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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
4
Dr George W Crane notes children judge time by events and sleeps rather than calendars. He contrasts child perception with adult time scales and cites Indians counting by moons and sleeps. The piece discusses cognitive development in distinguishing day and night and the difficulty of measuring time without familiar landmarks.
A Chicago article documents a multi year series of killings connected to the Shelton brothers with Carl Bernie Roy slain and others wounded. Only Dalla and Big Earl and nephew Little Earl remain alive as authorities fail to identify assailants and are urged to investigate beyond gang code. The saga draws national attention beyond the Shelton family.
The piece notes Eisenhower urging restraint on military spending and reflects on his shift to civilian life. It mentions a New York quarter-acre costing about one million dollars, compares to Illinois farm land values, and reflects on a boy’s remark and a California prize filing with an office-like outcome. An ad claiming to be "approved by banks" is also critiqued.
City officials seek to push Eau Claire past 36 000 in the federal census to increase state highway aid. The Chamber promises a dollar for every name missed by census takers. The piece links census outcomes to changes in county and city governance and urges residents to ensure their names are counted. A side note mentions a breezeweight straw and motor scooter sales.
A publisher cites stern economy in the forthcoming book, suggesting lean adjectives. A theater warns no one will be seated for the final seven minutes of a murder mystery, while Dercatur seeks new worlds to conquer. Anthony Eden secures a divorce, hinting at unsettled affairs in a troubled paradise.
Army Secretary Frank Pace Jr says the U S is developing tactics that place revolutionary weapons in the hands of few highly trained ground troops. He warns that such weapons could challenge traditional infantry and recalls past shifts from rifle to machine guns and air power.
The article notes a soldier’s repeated role in wars and discusses diplomacy to avert conflict. It mentions a National Open round where an unknown swing hits 64, and comments on fashion, political observers, and the idea of pressure on voters. It also references President Truman’s Phi Beta Kappa honor and debates on funding, wristbands, and party bans.
The French counterintelligence service estimates 400 women among 4,000 spies in France. They note a rise in women entering espionage, while men debate the appeal of romance versus information. A jailed man is acquitted for not reading Communist pamphlets.
A humorous piece explores a long term engagement with a friend, detailing January meetings and Easter invitations, then June beach weekend plans. It describes inevitable conflicts with one's own family, cancellations, and the social pressure of keeping commitments despite changing circumstances.
A Milwaukee Journal piece compares long term employment growth from 1900 to 1949, noting total employment rose 115 percent while government jobs surged 525 percent. It cites 1900 as one in a thousand and 1900 as one in eight workers on government payrolls, arguing future growth could reach one in three by 1960.
Lake Mills Graphic notes that many local schoolboys wish for something dreadful to befall the Quiz Kids due to perceived unsportsmanlike calls for knowledge. The cartoonish remark reflects tension between education enthusiasm and rivalries among youths in the community.
The columnist recalls early college expectations for Phi Beta Kappa, noting honorary versus true scholarship, and mentions President Truman and Einstein readings. He also comments on radio news style, Grand Circuit racing at the Illinois State Fair, and nostalgic songs and programs from earlier decades.
Oak Midge speculates that embedded radioactive material could help locate golf balls in rough. A contrarian proposal suggests equipping balls with direction finders to guide them to the green and into the hole.
A tired man in a Denison Iowa store voices weariness and a wish to quit his job to join the police force while quipping about customers being always wrong. The remark reflects workplace frustration from a local reader.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt presents Rosa Zagnoni Marinoni’s line about conscience as a divining rod that strains within a man’s heart in search of God. The concise verse highlights inner spiritual quest.
Washington reports a national trend toward an off year election shaped by state dynamics. Despite Truman’s educational push, results point to local decisions dominating outcomes as Republican nominees gain ground in Iowa. Bourke Hickenlooper’s home focus yields a strong campaign showing, while Loveland’s Democratic bid falters amid pro Brannan sentiment.
Economist proposes tax cuts by selling securities to the public and financing federal projects with self liquidating bonds. Major savings come from Hoover recommendations, reduced foreign aid and veterans education, and shifting large programs to revenue producing finance.
The California Democratic primary highlights Helen Zahagian Douglas defending Fair Deal policies and railing against McCarthyism. She contrasts herself with opponent Manchester and notes Nixon’s House committee role while stressing her record and candor. Margaret Chase Smith is cited as a similar campaigning style.
An Illinois coal mine fire, ignited March 29, 1949, was fought with liquid carbon dioxide after sealing attempts failed. Officials report CO2 flooding rendered the electrical fire inert within about 11 hours, with the area sealed until April 19 and Bureau of Mines aiding the effort.
The text critiques MR. TRYGVE LIE as UN secretary general and argues the United Nations cannot be a law making or enforcing body. It states enforcement is blocked by vetoes in the Security Council and that world law requires shared concepts of right and wrong. It questions trusting police states to design binding laws for others.
The author contrasts Lie and Truman Point Four with practical investment limits. Government capital is scarce and taxed away, so investment must come from private energies. Frontiers of disease and poverty vary by region, requiring dedicated individuals able to address local problems with freedom and resources.
The article argues the UN cannot enforce human rights due to member state sovereignty and divisions over Chinese representation. It criticizes attempts to seat the Chinese Communist regime, cites Russia’s push for surrender of China, and asserts war is deterred by power realities, not UN platitudes.
The report notes a fire area cooling to near normal, minimal smoke, and steps taken to prevent repeats. It details admitting carbon dioxide, describes sealing the burning area, and provides mine air analyses. A free copy of Information Circular 7563 is available from the Bureau of Mines Publications Distribution in Pittsburgh.
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