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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
4
Hoover voices isolationist critique amid Korea war setback
Former President Herbert Hoover argues for withdrawing troops and fortifying the homeland while maintaining air and naval strength abroad. He envisions island outposts in Britain, Japan, Formosa, and the Philippines, challenging current policy amid Korea’s reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
United States
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Britain
Japan
Formosa
Philippines
Mr. Hoover
Korea
Europe
Hoover Seen As Elder Statesman Despite Aged Ideas
Herbert Hoover earns recognition as elder statesman though critics call his Wednesday night remarks antiquated and out of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Household Hint for Festive Use of Egg Nog
A winter tip suggests using egg nog on Christmas tree boughs as a substitute snow effect. It proposes dabbing the nog on the branches to create a charming, snowy look during holiday decorating.
Keating Pushes Bill to Allow Federal Wiretap Orders
National security scrutiny sparks talk of reviewing wiretapping as evidence in spy cases. Representative Kenneth B Keating introduces a measure to let FBI agents obtain federal court orders for taps when national security is involved. He notes current rules favor spies and would require court permission to guard civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth B. Keating
New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Representative Keating
Judith Coplon
Russia
Paragrapher recalls clever radio comedians era
A nostalgic note laments radio humor past as a national health survey shows the U S in good shape and another clipping is added to Senator McCarthy s State Department dossier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
McCarthy
State Department
Department predicts 1951 farm income to rise at least 15 percent
The Department of Agriculture forecasts farm income in 1951 will be at least 15 percent higher than 1950 amid sustained demand for farm products. The outlook suggests continued strength in agricultural markets and consumer demand influencing farming profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Evacuation of Hungnam War Draws Notice in Koreans Front
The article notes a major U N evacuation at Hungnam begun December 11 as allied forces withdraw under heavy bombing. It says a quiet Korean front along the 38th parallel masks a Communist buildup and frames U N actions as delaying tactics to hold off a broader war while the free world builds its military power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Korea
U. N
Hungnam
North Korea
Free World
Peace stance of the Soviet Union cited by Pravda
Pravda asserts the Soviet Union stands for peace and invites readers to name a person who disputes it, signaling a defense of its foreign policy stance amid Cold War scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pravda
Communist Party
Soviet Union
East and West Leaders Not Expected to Meet
Report notes that General Douglas MacArthur and General Dwight Eisenhower are unlikely to meet again, reflecting on postwar tensions and differing strategic views between the two leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Eisenhower
CHRISTMAS EFFICIENCY BY MR BILLPP
A satirical tale follows Mr Billopp who designs a corporate style Christmas plan. He delegates card design gifts lists and purchases to his wife and staff while he personally selects only his wife’s gifts. He even shops Friday before as a model of efficiency.
Carl Sandburg Studied at Lombard College in Galesburg
The October South Atlantic Quarterly recalls Carl Sandburg as a Lombard College student in Galesburg where seven early contributions appear under varied signatures. Fellow students nicknamed him Cully while some called him Swede, as Lombard merged with Knox College in 1930. The piece notes Sandburg’s later life at Flat Rock, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sandburg
Lombard College At
Galesburg
Alan Jenkins
South Atlantic Quarterly
Lombard College Monthly
Jenkins
Young Sandburg
C. . Sandburg
Charles August
Karl August
Charles August Sandburg
Sandburg
Cully
Lombard College
Illinois College
Little 19
Universalists
Illinois Liberal Institute
Benjamin Lombard
Knox
Lombard
Remembrance Rock
Flat Rock
North Carolina
Des Moines observations and notes from a Greensboro editor
Bill Polk recalls the 4th National Conference of Editorial Writers in Des Moines Iowa. The piece mixes travel notes on Iowa’s geography and straight roads with commentary on Des Moines people and a Lincoln Collection gift. It mentions turtles dogs Proximity and harness horse pedigree data. Daniels Patch death noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Polk
Greensboro
N. C
National Conference of Editorial Writers
Des Moines
Iowa
Greensboro Daily News
Towa
Boston
Ohio
Midwest
Chicago
Euclid
Barrett Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Benjamin
Lee Lynch
Illinois
Dan Patch
Nancy Hanks
Plain speaking by Pearson backs UN Korea ceasefire
Lester B Pearson, Canadian external affairs minister, urges world unity to halt Korea fighting and warns a world war would affect all UN nations. He argues the chief hope to deter and repulse aggression lies in free world unity, with emphasis on global solidarity against Russian moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Lester B. Pearson
United Nations
Korea
United States
Germany
India
France
Russia
National Emergency Needed to Halt Inflation Gains
The Cleveland Press urges urgent national action against communist aggression and inflation. It argues precious time is lost waiting for preparedness and calls for a swift, determined government response from high officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Press
Government Calls for Voluntary Controls Who Leads First
The government requests voluntary restraints and asks which party or group will take the lead in implementing the initial controls. The question emphasizes who will set the pace for compliance and monitoring.
