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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
4
The piece weighs Gen. MacArthur’s war approach, notes a GI’s return home, discusses Perón’s plan and potential unrest, and contrasts communism with fascism. It argues dictatorships offer stability while peoples republics risk upheaval, urging caution to Argentina and its people.
Navy Secretary Dan Kimball calls for at least eight more 60 000 ton aircraft carriers noting future safety and world history depend on rapid carrier construction. Admiral Fechfelder outlines seapower needs and argues carrier based aviation is essential alongside land based air power to defeat sea based threats and support unified service operations.
Some Republicans question why they celebrated the Hatch Act, reflecting on whether the cheer was premature or misdirected. The debate centers on the act's restrictions and political leverage in government affairs.
Charles Sawyer, secretary of commerce in the Truman cabinet, reports confusion and wasted effort in how aid is managed in Europe after touring 10 countries. He sees evidence of recovery from aid programs but urges a shift from foreign aid to trade, aligning with Taft’s views. His late recommendations may influence U.S. policy more than actions a year earlier.
A newspaper note reflects on the prison system noting that prisons, though meant for adults, are filled with adult offenders while a teenager’s memory lingers on.
The Old Paragrapher finds it reasonable that a jet whizzes over his office as he reads Wilbur Wright’s forecast of aircraft reaching 100 miles per hour. The moment juxtaposes historical prediction with modern speed in a quiet local scene.
Herbert Brownell as attorney general plans to expand the FBI and build a new Justice Department structure under it. He favors 100 new district attorneys and marshals, aims to restore public trust, and signals a purge of patronage without simply swapping parties.
Hollywood police chase leads in a curious crime note as burglars take exotic snakes from a collection. Investigators consider all newly opened saloons, while the larger issue of currency weight standards remains unsettled.
The Communist party in Argentina expresses hearty approval of President Juan Peron’s second five year plan. The move mirrors past ideological deals and may shield Communists from harassment while aligning with state socialist policies.
A playful reflection contrasts morning office energy with evening weariness. The speaker likens start of day to a wild elephant trumpeting in a jungle and describes returning home after a hard day as a donkey in the inaugural parade.
The executive vice-president in charge of production for a Texas company maintains an office in New York reflecting a perceived shift of financial activity to Texas.
Christopher Billopp discusses the quirks of shower baths noting water often comes from the wrong outlet and temperature swings from hot to cold. He warns of wallpaper damage, curtain mishaps, and soap timing while comparing showers to tubs for safe, comfortable use.
Poem fragment evokes Christmas Eve rites with candles in windows and a plea for the Christchild to return. The text references a gentle, hopeful journey through time and a long street toward sanctified spaces. It attributes the lines to Hildegarde Swi in Christian Cen.
The piece advises collecting and preserving clippings and letters in a three ring binder, perforating large letters and pasting smaller items on plain sheets. It notes Americans over 40 knowing lineage of historic dynasties like the Astors and Vanderbilts, with later generations more aware of modern celebrities.
The Illinois Junior Historian, published eight times yearly by the Illinois State Historical Society, features articles on Illinois history by students. December contributions come from schools in Chicago, Tallula, Freeport, Rock Island, Alton, Jacksonville, Rockford, and Moline, with Donald F. Tingley directing the publication.
A lighthearted note reassures employees that mistletoe placed in the elevator cab is purely decorative and not mandatory. The guidance targets those who favor the stairs over the lift, emphasizing voluntary participation in seasonal decor.
A rambling column recalls a carrier Christmas card find and a revived interest in Howard Scott’s tech nol ogy tract. It notes photo contest prizes won by United Press images of Queen Elizabeth II, mentions Violet and Hal Travillion’s private press, and ends with casual media and fashion musings tied to holiday cheer.
A Chicago book seller warns readers about price gouging and scams. An Ohio or Virginia COD order from a bogus buyer leads to refused delivery and roundtrip shipping losses. He cites Dunn and Bradstreet guidance and details a recurring pattern used by a long-time scammer.
The Chinese Foreign Minister Chou En-lai’s note to UN President Lester Pearson denounces the India POW resolution as a vast lie. It accuses the U S. and Britain of torturing and starving prisoners, cites North Korean and Chinese sources, and attacks Red Cross oversight as outrageous.
Labor and industry clash as Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin proposes raising the government textile contract minimum wage. Northern pay scales and the South diverge, with unions seeking a unified all American wage. The move highlights the economic tug of war shaping the Eisenhower era.
An editorial laments Times Square decay as penny arcades shooting galleries and loud street commerce grow. It calls for rezoning to curb honky tonk attractions and restore New York’s famed public space. The piece notes many loud venues between Broadway north of Forty second Street and Seventh Avenue, plus blaring music and chaotic streets.
The commission aims to curb the carnival atmosphere on the Great White Way by rezoning with affirmative future use listings. The measure would not retroactively affect current issues but could block renewal of disapproved tenants after vacancies, gradually restoring a safer streetscape.
Milwaukee Journal recounts Pancho Villa befriending an American reporter who wrote a sensational front page yarn. Rival editors demanded proof and Villa, amused, promised to prove him right. He then rallied followers and staged an attack exactly as described.
Chairman John J. Bennett of the Planning Commission says the matter is receiving earnest attention and hopes for a timely answer to improve property use in the Square and curb deterioration. The Police Department may look into the Broadway Association’s complaint about the din from loudspeaker amplifiers used to advertise local businesses.
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