of war crimes and should not be tried. The Soviet Union accuses him and demands extradition as NATO ministers meet in Paris. The debate tests Western unity amid postwar accountability and reflects propaganda aims around the Nuremberg legacy.
A brief reminiscence notes how aging readers recall the Administration's stance on silver and rising tariff talks. It mentions analysts tracking preferences of high income groups for luxury brands and housing, akin to statisticians observing policy impact.
The piece notes how modern toys reflect a dangerous world with ray guns missiles and atomic cannons replacing traditional playthings. It suggests parental worries about adult example for children but contends such shifts echo past realities and ends with a hopeful note about a potential toy “pitt for Junior” from Santa.
Chester A Bowles officially becomes a roving ambassador and special representative to President Kennedy on African Asian and Latin American affairs He will accompany the President to Latin America this week and operate with broad latitude to report conditions and attitudes Bowles faces heavy responsibilities and potential pitfalls as he handles delicate foreign reporting duties and Washington briefings The challenge is evident
The piece recalls school days and the song The Old Oaken Bucket with notes on its actual author Samuel Woodworth and lines misremembered. It also wields cultural reflections on the Kennedy era and Christmas expectations as the year 1961 nears, including a glance at literary works and travel memories.
The Kennedy era pushes a larger federal role in the national power industry. Private utilities fear loss of guaranteed access to new high voltage lines, while publicly owned systems back the common carrier concept. Interior officials indicate no intent to nationalize the industry, despite industry speak of looming reform.
An open letter to Prime Minister John Diefenbaker questions Canadian affection for Americans amid rising Canadian defense spending and US aid. The author flags Canada’s 1960 budget at 5.7 billion, a defense cut, rising US taxes, and a large grain deal with China as straining factors in Anglo American relations.
Associated Press recalls Terrible Tommy OConnor, long sought for a 1921 jail escape that led to a police sergeant’s murder. The story notes Illinois’ historic use of hanging ended decades ago and describes the dusty, dismantled Cook County jail gallows as a grim relic still tied to the case.
The text argues accidents are deliberate acts or neglect not mere chance. It says blame falls on the careless, urges safe driving and adherence to laws. Mentions Enos the chimp and a spaceflight theme with American safety and space program references.
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