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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1950
Page
6
The article recounts Lois L a college senior who reports a vision in Switzerland but the author labels it a case of faulty recognition. It contrasts her experience with Plato and notes scientific skepticism toward spiritualism through Houdini trials and expert doubt.
Two army aviators parachuted to safety after bailing out of an unmanageable jet during a night over Pennsylvania. The wrecked aircraft landed seven miles away in an open field, posing risks to ground areas. The piece cautions about abandoned planes as dangerous missiles and suggests warning mechanisms for populated regions.
A quirky column parades trivia from science and current events. It notes Mauna Loa as the world’s most active volcano, ranks the United Nations second, and laments a St. Louis school fire on the last day of classes with burned up students implied.
The piece reflects on medals from Vice President Barkley to soldiers and civilians, noting the appeal and pride tied to recognition. It argues medals symbolize individual achievement at the heart of democracy and predicts more medals will be struck as a continuing practice.
The Federal Reserve system notes a decrease in money in circulation signaling tighter liquidity. Analysts point to reduced currency in circulation and broader monetary tightening implications for markets and lending.
A Harvard economist aligns with President Truman and General Motors, signaling that robust economic prospects will persist for several years, a stance now treated as official.
A Missouri youth earned ten dollars by catching a wolf in his back pasture. The piece notes he might have had better luck at the corner drugstore.
In the Russian occupied zone of Germany hundreds of thousands of Communist youth gathered for a planned demonstration. The heavy rain coerced by nature turned the display into a dampened, underwhelming spectacle, undermining the ardor of the mobilized marchers.
The passage speculates on Western powers using weather as propaganda in Berlin before a Whitsuntide demonstration. It notes Gerhardt Eisler accusing the United States of dropping potato bugs over East German truck gardens and ponders whether airmen could have released dry ice to seed clouds above Berlin.
President Truman equates the drive for peace with wartime victory, framing the current struggle as equally crucial though he does not specify the benchmark or criteria for success in this phase.
The vice president notes Senate rules allow members to criticize anyone but fellow senators. He suggests the standard might better protect colleagues. The remark highlights tensions over decorum and free speech in the chamber.
The article notes Mr. Truman's cabinet conducted an open meeting to reveal how it operates and invites public scrutiny. It suggests Republicans should hold a similar session to demonstrate how they would govern if given the chance.
Leslie L. Biffle known as Mr. Chameleon of politics roams rural areas to gauge grass roots sentiment. He forecasts Truman’s 1948 victory after traveling Illinois Iowa Missouri Indiana Ohio and Wisconsin in a poultry truck disguise.
A musician began a lesson recently but did not progress beyond the second bar, leaving the session incomplete and the practice unfinished.
The National Safety Council reports 347 Americans were killed in traffic crashes over the four day weekend, a Memorial Day high. For every death, about 33 are injured, bringing total casualties near 11,000. Emphasis on driver self discipline as key to reducing holiday fatalities. A quip compares a ticket to an Illinois football game with a bomber’s flight.
The article notes the start of the beach season and invites readers to answer a True or False style quiz, suggesting a playful activity for visitors.
The International Union of Architects faced Polish conditions for its Warsaw conference. Poles demanded no Yugoslavs, endorsement of a Stalinist peace manifesto, and free exit after the assembly. The union refused, opting to stay out and discuss architecture without pledging allegiance to Moscow. The columnist labels Soviet pressure as a curtain of stupidity hindering constructive dialogue.
The General Motors settlement ends disputes and costs, offering five years without a reopening clause. Workers accept concessions if living costs fall while engineers must pursue durable solutions. Mediator Cyrus Ching was startled as both sides sign a rare long term pact avoiding a strike.
The pact outlines a wind shield wiper on the boss window and a worker window with no confusion of hydraulic brakes and accelerator. It envisions a high dough mat ic transmission and a front facing deluxe seat for both, aiming to prevent compulsory collisions and foster trust. After five years workers may swap the accord for a new model, though questions about lasting harmony remain as quotes reflect skepticism and resignation.
The item recalls Chidsey Arthur Petzem planting seeds then neglecting them. It notes New England Phone Co removing pay phones from Stoughton Hall due to student fraud using a gadget to swap nickel for a penny and bats to access slots. The piece questions class virtues and cites the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing food cost inflation from 1940s.
In Berlin the Western side won favor with Soviet zone youths through be bop music and humor suggesting it could be a good place to send entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Sid Caesar.
A columnist warns older family members about overdoing it in yard work and chores. He argues prudent pace matters to avoid breaks in labor and unwanted limits, suggesting restraint leads to longer activity life and safer health.
A Rye New York homeowner near a golf course endures broken windows and fear as players drive balls into his yard. He shoots arrows toward the course to defend his family, missing the target. The piece uses Berlin as a metaphor for East‑West tension.
Johnny hurried to finish the evening paper as tomorrow would be picnic day and he wanted to read the latest weather.
The speech challenges blame on Roosevelt for the Yalta agreements, noting Churchill shared responsibility. It argues Soviet advance shaped Eastern Europe and Roosevelt aimed to prevent permanent Communist regimes while securing elections and joint Western‑Soviet influence.
The passage argues Roosevelt and Churchill secured Stalin to limit gains in Europe and Asia, while Britain sees no issue. It contends the Soviet Union grossly violated the Yalta accords, proving unreliability and aggression, and criticizes those who blame Roosevelt for concessions.
A Chicago Journal of Commerce note weighs home life in smaller cities versus big urban centers. It cites lower rents, quick commutes, ample leisure, and mentions firms relocating to smaller towns like Quincy Illinois and Davenport Iowa. It taxes decentralization and strategic plant siting as signs of a shifting urban pattern.
A reader dialogue notes an unsettled weather forecast with neither rain nor clear skies decided yet. The exchange suggests changing conditions and anticipation of varied weather ahead.
The Toledo local of the Fraternal Order of Police held a corned beef and cabbage fundraiser. Tickets sold for 1 to 5 dollars, but receipts totaled 295.50 while expenses reached 575, highlighting a deficit. Diners consumed 30 pounds corned beef 10 bags cabbage 50 pounds ham and 192 gallons beer.
The only woman senator, Margaret Chase Smith, challenged McCarthyism with candor and common sense. Her speech silenced colleagues across parties and prompted praise from Senator Lehman, reflecting on the Alger Hiss case and Democrats’ shaken faith in officials and fairness.
The long-frustrated Republicans face a shift as Mrs Smith, a freshman and liberal GOP member, steps into leadership with a stern call to keep the Senate house clean. Taft supporters quietly back McCarthyism era concerns while she frames her stance as women upholding national duty. Her speech rebukes lax behavior and appeals to moral leadership.
Several senators question who wrote her speech but she clarifies she wrote it. Mrs Smith departs for a UNESCO meeting in Italy this week signaling international influence and a spokesman for American ideals. The six Republican signers Tobey Aiken Morse Ives Thye Hendrickson align with her leadership on the issue.
Education Minister Maulana Abul Kalam Azad inaugurates the first mobile education exhibition of four trucks touring rural areas around New Delhi. The system carries models and charts on health nutrition malaria maternity agriculture and literacy with two trucks equipped for displays and film screenings. Extension to other regions depends on its success.
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