Canadian Pork Dump Threat Sparks Farm Bureau Call to Action
Charles B. Shuman of Sullivan Illinois, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, asks the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of State to block Canada's proposed deficiency payment plan for hogs. He urges import duties on Canadian pork and warns such subsidies would disrupt US and global markets, potentially prompting similar schemes elsewhere.
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Sullivan
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Editorial endorses Herrin area unit district vote
The piece urges support for forming a Herrin area unit district arguing central administration boosts efficiency and expands opportunities while preserving schools. It notes state aid would rise and warns against assumptions that merger harms education, stating objections often fade after initial success.
Unseen Arbiter At Steel Talks
A stalemate at the bargaining table between the steel industry and the United Steelworkers is mirrored by heated public campaigns. Ads, statements, and press releases from both sides seek to sway opinion as inflation risks loom. Public sentiment may drive settlement before the strike deadline.
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United Steelworkers
Does One Life Atone For 11 Starkweather Case
Parents fought for Charles Starkweather's life until his death in the electric chair. The convicted killer was blamed for 11 deaths, while sympathy circulated for victims' families. The piece questions whether the death penalty fits his crimes given his access to courts and appeals.
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Charles Starkweather
What New Role For Fuchs?
Britain freed atom spy Klaus Fuchs after a 14 year sentence for leaking nuclear secrets. Officials rushed his departure abroad to prevent any further risks while acknowledging his ideological past. The Kremlin may still view him as a potential asset or threat to Soviet interests.
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Britain
Klaus Fuchs
Fuchs
Kremlin
Senator Claghorn Sparks Gag on Federal Deficit Talk
The radio senator Claghorn appeared at the moment when real lawmakers shun the comedy image. She is described as superstitious and unsettled by a possible deficit of 13 billions.
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Senator Claghorn
Sangamon County Board pushes efficiency reforms
At the April meeting County Treasurer Joseph Kohorst proposed two resolutions on government efficiency. One required public bids for purchases over 300 dollars. the other capped official expense payments at 50 dollars needing board approval. After initial Republican pushback the measures were considered technically flawed. A compromise later emerged with Kohorst, Oblinger, and Gordon Jr. reforming board rules for September review.
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Illinois State Register
Sangamon County Board of Supervisors
Joseph Kohorst
Kohorst
Murphey, Turnbull and Jones
Board of Supervisors
Josephine Oblinger
Paul W. Gordon Jr
June's Longest Day Noted by a Poemist
A poet reflects on the rare longest day of the year in June, contrasting its unusual light with ordinary time. The phrasing hints at literary meditation rather than a news event, focusing on mood and seasonal peculiarity rather than concrete actions or figures.
American brides seek ease living in Egypt amid expectations
American brides report challenges of daily life in Egypt and question whether their hopes or cultural myths, like Cleopatra’s myths, align with reality. The piece contrasts fantasy with practical adjustment for expatriates.
European nobility face debts while a Italian princess’s estate worth 10 million is filed in Detroit
Column notes how European aristocrats struggle financially as Princess Ella della Torre de Tasso’s Detroit filed will reveals a 10 million dollar estate. It cites Walkerville and Peoria connections, and mentions marriages linking American money to nobility. It also switches to media and governess benevolent ads plus TV history and McClellan Committee research efforts.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Night dances in Algiers amid curfew and war worries
In Algiers hostesses invite guests to a late night dance from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. under curfew as French couples mingle in villa ballrooms near beaches. Soldiers and colonists discuss oil stakes and rebellion while dawn breaks over Algeria.
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Algiers
Butler Plans Showdown On Rebel Demos
National Democratic leaders move to deny seats to unpledged state delegations at the 1960 convention. A loyalty pledge rule would bar disloyal Southern states Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina from representation unless their electors back the national nominees. A committee will draft rule changes ahead of the Los Angeles convention to preempt a southern walkout over civil rights.
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Democratic National Committee
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Los Angeles
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Alabama
Arkansas
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Louisiana
Mississippi
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Poll Shows Eisenhower Popularity Rising in Gallup Poll
In Princeton New Jersey on June 26 the Gallup Poll shows 62 percent of voters approve of President Eisenhower's performance, up 10 points since the November 1958 congressional election. The rise marks the longest sustained gain measured by Gallup for the president.
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Princeton
N.J
Eisenhower
Gallup
Apartheid Policy Stands Firm in South Africa Parliament
South Africa's Nationalist government pushes three key bills in Capetown to widen Bantustan autonomy, separate education for non whites, and create a Bantustan investment body. Critics call the plan divide and rule as eight autonomous zones replace native governance with centralized white oversight.
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A.T. Steele
N.Y
South Africa
Capetown
Bantu Investment Corporation
Bantustans
Cre
Ated
Ten Area Residents Lose Licenses
Ten area residents had licenses suspended or revoked. Suspended for three violations are Harry J. Tabor Orient Jimmy L. Riley 119 S Jackson St Harrisburg Carl D Travelstead 1103 E De Young St Marion. Suspended for causing or contributing to an accident with death or injury include Paul W Craig 505 N 12th St Herrin and Jimmy L Riley 119 S Jackson St Harrisburg. Five people had licenses revoked for driving while intoxicated Earl C Arnold 2111 Commercial Ave Murphysboro Johnny R Westbrook Box 262 Cobden Adrian L Anderson Box 722 Cambria Carl E Harris Rt 3 Marion William J Mulkins Rt 4 Marion.
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Harry J. Tabor
Orient
Jimmy L. Riley
S. Jackson St
Harrisburg
Carl D. Travelstead
E. de Young
Earl C. Arnold
Commercial Ave
Murphysboro
Johnny R. Westbrook
Cobden
Adrian L. Anderson
Cambria
Carl E. Harris
Rt. 3
Marion
William J. Mulkins
Days Stay Warm as Discomfort Index Defies Heat
The thermometer stays in the 70s as the discomfort index climbs unexpectedly despite shorter days. Weather observers note continuing warmth and humidity at regional stations, with residents enjoying mild evenings and calm conditions.
Election Saturday Chittyville Freeman Board Oppose Unit District
A local letter from George H. Bethel and Teddy L. Rich urges readers to oppose forming a unit district for Herrin area schools. They argue rural classrooms are not crowded and warn of increased taxes, transport costs, and new supervisory positions under a unit system. They question Colp’s status and demand clear figures before any vote.
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Herrin
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Herrin City Schools
Chittyville School
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