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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1950
Page
10
Dorothy Ann Grover of Freeport New York is chosen as Sigma Chi sweetheart at the national convention in Columbus Ohio. The 21 year old was selected in a ceremony featuring AP wirephoto coverage.
Canada remains the top platinum producer globally, dominating output and market share in the metal’s supply. The country’s mining sector continues to drive the majority of refined platinum production, sustaining its lead in international rankings.
Arequipa Peru endured a two day revolt in which rebels seized city halls military headquarters airport and a radio station. At least 40 persons were believed killed as loyal troops moved in to quell the uprising and government officials blamed Communists for the unrest.
Reported revolt in Arequipa left many wounded and about 40 dead before loyal troops crushed the insurrection. Authorities said the rebellion was confined to Arequipa with calmer conditions elsewhere as government radio noted widespread unrest in southern Peru.
West Germany wins Bundestag approval 220 to 152 to join the Council of Europe. The move consolidates non Communist government participation in a broader European body. In Arequipa and at home authorities report loyal troops in control and steps to restore order.
Debates focus on rejoining a major global political body for the first time since the Nazi exit. Officials weigh the strategic value and potential reforms as member nations consider a path to restoration.
Bedford Pennsylvania June 16 farmers in Bedford County mobilized to control an armyworm infestation. County Farm Agent L R Mollenauer identified the pests and led efforts to protect crops from the widespread caterpillar attack.
Reading from the fragment indicates widespread destruction as a moving force traverses a Bedford farm area. It notes that the United States possesses about two billion acres of land with roughly half designated as farm land.
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