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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
3
A 40 year old woman is described as emotionally distressed with fears of dying and heart attack. A doctor notes the distress is neurotic and rooted in fear of losing sexual appeal, with patterns of withdrawal and need for reassurance. The case illustrates a psychological condition masquerading as a physical worry.
The piece argues Britain avoids strong stance on the Schuman plan, preferring isolationism while fearing cartel-like outcomes and industrial repercussions. It notes British leaders resist federation and press sentiment sways public view as Pratt County neighbors humorously award a Chicken of Tomorrow.
The most conservative man in the block agrees to serve on a standing committee after being assured he could be chairman.
An essay argues rent controls persist due to shortages and political popularity, while many landlords and elderly owners face higher costs and taxes. It condemns Senate filibusters and political games as blocking a clear, informed debate on rent control policy.
Some argue television could supplant the telephone in time and prove especially useful in European nations where people communicate with much hand speaking.
A neighbor’s remark links British slang for a convertible to the idea of a “drophead,” as the most conservative man in the block weighs in with a brisk, precise characterization.
A St Louis motorist offered shelter to a hitchhiking couple from the night before. He woke to find his rooming house guests had vanished with his car and wallet, leaving him to recount the loss.
A St Louis motorist who picked up a seemingly needy couple discovered a child’s bank and loot in the vehicle. The episode, though well meaning, highlights the danger of befriending strangers on the road and urges caution until better tools exist to gauge character.
The piece sketches a contest between Governor rren, a Republican, and Jimmy Democrat, noting a volatile political year. It hints at Roosevelt family dynamics and Warren sisters as background color while touching on broader economic and social themes.
About 400 city employees in Milwaukee completed a charm school program designed to improve public service. The two year effort, led by a vocational school expert, taught courtesy and thank you phrases. Officials say politeness boosts customer satisfaction and efficiency in municipal offices.
A humorous note by CHRISTOPHER BILLOPP argues that borrowed lawn rollers outnumber owned ones. Owners face constant requests and uphill returns, while borrowers roll downhill and avoid responsibility. Water filled rollers freeze in cold, hurting owners who must replace them.
Commentary notes on TV advertising replacing mail order catalogs with image displays, remarks about fishing forecasts linked to Atlantic data and weather limits, and musings on the Douglas family name in Scotland and U S politics. The piece also touches on radio, bread slicing, a turtle named Benjamin, and the Polish city Slow.
A survey of puppet theater traces its ancient roots from India Egypt and China to modern television and live stages. Puppetry thrives worldwide with hundreds of companies staged in Europe Asia and the Americas. three main types include hand rod and marionette performers.
An article notes Father’s Day on Sunday June 18 and outlines reasons Pop deserves good things. It cites high stay-at-home father rates, veterans’ presence, and expectations under social security for older age, with contrasts to grandfathers and past census classifications.
The fragment notes Lincolns studying lessons by a hearth as a modern mood phrase. It mentions as yet unclear guidance and a reflective, unsettled tone about learning and memory.
Former sailor Ramsey, claiming Navy honors dating to 1877 for "Third Class Roy Ramsey," appears at the federal land office to inquire about land near Alkali Bend, Colo. He presents a discharge document and a tintype, but the parcel is already reserved by the reclamation bureau. Ramsey vows to try another approach.
Several notable educators from universities nationwide join SIU summer faculty. J Walter B Carver of Corn University teaches analytic projective geometry. OMAS Southard covers theory of numbers. Anthony Koeiser accompanies Albert Spaulding. Mrs Bea Mansfield teaches fashion millinery June 26 to July 1. New industrial education courses led by Dr Robert S Smith. Herman R Lantz teaches marriage and parenthood. Albion G Taylor to lecture on labor economics. Mabel Carney serves as consultant in rural education. Earl Awes and Ruby Henderson join as consultants. Audre Ross aids in art.
The text argues that military aid strategies and rapid tech driven warfare have changed, citing Marshall before Congress and experts like Liddell Hart. It notes France's fall stemmed from neglecting modern arms, Russia's defense strengths, and Germany's shift from aggressive, to defensive planning.
The passage argues that Soviet expansion via civil strife threatened continental Europe after World War II. It asserts the West’s Atlantic alliance would deter Cominform armies, while both sides face political pressures. It warns against preventive war and notes fear of a Germanlike fortress Europe reemerging.
The text argues for a prolonged stalemate with wary sides avoiding decisive strike. It notes the economic burden on both sides and asserts armed defense as a realistic safeguard until civility returns. It also warns that carrying a big stick is sometimes necessary while speaking softly remains prudent.
Dr. James Benziger associate professor at Carleton College will teach a new course on Shelley. He earned his doctorate from Princeton and has served on faculties at Northwestern University New York University and Carleton College. William E. Simone University of Pennsylvania will teach an advanced composition course and has served on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin.
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