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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
4
Princeton New Jersey based poll indicates Democrats lead Republicans by 12.6 million voters if all citizens of voting age registered. The breakdown shows Democrats 51.6 million and Republicans 39.0 million with 8.6 million undecided among a 99.2 million voting age population.
In Berlin session details, West and East German espionage networks are described as sprawling and potent. The piece discusses Reinhard Gehlen, Adenauer’s co option of his spy machine, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, and widespread wiretapping. It notes estimates of 5,000 spies in Bonn, up to 100,000 potential agents, and pervasive civil liberties concerns under German democracy.
Robert Schierboun of Tunnel Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Dan Schierboun, won the Illinois Future Farmers of America Award for soil and water management at the state convention in Springfield. He boosted a Goreville FFA record by acquiring 74 acres south of Creal Springs, applying lime phosphate and potash, seeding red clover, and helping his family expand to 190 acres with brothers. Kenneth Wills, the vocational ag teacher, and the Schierbouns were honored alongside him.
Senate approval of the administration foreign aid program signals a bipartisan triumph for President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles. The package authorizes over 3.6 billion dollars for military and economic assistance, sets a two year defense program, and creates a two billion dollar three year economic development revolving fund to loan money to underdeveloped nations. Eisenhower’s leadership and radio television campaign are credited for the victory.
In a California town merchants claim jaywalking boosts foot traffic and sales, arguing a ban on such crossings could hurt commerce. Amid odd reasoning, officials note restraint policies and public safety concerns remain unresolved.
Harold Stassen struggles with European allies and his Eisenhower aides as did Khrushchev with the open skies idea. The London talks face friction from Britain and France after Stassen discussed proposals with Zorin before NATO allies. Khrushchev calls open skies comical yet says disarmament requires mutual confidence, a condition he sees as lacking on both sides. Neither East nor West shows readiness for even a start on arms limits.
A World War II veteran notes soldiers are said to be fed adequately at 1.92 dollars per day, about a dollar more than in the past. The text mocks a clock powered by light via a bulb, implying skepticism toward new electric gadgets and the efficiency claim.
Adlai Stevenson, in South Africa as a private citizen, criticizes race segregation as impractical and unwise. South Africa’s Foreign Secretary Eric Louw rebukes the American visitor in Cape Town. Stevenson says he speaks personally, not for the United States, while acknowledging his past role as Democratic nominee and informal spokesman.
The Committee for Economic Development plans a study of unemployment and low mood in areas of the United States during a boom era. Harvard's Donald K. David announced the project in Chicago, urging private enterprise to lead redevelopment efforts amid a lack of existing research and tested plans. The piece notes Illinois has a large unemployed and underemployed population and mentions a separate area redevelopment bill in Congress.
The piece imagines future baseball under climate controlled glass domes cooled by air conditioning. It jokes about cooling networks in coveralls and helicopters in parking lots, contrasting the forecast with the current heat, noting warmth compared to a Yankee White Sox game.
The Army rushes to justify long range rocket research under a sword of Defense Secretary Wilson’s 200 mile range limit. Jupiter tests reportedly reach 1500 miles with one missile at 3000 miles as the Air Force would take the lead on long range rockets, including ICBMs, while Navy rocket work continues.
Southern Illinois University will host the GED tests July 5 and 6 at the high school. The day and a half program begins at 8 a.m. on Friday. Eligible participants must bring a letter from their high school principal stating the school will grant a diploma after passing the tests.
A reader from Williamson County argues personal property tax is unfair, harming working people. He questions collection methods after court actions, notes double taxation on a car, and urges support for Robert Davis to reform taxes. The letter reflects local concern over assessments and fairness in Illinois taxation.
A Carbondale reader argues that society bears blame for crime and vice, urging Christians to filter media, curb advertising harms, and take action now. He links murder, addiction, and cancer to moral decay, urging strong faith and community effort to protect loved ones.
Santa Ana AP report notes a $2000 trust fund established for Donald Ellis Simon 21 years ago by Norton Simon. Through stock investments and splits the fund grew to nearly $980000, with a final court accounting approved in Santa Ana Superior Court. Donald just turned 21 and recently earned a UC Berkeley degree.
San Francisco June 17 AP the fire department fought swarms of bees endangering children at Sigmund Stern Grove Lt Eugene McLaughlin and three firefighters used carbon tetrachloride spray and insect repellent to wipe out the hives no bees survived and no injuries were reported
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