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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1958
Page
4
The opinion piece outlines arguments for a unit district including better education, reduced administration duplication, and increased state aid, while noting concerns about shrinking small local schools and bonding power. It urges full public discussion among parents, officials, and citizens to address problems and clarify details.
Lebanon remains under rebel pressure after Hammarskjold's departure. Chamoun rules out U S British intervention while the UN contemplates an emergency force to patrol the Syrian border. A stronger, self standing UN force is urged to block arms shipments and secure the border amid a potential Nasser mediated détente.
Readers wonder when television will match multi speaker hi fi sets with advanced screens. A Brazil fireworks blast sparked debate by drawing parallels to larger Latin American upheavals with deadly impact.
Chief William H. Morris of the Illinois State Police cites a larger force and more patrol cars as key factors in reducing traffic fatalities. May marked the eleventh consecutive month of year‑over‑year declines, with January–May deaths at 668 versus 831 a year earlier, a 20 percent reduction.
A recent report notes birth counts are up with about twice as many bottle babies now than a dozen years ago. The trend aligns with the expectation of roughly double the number of babies born.
Secretary of State Dulles used a moral argument tying the Bible George Washington and Napoleon to urge support for foreign aid. He spoke at Washington Cathedral, but Congress may favor economic justifications over moral appeals as debate on aid continues.
David Felts notes growing establishment of eye banks with donations of corneas and vitreous fluid aiding retina detachments. He highlights Max Conrad, a prolific aviator from Winona Minnesota, who flew solo trans Atlantic routes and now ferries light planes to overseas clients for a fee of 2500 dollars.
The note muses on a headline about median income reaching 4971 dollars and blends idle reverie about Persian wealth, a June morning, a furnace overhaul, and garden creatures. It ponders whether the critters under the geraniums are ground squirrels or chipmunks, noting they matter little if not rats.
The Wall Street Journal notes that terms like buddy pal or my friend signal mere forgetfulness of a name not excessive friendliness. The piece implies familiarity can mask a simple lapse in recognition rather than genuine warmth.
In a light early scene a worker saunters with a mosey to coffee taking 40 minutes. The boss jokes she should saddle up and high tail it out of the corral. The relaxed TV western jargon spills into the business world with playful casual phrasing.
London airport scene frames a bleak view of Lebanon crisis as the United States and Britain face a potential landing of Marines and paratroopers. The piece argues the risk of disaster depends on whether diplomacy or force prevails, warning of broader Middle East defeat if Nasser gains a decisive victory.
Gallup polls across France show about 80 percent approve De Gaulle’s return to power with 54 percent calling it a very good thing. After six months, voters favor De Gaulle as Premier with 42 percent choosing him over Mollet and others.
Garnett Cornett was installed commander of Edwin Alexander American Legion Post 396 in Sparta this week. Other officers installed were Maurice Nixon senior vice commander Vernon Leeman junior vice commander Howard McIntyre sergeant at arms Earl Erwin three year appointment to executive committee Dwight Fulton post historian Ben Zellers chaplain Oscar Klepper second officer Installing officer was Charles Schumaker 5th Division senior vice commander.
The piece notes Democratic fears that a larger post‑election Senate would burden the party with unrealistic agendas. It contrasts liberalizing shifts in nominees from California and Pennsylvania with conservative postures in the South, and describes Johnson’s fragile leadership and liberal ambitions.
Charles V. Stevens was reelected commander of Williamson Post 147 Marion American Legion Tuesday. Other officers include Dudley Groves senior vice commander Cloud Copher junior vice commander Fries sergeant at arms Cliff Gulley finance officer and Orel Turner chaplain. Trustees elected are Claude Hudgens O L Norris Joe Laney and James Osborne.
Officials analyze the proposed Herrin Township unit district outlining tax rates for educational and building purposes, bond handling, and teacher pay. The report cites potential advantages such as unified schooling from kindergarten to 12th grade and cost savings, while noting risks like loss of current bonding power and possible center closures.
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