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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1958
Page
4
Editorial notes cautious view of May economic data from the Commerce Department. While not declaring a recovery, the May figures suggest the bottom may be reached and some economists foresee faster recovery than earlier expected. Fortune projects stronger prosperity within a year, citing defense spending housing and auto sales.
The question plays on a pun about a secretary in the Legislative Reference Bureau who "doctors" degrees. It hints that the secretary questions why a Doctor of Laws degree isn't always granted, given the wordplay on medical alteration.
As calls mount for Sherman Adams to quit, President Eisenhower stands by his trusted aide. Critics including Goldwater Knowland and Brown argue Adams resignation would help Republican prospects in November, while supporters say his value to the administration is unrecoverable due to imprudent actions.
Young voters face hurdles in learning differences between major parties as Gen Vaughn and Gov Adams loom in the scene. If Eisenhower access is blocked by Sherman Adams, residents may turn to Bernard Goldfine for guidance.
Clifton Fadiman sparked a lively debate on family life in New York this month. He argued he prefers being a father rather than a pal to his seven year old son and warned against excessive togetherness in homes. He noted men and women differ in strengths and urges a balance with some apartness for happiness.
The piece notes two U.S. District Courts disagree on the desegregation statute in public schools and asks which one the President would back with federal troops. It also mentions Defense Secretary McElroy’s remark about rebuking Admiral Burke, with a pun on Burke’s name.
The piece questions gifts to public officials including a $1,500 jeweled golden golf putter reported as a gift from the National Youth Foundation. It asks how such gifts serve youth and questions the foundation’s purpose and funding while noting $1,500 could fund youth programs or a youth center.
The text notes Rafael Trujillo Jr. was promoted to full general in the Dominican army despite failing the 618 Army staff and command school at Fort Leavenworth. It treats the scenario as a hypothetical if he had passed the course.
President Garcia of the Philippines tells newsmen he views the chemise as a sack full of ies and the young man at the next desk echoes the sentiment. The exchange underscores lighthearted banter in a newsroom setting.
The column recalls older radio eras with The Romance of Helen Trent and mentions Virginia Clark as the original Helen Trent from 1933 to 1943. It discusses Adel Elfrida von Nordoff on NBCs Twenty One, noting her current winnings of 253 500 after 18 weeks and potential loss of 42 000, and compares her to Charles Van Doren and Harold Craig, highlighting knowledge questions across history literature geography and sports figures.
A reflective column recalls stormy farm days with hens roosting and workers sheltering. It lists top and runner-up books on the New York Times non fiction and fiction lists, then describes a dinner honoring Otto R. Kyle with a commemorative plaque celebrating 250 million editorial pages.
Reports note mink lined vicuna coats available for statesmen who advocate a bipartisan foreign policy. The item signals elite reach and political style without detailing prices or origin.
A Combat Development Experimentation Center assessment at Fort Ord examines pentomic divisions and finds critical gaps in communications, anti armor, artillery, and transport. Helicopter mobility raises safety concerns, while dispersed units complicate target detection and secure orders. Further tests planned nationwide over the next year.
An Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on Illinois Power Co. rate increase was continued to July 22. The proposal would add 33 cents to 1 dollar monthly, with about 4.24 million dollars in extra revenue from over 300,000 customers. Objectors will cross examine witnesses when resumed. The case must reach the commission by the week of October 7 and a decision by November 16.
Japan adopts U S noise abatement rules to curb horn honking and noise. Tokyo police deploy 300 motorcycle officers equipped with noise measuring meters to enforce limits.
The Arkansas Gazette views Judge Lemley’s two and a half year delay in desegregation as a breathing spell for Little Rock. It warns that the delay may ease tensions only if used for constructive action and condemns Gov. Faubus for ongoing defiance of the courts. The editorial urges sober leadership to resolve the school crisis.
President Eisenhower signed legislation granting about 10 percent boosts to 232,000 retired federal workers who began benefits before Oct 1 1956. The top annual increase is $504. Bigger payments take effect Aug 1 with checks rising in September.
Airman Donald Keeton 19 was court martialed at Keesler Air Force Base for AWOL after renting a Gulfport area plane to visit his girlfriend in Dallas. He was sentenced to 30 days hard labor, rank reduction to airman basic, and forfeiture of $65 pay, with review pending. A death by own action note reportedly left in his barracks was claimed a hoax.
Lawrenceville Broadcasting and Company gets Communications Commission approval to operate a new radio station at Lawrenceville Illinois on 910 kilocycles with 500 watts daytime power.
GOP strategists believe Sherman Adams will depart the White House as election season looms. They seek to blunt corruption charges over Goldfine gifts while Eisenhower signals support, aiming to shift focus from Adams to Democrats in the congressional campaign.
Ernest F. Hollings, 36, a Charleston lawyer and campaigner, won the Democratic runoff against Donald S. Russell by about 45000 votes. He becomes the state’s youngest modern governor and will take the office in a party with strong control.
The 1st Marine Battalion landed in Cuba in June 1898 becoming the first U S unit on Cuban soil during the Spanish American War. They soon fought the first land battle at Cuco near Guantanamo Bay.
The farm population now comprises only 12 percent of the total population, down from 65 percent a hundred years ago. In the last seven years total rural population rose by about four million.
Doris Fleeson reports that federal judge Lemly’s ruling delaying school integration faces an appeal to the Eighth Circuit. Negro leaders and liberals warn of rising frustration while politics seek leverage ahead of elections. The piece notes the court’s equity basis and cautions against renewed extremist pressure.
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