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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1949
Page
1
Henry B. Tate, rent representative, notes landlords seek higher rents to cover fuel taxes insurance and upkeep while families earning 40 to 50 dollars weekly struggle to find affordable housing. In 1949 Crab Orchard granted 3216 in total monthly increases across 397 units averaging eight dollars per unit.
Pinkey W. Bosinger a 60 year old coal miner was found hanged in an aubarn near his Royalton home early today He left a note telling his daughter Bertie 23 to pray for me The daughter knew of no reason for the act and said she was unaware of any trouble
The Carterville fire department bought a 750 gallon capacity pump truck to handle rural calls outside city limits without red tape. Victor Stocks says the department bought the truck with city funds. Fred Phillips is fire chief, Fred Rudloff treasurer, and Stocks helped lead the purchase.
Hanson, 23, released from Leavenworth on good behavior, was held in Crawford county jail in Robinson on burglary and larceny charges. He had been sentenced to three years for transporting a stolen car across a state line and returned to Robinson after release. The getaway car is tied to the local burglary at a Robinson gravel pit.
Dr. Hermann N. Sander 40, a former Dartmouth ski champion, returned to medicine in Goffstown New Hampshire amid debate over his role in the mercy killing of Abbie Borroto 59 Manchester. He posted 25000 bond and faces murder charges for allegedly injecting air into her veins. grand jury to hear in January. Reginald Borroto the victim’s husband voiced support for the physician.
A light rain weather outlook with continued mild temperatures. Lows tonight 36 to 42 degrees, highs Sunday near 50. Friday morning 24, noon 63, 6 p.m. 56. Humidity around 66 percent, sunrise 7 24 a.m., sunset 4 42 p.m. Wind average 0.58 mph over 24 hours. Water levels Crab Orchard Lake seven inches above spillway Tuesday, Little Grassy Lake 13 feet below spillway, Mississippi River at Grand Tower 13.2 feet with a 1.1 foot drop in 24 hours.
Frankfort Kentucky details a new law taking effect at midnight requiring a three day wait for marriage licenses ending the quick marriage practice once common in Kentucky. The change stops a fast service that attracted nonresidents seeking rapid ceremonies and licenses.
Southern Illinois night spots anticipate heavy New Year’s Eve business but managers expect crowds smaller than Christmas Eve. White City Park in Herrin reports many booth reservations and a 3500 capacity. Colony club near McClure and Tom’s Place north of De Soto expect large turnout. Buckner’s Club Alamo and Franklin club also booked. State police promise cautious road patrols with no extra men. taverns not hiring extra staff.
In Missouri a threatened walker out by 50,000 Southwestern Bell workers looms as union leaders say action could begin any time after midnight. Gov. Forrest Smith warns the state will act to prevent a shutdown, citing the King-Thompson law against public utilities.
In Carmi Illinois two amateur archaeologists were buried by a cave in while excavating an ancient mound near the Wabash river. Bystanders Norbert Bingham and Arkell Fischer assisted in rescuing the pair and the dig will continue with seven skeletons and other relics already recovered.
The Brannan plan requires a 12.9 percent drop in corn plantings and 13.7 percent in rice seeding next year as part of a broader effort to reduce farm surpluses. Prices to farmers have fallen to 98 percent of parity, the lowest since 1941, with soybeans awaiting 1950 support decisions and potential production controls. The program targets 11 million acres less corn than this year across 837 major producing counties including Illinois and Iowa.
A Railroad Retirement board plan to survey railroad workers around Carbondale follows a 250 signers petition for a permanent office. Courtney G. Clower. district manager East St. Louis notes the survey will occur within 60 days. Signers hail from Marion Willisville Carterville De Soto Herrin Murphysboro and other towns with petitions spreading to Anna DuQuoin Cobden Tamaroa and Elkville.
U M W officials deny a new walkout while Sparta prepares a January 17 special election to repeal the 1936 Blue Laws that ban Sunday amusements. A petition with over 1000 signatures prompted the vote. Grand theater manager Cc Wells notes Sparta and Marissa are the only towns in the state with Sunday cinema bans.
The Associated Press notes 580 people died in violent accidents over a three day Christmas weekend with 43 traffic deaths. The National Safety Council predicts 330 more traffic fatalities during the New Year holiday period.
Three groups representing county officials township officials and supervisors join to keep legal fight against the 100 county assessment supervisor offices law. A Sangamon county judge ruled the law constitutional a joint committee led by James R Cannell of Shirland will pursue an appeal to the state supreme court.
There will be no publication of this newspaper on Monday January 2 to allow staff to observe the New Year holiday.
New York New Year's radio plans repeat past patterns with NBC CBS ABC and MBS dancing parties late tonight into the early hours across time zones. Bowl games feature Orange Sugar Rose parings on CBS ABC and MBS with announcers Mel Allen Connie Desmond Bill Stern Harry Wismer Jim Britt Red Barber Carroll Jansen and others.
Moscow reports Russia plans one of its biggest New Year celebrations as the nation welcomes the new year at midnight. Russians prepare gifts for children and each other around the decorated tree.
Ray Armes, 26, of Herrin, had bond set at $20 000 in Camdenton Mo for a charge of assault with intent to kill. He was transferred to Greene county jail after failing to meet bond following a shooting at Stoutland. State witness Mrs Hardin testified Armes asked to stay overnight before firing. Hardin sustained serious facial injuries.
The forecast predicts a wet New Year’s Eve for many areas east of the Mississippi River with rain spreading from Wisconsin to eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois, Missouri, eastern Kansas, and parts of Oklahoma and Texas. Rain or snow is expected across the North Central states and from New England to the Dakotas, with showers in Washington and Oregon and clear skies in California. The coldest readings were 16 degrees below zero at Havre Montana and seven degrees at Minot North Dakota.
German official said today that every dismantled factory in the Ruhr region is being restored to operation except the real ammunition plants. Eric Noelting, minister of economics for North Rhine Westphalia, presented the statement to reporters.
Frank Kokoszka aged 30 was found dead in bed in Chicago on Friday from an apparent electric shock caused by a frayed cord attached to a bed lamp
Washington reports say soft coal industry officials warn of a possible new strike as miners friendly to John L. Lewis may not report for work after the New Year. United Mines Workers President Busarello denies plans, while major producers push for five day weeks and court action to compel bargaining.
Two traffic accidents near West Frankfort and West City injure two people and cause about 1600 dollars in damages. Albert Barnard and Albert Zukosky, both of Ezra, Illinois, are hospitalized after Barnard's car rear ended a truck on route 149. A second crash on route 14 near West City involved James Simpson. his car rolled after hitting a guard rail, with no injuries reported.
Chicago police report a 63-year-old carpenter battered his wife with a hammer and then killed himself by carbon monoxide poisoning after fleeing to a garage. Elsie Camic, 55, escaped to a nearby tavern with injuries from the attack.
New York report to the American Association for the Advancement of Science states a woman’s ring finger is often shorter than her index finger while men show the reverse due to a sex linked hereditary control.
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