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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1950
Page
5
Olive T describes fear she caused her unborn baby’s deformities by smoking advice given to her pregnant friend. Doctors deny that maternal thoughts affect the fetus and call such beliefs superstition. They note smoking harms adults and may contribute to fetal issues, though definitive proof is lacking.
Republican leaders face political risk as McCarthy investigations into the State Department stir voter reactions. National Chairman Guy Gabrielson defends the aims while critics say the tactic backfires, turning McCarthyism into a campaign issue this fall.
The Senate approved a draft law described as climate relief during a blazing heat wave. Law details remain unclear but aim to address residents suffering from high temperatures and power shortages.
A physical culturist says exercise offers benefits a girdle cannot and challenges to show someone who can stretch three ways at once. A repairman who reported flashes before his eyes worried his doctor until learning he is a pinball machine repairman. President Truman plans to speak in Illinois if invited. Caution is advised about forcing post office doors.
Gary Schuman proposes a European pool concept to appeal to readers seeking enjoyable material in hot weather. The idea aims to attract audience with a fresh regional perspective and engaging lifestyle focus.
The essay discusses a Soviet led push for peace petitions in Europe and the United States. It notes Russia claims large European signatures while aiming to sway U S policy ahead of the United Nations meeting. The piece questions whether peace campaigns mask Western defense aims.
A distant claim touts a machine that can add 1,300 eleven digit numbers per second and wagers readers cannot match its performance on income tax returns.
A doctor reports Ted Williams possesses extraordinary vision. Williams would have saved the fee by asking any American League pitcher for advice.
The 1950 national checker championship has concluded, likely paving the way for the 1951 tournament to commence shortly.
Investigations by lawmakers reveal a pattern of sensitive documents remaining in secure bureaus. Officials warn the issue risks national security and calls for tighter handling and auditing controls.
The article outlines the Soviet Union’s five year plans starting in 1928 and describes collectivization of agriculture. It notes Russia’s ongoing fourth plan and cites John Foster Dulles on US production advantages in steel aluminum electric power and crude oil.
A column riffing on war production, American traveler behavior in Monte Carlo, and a quip about a river bottom crap game. A researcher promises no hangover if you ignore it while a veteran jokes the navy will build a flush deck carrier, a task once his.
A humorous sketch describes a tool lost by a careless individual. The search spans hay piles and sifted earth, promising discovery under a conspicuous spot. The tale notes the tool’s irreplaceable value and possible generations of lineage, ending with the finder’s unexpected return.
A Des Moines Register column recalls a shopper rushing a nickel to a store clerk to feed a meter within half an hour. The piece notes illegal meter overstay rules and questions clerk politeness amid growing salesmanship trends.
Harvard and Marquette universities study animal learning in psychology experiments to mirror human traits. Critics warn such work risks manipulation of life forms and liken it to a slippery path toward harmful human inventions and societal decay.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes a quip comparing hydrogen bombs to cottage pudding by saying the bomb lacks hydrogen, and the pudding lacks a cottage, signaling playful wordplay rather than news.
A production chief says their films are not for morons leaving viewers idle unless a local store window in Chicago features a doughnut machine. Senator Cooper referenced in Chicago Daily News.
In a column by David V. Felts the song Honey Bun from Rogers and Hammerstein's South Pacific is described as a dated ditty praising a girl "60 inches tall" whose every inch is packed with dynamite. Felts notes the musical's Pacific War backdrop and contrasts dynamite with atomic energy, then recalls Dinah’s famous rhyme about changing hearts.
A reader shares appreciation for notes on Williamsburg and the Great Smokies. He clips items from this column to place in George Stimpson's A Book About a Thousand Things and plans to continue. The column aims to provide authentic, useful information and acts as annotator for Stimpson's reference work.
The author enjoys a backyard weed pulling with hopes for bigger weeds, and borrows four record albums from the State Library. The selection includes Allegro, Gettysburg You Are There, The People Yes, and Abe Lincoln in Minds. A visiting state senator brings news. Family notes arrival of a physician brother from Colorado for a Illinois vacation.
A report in Oregon Purchasing News states an archeologist claims Europe touched America millions of years ago, suggesting early contact across continents and reshaping views of ancient exploration.
Local column by Gladys Rife from Lone Tree Iowa questions the demeanor of readers and thinkers, urging humility over arrogance. The piece reflects community norms and asks for respectful discourse on intelligence and behavior.
A fragment urges expectant mothers to quit smoking to protect unborn babies from birth defects. It notes embryo exposure to acid or needles can cause deformities and compares fetal sensitivity to adult resistance, urging alternatives for nervous tension such as gum to avoid cigars.
In Orkney Islands Costa Head wind data point to a potential wind power source matching hydroelectric resources. The 1940s era windmill experiments in Vermont inspired European researchers to join a program under the OECD to accelerate wind energy for electricity.
Governor Lausche attracts attention at the White Sulphur Springs conference by being named next year's conference chairman. He hints he may support Taft or Ferguson for senator based on who serves the nation best, signaling a challenge to Taft and highlighting Ohio's Republican split and Lausche's independent stance.
National Safety Council warns excessive speed causes one in three fatal crashes as Fourth of July travel peaks. Memorial Day deaths set a record at 347. council estimates over 36 million vehicles will be on the move during a four day holiday, risking more fatalities.
Abel Green recounts a vaudeville stunt by an act billed as Projecto. The agent agrees to see the show in a near empty theater. The performer leaps from the stage and flies around the venue before landing. The agent dismisses with a quip about imitating bolds and asks for more.
A Dublin man arrives home late with a heavy red mark on his forehead. His wife suspects lipstick but he says it is from a nasty accident on the way home. She remarks he was lucky.
Western leaders and press react with anxiety as Korea’s invasion by Soviet backed forces prompts fears of a broader war. British papers call it a struggle between Russian and American spheres while communist outlets blame the United States.
Governors at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia praised Secretary of State Acheson for his clear speaking style and deep knowledge, noting his lack of a manuscript while fielding questions. His decade of international affairs experience lends authority that impressed many state leaders.
The piece notes security officials and ambassadors influencing governors amid McCarthy's charges. It discusses how both parties sought a method to dispel public doubts, with Acheson and aides lacking a full answer. Tydings and the FBI verified that loyalty files remained intact after their review.
An 81 item set is reviewed by a three person civilian panel after Tydings recommendations. Two federal appellate judges agreed to serve. a third proved difficult to obtain. Until the review finishes the McCarthy charges remain unsettled. Authorities urge clearing up remaining cases before the fall campaign.
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