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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1952
Page
4
A jail escape on Koje Island is described as a compound break, with observers noting multiple breaches and the escape as a sharp fracture in security. Details remain sparse, but authorities search the area and review patrol logs.
The House considered Taite amendments to lift price controls on some goods while abolishing the Wage Stabilization Board. The piecewise approach could spark shortages and wage-price imbalance. Critics urge defeating amendments and extending the Defense Production Act to keep wage, rent, and price controls intact.
The text notes Mrs. Margaret Chase Smith as Maine's senior senator and discusses how she may not renounce prerogatives or senior status, reflecting politics of gender and age in leadership roles.
Air Force officials and observers debate military aircraft design. Critics say the U S favors costly, elaborate jets like the B 47 while simpler, cheaper planes could perform tasks. Comparisons are drawn with Japan Germany Russia and China building effective but less complex craft. The piece notes production lags and design excesses in U S programs.
The report notes escalating fighting and a police action that spiraled, forcing the United States to mobilize air power in substantial numbers. It emphasizes launching hot-rod model aircraft into service to meet urgent demands.
The item suggests Brewster faced weak support as atmospheric conditions draw blame toward two factors: atomic tests and entertainer Johnnie Ray. The brief hints at public mood affecting votes without detailing events or outcomes.
The piece weighs Republican candidates Taft Eisenhower and President Truman on tax policy and spending. It notes Kefauver Russell critique of GOP taxes while defending Democratic budgets. It predicts potential spending shifts if Republicans win, with taxpayers benefiting briefly from a change in administration.
The text notes Korea's division after war and asserts one subdivision now contends with internal civil conflict, framing a recurring pattern of political fracture and renewed clashes within the peninsula.
Analysis of John Foster Dulles as a potential author of a Republican foreign policy plank. The article notes his role in shaping the Japanese peace treaty and contrasts his influence with the intra party split between Dwight Eisenhower supporters and Senator Robert Taft. It suggests Dulles could craft a unifying platform.
The debate centers on a bipartisan foreign affairs plank. Eisenhower doubts a single usable platform while Dulles may craft a strong program. Republicans are urged to deploy Dulles on a clear positive foreign policy rather than attempting to appease both camps.
In a pointed note the Old Paragrapher urges seeking a stronger newspaper source to counter aggression. He argues new blueprints and sharper coverage can deter future threats and sharpen public resolve.
A humorous sketch attributes heavy cash demands to the bill paying male head of a family. It traces daily requests for change, temptations from new gadgets, neighborly comparisons, and warnings of fire hazards or health risks. Christopher Billopp presents a satirical portrait of financial strain.
The Illinois Public Aid Commission notes ongoing public interest in county relief recipient rolls posted monthly since last November. Despite initial controversy over privacy, IPAC argues public inspection remains valuable to deter cheating, even as few people come to view the records. the rolls remain available in each county.
Edward Lindsay argues Taft’s bitter campaign and control of convention machinery aim to sway undecided delegates. He questions whether the strategy risks alienating independents and 68 percent of voters, potentially affecting July and November outcomes. He notes Lippmann’s view of Taft steering a steamroller image to uncommitted delegates.
Uncommitted delegations in California Michigan and Pennsylvania loom large as Warren and Knowland shape California's influence. Taft faces mixed support as Illinois Dirksen and Stratton seek unity while party factions weigh New Deal rhetoric against electability.
Dr Karl Menninger compared to Mayo brothers and cited a rise in successful recoveries at state hospitals from eight to six in eight, stressing the large state budget for mental patients. He urged prevention at the teenage level and promoted newspapers to help high schoolers avoid neurotic behavior, claiming readers returning to normalcy lower state taxes.
In a Harvard address John Foster Dulles warns against the belief that democratic systems are too slow or partisan to act. He argues long-term danger from Soviet expansion and urges decisive action beyond procedural reforms, noting bipartisan doubt and public demand for policy clarity. The candidate drew a crowded but largely uninformed crowd after speaking.
A columnist mocks a handout arguing housewives need coffee breaks calls for a debate on work breaks and gender roles. The piece also critiques a proposed House bill shielding radio and TV stations from libel suits in political broadcasts, arguing it would not curb libel and could fuel campaigns.
The article notes Margaret Chase Smith’s rise in Maine politics after defeating Owen Brewster, gaining influence in the U.S. Senate. Her past "declaration of conscience" earned cross party praise and led to her chairing positions, with Brewster’s fall strengthening Smith's standing and support in Maine.
State Finance Director Joseph Pois argues for a broad sales tax to bolster Illinois revenue. He notes daily essentials like milk and eggs should bear the tax to stabilize the budget even if luxury items also tax. The focus for the first 11 months of fiscal 1952 totals about 175 million dollars.
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