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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1952
Page
4
An editorial piece argues that farmers and government share blame as price supports lapse. It notes lessons for both sides and observes that another Memorial Day period has produced fatalities, risking a self perpetuating cycle of casualties.
Steel management and labor must now resolve their contract dispute themselves after government mediation failed. The piece argues both sides avoided bargaining last November, leading to a strike that affects defense production. Government remains involved only to set wage limits and offer relief, but cannot settle the quarrel.
General Eisenhower plans to join the federal payroll again in January at a hundred thousand dollars a year after relinquishing his nineteen thousand dollar army. In the interim Columbia University is expected to provide support to Ike.
A neighbor known for taking things easy, never worrying, and having a brain described as completely unwracked. The light, humorous note portrays a relaxed character whose outlook contrasts with daily stresses.
The Department of Agriculture says the potato shortage will extend about one more month. U.S. usage runs 23 million bushels monthly, with only 15 million available in May. June should see full allotment, possibly reaching retailers in the last week, and demand may be met by July.
Mr Billopp defines a scholar as a naturally gifted student who stays focused on work and excels in class. A scholar prepares, answers questions, earns good marks, passes exams, and contends for advancement. The piece notes parental worry for underconfident scholars and contrasts June’s calm with anxious nights. Christopher Billopp
Gov. Adlai Stevenson warns against presumptuous drafts while revisiting Sherman’s 1884 refusal. The piece surveys generals in the White House, noting nine generals have become president and Eisenhower’s 1952 bid. It touches on the Goebel book and military leaders’ political roles.
The New York Herald Tribune marks the centennial of Roget's Thesaurus, highlighting its impact on writers and readers. It notes Roget's methodical organization of words into a 1000 subdivisions index and his lasting influence on prose, drama, and expression.
A sultry Cairo atmosphere shadows the January 26 Black Saturday uprising. The government rules by decree while traffic diverts for the King and officials. Alleged agents provocateurs and mixed political forces, including Wafd, Muslim Brotherhood left wing, and communists, sparked riots. Questions linger about police actions and potential further crackdowns.
A recent fishing trip with Prince Philip saw Queen Elizabeth II wearing hip boots and overalls. The outing proceeded far beyond the gaze of her grandmother, Queen Mother Mary, highlighting a rare casual moment in royal life.
Memorial day holiday deaths total near 500 across all causes with traffic crashes higher than expected. At least 85 drownings occurred during holiday activities, many victims unable to swim while others were left helpless in water. Parents push driving lessons but neglect swimming safety.
A steel company employee who handles furnace banking has been unusually busy in recent months, sometimes working around the clock. Some insist on exact address references, yet they find it difficult to locate Mr. Eisenhower in these days.
The piece critiques Prime Minister Daniel F. Malan’s push for a new constitution that limits judicial review as dangerous to democracy. It contrasts South Africa’s segregation policy with Britain’s checks and balances, urging awareness that peril to democratic rights can arise from entrenched racial policies. It warns that distinct national histories affect constitutional safeguards and calls for robust protections to democracy.
David Felts notes an advertising leaflet shows Eleanor Roosevelt as Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt Rupert Hughes as Mr Rupert Hughes and Charles Edison as The Honorable Edison. The piece contrasts longtime use of honorifics for lawyers politicians and public figures and notes the persistence of The Honorable for certain offices while common people shift away from such forms.
The narrator recalls a restrained interest in birds and prefers listening to birds rather than stalking them. Favorite songsters include the Southern mockingbird and cardinal, with a fondness for the mourning dove’s call. Dove behavior contrasts with hunters awaiting upland shooting season.
Dr George W Crane argues that fear of childbirth and wartime threats are excuses Vera R 29 uses to avoid having children. He urges a proactive mindset, calling Earth a classroom and insisting couples with no sterility or defects should start a family, aiming for at least three children by year two of marriage. He urges readers to request his pregnancy bulletin by sending a dime and stamped envelope to the newspaper.
President Truman assesses General Eisenhower's political path as difficult and crowded with risks. He notes Ike must be the final policymaker, not just a contributor, and recalls past Democratic attempts to back Eisenhower. The piece frames Truman’s view of internal GOP splits and potential irony if Ike falters.
A brief, fragmentary scene shows an old man in a silent movie muttering he is deaf after half an hour of chatter. A bystander responds with a calm, practical reassurance, ending the moment.
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