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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1955

Page

2

McCarthy bid to gag Big Four turned down

Senator McCarthy conceded there is no chance to win Senate approval of a resolution pressuring discussion of liberation in satellite states at the Big Four talks. The Foreign Relations Committee voted 14 to 0 to recommend rejecting the measure, seen as tying Eisenhower and the administration to the issue.

Sen McCarthy R-Wis Senate Russia Senate Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower Great Britain France Geneva Barkley D-Ky Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Sen Knowland Ceenia Europe North Korea United States State Dulles

Sparta Man Dies After Long Illness

George C. Teefertillar 53 of Sparta died Tuesday at home after an extended illness. A Missouri Illinois Railroad foreman for 30 years, he served in a U S Army railroad battalion 1943 to 1946. He leaves wife Florence Geggie and a large family. Masonic rites and VFW services planned with funeral at the Methodist Church in Sparta and burial at Caledonia Cemetery.

George C. Teefertillar Sparta N. Market St Missouri-Illinois Railroad Franklin County Florence Geggie Masonic Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Methodist Church James Philli Pradercie Stanley Davis Haemond Martha (Efertillar William Nall Centralia Cecil Unkenholz St Louis Walker Caledonia Cemtery

Johnston City Gets New Standard Oil Service Station

A new Standard Oil Service station is under construction at Eighth Street and Grand Avenue in Johnston City. Operated by Cecil Martin and his son Howard, it is slated to open by mid August, joining Martin's existing facility at Jefferson and Broadway.

Standard Oil Eighth Street Grandvenue Johnston City Cecil Martin Howard Martin Standard Jefferson and Broadway

Southern Illinoisan Newspaper Origin Note

Publication notice states Southern Illinoisan is the successor to Carbondale free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent with offices listed in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and dates under the 1879 act as second class mail matter.

Southern Illinoisan Southern Ilinois Publica West Main Street Carbondale North 16Th Street Herrin South 19Th Street Murphysboro Tll Til Southern Illinocisan Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal

SIU Museum to Use Altgeld Hall Gym Space Remodel Underway

The former gymnasium in Altgeld Hall at Southern Illinois University is being remodeled for exhibit use by the SIU Museum. Workers replace wood floors with concrete, update wiring, and redecorate oval rooms under Museum director J Charles Kelley.

Altgeld Hall Southern Illinois University SIU Museum J. Charles Kelley University Physical Plant

Frankfort Fire Course Grants Certificates to Volunteers

West Frankfort volunteers and regulars earned 30 hour firefighting certificates from Fire Chief Fred Harkins after completing a 30 hour course from March 21 with three hour sessions each Monday. The Illi co program, first of its kind in the state, was organized by L Goebel Patton Warren Brown and L L Wingo with local and state education officials planning future operation.

West Frankfort Fred Harkins Illico L. Goebel Patton Warren Brown L. L. Wingo State Department of Education

Five Sought in Italy Cleared of Bank Theft

New York police say four men and a girl sought in Italy are not wanted in connection with the $305,243 holdup of the Chase Manhattan Bank Woodside branch in Queens on April 6. Cullen of Queens said he is interested in at least some members but investigators conclude they are practically cleared of suspicion.

Italy New York New York City Woodside Queens Chase Manhattan Bank Cullen

Firefighter Training Courses Open in West Frankfort

The program trains a group of 12 auxiliary civil defense firemen now being recruited for emergency duty. Some volunteers requested an advanced course immediately. Materials used came from Oklahoma A&M University and the classes were held in West Frankfort’s enlarged fire station.

Civil Defense Brown Oklahoma A&m University West Frankfort

Loyalty Oath Bill Rejected in Illinois House

The Illinois House rejected Sen. Paul Broyles loyalty oath bill by 73 favorable votes to 67 against, short of the 77 needed. The measure would require oaths from state and other public employees, with a second Broyles bill on outlawing subversive organization membership postponed after the oath failure.

Paul Broyles Mount Vernon Illinois Broyles House Senate

How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place

Advertisement offers methods to secure false teeth for a tighter fit. Presents tips and products advertised to improve retention and comfort for wearers.

Ziegler backs bill on oath for officials despite opposition

Rep. Paul A. Ziegler says the oath for cities villages townships and counties mirrors military requirements and questions the opposition. Opponents offered no remarks during the debate, arguing earlier that the bill was unnecessary.

Paul A. Ziegler D-Carmi House

Immigrant total to United States exceeds 37 million before 1927

The total number of immigrants to the United States before 1927 is estimated at more than 37 million.

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