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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1950
Page
6
Dr. Crane and colleagues debunk telepathy as a myth, favoring the idea that shared thoughts arise from simultaneous reasoning and common stimuli. The discussion uses a case of two sisters in New York and Chicago and notes parallel thinking without mind-to-mind influence.
The article notes Prague may fully cut diplomatic relations with the United States and Britain after a treason trial of 18 Pankrac prisoners, labeling Western influence as the campaign’s target amid ongoing expulsions and consulate reductions. It contrasts Czech actions with Western expectations and cites unneutral judicial conditions. The piece also briefly touches on unrelated themes about accident rates and local quirks.
Report says a Cornell University student is attempting to train a worm to turn right as Republicans monitor the experiment. Navy moves promote Capt. John G. Crommelin to rear admiral, a decision not criticized by him. Myrna Loy asserts films enlighten the world recalling magic lantern days.
A St Louis studio promotes dance lessons with the line Your vacation can be the best ever if you learn to dance while the ad adds a skeptical note about whether fish will be impressed by the claim.
New York state plans action on an antiquated divorce statute adopted in 1787. Lawyers urge a state commission to study conditions after a Bar association report criticized the system as too hostile and prone to fraud through staged scenes. They seek a balanced approach avoiding both extremes of laxity and rigidity.
A Chicago astronomist reports measurements showing Pluto is small next to Earth. The finding emphasizes Pluto's tiny size relative to our planet.
Gov. Earl Warren assails James Roosevelt as a political opportunist. A Fatties Anonymous group is organized. Man Mountain Dean is expected to run for sergeant at arms.
The White House auctions off assorted leftovers as keepsakes with speculation some items may appeal to Republicans.
Doctors W A Tillman and G E Hobbs report in The American Journal of Psychiatry that certain people are more likely to incur traffic accidents, labeling them accident prone. They link this tendency to unstable family background childhood fears and frequent job changes.
The United States faces a heated question over recognizing the Red Chinese regime while a neighbor jokes about not recognizing a Chinese leader on sight, reflecting domestic skepticism and international policy tension.
The article recalls two near panic incidents where a gunman alarmed travelers on a plane and a train, leaving mild shock but no physical harm. It highlights Rick Parker, a 28 year old Atlanta cab driver who saved kindergarteners by shielding them from a mad dog, enduring bites but escaping serious injury.
The claim positions Dean of Diplomats Dean Acheson as the leading figure in international diplomacy, reflecting broad agreement on his stature and influence in shaping U S foreign policy and global relations.
A humorous verse about apologists who promise help yet are unavailable. The piece profiles Christopher Billopp and his observations on well meaning folks who cannot commit, citing repeated cancellations and conflicting plans while maintaining polite insistence.
Rusk county will pay half the cost of a $7,500 90 foot bridge over Skinner creek in South Fork township. The structure will serve a single farmer with property across the road end. The town argues public benefit justifies the project.
President Truman plans to pursue a master’s degree in folklore this fall in New York as reported by the World Telegram and Sun. The announcement notes his intent to study and continue public service.
Bloomington observer laments weak daytime radio reception due to building steel and X ray buzz. He lists Chicago stations WBBM WGN WMAQ WENR WLS and local WJBC AM FM, notes heavy soap operas and audience games, praises occasional baseball broadcasts and old radio reviews, and finds radio a comforting companion for patients and nurses.
The column highlights Elliot Paul’s two part Paris Revisited in Cosmopolitan with rich names and places for armchair travelers. It also notes John Mason Brown’s Peter Pan review in Saturday Review of Literature, enjoyed with his son, plus Bennett Cerf chatter and this editorial page.
A life insurance counselor reports receipt of a circular advertising an insurance manual praised as the greatest boon to the life insurance agent since the invention of the shoe. The piece notes new radio programs including Rudy Vallee's quarter hour of nostalgic chatter and old recordings.
The column denounces Tony Martin’s song There’s No Tomorrow, arguing it mocks convalescents and urges readers to hide the recording. It notes the record is owned by the Heiress to the Felts Millions and asks concealment until the patient recovers.
The Atlantic pact members show unity and resolve and must soon produce concrete instruments of their intent. Practical results from discussions are awaited as divisions fleets and squadrons should materialize to reassure the public and secure safety.
Emmetsburg Iowa reporter Thomas M. Kelly notes a shadowy figure in wedding season, the unseen bridegroom who pays tariffs and lacks a dedicated month, while others get recognition.
A critical column questions Mrs. Roosevelt and the United Nations Human Rights Commission. It notes the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and argues that U S acceptance did not imply official endorsement by the United States.
Readers argue cicadas do not eat growth but damage trees by egg laying and twig breakage. They cite a biology text noting 17 year hatching in most areas and 13 years in the South. The writer asserts cicadas are not locusts and quips the cicada’s mouth gave the explanation.
The pattern for ending the Senate McCarthy inquiry is formed as Chairman Millard Tydings prepares to convene a subcommittee for a final report. Observers doubt full bipartisan support, while talk of a nonpartisan review board for the 81 cases grows, with names like Eisenhower Nimitz Spellman Roberts floated.
The article discusses the need for a constitutional amendment to grant adoption power and notes that even if a treaty could have legal force, the Senate has not acted on it.
A cautious analysis of a proposed global declaration questions its impact on American governance and rights. It labels life liberty and property as unclear guarantees and notes a welfare package mandating living standards and social services. It highlights concerns over arbitrary interpretations of property and the broader social program.
In testimony on military assistance, Secretary of State Acheson said rearming Western Europe will likely cost the United States more than one billion dollars annually. He urged continued strong defense effort unless the international climate and other powers change significantly.
The $1 billion aid for this year may be insufficient for Western Europe to build an effective defense in three to four years. Much equipment comes from U.S. stock and cut prices. future needs require new production and coordinated plans. European partners must overcome national pride to create a balanced collective force with steady Western backing.
The article argues that a balanced collective force is required for Western Europe and warns that European partners must bear more costs. It states the American contribution may exceed one billion dollars annually to ensure reasonable security against invasion and air attack. Secretary Acheson is cited as candid about these figures.
The passage discusses shifting rights from mere language to a covenant framework. It implies future additions of new rights including access to a television set, a deep freeze, and a copy of This I Remember, signaling broader social protections.
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