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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
4
Weather Mood Shifts From Day to Day
The reflection notes that weather cannot stay the same tomorrow and hints at possible improvement or decline. It contemplates the inevitability of change and the uncertainty of conditions to come.
Steel Shortage Deepens as Plants Curtail Output
The steel situation tightens as large plants cut production amid depleted stockpiles. Mills have shipped most finished steel for Korean needs, and President Truman hesitates to invoke Taft-Hartley while union and management stalemate continues, risking broader industrial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Congress
White House
Ex GI Loyal to Eisenhower Shuns Taft Allies
A former infantryman who strictly followed the non-fraternization rule in Germany becomes a staunch pro Eisenhower Republican and avoids interactions with Taft supporters, signaling a clear party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Bolt as Verb Shapes Faction Woes in Fourth Year
In a recurring pattern three years of ordinary politics give way to a fourth year when factions begin to bolt. The term moves from hardware to a political action, signaling defection and breakaway groups in the public arena.
What Could Happen at the Convention In Illinois
The piece imagines the Illinois GOP convention dynamics around William Stratton as governor and potential Taft support. It outlines Stratton as both party leader and possible delegation chair, affecting hints of Taft versus Eisenhower splits. It notes Dirksen’s pivotal pro Taft role and the value of conjecture in political games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
William Stratton
Stratton
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Illinois
Eisenhower
Everett Dirksen
Fabsener
Change In Policy Concerns British
Washington strategists push for allied coordination as bombing of Korean power plants ruffles Britain. The incident shocks Churchill and UK leaders with Labor opposition denouncing lack of warning. Calls grow for better UK briefing and a liaison to UN command to align Anglo American policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yalu River
Great Britain
Churchill
United States
Lord Alexander
Korea
London Times
Manchester Guardian
Daily Mail
Daily Herald
Riason
Daily Graphic
Britain
America
Daily Express
Attlee
Javater
Yalu
Oatmeal as Mischief and Lesson in a Child's Table
A humorous piece by Her Billopp discusses oatmeal as a playful tool and bargaining chip in family meals. It describes how a child can delay eating, attract attention, and provoke reactions through simple actions with oatmeal, highlighting the chaos and humor of meal-time obstinacy.
Taft Sees Minor Foreign Policy Gap With Eisenhower
Senator Taft says his foreign policy difference with General Eisenhower is minor arguing Europe is not prioritized on aid lists. He adds the gap remains small if no recipient on the list receives aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Taft
Gen
Eisenhower
Europe
Wife of Convention Delegates Warns of Chicago Third Party
The wife of convention delegates says she suspects the third party at Chicago will be the cocktail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Last of Old-Time Underworld Kings
The piece profiles Irving Wexler known as Waxey Gordon, a Prohibition era crime czar who controlled henchmen and lived lavishly in defiance of law. It contrasts his demise with the rise of modern racketeers who siphon wealth from big business and government without guns, aiming to reveal their pernicious influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcatraz
Irving Wexler
Waxey Gordon
Wexler
Capones
Gordon
Five Per
Progressives Gather for July Convention in Chicago
The Progressive party prepares for a July 4 gathering in Chicago with about 2000 delegates. Walter Hallinan, their presidential candidate, is jailed on contempt charges and cannot attend, while Henry Wallace’s era has faded and the party faces diminished national impact compared to four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Wallace
Illinois
Wallace
Progressive Party
Walter Hallinan
Harry Bridges
Hallinan
Bridges
Longest Employee Name Record From 1931 Mentioned
An old note recalls a Missouri Pacific record from 1931 for the employee with the longest name. The Little Rock tracker Hansollensbockenoffenhassengraph ensteiner Holloway reportedly signed checks under that lengthy alias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Holloway
Paul Norton
Missouri Pacific
Little Rock
Ark
GOP Nomination Hinge on Foreign Policy Debate at Chicago
As the Republican National Convention nears, Sen. Robert Taft and Gen. Dwight Eisenhower lead a two man race with 482 and 404 delegates respectively. The central issue shaping the platform is foreign policy with Dulles guiding a tilt toward internationalist positions while Taft faces skepticism over his votes. The race now centers on uncommitted delegates and the potential for a party realignment on the isolationist versus internationalist wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campainn
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Taft
Eisenhower
Associated Press
Republican Party
Sen. Taft
Gen. Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Chicago
Dulles
Japan
Werry Clinic Urges Prophylaxis Through Church and Compliment Club
Dr George T Harding, a prominent American psychiatrist, argues to prevent mental breakdowns by organic and psychological methods. He promotes church participation, ego-building praise, and social clubs as tools to avert neuroses, psychoses, and divorce, offering printed bulletins and practical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
George T. Harding
Menninger Brothers
Ohio State Medical School
West Coast
Harding
America
1952 Offers Real Choice
Sen Taft argues the 1952 race offers a real choice between a Fair Deal and anti Fair Deal Republican. He contends voters faced real alternatives in past contests such as 1932 1920 and 1912, noting shifts in outlook and administration changes when a distinct policy direction existed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Taft
Willkie
Dewey
Truman
F.D. Roosevelt
Hoover
GOP
Harding
Cox
Woodrow Wilson
T. Roosevelt
Editorial Claims Republicans Made Peace and Democrats War
Mary Mundt wife of Senator Karl Mundt cites a Washington newsletter arguing Republican administrations brought peace while Democratic ones caused war. She claims 1,437,627 battle casualties in the last 50 years as a counterpoint to partisan claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Journal
Mary Mundt
Karl Mundt
S.D
Washington
National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs
The Hidden Majority Republican Harvest Among 1948 Non-Voters
Raymond Moley analyzes the 1948 nonvoter pool and Taft’s claim that eight million more voters could win, contending 42 million potential nonvoters exist with 29 million outside the solid South. The piece argues the nonvoter pool includes many New Deal supporters and warns against generic get out the vote without targeting the right voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Moley
Sen
Robert Taft
Republican Party
Solid South
Taft
Ciopac
Truman
James L. Wick
Langer Wins North Dakota renomination in remarkable vote
North Dakota Senator William Langer defeats strong GOP opposition to secure renomination amid mixed views on administration policies. He campaigned for domestic programs while opposing foreign policy, amid a statewide oil boom and tidelands issues. Political observers credit his skill and personal appeal for a lopsided victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langer
North Dakota
Owen Brewster
Maine
Taft Senate
William Langer
Fred G. Randahl
North
Tidelands
Congress
Sen. Langer
GOP
Sen. Ye and
Sen
Ritanenee
Fargo Forum
Anbidextrous candidate praised in New York Post editorial
The editorial praises Knowland as an ideal running mate for either candidate, noting his geographic fit and alignment with Eisenhower's political philosophy. The piece brands him a versatile figure and a strong political asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
San Francisco News
Knowland
Jaft
Eisenhower
Caylor
Blood donation drive for Korea gains attention
A message urges Sage Hiearden Fen to donate blood for Korea, highlighting community response and media attention. The note references donor eligibility and the ongoing appeal for biospecimen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sage Hiearden
Korea
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By Edward Lindsay
Werry Clinic
Bertram Benedict
Roosevelt
Doris Fleeson
Rene
Senaor
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