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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
2
New York predicts 1953 will bring mixed trends with fashion gains and rising costs. A bold future includes more economical living, a novel versatile hat handbag, and renewed interest in economy across government and private life.
Joe Johnson, an 88 year old retired DuQuoin carpenter and former town Santa, was awarded first place in a home lighting contest for his elaborate hand made figures and Christmas scenes. His holiday displays delighted hundreds of DuQuoin children before Christmas.
The National Safety Council estimates 410 Americans will die in four days of New Year travel. This follows an AP survey showing 556 deaths for the Christmas period, an all time high after a 555 peak in 1936.
A week long walkout by 27 performers at WGN and WGN TV ends with a new contract. The stations and AFTRA announce terms that place news staff outside the union's jurisdiction and raise announcer pay from 135 to 150 dollars per week.
Harold Watson of Mt. Vernon is named a member of the committee to supervise the inaugural events.
Ralph Kronshagen aged 47 died Monday in Peabody Coal Mine No 17 near Pana when a string of empty cars collided with 17 loaded cars. The impact threw him under a loaded car which was derailed.
Russell D Rendleman of Anna Union County announces the 1953 March of Dimes drive will open Jan 1. He cites 1952 as dramatic in the fight against infantile paralysis noting polio’s devastating attacks and scientific advances that promise victory.
Walter J. Bingaman Jr was named rural manager for Southern Illinois for the Chicago Blue Cross hospital care and Blue Shield medical surgical plan announced by Carl D Hudson East St Louis regional manager. Office is at 3112 East Broadway Centralia.
The report notes the swearing in of state officials at the State Armory in Springfield on January 12. Watson was appointed by William W. Downey, aide to Governor-elect William G. Stratton.
Kinmundy resident Mrs Eva Parrill paid a light bill 21 years late after it was mailed from Effingham on December 5, 1931. She did not receive the statement until December 17, 1952.
Gold heiress Nancy Oakes wed Baron Ernest Lyssard von Hovyningen Huene in Nassau on Monday night. The couple, aged 28 and 22, planned a European honeymoon after the ceremony. Nancy is the late Sir Harry Oakes daughter. the groom studies languages and economics in Mexico City. De Marigny, Nancy’s first husband, was acquitted in the 1943 murder case.
Peggy Lee, 32, TV singer, is to marry Boris Veljke Melo novitch Mitchell, 35, a Yugoslavian actor, in Santa Monica California on December 30. The announcement lists the couple and their hometowns as the source notes.
State Sen. J. B. Bridston said he will mail petitions to Washington asking Sen. William Langer to stand aside when the new Congress opens. The move aims to delay Langer’s oath pending an investigation of immigration bills he sponsored. Langer predicts the attempt will fail as he is slated to head the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mindanao Island in the Southern Philippines reports 10 dead and 38 missing after storms. The Philippine News Service provided the figures today amid ongoing rescue efforts.
Mrs. Ethel Arata known as grandma bank bandit will plead innocent to three counts of bank robbery, claiming acted under uncontrollable love for humanity. Attorney Joan Martin outlined the defense after a conference with the 52-year-old defendant in Los Angeles. The case ties to financier Robert Catts, whose fortune vanished in 1929.
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