07 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1950
Page
1
Lawrence L. 38, president of a shoe factory, discusses hiring by executive potential. He criticizes physiognomy in selection, warns that facial measurements do not reflect intelligence or trained habits. He urges using horse sense and avoiding unsound psychologist rating systems.
A mother recalls a windy March day when her daughter arrived home late from school after a brief play break. She enforces a firm rule to return home first, then visit friends with parental checks. The piece also details homemaking tasks from hat alterations to caring for African violets and managing a flood of letters.
The editorial cautions that federal funding may create dependence and potential control over schools. It argues future officials could demand concessions to keep aid, risking loss of autonomy. It parallels aviation safety data to stress human error, urging prudent restraint in accepting federal money.
Dr Li Tsung-jen in New York declares he will not cede the presidency to Chiang Kai-shek in Formosa while Chiang Kai-shek remains in Formosa and the Chinese in China react. Meanwhile France plans to obtain coal from the Saar and coke from the United States, signaling shifts in regional energy supply.
A note suggests President Truman delays negotiations with Stalin to avoid accusations of communism after being seen in conversation with a Communist. The item reflects Cold War political tension and concerns over loyalty inquiries.
The article notes France gaining control of the Saar coal mines for fifty years after an agreement. It mentions U.S. involvement easing and contemplates potential shift in Lewis's role as the global balance shifts.
Secretary Brannan declines to reveal the cost of his Brannan plan amid House banking committee testimony. He suggests testing the plan on a single commodity to gauge expenses, while critics argue the lack of figures should bar serious congressional consideration.
President Truman rejects extending federal oversight of education, arguing the nation already faces ample existing federal controls and should not add more.
Political comment questions Clement Attlee's party alignment after elections. The piece notes public perception of his stance and whether he remains blue in color leadership while addressing postwar political tensions.
Vauluse Fontaine France passes law banning the beaming or use of atomic or hydrogen bombs within city limits. The measure aims to prevent nuclear device deployments and safeguard residents.
The Civil Aeronautics Board after analyzing 850 fatal airplane accidents from 1948 has reached a conclusion about the causes and patterns of these disasters and outlines recommendations for improving air safety.
An article notes Romania shutting American and British information centers in Bucharest as a strategic move. It hints at broader implications for information access and trade, referencing ongoing developments near Oklahoma City and a proverb about a cat.
A little known high school makes a stunning run in the basketball tournament, turning into a giant killer as it defeats favored squads and headlines the regional bracket. The surge captures local pride and fans rally behind the unlikely team.
In a humorous note author Christopher Billopp laments the vanishing rags needed for polishing silver washing cars cleaning books and more He suggests common hiding places and asserts witnesses swear they saw rags but offers no explanation for their disappearance citing invisibility or clever hiding as likely causes.
A reflection on the reluctance to have others fit skid chains, arguing it may be wiser to learn and do it oneself to avoid future reliance on garages and to preserve personal independence in a democratic society. The piece ends with the narrator dialing a local garage.
A columnist argues for a national recognition to honor everyday dependable citizens. He highlights workers and homemakers who quietly sustain communities, noting their lack of publicity yet crucial role in society. He suggests a medal or similar recognition to honor the “salt of the earth” without detailing how to select or present it.
In a Toledo Blade column the writer argues Senator Guy M. Gillette should clarify his call to bar importing Polish ham only while there is a domestic surplus. The piece notes Polish ham is a gourmet item driven by rarity and curiosity, not market competition, and imagines buyers would shift to other odd foods if Polish ham vanished.
Washington Post notes Chairman McMillan of the House District committee attacks the notion of democracy as minority dictate and urges colleagues not to sign the petition to discharge the district home rule bill. The piece argues the bill should be brought out for passage to restore rights and relieve Congress of its city council burden.
The piece critiques quack personality rating schemes endorsed by Charles M. Schwab and others. It argues that vanity and masty generalization lure hard headed executives, while true scientific personnel selection requires job analysis, standardized tests, and cost/time. The author offers a one hour “Test of Horse Sense” via mail as a gimmick.
In Spring Valley Wisconsin the Demp Brittons celebrate a golden wedding party. Guests remark how young the principals look. Demp explains with humor that he and his wife took turns worrying since marriage, so they have effectively lived together only twenty five years of worrying.
The bulletin notes that at Columbus arrival in 1492 the total American Indian population was about 1 150 000 with 846 000 living within the present United States boundaries.
London in 1945 reports that Prime Minister Attlee reshuffles to 18 ministers, keeping Bevan at health and promoting Emanuel Shinwell. The changes aim for continuity amid Labour’s aging ranks and budget strains in postwar Britain.
The piece argues whether President Truman should run again in 1952. It notes reports that the Trumans dislike White House life, that Mrs Truman may resist public life, and that Truman’s own view of history and desire for a lasting legacy influence his renomination prospects amid postwar political shifts.
In many Pacific islands a native drink called toddy is tapped from the coconut palm. Travelers describe a clean sweet taste akin to crystallized pears, but it must be fresh. After a week it ferments into a concentrated poisonous alcohol.
Newark Delaware AP reports Marty Pierson led the University of Delaware freshman squad to an undefeated 1949 season with only Lehigh scoring two touchdowns against them. The fledge players have lost just one game in two years to Navy Plebes 7 6 in 1948 and the piece hints at Harry Truman reelection context.
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