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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1950
Page
6
The article notes children gauge time by events rather than calendars. David counts days as sleeps and moons, mirroring American Indian methods before formal calendars. Adults use hours and daylight, while a child’s sense of “an hour” may hinge on activities like a swim or a trip.
The Shelton family saga in downstate Illinois features five brothers. Carl was slain October 23, 1947 Bernie was killed July 26, 1948 Big Earl and Little Earl were shot and wounded in 1949 and 1950 Roy Shelton was killed last week leaving Dalta, Big Earl and Little Earl as survivors Police have not identified assailants and authorities are criticized for inaction, with the broader public interest cited as at stake.
President Eisenhower calls for prudent military spending as he shifts toward civilian life. A New York City quarter acre fetched about one million dollars, roughly the price of average Illinois farm land. A Des Moines schoolboy broke an arm on the first day of summer vacation, prompting a neighbor to remark it could make him a fatalist.
The quote suggests cross filing in California primaries serves little purpose, effectively causing candidates to lose everything as in an office race. It emphasizes a bleak view of cross filing's impact and political strategy.
An advertisement touts a pen as approved by banks yet the remark implies skepticism about the claim. The line hints at consumer doubt regarding endorsements and product credibility.
City officials and the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce offer a dollar reward for each missed census name to push the 1950 population above 36 000 for more state highway aid. The article links census data to potential changes in county and city government and funding.
A local store lists a breezeweight straw hat as a featured item and also advertises a motor scooter for chasing it, showcasing a quirky combination in their merchandise.
A publisher cites stern economy affecting adjectives possibly rationed to nouns and doubts sales. A theater notes no one will be seated for the last seven minutes of a murder mystery, reflecting limited audience at the Old Paragrapher. Dercatur names a train and a plane and seeks new worlds to conquer. Anthony Eden receives a divorce as part of evolving affairs.
Army Secretary Frank Pace Jr. says the U S is developing tactics using revolutionary weapons carried by a small number of highly trained ground troops. He notes past fears that modern tech would eliminate foot soldiers, but history shows riflemen still win and hold ground.
An unnamed pro, likely a golfer with extensive practice, shocks by carding 64 in round one. The piece also notes a broad range of topics from war fear to fashion trends and political commentary reflecting postwar concerns.
The French counter intelligence service reports about 400 of 4,000 spies in France are women. Before WWI only 3 percent were women, now about 10 percent. British and American services follow male-dominated patterns, while some nations value allure and secrecy in espionage.
A man charged with carrying Communist pamphlets is acquitted because he could not read them and did not know their content. The piece also notes a Canasta player who froze the deck at the wrong moment and a humorous quip about Shelton relatives as a simile for mystery writers.
A New York socialite said she sat for a portrait to benefit a charity. While many people rarely volunteer, she chose to donate time and likeness to support a good cause.
A man agrees in January to a weekend at the beach with a friend and his family in June. As the date nears his family complains of crowded quarters and disrupted plans. The friend then apologizes, saying unforeseen circumstances prevent them from going.
From 1900 to 1949 total employment rose 115 percent while government employment surged 525 percent. In 1900 one of 23 workers served the government, by 1949 one of eight. If trends continue ten more years, by 1960 about one in three workers could be on a government payroll.
A Lake Mills grap hic letter notes that many schoolboys hope for trouble for the Quiz Kids, condemning their perceived unsportsmanlike pursuit of knowledge and predicting repercussions for the group.
The essay recalls early college ambitions to join Phi Beta Kappa and moral concerns over honorary recognition. It notes Franklin D Roosevelt and Harry S Truman as examples and questions the value of honorary keys versus true scholarship. The piece also laments radio news framing and mentions an Einstein book rumor.
A Thursday Grand Circuit harness racing program at the Illinois State Fair is anticipated with potential entry of Atomic Maid daughter of Dolomite. The piece also muses on Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians and reviews popular songs and radio programs of the era.
Word from Oak Ridge hints at embedding radioactive material in golf balls to locate them in rough. A separate idea proposes direction finders to steer balls toward the green and into the hole, prompting debate on safety and practicality.
A tired Denison clerk told the Saturday crowd he plans to quit retail and join the police. He sighed that he would prefer a job where the customer is always wrong, reflecting frustration with store life.
A Chicago Tribune piece by Rosa Zagnoni Marinoni surveys the inner pull toward God as conscience acts like a divining rod guiding choices and beliefs within a person.
Washington observers see a national pattern in last week's primaries with no major shifts. Republicans gain from Iowa optimism as Hickenlooper runs a strong home campaign and Democrats face a disappointing Brannan plan vote for Albert Loveland.
An economist proposes financing federal projects by selling securities to the public and tightening outlays. The plan aims to reduce annual revenue needs by three to four billion, slow foreign aid and veterans education spending, and fund public works via self financing, broadening ownership and cutting inflationary deficits.
The article contrasts Helen Gahagan Douglas and Margaret Chase Smith as candidacies shaped by a record driven approach. Douglas defends the Fair Deal and critiques McCarthyism while focusing on her positions and record. Smith campaigns on candor and common sense, mirroring Douglas's straight talk and policy emphasis.
A 1949 Valier coal mine fire was finally stopped by flooding with carbon dioxide after early seals failed. Gas extinguished the electrical fire within 11 hours following April 6 seals and CO2 introduction, with the area kept sealed until April 19 for safety and verification.
Readers note a commentary describing individuals who rely on principled knowledge and a strong grasp of political dynamics. The piece emphasizes self direction and informed understanding guiding actions and decisions. It underlines critical thinking and practical judgment in public affairs.
The column critiques Mr Trygve Lie and the United Nations, arguing the UN cannot be a law making or enforcing body due to veto power and member divisions. It asserts universal claims fail in practice and that real progress comes from free, capable individuals applying effort to specific places. It warns against relying on the UN to enforce human rights or to resolve seating disputes over China.
A Valier Coal Co mine fire report notes cooling of one seal to near normal temperature with little smoke. It covers carbon dioxide gas admission methods, seal-off sketches, and periodic 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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