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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues King Farouk may face trial and pardon options, urges context and restraint. It then critiques drunken driving penalties and lax license issuance, urging stricter revocation for cause and stressing that possession does not equal responsibility. It emphasizes proper perspective on plasma requests and the Red Cross campaign.
The Smithsonian Institution's weather forecaster says Inauguration Day will be wet for outdoor setups, warning attendees and planners to brace for rain and soggy conditions.
The new administration may treat Stalin's proposals with caution while considering any concrete steps toward world peace. Dulles says channels exist for dialogue, but Stalin chose to answer via the New York Times. The U S will listen if there are real proposals, but reject any that threaten U S defense or Panmunjom negotiations.
Dec 21 marked the year's shortest daylight while New Year's Eve is expected to feel like the longest night. The remark frames the seasonal contrast and anticipates festive celebrations.
A neighbor jokes that the simplest way to remove extra furniture is to marry off a daughter, a quip reflecting wartime thrift and social humor in the block.
The national blood drive to aid wounded Koreans faces a setback after a Miami incident involving plasma allegedly sold by an Army depot in Memphis. About 20 pints may be involved, prompting calls for a thorough investigation to restore public confidence in the Red Cross and its handling of blood supplies.
A short note observes Americans as a generous people who grumble about two cold turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving and Christmas, highlighting domestic frugality and holiday leftovers.
The article discusses George Meany’s challenge to curb racketeering in AFL unions. It cites the New York dock situation as evidence of entrenched graft in key areas. Autonomy of crafts and locals hinders centralized action, but power from above may be needed to root out corrupt leadership and protect labor’s reputation.
With Taft secured as Senate majority leader, he may soften stance and acknowledge Martin Durkin as a credible cabinet pick, signaling smoother confirmation prospects. The shift suggests a more conciliatory approach in the new administration's early days.
A National Committee on Alcohol Hygiene proposes a permanent ban from holding a driver's license for anyone convicted of drunken driving, enforceable by all states. The plan stops short of revoking licenses from drinkers or suspected drivers, focusing on the conviction for drunken driving as the trigger.
Shoppers describe a rush as people stock Peace on Earth ornaments ahead of December 25. Retailers report steady sales and holiday displays, with many families choosing classic decorations for the season.
A 102 101 basketball game in New York drew attention to an adding machine used by someone in attendance. Spectators would have preferred swivel necks for better views.
Mathematician Lancelot Hogben argues for broadcasting numbers to indicate intelligent life before attempting Mars contact. He suggests Earth first test signals on Russians to gauge intelligence and potential for meaningful exchange.
A tongue in cheek note from Chris Lopher Billopp urging visitors to “look them up” when passing through towns. He lists excuses residents give for not meeting, from illness and injuries to busy schedules and holiday duties.
David Felts reflects on a mostly adult Christmas at home with a 2 percent child spirit. He notes practical gifts, orderly wrapping, and a personal joke about Old Santa. He counts a new Bible in RS V as a modern, blue cloth edition with biographical look and contrasts it with traditional King James. He also ponders legends and Cadillac’s early frontier ties to Michigan Indians.
A surge for tickets to the Washington Inaugural Ball prompts staging in two halls with an orchestra in each, creating a main event and overflow consolation. The piece also muses on layman usage, book pricing, and a vintage Election Day chat with John Foster Dulles.
Dr. George W. Crane prescribes outreach to grow Sunday School and church engagement. Proposes educational 10 minute films, weekly contests, teen Min ute Men and Women block canvases, marriage clinics, and women run nursery schools to attract families and generate revenue. He suggests sending for a bulletin with further guidance.
Economists once dominated policy making with colorful charts and Keynesian ideas. The piece argues that business leaders, not theorists, may steer policy under Eisenhower, warning that "k" style multipliers oversimplify and risk political manipulation.
The Truman Library debate centers on housing Truman’s papers in a Grandview Missouri library funded at 1.5 million. The piece argues presidential papers differ from official records and should remain with the government for public access, urging a timely reminder to subordinates preparing to leave office.
James Marlow reports that Soviet scientists faced terror and self censorship under the Kremlin. The Soviet Journal from the Academy of Sciences describes multiple review layers that depersonalized work and discouraged controversial positions.
Aileen B Shaffer reviews 1952 traffic deaths nearing 1941 peak and outlines a broad, nationwide accident-prevention program. Experts urge state laws, driver education, better signaling, design changes, and research into alcohol fatigue and driver selection to reduce fatalities and injuries on diverse roadways.
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