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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
4
A reflective column contrasts Central Illinois storm damage with Korea war destruction, noting nature’s power vs man’s weapons. It muses on weather control, Bikini experiments, and the drift of Americans abroad, ending with light social vignettes about rainwear and a furniture convention song.
A satirical quip filled sketch references a frozen beer concentrate pleasing housewives, Mac Arthur’s rent terms at the Waldorf, and the perils of inviting windstorms. It also notes a Kansas Republican’s critique of Truman cruises and recalls Cal Coolidge’s thrifty use of the presidential yacht.
A burlesque queen reverses the routine by appearing nude at the outset then swiftly begins to clothe herself on stage. The performance aims to keep the audience seated and engaged from the start.
The House action limiting new low cost public units to 5000 is criticized as impractical. Private builders start at least 1 million units in 1951, yet housing remains unaffordable for lower and middle income groups. Critics warn private capital cannot meet demand and urge public funding.
The Daily Worker raises its price from five to 10 cents and cuts size from 12 to eight pages. The piece pokes at public figures like Mike DiSalle and jokes about weight and a perpetual motion salt shaker project.
Native Sons guest Senor Galo Plaza Lasso of Ecuador attended formal functions in the United States including an official welcome in New York City. He also visited his birthplace in New York City, in an informal and personal trip.
A lighthearted piece by Christopher Billopp warns that ticks invade summers in woods and fields. It suggests exhaustive self checks, reciprocal partner searches, and post bathtime washing to outwit ticks. It contrasts suburban caution with the lure of cooler city nights and dismisses retreat as impractical.
General Douglas MacArthur and family will reside in the Waldorf Astoria presidential suite on a yearly rental basis. The hotel has not disclosed the annual cost, but the arrangement implies a substantial pension are required to keep the generous lifestyle.
The Winterset Madisonian notes long advocacy for laws restraining soil-depleting farming. It argues soil ownership carries a duty to preserve land for future generations and mentions Colorado’s law penalizing soil depletion. The piece questions whether deeded ownership should allow destruction.
Des Moines Register reports on a new science product, a desk top made from sawdust phenolic resins and resin impregnated paper. The desks are economical strong and resistant to impact abrasion moisture flame and most chemicals. The real test comes next fall with fourth graders.
David V. Felts muses on obsolete hardware, heirlooms, and a queen of diversions as he recalls horsecollars, Hedy Lamarr, and cluttered storage. The essay blends memories, jokes, and reflections on waste, aging, and small comforts amid a stormy night.
Eldora Iowa Herald Ledger notes Katharine Piper recalls a room full of women turning at the cry of mother, though her own child is miles away, in a vivid personal memory.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald quotes a reader asking why statutes are not written in plain language. The sentence highlights public confusion over legal wording and calls for clearer laws accessible to everyday citizens.
Leonard J. Bell in Georgetown Ontario makes fibreglass boats tested by dropping 15 foot models from a second story. The plastic craft survive the fall without cracking. Government orders for Arctic use show they remain ductile at 80 degrees below zero.
Saline county Farm Bureau urged Congress to curb weather modification after crops suffered from heavy rains. The group cites New Mexico rainmaking experiments with silver iodide and raises questions about atomic-age weather effects. The note ties in a Marion fire disrupting local news operations and mentions a national First Aid and Mine contest in Columbus Ohio on October 2 to 4.
A 46 year old business executive Lem J is accused in a sensational case of immorality with a boulevard temptress. A associate claims his son is implicated in car calls and the man tries to shield his name by excuses. The column urges wives to be aggressive in marriage and offers a self addressed bulletin on impotence.
Fear drives Lem into self focus as he worries about impotence and age. He neglects his wife and son while spiraling into emotional turmoil after 40, described as the Ponce de Leon Complex. Paraphrased observations note men seek youth and extramarital thrills to counter stage fright.
A discussion of older couples rekindling courtship and youth after years apart. The text suggests husbands feel renewed excitement and wives retain advantage by staying youthful and attentive, urging wives to awaken memories and preserve romance on their wedding day.
A feature discusses rising federal taxes for 1952 and how marriage affects net income. It contrasts single earners Archie and Gwen with married couples, illustrating “split income” provisions and higher tax bills for singles under new rates.
A fragment describes George in a telephone booth with his little black book claiming he is playing the field because it’s cheaper, leaving his full reasoning unclear.
An American considers settling in England but balks at the stereotype of the English gentleman living on tea and crumpets. The piece argues tea and crumpets are a small pleasure but a dull staple for a fiery, high-spirited individual and notes the perils of adopting such life.
The piece contrasts a serene English stereotype with vivid international depictions of zeal for sport. It notes the myth of the busy diplomat gentleman and questions ritual hunting days and social tea rituals as emblematic of national character.
The Chicago Daily News notes Russian diplomats leave by sea with radios refrigerators and other merchandise. The A F L longshoremen union angrily refuses to load 17 crates of goods in New York amid perceived insults from visitors.
The piece notes new tax rates widen the gap between single and married earners. A bachelor with 25000 dollars net pays 10772, leaving 14228, while a married person pays 7676 and keeps 17324. At 50000, single pays 28364 tax versus 21544 for married, benefiting Benedict. The penalty affects bachelors and divorcés alike.
The analysis argues marriage lowers taxes for many, with a widow Mrs Richie saving up to 14 thousand dollars if she marries Joe who is unemployed and has little savings. A wealthy bachelor could gain more by marrying, while low income individuals see smaller percentage benefits yet possible net gains. The piece ends with festive, old fashioned seasonal closing.
Report notes longshoremen prevented a Soviet shipment from leaving port. The action targets television sets and other gadgets bound for the USSR. The piece suggests the move hampers Soviet ability to acquire and invent new consumer electronics in the future.
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