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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1956

Page

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Mansfield assails Dulles on foreign aid policy

Senator Mansfield charged Secretary of State Dulles has created new hurdles for approving the administration foreign aid program by suggesting Russia is losing the cold war. He argued Russia is advancing diplomatically economically and militarily and called for honest discussion of Russia’s status. Democratic critics accuse Dulles of deceiving the public about the Soviet threat as they challenge his claims in the Senate.

Washington Sen Mansfield D-Mont Dulles Russia Senate Foreign Relations Committee Free World Unity Fulbright D-Ark Senate H. Alexander Smith RNJ

Baby Toothless Again in Atlantic City Tale

Kevin McDonough born on Valentine’s Day with two front teeth is fitted for removal as the dentist Dr. Nathan Rahn notes the teeth bother the tot. The unusual case stems from a baby with early dentition in Atlantic City New Jersey reported by AP.

Atlantic City N. J Kevin McDonough Nathan Rahn

Aurora mayor sacks Leap Year committee amid free speech row

Mayor Paul Egan censured by Aurora city officials fired half of the Leap Year Day committee. General chairman Mrs. Ernest Van Auken and four commissioners were dismissed after his letter to Soviet deputy premier Mikoyan questioned free speech in the United States. Van Auken resigned citing unfair treatment, and the city’s traditional female leadership ritual gets tangled in political strife.

Aurora Paul Egan Ernest van Auken Egan Aitken Anastee L. Mikoyan United States of America Mikoyan Russia U. S Moscow Washington Ition

Big 3 Agree On Action In Middle East

British informant says United States Britain and France plan swift Western military action if a new Arab Israeli war starts but only after diplomat talks. US ships visit Port Said and Haifa with Egyptian permission while naval shows continue off the eastern Mediterranean.

Big Middle East United States Britain France Washington Foreign Office State Department Mediterranean Israel United Nations

Birdman Of Alcatraz Stroud Begins Monumental Book

Stroud starts writing his landmark book on February 11 1937 after parole denial. The narrative highlights his 17 years in confinement 48 years old and his work in bird pathology and therapy aiding bird lovers worldwide.

Stroud Ruby M. Carr United States

Birdman Strouds Bird Pathology Pursuit Hearts No End

A column notes Stroud's lifelong project to author a complete dictionary style avian pathology and therapy book. He pursues histology, observes birds closely, and warns about how nervous strain and rough teaching harm nervous birds, calling such cases shock induced diabetes.

Stroud

Eisenhower to Hold News Conference at 10:30 A. M.

President Eisenhower will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. EST 9:30 a.m. CST Wednesday amid questions about announcing a second term. White House Secretary Hagerty said he did not know if a second term decision would be announced then or if a radio television appearance would follow. He added there are no plans for another press briefing that day.

Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty Hagerty

Dade County Chairman Receives Back Strain Treatment

New Hazard Miami Fla Feb 28 AP Chairman L D MacVicar of the Dade County commission underwent treatment Monday for a back strain suffered reaching for a hymnal at church authorities reported.

Miami Fla L. D. MacVicar Dade County Commission

Three Downtown Buildings Put Up For Options In Carbondale Deal

Real estate broker I. W. Dill announces options on the Prince Hotel 107 West Monroe Street Leo's Tavern 101 West Monroe Street and the Nether Building 211 213 South Illinois Avenue in a half million dollar plan to replace the structures with a new mixed use block. Charles Winters named as option holder for the trio while current owners and others remain unnamed. The plan aims to attract a nationwide business to the site near the Illinois Central station with a total expenditure exceeding 500000. The Prince Hotel dating to 1899 and renamed in 1930 would be replaced with the new structure, and the Nether Building houses Mercantile Mortgage Co and Montgomery Ward catalog offices.

Carbondale Prince Hotel Leo's Tavern West Monroe Street Illinois Avenue I. W. Dill Leo's Aon Nether Dill Charles D. Winters Marion Winters Handley Hotel Pioneer Carbondale Prince Hundley West Main Street

Douglas presses federal help for Southern Illinois jobs

Senator Paul Douglas hearings in Mounds and Rossclair reveal unemployment in Southern Illinois near crisis. Local leaders describe plant losses, foreclosures, and a dole economy as residents seek federal loans and aid for plants, processing, and marketing facilities to revive the region.

Sen Douglas Ill Illinois Nationa Mounds Rossclare Southern Illinois University Paul Douglas D-Ill Southern Illinois Senate Labor Subcommittee Glenn Stahlebacher Cobden SIU

Ike F reserve: Eisenhower sticks to firm farm bill stance

The Eisenhower administration rejects any compromise on the farm bill amid a Senate battle over price supports. Senate GOP Leader Knowland says the president will not veto and expects a close vote next week to defeat the Democratic move to restore fixed supports. Secretary Benson and Sen. Aiken attended the White House meeting outlining the administration position.

Washington Eisenhower Senate Knowland California White House Benson Sen. Aiken R GOP Senate Agriculture Committee Knowled Sen. Kilgore D-W

Train crash near Swampscott leaves 14 dead and many injured

A Boston and Maine four car commuter train collided with a second train near Swampscott Massachusetts in a heavy snowstorm. At least 14 killed with potential toll to 20 and scores hurt as passengers were thrown from seats.

Swampscott Mass Boston and Maine Warren S. Martin Danvers Salem Martin Portsmouth N. H Boston William H. Kirtley State Public Utilities de

Partner Tells Of Neffs Work

The youthful law partner of John M Neff disclosed today Neff made trips or calls to Iowa Montana and Wyoming in connection with his work for the natural gas bill. The testimony to a special senate committee broadened Neffs known activities beyond Nebraska and South Dakota.

John M. Neff Neff Iowa Montana Wyoming Senate Paul J. Gerdes Lexington Neb Nebraska South Dakota Gerdes Sen. George D-Ga Sen. Case R-Sd

Counties Hit by Storm to Get Disaster Loans

Three Illinois counties Clinton St. Clair and Lawrence were designated as disaster areas by the Small Business Administration after weekend tornadoes. Residents may apply for low interest loans to repair property and property damage.

Washington Illinois Small Business Administration Clinton St. Clair Lawrence

Woman's Letters Bring Reply From Fire Department

Mrs George M Fly of Nashville Tenn, guest in a Louisville hotel, wrote letters but not to the fire department. Her inquiry about a mail chute led to two hook and ladder trucks and a water tower arriving in a hurry, as firemen misread the maid's reply.

Louisville George M. Fly Fly Nashville

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Senator Mansfield Distaff London Egypt Said Haifa Alcatraz Southern Crab Orchard Lake Ike Lees Benshowee New York Stock Exchange Carbondale Realty Leo Neber James Foreman Metropolis Chamber of Commerce Joppa Metropolis Foreman Owen Evers Mound City Evers Dole Stahlebacher Wright Stratton Mounds, Ill Warren Wright Springfield Ike Partment Swampscott Station Kirby Edward Penniman The Lynn Lynn Hospital Martlehead Union Hospital Boston Red Cross Blood Center Salem Hospital Boston & Maine Railroad B&m N.H Case Joseph Wishart Republican State Finance Committee Wishart Mayflower
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