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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
1
A youthful player weighing 34 pounds clutching a ball and bat demonstrates advanced hitting form resembling a professional. The scene captures early talent and a budding approach to the sport.
The nationwide steel strike has cost the industry nearly a billion dollars in lost production. About 230,320 allied workers have been laid off or furloughed as the disruption widens, with steel priced at 110 dollars a ton and CIO leader Philip Murray ordering 650,000 workers to strike.
Peoria report says Caterpillar Tractor Company will cut 27,000 employees to a three day work week starting July 21 due to steel strike shortages. The move affects factory operations across major plants and limits production output.
Fair hot and humid conditions expected with lows 75 to 78 tonight and a high near 92 Saturday. Yesterday’s high reached 99 with 96 at noon today. precipitation minimal and winds averaging 1.2 miles per hour. Crab Orchard Lake spillway levels off and minor lake level readings noted.
An area meeting rebutted a critical letter to Gov. Adlai Stevenson about Southern Illinois conditions. About 2,500 dollars was pledged to improve recreation and help fund more than 70 dog kennels at Crab Orchard lake to attract national field trials. James W. Brigham of Diagraph Bradley Industries led the discussion, noting strikes in other areas and urging dialogue between management and labor.
The United Mine Workers announced that 475000 miners will start a 10 day vacation Saturday halting most U S coal production. Miners will receive 100 vacation pay and 45000 idled steel strike workers are included in the benefit.
Edward F. Gerrity, 61, a former Illinois Agriculture Department superintendent, died at his home Thursday night. He served eight years as head of the Division of Foods and Dairies during Governor Henry Horner's administration.
Refreshing winds from Canada cooled parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes while the Eastern and Southern states endured continued heat. The death toll rose to 56 with thousands suffering heat prostrations. Temperatures near 100 lingered across the region as cooler air moved southward into Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. Thirty five soldiers at Camp Gordon Augusta Georgia were treated for heat prostration. The mercury reached 107 in at least one location.
Senator Paul Douglas sought a $150000 cut in the billion dollar appropriation bill to curb funds for diplomat entertaining. He argued the $650000 line allowed U S envoys to host lavish dinners for foreign officials. Douglas was the sole vote in favor of reducing the cocktail money.
Mounds City defense attorney Joe Crain asked the circuit court to delay next Monday's hearing on Millard Ford's bid for a new murder trial. Crain alleged powerful gambling interests in Pulaski county block the effort by pressuring witnesses and seeking prosecutions, citing a court order against gambling and a 90 day suspension of State's Attorney Warner Wall. Ford was convicted for the fatal shooting of bartender Walter Unger and sentenced to 99 years.
Eisenhower assails Democratic misrule and complacency in a Denver Coliseum address to about 11 000. He criticizes lax handling of Russia and Korea while pledging moral campaign energy. The speech follows Taft's caution and notes shifts in New Jersey delegate support.
Senator Styles Bridges criticized Secretary Acheson for an alleged apology to Britain about not warning of the bombing of North Korean power stations. Senator Knowland suggested Britain could take a larger burden in the Korean War if it seeks a bigger voice. A London report said Acheson made the apology to about 200 MPs and peers in a 20 minute meeting.
Fifty two graduates including twelve women earned certificates in car damage appraisal from the Brooklyn High School of Automotive Trades. The ceremonyThursday night recognized pupils as doctors of damages, reflecting a landmark program completion.
Eddyville Kentucky June 27 AP the second mutiny within 24 hours broke out at the state prison but guards restored order within a half hour no one injured unlike Thursday’s rebellion where eight prisoners were wounded by gunfire and a guard injured about 300 prisoners participated in Thursday’s uprising a chaplain urged them not to die in vain state police remained nearby and the warden and corrections director threatened to use the National Guard if needed two guards were briefly held hostage during the riot but released without serious injury
The article notes 90s and near 100 degree days across Southern Illinois with airport readings above 95 while downtown areas top 100. Weather experts blame heat and humidity, saying the month has been unusually hot since June 3 with many days above 90 and a peak near 99.
Allied fighters blasted multiple North Korean hydroelectric stations near Changjin and elsewhere in a large raid. U N infantrymen drove two Chinese battalions from hills on the Western Front using bayonets and flame throwers.
Allied negotiators walk out on protesting Communists for the third time in a month. Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison Jr. declares a three day recess and leaves the armistice tent while the Communist delegation demands another meeting Saturday.
President Truman issued directives to extend deferments for trained farm workers and instructed the armed forces to halt recruiting efforts that relied on such deferments. The orders stress that farm workers are not permanently exempt from the draft.
Mrs. Wilson Marsh of Aledo Illinois began raising Angora rabbits for their wool on her 75th birthday. Now 77 she has 130 wool producing bunnies and a dedicated shearing room. The silky fiber yields valuable yarns and insulation for clothing, with four wool crops a year and growing profits.
A regional crafts figure signals continued wool production and plans to market homespun yarn in the future, aiming to expand sales and promote local textile traditions. The note highlights ongoing efforts to grow product reach and sustain regional craft industries.
President Truman dismissed Robert Grant, U S marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, on Attorney General McGranery's recommendation for alleged irregularities. McGranery said a full FBI inquiry would follow. Grant's Springfield headquarters were not immediately reachable for comment.
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