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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1959
Page
14
Cairo reports rapid population growth outpacing economic gains under Nasser. Despite industrial plans and land reform, 800 million dollars are needed to sustain production. The Nile valley strain increases as birth rates rise and urbanization may later curb births.
Lou Schneider notes readers questions on pricing and value. Consumers resist high prices for color TV sets and electronic stoves, while auto makers faced costly marketing concepts. He urges low cost programs, informed buying, and cautious investing amid inflation.
Williamson County School Supt. Russell Emery approved 20 high school graduates for Teacher Foundation scholarships. Recipients include Nancy Mandrell Marion Deanna Becker Johnston City Donna Barra Johnston City Saundra Hudgens Melinda Federer Frank DeMonsi Betty Atwood Creal Springs Betty Burlison Dee Ozment Don Richey Pittsburg Crab Orchard Lecey Lecey Martha Tripp Rosalie Conti Myrna Kerley Colp Jane Williams Colleen Fleming John James Sharon Olkoski Erma Hooke Lois Stilerites Hurst Hurst-Bush graduates can pursue training at teacher programs or Southern Illinois University.
Anna Mabry 25 of 501 S Illinois Ave was moved Tuesday from Jackson County jail to Anna State Hospital after owing a $33 fine from Carbon Dale Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz.
Marion reports Cleo Dixon of Critten den Arkansas paid 21.20 for speeding on South Court Street by Justice Elmer Tuesday. Marion also lists Johnnie Chism of Fulton Mississippi fined 16.20 for running a stop sign at Routes 13 and 37 by Justice Elmer on the same Tuesday.
The article argues for capitalism and contrasts free enterprise with regulation. West Germany leads auto exports at 643,350 units in 1958, followed by Britain and France, while the United States remains the top truck exporter. It notes tax rules on auto leasing and reports U S bank assets reaching 129 billion dollars in 1959, up 8.25 billion from 1958.
Three Carbondale area men will receive dentistry degrees from the University of Illinois Friday morning. The School of Dentistry commencement is at 10 a m at Navy Pier in Chicago. Graduates include Tracy L. Bryant Jr. John Oscar Hudgens Jr. and Cyril L. Friend Jr. with parents listed as attendees.
Rennie L. Cuevas of New Orleans was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. for being under the influence of liquor on city streets in Murphysboro.
The 79 year old mother of State Sen. Paul W. Broyles will be laid to rest Friday. She died Tuesday at her Mount Vernon home from a heart ailment. Survived by daughter Mrs. Carl Morgan and two others, Lina Vaughn and Chris J. Johnson, all of Mount Vernon. Also notes recent Ohio River barge tours sponsored by the Upper Forty Explorers Club correcting an earlier error naming sponsors.
A state bill introduced in the Legislature would require annual publication of delinquent personal property tax lists. Rep. James D. Holloway along with Reps. Don Alsip and Robert Austin sponsor the measure aiming to mirror real property tax publication practices.
A famous remark attributed to Thomas Jefferson argues that he would prefer newspapers to government if forced to choose. The quote highlights the vital role of press in society and governance.
Peru produces more than half of the world's vanadium, a metal used to increase tensile strength in alloy steel. The dramatic share underscores its strategic role in heavy industry and materials science.
Fifteen University High School students were honored at Honors Day. Rotary awards went to Bonnie Danby Karla Faye Meyer Charles Ross and Arthur Swanson. Connie Elder and John Bauernfeind won the Arion Award for music. David Rector earned the Bausch and Lomb Science Award and a second award for top scores on a Mathematical Association of America test. Eight students joined the National Honor Society Bruce Bruinsma Connie Elder Charles Wright Patricia Wycoff and juniors Rodney Brod Lynn Leonard Bonnie Ruth and John White.
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