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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1949
Page
1
East St Louis will end racial segregation in public schools on Jan 30 after a board vote. Bernice Goedde announced mixed education becomes law due to state funding rules, with about 100 Negro pupils likely to switch to white schools and 8,000 white pupils free to enroll in formerly Negroes’ schools.
World communists sang for Joseph Stalin as he turned 70 and the Soviet Union staged extravagant celebrations. Moscow decorated with portraits and gifts while the supreme Soviet announced annual Stalin peace prizes worth 100,000 rubles. Yugoslavia stood alone in snubbing Stalin amid Molotov’s harsh Pravda message.
Unknown plotters planted 39 sticks of dynamite at the C I O United Auto Workers headquarters in Detroit but the charge failed to detonate. Police removed the wrapped sticks for analysis as entrances were closed and a $25,000 reward was offered for information. Union leaders tied the attack to anti-labor campaigns and the Reuther family have been targets in past violence.
The Illinois Central No. 81 train paused to allow four Santas and trainmen to deliver gifts to the Miller sisters in Dongola. Brakeman R J Brennan led the 20 minute stop and presented Christmas packages, a radio, and $20, completing the crews’ yearlong Christmas program. Vivian 13 Gloria 11 Lorraine 4 beamed as the crew shook hands and waved.
A labor board unfair practices charge filed by Local 702 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers accuses Illinois Commercial Telephone Co of firing Lynn P. Olds for religious beliefs and Saturday work refusal. Olds, 56, had 19 years with the Sparta firm and had disclosed faiths 14 years earlier. union says it represents him though he was not a member.
Old Man Weather brought record warmth to Carbondale with 67 degrees, then cold fronts forecast freezing rain and sleet across Illinois. The Weather Bureau warned glazing conditions from Wisconsin to Michigan, with heavy rain shifting to light snow tonight in the south. Temperature plunges to near 20 in the north and west, as California citrus growers tend smudge pots to guard groves against freezing. Winter’s arrival aligns with the shortest day, near December 21.
District Forester Harry Switzer announced the Forestry Office has moved from 1323 Walnut to 1006 Walnut in Murphysboro. The Forest Management Service will serve Jackson Union Alexander and Pulaski counties, aiding 432 farmers with 24 000 acres of timber and guiding sales of 5 500 000 board feet worth 100 000 dollars since 1943. Switzer noted farmers protect young trees by cattle and fire control and praised Jackson county farmers for the warm reception to tree farming.
Three persons sustained slight injuries in a Route 150 collision near Percy yesterday evening. Omer Dittmer and his wife from Percy, aged 27 and 23, were in a car that struck Harold Soper, 22, of Willisville as he turned left. Soper's vehicle rolled over. the Dittmers were treated in Steeleville and Soper was hospitalized in Sparta. state patrolman Clarence Vieregge reported no serious injuries.
The Massac County board of commissioners announced B. C. Mike Fowler will assume the role of superintendent of Massac County Schools on Thursday.
Rain shifts to light snow with a brief period of freezing rain tonight. Skies remain cloudy and much colder Thursday with a low around 20 to 25 and a high near 25 to 30.
Temperatures ranged from a low of 52 at 7 a.m. to a high of 67 at noon on Tuesday with afternoon readings at 65 and 61 later. The sun rose at 7:20 a.m. and will set at 4:36 p.m. Winds averaged 7.08 mph yesterday into today with zero miles recorded 7 a.m. yesterday to 7 a.m. today. Precipitation totaled trace. Crab Orchard Lake Spillway level noted Sunday with Little Grassy Lake 13 feet below spillway. Mississippi River Grand Tower at 7.2 feet this morning. More weather details on page 11.
An index overview lists sections by page: Area and National on Page 1 Local News on Page 3 Editorial on Page 4 Sports on Pages 7 and 8 Comics on Page 8 Classifieds on Pages 10 and 11 Markets on Page 11.
Southern Illinois tavernists oppose Illinois Control commission request to close at 6 p m Christmas Eve. Charles J. Fleck urged 24 hour closure so craftsmen may spend Christmas Eve with families and attend church. Telephone survey shows mixed tavern owner reactions including some no votes, Herrin operators note a later closing time.
One owner said taverns had bad business for three months and have taken a beating and can't afford to close. Most owners anticipate a big night Saturday because of the long weekend following the holiday.
Fairfield awaits the trial of Little Carl Shelton on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a minor girl in a theater. In Elgin, Edward F. Bessey, 65, a radio supplies manufacturer, died from shotgun wounds deemed personal safety related by the coroner.
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized an immediate 10 percent rise in less than carload commodity rates for Railway Express Agency in southern Illinois. The order also raises minimum charges on about 50 items, including biscuits and crackers, from 72 to 75 cents and for returning empty containers from 18 to 35 cents, aligning with neighboring states and Interstate Commerce Commission levels.
The 50,000 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. union employees authorized a strike by about four to one. Ballots were counted in most locations as a mail vote concluded. A union official cited a definite probability of a walkout before Christmas.
Two Herrin Illinois men, Leo Hill age 26 and Willie Hill age 31, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and were sentenced to 30 days in the house of correction. Police arrested them Saturday night after finding them hiding under a bar in a Skid Row saloon with a broken window and liquor in their possession.
Lausanne Switzerland December 21 Prof Rodolphe Rochat top Swiss obstetrician said Fita Hayworth will likely have the baby within two or three days The movie star wife of Prince Aly Khan had told a reporter the birth was expected in February The discrepancy highlights ongoing excitement over the arrival of the Hollywood star's child
At Buckingham Palace the annual household Christmas party featured Queen Elizabeth in a diamond tiara and green gown dancing with a liveried footman. Princess Margaret wore rose and pink and danced with the keeper of the palace clock collection while King George watched from the sidelines before retiring near midnight.
A state highway department letter read to Carbondale city council says municipalities must remove signs on state highway right of ways that fail to meet regulations. District 9 supervisor C A Case noted several communities were instructed to remove such signs last month. The state enforces traffic control while warning signs from cities at four highway entrances were not approved.
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