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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
4
Editorial notes Freeman in Arlington praising cheap food while acknowledging farmers take the hit from low prices. It argues efficiency raises farmer costs, that U.S. consumer share for food is low, and economic laws push higher incomes elsewhere. The piece questions whether obsession with efficiency serves farmers in the long run.
President Balaguer announces a council of states to assume authority and set elections by December 20, 1962. He refuses to resign until the Organization of American States lifts sanctions, while opposition pressures for a democratic government and continued sanctions.
In a New York speech the president of the Advertising Council argues USIA and Voice of America face Congress budget constraints while rivals in the Communist bloc spend heavily to counter their efforts. Director Murrow notes Russia allocates $125 million yearly to jam VOA, urging a larger USIA budget to sustain the ideological war.
A columnist notes a Republican observer eager to learn which Washington DC area school Caroline Kennedy will attend, reflecting political interest in her education and public profile.
In Charlotte a white Covenant Presbyterian church and a 350 member Negro congregation plan a joint day nursery. The Covenant group with about 2,700 members will fund the early stage through a Christmas offering, giving a symbolically bold move toward unity in a segregated era.
Alf Landon presses the Republican party on tariffs, signaling a major policy confrontation that could shape party unity and electoral strategy. Landon warns that tariff stance may divide the GOP and affect future votes and platform decisions.
A long column reviews Walter Lord’s histories and a late author’s reminiscences. It contrasts the “good old days” with modern anxieties from 1900 to 1914, mentions notable events like McKinley’s assassination and the Titanic, and notes the columnist’s own health reflections and social anecdotes. The piece also touches on boxing figure Gene Fullmer and shifts between literary critique and personal notes.
James Free outlines a history making bond between President Kennedy and Vice President Johnson in 1962. Johnson chairs the Space Committee and the Plans for Progress program while advising on civil rights. He also leads the Peace Corps Advised Committee and travels on foreign missions. The piece notes Johnson’s growing influence in shaping legislation, civil rights strategy, and defense programs during the era.
A retrospective on the abdication of King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, and the enduring backlash in Britain. The piece notes the monarchy's stability since the crisis, the lingering stigma on David and Wallis Simpson, ongoing public curiosity, and the harsh church judgment from Cosmo Lang.
December honoree William Gassaway, a clerk at Walker's clothing store, earns the Carbondale Optimist Club monthly courtesy plaque. The club selects a courteous employee from a local business each month, and the plaque will be displayed in the winner’s store for the month.
Carbondale resident Gregory received a Christmas card from Dick Gregory, former Southern Minor University athlete turned comedian. The caricatured card features Gregory and his family and bears the message Season’s Greetings From the Back of the Bus.
The Anna City Council discussed placing eight more street lights on East Davie street. The Central Miners Public Service Co. is expected to present an ordinance next week. The council approved a $5,000 payment to Oakes Construction Co. of Metropolis for sewage plant work with another $5,000 due upon completion of additional tasks.
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