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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1956
Page
4
An editorial discusses government financing of campaigns as a solution to rising costs, outlining Neuberger's proposal and its criticisms. It shifts to a reflection on how future naval heroes may be viewed as executives rather than heroic sword-wielders.
The article highlights the nation’s concern for the President’s recovery after his illness and heart attack, stressing the presidency’s global prominence. It notes Mrs. Eisenhower joins in hopes for a speedy recovery and raises questions about a second-term candidacy, to be settled after recovery.
A friend hid a can opener during a home made soup moment prompting amused chatter. Economists resemble ordinary people except in eateries where they read menus from right to left.
Illinois salutes Jack Hardy a 17 year old farmer from Mount Auburn who operates 83 acres of his father’s land and 12 registered Scotch Shorthorn cattle. He began farming at 13 with a $200 beef cow and three acres, has earned 4300 dollars, was valedictorian of Mount Auburn High and named Star State Farmer of Illinois for his outstanding work and leadership.
The State Advisory Board of Livestock Commissioners and Sen. Douglas urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to build a 19 million dollar animal disease laboratory in Illinois. They argue for proximity to livestock production centers and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, with hearings set for June 27 in St. Louis.
Amid reports of 107 old vessels slated for disposal or sinking in the Pacific era many veterans including three battleships and a carrier face end of service. Former President Truman at Salzburg urged preservation as national symbols though Congress faces funding limits. Photographs and film will educate future generations about the Pacific war and Midway battles.
The article traces Tito’s long Communist stance and his 1952 claim that the West should decide whose path is better. It notes US aid as leverage, doubts Western loyalty, and reports Tito’s Moscow visit signaling renewed Soviet cooperation. Congress and Eisenhower weigh restudying aid as skepticism grows.
A man pursues a tranquil life while weighing a winter suit cleaning decision. Gardeners spend 68 million dollars yearly on their hobby, a figure not counting liniment, illustrating quirky economic angles in everyday routines.
A debate frames India’s democratic socialist path under Nehru against China’s communist mobilization led by Mao Tse tung. Sen. Mansfield cites a Foreign Relations Committee review urging reassessment of U.S. aid to India, arguing India must boost capital investment without eroding democracy while China presses rapid development.
President Eisenhower rejected a bid to officially appoint Harry S Truman as a goodwill ambassador during his Europe tour as a private citizen. Truman, traveling unofficially, sought to visit Oxford for an honorary degree and meet European leaders. He criticized a wartime beach choice from Anzio and applauded the Austrian journalist’s firing in Salzburg while urging US Vatican diplomacy.
The Carnegie sponsored study by the Educational Testing Service in Princeton surveyed 36 states and found students hate math, most teachers are incompetent, and math is taught under compulsion. It argues for remedial courses and warns that the atomic era needs trained engineers and scientists, criticizing utilitarian schooling and overall student disengagement. The piece questions the view that discipline warps personality and warns of widespread youth boredom and misbehavior.
The piece outlines Harriman’s strategy as Adlai Stevenson eyes a second-ballot bid at Chicago. It analyzes potential committee actions and regional pushes to secure support, highlighting key figures and political gambits shaping the nominating contest.
Joint Committee on Atomic Energy hears that nuclear power will be negligible in U S industry for at least 20 years as coal and hydro remain dominant. Projections show coal 65 percent and water 12 5 percent of domestic energy by 1975 with oil, natural gas, and nuclear following.
Gen Ba Cut, leader of the Hoa Hao sect army, was sentenced to death by a Vietnamese tribunal for leading an abortive revolt against the Saigon government. Three judges deliberated for hours before a unanimous verdict of guilty on charges including seizing and extortion. Ba Cut commanded about 10,000 troops and was captured last March as Diem’s forces crushed the revolt.
A Herrin reader urges the Chamber of Commerce to take an open stand on the town water crisis at a June 18 meeting. The letter lauds 14 years of Chamber efforts to secure jobs and rebuild the economy, arguing public action would reflect civic duty and strengthen trust among citizens, business firms, unions, and churches.
A public safety notice encourages safe enjoyment of vacation season. It urges careful swimming boating and driving to avoid accidents and injuries and reminds readers not to break someone’s heart, as consequences can be personal.
Harvey E. Cowgill, 56, grand lecturer of the Illinois Grand Lodge of Masons, died in Decatur Sunday after a brief illness. He previously chaired Macon County Board of Supervisors and was a prominent local civic figure.
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