Film plans spark rivalry rumor between Higgins biopic stars
High-Gear Higgins Hy Gardner reports a fellow Korea correspondent teased Homer Bigart about filming Marguerite Higgins life story. The joke predicts the male rival role and a final beach scene with the heroine as the two walk arm in arm toward the radio truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins Hy Gardner
Korea
Homer Bigart
N. Y
Bigart
Marguerite
Ready or Not Atomic Attack Readiness Question
Defense experts warn the country is not ready for an atomic attack while others claim it is not prepared. The New York World Telegram and Sun quotes C. E. F. on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E.F
New York World-Telegram
Sun
War Drains Reserves From Bank Across All Units
The Wall Street Journal notes the war effort has prompted extensive reserve calls, pulling from national banks and other financial institutions. In particular, many reserves are being mobilized as the conflict continues to escalate and require broader manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Latin American Yule Customs in United States Spotlight
National Geographic Bulletin notes the Christmas crib and pinata gaining popularity in the United States. It traces the crib to St. Francis of Assisi and highlights customs among Micmac Indians and Mexican celebrations. The pinata appears during Dec 16 to Jan 6, with gift making and a final Epiphany on January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Bulletin
United States
South America
Bethlehem
U. S
Francis of Assisi
Canada
Mexico
Christ
Iran Sees Pressure from Surging Great Power Ties
In a discussion on Iran's dilemma, the Shah reiterates pro American sentiment while Iran bears economic strain from losing markets and reliance on foreign aid. The U S ambassador to Iran notes tensions with Moscow and Tehran’s wary balancing act amid war era shifts.
Iran Faces Loan Conditions Amid Criticism of Aid Rules
The report notes a $25 million Import-Export Bank loan to Iran with conditions pushing purchase of American materials. Critics question why some nations receive grants while others, deemed essential for defense, get little. The overall outlook is described as critical and deteriorating from a recent high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Iran
Middle East
Henry Grady
United States
Soviet Union
Turkey
Afghanistan
Europe
Greece
Reuters
Shah
America
Washington
Korea
International Bank
Wilson as civilian economy czar faces broad scrutiny
Charles E. Wilson begins his new role with wide powers and a fragile political climate. President Truman outlines his duties while Wilson must navigate a polarized public and an adversarial Congress, amid wartime production memories and evolving civilian controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Wilson
Truman
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Pearl Harbor
Korea
Roosevelt
Wilson Faces Struggles in Wartime Economy and Politics
The piece outlines President Wilson's challenge to mobilize a full wartime economy amid low unemployment, high demand for technicians, and inflation cutting salaries. It notes Taft's stance on foreign relations and potential move to armed services, plus Wilson's wary stance on assistant chairmen and the power dynamics within Washington's war production sphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Taft
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Russell
Armed Services
Thailand Sees Good Rice Crop in 1951 Forecast
Bangkok reports the 1951 rice crop may match 1950 yields with exports around 1.2 million tons. Agriculture minister Phra Chuang Kasetsilpakarn says floods harmed only lowland rice, while hill rice should be high and central plain and northern provinces expected to be very good. The government bases next year’s national income on rice exports, with an earlier forecast of a poor crop revised upward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangkok
Thailand
Phra Chuang Kasetsilpakarn
Phra Chuang
Austria to floodlight famed Kitzbuehel ski run this winter
One of Austria’s scenic runs in Kitzbuehel will be floodlit for night skiing making it the first in Austria and the third in Europe. The Tyrolean resort plans a record tourist season this winter, expecting many Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Kitzbuehe
Tyrolean Alps
Europe
Kitzbuehel
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Velma
By Dorothy Thompson
Nehru
U.S.S. R
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
W.P.B
Ferdinand Eberstadt
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