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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
4
Flora B aged 28 wife of a professional man asks Dr George W Crane for help with a sexless marriage seeking advice to have a child. She and her husband complain of strict upbringing and fear of judgment from doctors yet hope to overcome their shyness and obtain guidance.
Gov. Thomas Dewey and Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll sign a mutual military aid pact to allow New York militia into New Jersey for protecting bridges tunnels pipelines and key facilities. If approved by Congress it signals broader regional cooperation among states to boost national security and cut red tape in emergencies.
Reports quote German editors and critics reacting to Orson Welles calling West Germans loathsome. Reactions range from surprise to defense as cultural figures weigh in on the actor and his controversial remark.
The Princeton aircraft carrier is back in action while playful lines compare its toughness to a school team. The column reassures that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor remain very much in love and that life once seemed simpler. It recalls Paul Revere’s era signaling with lanterns.
Senator Richard Russell defends Anna M. Rosenberg, calling charges against her completely without foundation as she nears confirmation as assistant secretary of defense. The piece notes she faces two strikes as first woman in a top defense post and amid ongoing background scrutiny, while urging fair evaluation and public confidence.
Lucian J. Ciletti, reserve army major from Washington, Pennsylvania, says most Americans are indifferent to World War II danger following the failure of his 3,500 word essay contest for Pennsylvania high school students on the topic.
Armies seek captured enemy goods as reports hint that U S and allied forces in Korea are looking for Red flannel items among captured supplies. The line suggests battlefield scavenging and logistical use of enemy gear.
The remark notes Ohio and Pennsylvania snow drift photos as warnings to people living behind levees at Shawneetown and Cairo. It emphasizes potential flood or snow impact on those communities and calls for caution.
The United States Military Academy marks 150 years of operation in 1952 with ceremonies and athletic events. Maj. Gen. Bryant E. Moore notes the theme Furthering Our National Security. West Point graduates 17,816 from its halls. authorized strength is 2,496. famed alumni include Grant Sherman Sheridan Lee Jackson Pershing MacArthur Eisenhower.
A man waits outside the ladies dressing room as other women enter and exit. He fears his wife may have vanished or fallen ill while she pauses to chat with a friend. The scene resolves when she reappears unharmed and composed, restoring calm.
The piece recalls Harper's 1859 critique of modern dances as morally lax and contrasts it with earlier kissing games. It notes Marion's high school shift to dancing around 1917 after a Wyoming transfer, describes parental ambivalence, and references a home where dancing and post office games were debated as wicked versus wholesome.
A note recalls two turtles named Morris and Jonah. Morris is a daytime sleeping turtle that does not eat, while Jonah gained fame after being rescued from inside a fish.
A brisk note records the college boards examination application with fees sent to Princeton by air mail due to rail unreliability. It hints at rising taxes in 1951 and mentions Elizabeth Taylor announcing a divorce before a presidential state of the nation report. The piece ties in Rotary Sparkplug verses from a high school senior and plans for a festive pre dance outing with a chaperone.
A 25 year reflection on Julia Marlowe and E H Sothern highlights their Shakespearean partnership and impact. The piece notes Marlowe's birth in England, Kansas upbringing, Cincinnati training, and Washington residence at 1642 29th St. It recalls their touring repertory and the era they defined, ending with her quiet death and lasting legacy.
Milwaukee Journal columnist H V Wade remarks that Whittier avoided writing about snow, noting there are a thousand rhymes for the term. The quip appears as a light literary aside in a column.
Flora's case illustrated common egoism and the idea that private sexual troubles are common. The columnist notes similar cases weekly, urges readers not to feel abnormal, and promotes a bulletin titled How To Prevent Impotence with a dime and stamped return envelope for a copy.
An Paris Marche St. Honore showplace offers wild game and continental staples at American prices. Listings include venison haunch 1.04 dollars per pound and pheasants 2 to 2.50 dollars each, with butter 96 cents per pound and eggs 84 cents a dozen. broader assortment features quail thrush larks and other game along with seafood and poultry selections.
The 16 Fair Dealers met to back Sen. Joseph C. O Mahoney for majority leader against Sen. Ernest W. Mc Farland as the GOP slate grows tougher. They cite a liberal Democratic party that can survive and a breadth of experience for O Mahoney, hoping he can outplay Mc Farland in the Senate battles ahead.
Former General Electric head Charles E. Wilson, named executive vice chairman and later chairman of the War Production Board, is praised for his proven capacity in converting industry to war needs. The piece cites his readiness to recruit capable business leaders to government service amid national defense concerns and wartime rearmament.
Mr. Wilson combines top industrial credentials with prestige and leadership. He chaired the President's committee on civil affairs and has noted undertakings beyond industry, signaling exceptional physical stamina and mental poise.
A grocery ad lists prices for deli and produce: roast beef 77 cents per pound, pork products 49 cents, shell at 22 cents per dozen, cauliflower 10 cents, tomatoes 12 cents per pound, Brussels sprouts 6 cents, onions 4 cents, carrots 3 cents, potatoes 3 cents, and apples 5 cents.
Wilson and many men ready to serve were unavailable during the half-hearted defense period. They would arm and join the government if the nation faced mortal danger and could serve effectively. that time has now clearly arrived.
A radio talk to the British public discusses the suspension of Marshall Plan aid and its impact. It emphasizes national memory of aid and urges resilience amid cuts. The message frames the pause as a temporary setback in postwar recovery and cooperation with the United States.
In a joint statement the two governments announce a suspension of Marshall aid rather than a termination. The program began two and a half years ago to help Britain and Europe cover imports of essential materials and machinery not affordable with earned dollars.
The speaker notes that the United States has provided about 10 billion dollars in Marshall aid to Europe and nearly 18 pounds per British home, with Britain receiving around 700 million pounds. He emphasizes most of the aid has been free, with no strings, aside from two conditions: use the funds for rapid recovery and cooperate with Western Europe, and no interference in internal affairs.
The speaker notes a recovery using Marshall aid space to reach self sufficiency. For a year, inflows exceed outflows and reserves improve though still low. The Sterling Area nations can pay for essentials in North America with earnings, reducing reliance on American dollars. The path ahead may require more belt tightening and a continued major effort.
In Singapore despite no snow, clever youths craft tobogganes from woven bamboo and sacking. They slide on grass toward a 14 foot dip near St. Nicolas' Flats, turning a sunny day into a playful adventure.
With Wilson leading the way the President should find it easier to obtain men of high ability to man the key posts in our mobilization program.
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