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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
4
Dr George W Crane notes smallpox scars from an infected case and argues immunity cannot be guaranteed by diet or optimism. He warns about contagious germs and the limits of personal health routines in preventing disease.
President Truman denounces the North Korean attack on the Republic of Korea and orders American air and naval action under a United Nations mandate. He frames the invasion as communist aggression and vows U.S. commitment to defend Korea, awaiting Russia's response as war looms possible.
A homeowner chose a distinct street number for his residence, drawing attention in the neighborhood as residents and neighbors discuss naming customs and informal identifiers beyond official addresses.
A New York director lists a Nicholas name with nickname Pete. The note names a person known as Pete and references a director’s listing in the city records.
The United Nations observes its fifth anniversary this week as world leaders weigh the body’s ability to endure the crisis sparked by the Korean issue. Analysts debate reforms and future role while diplomacy searches for a path to stability.
New York gambling figure Frank Erickson pleaded guilty to 60 counts of conspiracy and bookmaking. He received two years in city jail plus a $30,000 total fine and could be freed in 16 months for good behavior. The kingpin led a nationwide multi million dollar operation.
A reflective piece notes how color labels shift in names and memory while referencing Kim’s Korea conflict and a historic limerick figure. It questions accuracy in historians and asks who knows Paul Revere’s horse.
A House committee proposes a bi to raise corporation taxes from 38 to 41 percent to offset cuts in federal excise taxes on baby oils perfumes and other goods. The public would pay higher retail prices as manufacturers incur higher costs, while excise cuts are masked by the corporate tax hike.
In a curiously worded column, readers note the oppressive heat of late June and the Sheltons use odd naming, while discussion turns to channel swimming season and a hoped migration of fish from the marrow straits seeking peace and quiet.
Medical men, incensed according to columnist Harold Heffernan, protest MGM's Crisis starring Gary Grant as an internationally famous neurosurgeon. They argue the film distorts medical realities for popcorn audiences.
Critics deride a crass display of a brain operation in a film and question Robert Mitchem's observations on concussion in Where Danger Lives. Medics defend realism while dismissing filmic stereotypes of doctors as sensational.
An exploration of how the threat of screams shapes family behavior and curbs unruly acts at home. The piece notes everyday silence, as relatives avoid noises and intrusions to prevent distress within the household.
A humorous sketch notes the Saturday Afternoon Grunters who repair leaks in New York underground pneumatic mail tubes. The key man is the Grunt who locates and fixes air leaks, a vivid, if quirky, occupation that may attract applicants during Saturdays on the sidewalk network.
Minneapolis Star urges vigilance against war weapons and their indiscriminate destruction across nations and ideologies. The editorial cautions against believing propaganda or assurances that advance weapons will bring safety or security.
Second Thoughts by David V Felts notes how familiar places and city scenes arrive through airmail reports from John Valentine. It juxtaposes London landmarks with New York City grit and humor, highlighting robins in news stories and the tension between nature and urban progress.
The Illini community recalls past glories of the Galloping Ghost and anticipates a new Grange moment while highlighting Illinois achievements. Dr. George D. Stoddard and the Betatron by Dr. Donald Kerst are noted amongst major assets, alongside a vast Milton collection and a world leading library. The resignation of Professor Blodgett is also mentioned as a notable campus headline. A household note tells of Benjamin the turtle escaping his aquarium, prompting a box containment. A young bird and parent provide a quiet nature aside, as an NBC radio discussion on Our Transportation System is referenced and an elderly Georgian visitor travels toward Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield.
Report notes rising vegetable consumption in the United States as vaudeville popularity falls. Analysts link changing entertainment tastes to diet shifts and regional acting markets.
A health note explains that immunity comes from blood chemistry, not just a strong body or diet. It describes three ways to obtain immunity: maternal transfer, surviving the disease, and vaccination, urging vaccination for smallpox diphtheria whooping cough and typhoid in travel.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer comments on Morie H. Solwor who argues janitors should gain a dignified title to boost morale. The piece counters that a new label would not improve effort and might even worsen laziness and communication with workers.
Neighbor explains his dog sleeps through the day and halts all night while the other dog remains quiet at night, revealing a humorous domestic moment about pet behavior.
Bertram Benedict examines why the UN could not form a Military Staff committee to direct a peacekeeping force for Korea. He notes USSR veto power and abstentions block action, recalls cease-fire orders issued to the Dutch Indonesians Israelis Arabs and Indians Pakistanis, and explains Article 39 and 41 powers. The piece highlights the unresolved status of Soviet participation and the UN commission in South Korea.
The council on Sunday declared the armed attack on the Republic of Korea by North Korean forces, with Secretary-General Trygve Lie merging North Korea with violating the U.N. charter.
Tokyo notes compare Korea conflict to past Nazi era moves. The author urges prompt U.S. aid to South Korea, arguing failure would damage American prestige in the Far East and invite further Soviet aggression. The South Korean army is praised for courage and high morale.
Mr. Mathews, publisher of the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, traveled to Tokyo with the John Foster Dulles party and visited South Korea with a Republican State Department adviser.
The text argues that Nazi and Communist actions are expanding, drawing parallels between Berlin and Korea. It claims Stalin follows Hitler’s spreading strategy, North Korea acts as a Russian pawn, and South Korea as an American pawn. It notes North Korea’s army with 109 Russian fighter bombers and Russian and Japanese equipment, trained by Russian advisers.
The South Korean army fields 96,000 troops in eight divisions with American Garand rifles machine guns and 105 mm howitzers. It lacks tanks anti aircraft guns and warplanes and will need ammunition and other supplies to hold the line at the thirty eighth parallel. It may repulse Russian pawns but requires more than the 10 AT-6 aircraft or equivalent support to endure.
A northern tourist is reassured by a Floridian that no alligators are present at a Florida beach. After swimming out, the tourist asks again, receiving the reply that alligators stay away because sharks fear them. The tale plays on coastal wildlife myths and humor.
National Geographic Society notes Vulcanus the Roman god of fire inspired the name volcano for eruptions like Mauna Loa in Hawaii. It recalls Mount Etna in Sicily as the mythic workshop where his blacksmiths labored beneath the earth.
Dorothy Thompson analyzes the opening of postwar European talks led by M. Schuman. The speech signals Europe’s will not be governed by promises alone and warns that failure would push Europe toward colonial influence by the United States or the Soviet Union.
The piece reviews mixed reactions to Britain’s hesitation to join a unified Europe, noting Paul Hoffman’s isolationism charge and Acheson’s guarded stance. It cites M Schuman and Le Monde on the dangers of premature action, and highlights Churchill as a key European unifier. It argues U S stake in European progress hinges on Britain’s engagement and warns against aloofness.
Reader notes the challenge of railway station announcements at a large town hub. The piece laments how training produces a blur of station names, making individual stops unrecognizable to travelers.
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