Allen Industries Plant Move to Southern Illinois
A new 1.2 million dollar Allen Industries plant near Herrin aims for occupancy in one to two years with peak employment around 1,200. Local residents urged to write to Sidney Allen about why the company should begin operations in Southern Illinois amid regional job shortages and mine closures.
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Southern Mlihoisan
Allen Industries, Inc
Allen Shives
Southern Illinois
Allen
Sidney Allen
Leland & G.T.R.R
Detroit
Mich
Enpany
Engineers Confront Electric Car Challenge
Engineers lament the difficulty of building a viable electric automobile while noting the absence of gasoline powered razors as a humorous counterpoint.
Visitor's Awe Turns to Train Schedules Reading
A Congress visitor was impressed by lawmakers attention until discovering the clerks lengthy reading consisted of train schedules highlighting the dull side of legislative routine.
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Congress
Do We Want Allen Industry
A reader urges Southern Illinois to persuade Allen Industries to move into a new building near Herrin. The letter argues Allen faces local opposition and a lack of public interest, and calls for residents to write to Allen’s president to show support. The decision could impact regional industry and set a precedent for others.
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Allen Industries
Herrin
Allen
Sthern Illinois
Weber
Southern Illinois
Allen Company
Barbs and Ballots in Chicago Crime tale
A Chicago crime book release coincides with the convention arrival. Senator T O Kelley is named to a second term as President of the Irish Republic, signaling a long tenure unless a more Irish-sounding successor appears.
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Sen
T. O’kelley
Irish Republic
Copperheadism In 1952 Election In Modern Context
The piece notes Copperhead as a label for Northern politicians on civil rights in 1952. It discusses Americans for Democracy Action Replacing the term, mentions Harriman and McMahon as Democratic hopefuls, Taft opposing federal civil rights, and fears of a convention split similar to 1948. It cites Truman's civil rights stance and its mixed political impact.
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Americans For Democratic Action
Democratic Party
Copperhead
Ya Penablican
Ad Harriman
Mutual Security
Sen
McMahon Ore
Richard RB
Robert Taft
Chicago
Alabama
Mississippi
Truman
Texas Two-Party System Debate Splits Delegations
The piece argues Texas lacks a genuine two party system and shows Republicans voting in Democratic primaries. It notes Taft supporters claim a pro Eisenhower delegation with Democratic-friendly figures, while Eisenhower allies counter with mixed party loyalties and cross-endorsements in state conventions.
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Texas
Taft
Nee
Tse Republic
Exas
Ash Taft
Eisenhower
Pan
Lone Star
ro-Eissenhower
Hen Zweifel
Houston
Unidentified Pills Dilemma Stirs Careful Disposal Debate
The letter discusses unidentified medicines found with labels but no active ingredient. It weighs risks of misuse versus waste, noting potential benefits to patients and the impracticality of recalling every prescription. It questions whether doctors should be consulted on a private, closed matter.
Navy Secretary Sees U S Jets Superior On Paper
Secretary Kimball notes seven times the Navy’s planes outperform Russian MiG 15 on paper. He suggests morale boost for crews in Korea flying inferior equipment.
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Navy
Kimball
Korea
Manana Named Horse Bets Puzzle Solved in Dictionary
A bettor wagered on a horse named Manana and failed to win until he checked a Spanish dictionary. The discovery clarified the term and alter the bettor’s understanding of the race outcome.
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Manana
Congress approves immigration bill amid veto clash
Congress passes a new immigration statute despite Truman's veto and objections. The 302 page bill speeds up immigration reform but faces flaws including a 1920 origin quota system. Officials doubt six month implementation. some see potential for amendments to fix weaknesses.
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Congress
Truman
U. S
United States
Put Up Or Shut Up Defense News Sparks Atomic Debate
An Atomic Energy Commission official reveals a secret report on atomic progress has been sent to President Truman. The move prompts speculation on weapons, power breakthroughs, and timing amid Pentagon warnings of Soviet atomic capabilities. Public skepticism follows prior hushes on breakthroughs.
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Defense
Truman
Nathan Twining
Actin
Air Force
Russia
Gen.wining
Seemshiog
Korea
Gblieniak Chih
Ao Este
Racing For The Moon
The reviewer discusses Arthur C Clarke's The Exploration of Space, praising its grounded, practical look at space travel. Clarke argues reaching the moon is a probability and a stepping stone to the planets, detailing rocket basics, fuel, life support, and future space stations with accessible clarity.
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Arthur C. Clarke
Harper & Bros
Clarke
British Interplan Society
Lucian of
Samos
Galileo
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Grand Central
Moon
Enah
Courageous Principal Stands for Rules Over Star Athlete
Hoosier high school principal refuses to bend scholastic standards for a star basketball player. He cites a former star Zeke who ended in prison to illustrate consequences of skipping classes. Bill K later leaves school for the Marines, then thanks the principal for upholding fair play. The case warns against letting athletic hype drive policy.
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CASE
Bill K
Hoosier
Bill
Zeke
Indiana
Korea
Schlafly quotes stripes in Illinois GOP event
Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly of Alton discusses stripes in Springfield at the Illinois Republican convention. She cites striped pants associated with the New Deal and references Dean Acheson Alger Hiss and other striped allusions, urging further discussion of the stripe topic.
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St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Phyllis Stewart Schlafly
Alton
Melvin Price
House of Representatives
Springfield
Dean Acheson
Alger Hiss
Republican Chair Guy Gabrielson Opposes Segregation
Republican National Chairman Guy Gabrielson voices opposition to segregation arguing for broader party unity including Taft and Eisenhower supporters.
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Guy Gabrielson
Taft
Eisenhower
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