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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1950
Page
4
Dr George W Crane notes Edna E 22 years old married three months ran to her parents after honeymoon woes. He argues only children form a high risk for divorce, needing parental attention and lack of shared responsibility. He cites studies of 5268 divorced people and urges larger families to foster emotional maturity.
The National Safety Council reports higher fatalities over the four day Memorial Day period but notes fatalities per million miles driven are down due to more driving. It argues safer driving overall while urging continued highway safety campaigns and responsible motoring amid rising vehicle numbers and miles traveled.
Senators have staged several quiz programs to probe the issue, but witnesses are not revealing new information. The sessions aim to illuminate details of the case while facing limited cooperation from those questioned.
A Trenton weightlifter carries a platform with an elephant while a quip on politics follows. The item notes Republicans might hire him if a platform existed and references Truman praising a 3.2 billion dollar foreign aid bill as a peace step alongside other quick jibes.
President Truman states he does not intend to drive any Democrat from the party, while a joking golfer says the issue would be only a putt. The exchange highlights intra party tensions and light political banter during the period.
A Soviet youth paper claims Americans are going crazy under cold war pressure, misquoting Dean Acheson. The piece asserts the United States will not weaken its cold war campaign and will stand firm to defend Europe from communism.
A Hawaii based artist dubbed Mauna Loa rises as a potential torch singer with Moanin Low as her signature theme. Industry watchers note the cultural resonance and early studio interest.
Commentator muses on a hypothetical German bread strike with playful wordplay like Bonn buns. The notion toys with headline writers imagining punny reactions in a German context.
A large Arkansas estate distribution turns on a single word interpretation by a court. A local figure notes his future may depend on one letter distinguishing hired from fired.
experts insist the nickel coin contains nothing of value and dismiss any hidden worth.
In St. Louis a judge gave two youths who pled guilty to traffic offenses a week to join the armed forces. Recruiting officers from the army navy air force and marine corps said the services are not a reform school and refused to accept the youths.
The piece explains how a lunch invitation, framed as exclusive and appealing, masks a test of influence. Selected guests attend a prestigious venue and learn they are expected to fund or champion a cause such as a church, hospital, museum, or university project, offsetting the meal with civic duty. The author cites Christopher Billopp.
New York Times reports the Union Parliament nears passage of the Group Areas bill enabling designation of racially exclusive areas. The plan, applying to whites natives and Asians, underpins apartheid policy and risks global condemnation as it claims to seek racial harmony.
A foreign observer quotes a 1851 dispatch saying Russia has no practical mechanics inventions and merely borrows from others. The note recalls similar 19th century views from American ministers and suggests Russia now copies the world while oppressing free peoples.
The article notes growing adoption of home rule for counties across at least 14 states, allowing counties to draft their own charters and shape their government. It highlights Los Angeles County as an early adopter with a chief administrative officer, and mentions several counties moving to county managers or a council–supervisor model to improve efficiency.
Population notes released for 1950 indicate a faster rise in family units than overall population. From 1940 to 1950 families grew 24 percent while the population rose 15 percent, with six million new families since 1945. Projections through 1960 expect eight million more families and one million more people.
The quote from Collie Knox in the New York Times Magazine states that flattering a man is best avoided by telling him he cannot be flattered. It reframes flattery as a reaction to skepticism rather than praise.
The piece argues against a universal codification of human rights, warning that sentimental efforts by Americans in official roles may blur national sovereignty. It claims a generalized treaty could force the Senate to accept a patchwork of reforms, risking misinterpretation of liberty and US credibility.
The article discusses Democratic and Republican views on McCarthy's charges of Communist infiltration and the loyalty review process. It notes the extensive FBI investigations, the need for a unanimous report, and the proposal of an impartial citizen board to review cases while acknowledging ongoing related charges outside the State Department.
The text argues that an envisioned universal covenant mirrors the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and will face rejection or heavy reservations in the Senate. It warns of political upheaval from isolationists and stresses enduring differences among nations in forms of government and individual liberty.
In a St Louis Post Dispatch afternoon quiz, a contestant guessed Illinois for a clue about a state with orange groves studios and the Golden Gate. The host corrected her saying California, while she noted she is from Florida and reluctant to publicize her home state.
Quote from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings published in New York Times Magazine. It extols a man’s independence, claiming he should be given freedom to act and not restrained by overbearing control, even with temptations and regular needs.
Toscanini once described conducting as guiding 100 conductors rather than 100 musicians. He recalled being asked how it felt to lead a hundred experts in their own field.
The essence of sovereignty lies in a nation's right to decide its government and citizen rights. Peaceful relations can exist among diverse nations, but advocating forced uniformity harms peace and enlightenment.
Dorothy Thompson notes Margaret Chase Smith as a national figure and calls for conscience in politics. She praises male intuition in arts but argues women offer grounded practicality, citing the Senator’s June declaration in the Senate and contrasting gendered traits across creative fields.
The text argues women possess a higher balance and proportion, less flighty imagination, and strong judgment. It cites Meredith on comedy, notes women’s role in moderating male pomp, and praises historic queens and leaders like Elizabeth I, Victoria, Catherine II, Joan of Arc, and Maria Theresa for prudent governance and courage.
The speech lauds Margaret Chase Smith for speaking truth to power and criticizing both parties. She denounces smearing and whitewashing and warns against the Republican party riding to victory on fear bigotry and smear. The comment praises her honesty and the values of independent voters nationwide.
Welfare fund disbursements reached 923021.41 for financial and medical aid in 1949. Bobby Permane incurred 7782 in hospital and doctor bills after a Gulf stream Park fall, with extended hospital stay reported.
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