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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
4
A nostalgic image of a girl cherishing a pressed daisy contrasts with a young woman collecting achievements not orchids. A reference to President Truman suggests praise for the air force as a model, but notes the need for more substantial, life-sized planes.
President Truman provides a detailed outline of U S air force wings and military capacity in response to Senator Taft's critique of air inferiority. The briefing aims to reassure the public that defenses are not neglected while noting the political motive behind the accusation.
Senator Taft greeted about seven thousand people over a three hour Indianapolis reception. The political prize, if won, would be in tender hands, a remark implying careful stewardship.
Western Union argues it cannot bar users without FCC permission and seeks tariff restrictions to curb gambling content. Walter Semingsen asks for prohibition of racing results to non approved outlets, noting a loophole via second class mail permits. The company insists it serves all within FCC rules, but urges decisive action to reduce gambling traffic.
Official recognition of a nation by another cannot be construed without expressed approval. The United States granted recognition to Bolivia after the April 11 revolution, to support tin sales and strategic resources, while Britain also recognizes Red China for economic reasons. The piece notes the weather as cold and damp, mentioning Mr. Lowell’s poor day in June.
An Illinoisan travels by train with the morning paper and reacts to war news, remarking on Korean town names. He recently moved from Chillicothe to Mascoutah, married a Skokie-born girl, and was born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Mr Billopp argues that people claim to be too busy yet actually find time by monopolizing phones, delaying meals, staying up late, raiding the icebox, and dragging duties onto family members. He warns this habit ruins plans and strains households.
The piece critiques Senator Tafts use of air power politics to gain voting capital and questions the reliance on air power in national security. It contrasts past votes on air force expansion with current stance, notes cynicism in politics, and comments on a tax ruling affecting author Winsor and royalties versus capital gains.
A bygone reminiscence recalls a girlhood scene where a large baking potato rested on the spout of a coal-oil can, shared by a member of the social circle during a search for potatoes last week.
A New England invitation to former Attorney General J Howard McGrath highlights lingering questions about corruption probes at the federal level. President Truman dismissed McGrath after lax enforcement and improper practices within the Justice Department and defended firing his friend as necessary. McGranery vows to dismiss any employee found guilty of corruption, but says little about broader investigations. With a campaign year underway, observers doubt new action until after November as public memory wavers and reminders emerge.
A neighbor boasting the tallest television aerial declares he has only folding bridge chairs left for the opening night sessions of the national political conventions next month.
The U S Court of Claims held Kathleen Winsor wrote Forever Amber for fun yet earned millions in royalties and film rights. It notes about $200,000 paid by Twentieth Century Fox and Winsor becoming a celebrity due to the novel.
Judge Evan Howell of the Claims court ruled that Miss Winsor’s net of $165,000 from Forever Amber should be taxed as capital gains rather than ordinary income. The decision rebates about $26,000, noting book-writing was not her business or vocation prior to the work.
A letter from Dr. George W. Crane discusses how writers earn and pay taxes, noting big early advances versus later jackpot potential. He uses Mickey Spillane as an example and questions when a writer becomes a professional. The piece then shares a case of Alice T. confessing alcohol fueled misconduct, seeking guidance on character under intoxication.
Visitors to Gettysburg may spend hours on guided battlefield tours and view three day battle displays with colored lights while listening to a play by play. The piece surveys Civil War interest, alcohol’s dangers, and miscellaneous local notes including school memories and club plans.
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