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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1949
Page
4
The editorial notes Congressmen Sabath and Cox clashing on the House floor sparking renewed interest in the Methuselah boxing class. It also covers Perle Mesta's nomination as U S minister to Luxembourg and muses on European reactions to shifts in trade and Moscow influenced decisions affecting Tito and Eastern Europe.
A light look at romance dominating June 1949 society pages. Judith Coplon case is framed as a kissless romance amid espionage charges. A Chicago widow suitor tale adds continental style intrigue as marriages and licenses rise with the month.
A Missouri man who taught his dog to fish now aims to train the fish to bite. The odd venture, attracting local curiosity, showcases experimental animal training and the playful side of hobbyist fishing culture.
A University of Chicago astronomer says he has identified what could be the solar system's 30th moon challenging prevailing views. He argues the discovery demonstrates the possibility of overlooked celestial bodies.
Citizens face elm loss and plan replacements after officials warn of widespread decline. An Illinois State Museum article suggests many viable substitutes such as tulip tree sweet gum hard maple horse chestnut basswood pecan red oak and various white oaks. Community planting of multiple varieties could preserve shade and resilience.
The quotation suggests G I Bill of Rights benefits and state bonuses plus dividends on G I insurance payments offer strong financial protection for veterans of the last war, potentially the best insurance against poverty.
A senator faces a divided labor policy scene as John L. Lewis and James C. Petrillo disagree on key aims. The dispute complicates crafting a new labor law amid union and industry tensions.
The five year Yugoslavia Britain trade agreement sparks concern in Hungary Czechoslovakia and Poland under Moscow pressure. Russia satellite states retaliate with economic freezes while Tito may gain Western trade channels. The move contrasts with U S reluctance to aid Communist states.
A speaker notes the ongoing struggle of arranging a household refrigerator to prioritize everyday necessities over items used infrequently. The reflection highlights the tension between practicality and organization in daily living.
A quote on how the Big Four nickname does not come from conference outcomes. The line suggests critics argue the label misstates the teams' achievements and competitive standing.
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche will not seek the U S Senate seat and will not face Republican Sen Robert Taft in November 1950. Taft, a top Senate figure opposing Roosevelt and Truman aims, dominates a Democratic Senate as it drafts Taft Hartley policy. Washington reacts with surprise as Democratic plans crumble.
Conflicting chatter about a uranium strike stirs speculation as prospectors push claims while official sources remain silent. The ambiguous comment hints at potential mineral activity without confirming details or dates.
Commissioner George J. Schoeneman says taxpayers may safely discard returns after three years if no fraud is involved. fraud cases have no statute of limitations. He notes no issuer can confirm acceptance of a return and mentions New York City's proclaimed Clean Harbor Week as a non factual wish.
The piece notes only eight percent of cars in Cook County were taxed as personal property last year, while downstate counties taxed 65 percent. It criticizes politicians for avoiding personal auto taxes, cites a defeated bill to share state car data with local assessors, and claims eight million dollars in tax revenue is being overlooked for political reasons.
The column recalls a professor urging Felts to publish more personal verse from his youth. Felts admits he kept juvenile poetry and amassed many clippings from his Springfield newspaper days. He muses about reprinting upon request and storing the professor’s letter in a bank lock box.
A radio report about Bing Crosby retiring from film and perhaps radio to live as a country gentleman in Maryland is neither confirmed nor denied. The writer argues that self-made individuals keep working, while inherited wealth often enables early retirement as a sportsman or country squire. Crosby could set a good example by quitting work in middle age.
Dr Robert Bell Browne of the University of Illinois belongs to a seven member D Squire society with double deans roles. He is Dean of the Division of University Extension and Dean of the Summer Session and also a prose instructor in education. The piece blends campus life notes and light anecdotes through a humorous, retrospective lens.
President Truman proposes creating a Welfare Department with a cabinet member to oversee social security education and related programs. Critics warn it signals a welfare state while supporters argue it emphasizes government responsibility for the underprivileged without guaranteeing such a state.
The Hoover commission urges creating a powerful defense secretary with full authority over the armed forces budget and procurement. It argues civilian control must stay clear and efficient, warning that vast military spending risks economic stability and democratic governance.
The writer recalls a warm afternoon with a distant lawn mower hum as children drift to sleep after lunch. A memory of Sunday church, bees, and stained glass frames the scene alongside notes on picnic safety, food spoilage, and simple cooling ideas, ending with thoughts on postwar European tensions and Austrian governance.
Ex publisher Robert W. Davis commends the Daily Free Press for quality on its June 20 issue printed on a new rotary press. He predicts a smoother assembly plan soon and urges Carbondale to have the best daily paper in Southern Illinois.
Dorothy Thompson notes the Paris Conference of Foreign Ministers yields a cautiously positive outcome. The Austrian peace terms are praised as fair and rational with potential to ease the German question, though observers differ on the magnitude of progress.
Canberra Australia AP Royal commission clears Edward J Ward former minister for external territories of bribery in a New Guinea timber deal. Prime Minister Joseph B Chiefley says Ward may resume his office after resignation upon commission appointment.
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