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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1951
Page
2
Editorial argues for a grade A milk ordinance to ensure milk purity for human consumption. It notes improvements may raise costs for grade C producers who switch to grade A, with expected income gains offset by amortization over about three years. The board is urged to act for public health.
The Illinois Senate executive committee voted 11 to 9 to oppose the governor's higher education coordination bill after only two witnesses, sparking critique of closed hearings. The piece compares this to Ohio reapportionment issues and notes broader delays in state legislative redistricting and proportional representation.
A brief 20 minute telephone service disruption in St. Louis caused inconvenience for residents, with teenage daughters facing prolonged uncertainty about communication and plans. The incident highlighted reliance on consistent phone service in the Missouri metropolis.
NYC parents of high school and college graduates note the Macy Gimbel wristwatch sale arrived at a fitting moment. The event highlights the competition between retailers and the appeal of affordable timepieces for graduates.
The June 17 general election in France will determine Paris role in NATO and Western defense. French foreign ministers have been quiet partners while the Communist party seeks gains to influence policy and possibly shift toward Moscow’s line.
Governor Thomas Dewey is named as a potential successor to Dean Ache son as secretary of state. The query asks whether qualifications include a mustache, implying a humorous or political shot rather than a formal criterion. No official facial hair requirement is cited.
The Ohio Legislature approved the measure and forwarded it to the governor for final sign off. The action marks a key step toward enactment as officials await the executive decision.
The food industry forecasts a shortage of inexpensive beef cuts while wary customers expect the usual cheaper options but at higher prices. Industry sources warn retailers may raise margins despite constant demand from budget buyers.
In a cautious encounter, Mr. Billopp avoids quarrel by steering conversation to weather, vacation plans, and movies. A careless remark on current affairs reveals Jones unexpectedly shares his views, ending in surprising agreement.
The Pittsburg Press notes Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg died with an estate tentatively valued at $150 000. In his 23 years in the U S Senate he was a global figure and a force for good during crises. The piece contrasts his modest wealth with richer industrial leaders of far less public service.
A report notes the re publication of The Journal of Henry D Thoreau offering a contemplative pause amid a hectic day. The Old Paragrapher and readers could welcome Walden Pond style quiet.
A light column blends reflections on violets as Illinois state symbols with garden combat against overgrowth. It notes a New Salem outdoor drama casting Harrington Wood Jr. as Abraham Lincoln and playful literary asides from Shaw to Nash, ending with a ditty about tempus fugit.
A World War II era price control tale shows butchers and housewives fighting over scarce meat. The piece notes how extra efforts to ration and regulate meat led to clever customer tactics and a new dynamic where agreeable customers may gain more from lighter scrutiny.
Milwaukee Journal notes a quip about pessimism as a man who scans the hidden cloud beyond the bright side. The saying captures a wary outlook attributed to a general perspective on optimism.
February weather flips the script with an unseasonable warm spell. Residents report milder temperatures and sunny sky as cold air retreats from the region.
The piece discusses a possible southern Illinois pulp mill spurred by a New York State College of Forestry method to make cheap hardwood pulp. It notes cost reductions to under 40 dollars per ton, potential wood supply via planned cutting, and advantages of local river access for markets, while acknowledging funding challenges.
The piece argues a pulp mill could boost Southern Illinois by creating a steady wood market, though employment at the mill would be limited. It notes one Ohio buyer currently dominates local sales, suppressing prices, and suggests a multi million dollar loan could enable timber to become a major regional industry employing hundreds, a dream worth pursuing.
Dr George W Crane discusses Bob W a 34 year old public accountant who quits a restrictive firm after signing a non solicit clause and faces a choice between a traveling accountant post at 325 dollars a month and a sales job at 260 dollars per month. Bob has become an extrovert by choice and conflicts with introverted colleagues. The advice favors the sales role to reward merit and drive success despite senior staff.
The piece notes Senate inaction and administration paralysis as the Truman era faces a dry calendar. It cites weak appropriations talks, idle committees, and Republican pressure on foreign and defense matters while Democrats complain about party leadership, the national committee, and a lack of concerted action.
Sergeant Leonard R. Toler, after over five and a half years at the Carbondale recruiting station, announces his transfer to Camp Atterbury Indiana. He praises local cooperation and notes his successor Sergeant First Class Charles R. Gualdoni, a Herrin native, will take over duties.
The piece argues Roosevelt and Churchill paid a heavy price to secure Russia’s war pledge against Japan, urging readers to view Yalta decisions across fronts. It contends intelligence showed Japan near surrender and that Europe offered chance to seize Berlin and Prague, condemning capitulations as driven by a belief communism posed no threat.
Senators fault the executive branch for failing to mobilize available powers to aid the Administration. The Justice Department under Attorney General McGrath faces targeted criticism as Armed Services wrangles over Anna Rosenberg’s hearings move to obscurity. Republicans focus on past battles, warning of ongoing fallout in current governance.
The column notes Paris night life mimics Hollywood Westerns to appeal to U S tourists. A new bar features French captions joking about piano players, gun parking and faux square dancing to lure visitors.
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