Experts Vote To Continue Salk Polio Vaccine Program
A panel of medical experts voted 8 2 to continue inoculating youngsters with the Salk polio vaccine. Dr Sabin urged using attenuated virus. Jonas Salk did not vote. The panel endorsed Sabin's view on substituting attenuated strains when safe and effective.
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Washington
William Hammon
University of Pittsburgh
Albert Sabin
Children’s Hospital —_ Research Foundation
Cincinnati
Sabin
John F. Enders
Children’s Hospital
Boston
Jonas F. Salk
Welverton
R-Nj
Methodists May End Church Racial Setup
In Elgin on June 23, the 1956 Quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Church will be asked to remove racial considerations from church structure. A motion to present the proposal at the April 25 Minneapolis meeting was approved 28 to 40 by the Rock River Conference, proposing to end the present system that groups Negro congregations into a central jurisdiction while White congregations are organized geographically.
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Elgin
Methodist Church
Minneapolis
Rock River
Heire ns Slayer of 3 Asks New Trial
William G Heirens convicted killer of three petitions for a new trial. Attorney Herbert M Wetzel said Heirens mailed a petition to the US Supreme Court for a rehearing after the Illinois Supreme Court refused to review his bid for a fresh trial.
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Heirens
Chicago
William G. Heirens
Herbert M. Wetzel
Heiren
US Supreme Court
Hiebens
Southern Illinoisan Publication Details History
The Southern Illinoisan serves Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro as a secondary-class matter post, continuing the Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent lineage under Southern Illinois Publications Inc.
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Southern Illinossan
Southern
Linois Publications Inc
West Main Street
Carbondale
14Th
Herrin
123Th Street
Murphysboro
Merrin
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Polio Vaccine Debate Centered on Virus Type
The debate over polio vaccines pits Jonas Salk’s killed-virus approach against Albert Sabin’s live-virus method. Salk argues a properly made killed vaccine is safe and effective with Mahoney strain included. Sabin favors live-virus vaccines for longer lasting immunity and worries about Mahoney’s virulence. Public Health Service endorses Salk with safety safeguards. many scientists foresee a future live-virus solution, but acknowledge years of testing remain.
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Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
New York
Jonas F. Salk
Albert Sabin
Cincinnati
Sabin
Hone
Mahoney
Salk
Public Health Service
Murphysboro Band Holds 8 PM Summer Concert
The Murphysboro Municipal Band schedules an 8 o clock concert at River side Park band shell marking the second regular Thursday summer performance. Directed by W T Davis the program features 13 selections ranging from Washington Post March to Desert Song with operatic and march pieces. Mayor Joe Williams notes the band has offered free weekly concerts since 1937.
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Murphysboro Municipal Band
Riverside Park
W. T. Davis
Joe Williams
Washington Post
Du Quoin School Awards Roof Contract to Home Lumber Co
The Du Quoin Community Schools Board of Education awarded a roof replacement contract for John B. Ward School to Home Lumber Co of Du Quoin for 3050 dollars. The board also named Betty White as opportunity room teacher at R A Wheatley School succeeding Melba Spangler who resigned and designated Du Quoin National Bank as official depository.
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du Quoin Community
Southern Ilinois University
Betty White
R.A. Wheatley School
Vers
Melba Spangler
du Quoin National Bank
SUCCESSOR TO BAREIS Uncontested Election Sought In Third District
A seven county group of lawyers in the Third Judicial district proposes an uncontested election plan to fill Circuit Judge Edward F. Bareis seat. Terms for declaration would go to all circuit and Bond counties attorneys. top two chosen by vote would face party leaders. runoff only if both approved. if single name, he becomes candidate and parties call conventions to nominate.
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Third Judicial District
Perry
Randolph
Circuit
Edward F. Bareis
East St. Louis
Perry County
Lloyd Middleton
Pinckneyville
Bond
Bar Association
Massac County Fairgrounds to host 3 day show of racing and thrills
A three day program at Massac County Fairgrounds Metropolis runs July 2 to 4 featuring dog racing hell drivers stock car and motorcycle events as warm up for the Massac County Fair starting Labor Day. Four shows daily with a July 4 afternoon variety show and other area fairs listed.
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Iuet
Massac County Fairgrounds
Metropolis
Massac County
Perry
Randolph County
Massac Fairgrounds
Franklin
Gallatin
Jefferson
Johnson
Saline
Southern Ilinois
Anna
Williamson
Man 54 Donates His 114th Pint of Blood
Columbus Ohio June 23 AP Otto W Weber 54 year old German born grandfather on vacation at a Philadelphia brewery donated his 114th pint of blood to the Red Cross. He notes his nearest competitor has given 71 pints.
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Columbus
Ohio
Otto W. Weber
Philadelphia Brewery
Red Cross
Seven Up Bottling Plant Introduces Flavored Drinks
Carbondale's Seven Up Bottling Co expands with two firsts in a week. The plant now bottles flavored beverages with orange grape and root beer. A new 12 ounce Giant TV size Seven Up hits local markets. The Taylor-Maid drink is produced with added equipment and staff and more hires expected.
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Carbondale
Carbondale’s
Seven Up Bottling Co
Seven U
Rebels Gain In Algeria
Paris June 23 AP France interior minister told a National Assembly committee that despite troop reinforcements the Algeria rebel situation is worsening. Maurice Bourges Maunoury revealed 20 000 troops sent to Algeria and another 20 000 to be moved from Indochina, with overall forces likely near 100 000. Rebel forces estimated at about 1 500. the rebellion began November 1 in the Aurea Mountain region near the Tunisian border and spread 120 miles to Philippeville on the Mediterranean.
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France
National Assembly
Algeria
Maurice Bourges- Maunoury
Indochina
North Africa
Aurea
Tunisian
Mediterranean
Philippeville
Carbondale Gets Green Stamp Store Opening
The Sperry and Hutchinson Co. will open a Green Stamp store at 309 S Illinois St in Carbondale around June 30 for display and redemption of Green Stamp merchandise. Green Stamps awarded with purchases at Southern Illinois retailers. a book fills after $120 worth of goods with book values from $3.50 to $5.00. The store will stock household items luggage sporting goods silver and other merchandise.
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Sperry and Hutchinson Co
S. Ilinois St
Illinois
Carbondale
False Fire Alarm Reported in Carbondale Storm
Carbondale firemen responded to a false alarm sparked by a violent rain and electrical storm. Residents said a stove blew out immediately after a lightning flash near Hospital Drive alley.
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Carbondale
Hospital Drive
McCarthy Bid Fails in Senate on Satellite States Probe
The Senate rejected Sen. McCarthy's bid 77 to 4 to force talks with Russia on satellite states. Senator Barkley claimed the President would not need advice while McCarthy vowed to pursue concessions at the Geneva summit. Fulbright condemned the vote as confirmation of McCarthy's censure last December.
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Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Russia
Sen. Barkley
D-Ky
Jay
England
France
Geneva
Fulbright
D-Ark
Fulbrighe
Jenner
Indiana
Langer
North Dakota
Malone
Nevada
Eisenhower
Dulles
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