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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
9
AP wire photo shows consols returning from nine months in Korea as wounded and carried by stretcher. Soldiers and families await at arrival. Silent, somber scene reflects toll of war.
A Finnish editor explains Finland's independence and pro Finnish stance facing the Soviet Union. She cites President Kekkonen’s era as guiding Russia policy, Sweden’s neutrality, and a united Finnish people paid reparations while resisting foreign bases. The interview covers Communists, Mannerheim’s legacy, inflation, and food costs.
Orville Bounds says he has been locked out as police chief and seeks a hearing under Illinois civil service law. Mayor Robert Washburn says city law allows an exception for police and fire chiefs. Bounds was removed after a city administration change and a new chief was to assume next Friday.
A reader recalls Finland as free and stable, not socialist or capitalist, but a cooperative society. The Finns value reading, with a grand Helsinki bookstore and Sibelius as a national idol, praising Finland's culture, freedom, and friendship with Russia.
Prairie dogs have orange colored eye lenses that act as filters to withstand the sun's intense glare, aiding their daytime vigilance.
An old classifieds style appeal promotes Wonder Salve for eczema psoriasis and skin infections with a money back guarantee. Also advertises PYLOX for rectal troubles and lists several local druggists in Carbondale Herrn Murphysboro and nearby towns.
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