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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1952
Page
4
The piece muses on the Norris amendment and the abolition of lame duck presidents. It reports a Cape Girardeau postmaster fined $100 for opening a letter addressed to someone else. It notes river control efforts by the army engineers and volunteers to sandbag the Missouri River.
The steel industry stands in flux as the government seizes control while a strike by steel workers stalls production. Managers and officials clash over whether to back government action or press for court outcomes, urging a return to collective bargaining and fair wage policy adjustments rather than force.
A quirky local note describes Honest Hank the used car dealer who sometimes advertises a car with two previous owners. The piece highlights his colorful reputation and irregular advertising practice.
The piece argues impeachment is unrealistic amid the steel industry dispute. It notes Truman’s nearing term end and Congress’s reluctance to wield power to seize plants, urging focus on steel controversy and cautious actions before the 1952 election.
A family gag centers on Mr Billopp leaving with the car keys and facing a stern questioner upon return. The tale exaggerates the search for missing keys and implied misdeeds, only to reveal a duplicate set awaiting use in a desk drawer.
A short note describes Florida as a Southern state with a significant influx of Northerners. It notes shifting demographics and regional identity with emphasis on migration patterns and cultural change. The item frames Florida's role in the broader South-North dynamic.
Senator Brien McMahon of Connecticut officially joined the Democratic presidential race, signaling a fluid party. McMahon, a Truman advocate, may seek broader support as President Truman declines re nominating and Harriman remains a possibility. HisAtomic Energy focus and comments on weapons add controversy to his candidacy. The Democratic contest remains unsettled unlike the Republican race dominated by Eisenhower and Taft.
The former president Herbert Hoover has published his memoirs but he has not discouraged any of the calls for a return to the Presidency of the United States.
The piece argues that federal agriculture funding faces repeated cuts in Congress despite calls from the American Farm Bureau to reduce waste. It asserts farm blocs act for regional and producer interests, pork barrel politics, and the difficulty of ending subsidies once established.
Observers note that Russian commentators claim Americans appear underfed while viewing fashion models. The discussion centers on perceived diet trends and cultural standards reflected in style shows.
The delegate score sits 239 for Taft and 220 for Eisenhower with a tight race that could push both toward a convention with about 500 votes needed each. PA controls 60 of 70 uncommitted delegates under Gov. Fine and aides, shaping bargains. Big states like PA California Michigan Texas loom as potential swing factors in a deadlocked contest.
The column notes the strain of hospital stays as spring arrives and during National Rural Mailbox Improvement week. It mentions the US textbook industry’s 100 million dollar scale versus dog food spending, and references H R Lou, a Yorkshire champion, and the Baldridge case linked to steel industry actions. It laments radio stars' reduced listener clarity.
The Democratic party faces trouble finding strong presidential nominees as Kefauver Kerr and Russell are seen as weak by many leaders. Harriman is little known, Douglas is aging, and other past figures are recalled for their flaws. The piece recalls Blaine Parker Willkie Smith and Cleveland as historical contrasts.
A poetic fragment reflects time and homeland ties with a foreign heart theme. The verses compare time’s wing to a dove and speak of rhythm, destiny, and life’s fairy tale as interpreted within a Christian Century setting.
Dr George W Crane discusses stage fright manifesting as hand tremors causing writing difficulty. He cites Bess G a stenographer who fears signing documents and explains nervous energy can trigger this habit. He advises pressing the heel of the hand and practicing firm writing to master the motion.
Raymond Moley surveys Texas politics ahead of the 1952 conventions. He notes uncertain prospects for Eisenhower and outlines GOP and Democratic faction battles in Texas from May precinct meetings to September state conventions, detailing Taft and Truman-Shivers loyalties and possible crossover moves.
A fragment notes Senator McCarthy involved in libel suits worth millions and recalls Al Jolson with a $90,000 dog bought along with two $25,000 cats. The remark hints at high-value pet claims and legal action.
A Letter from Carbondale laments low attendance at two school events the Senior Play and the Spring Concert. The writer praises the performances and urges adults to support local youth and amateur arts, warning they miss a thrilling experience.
John Foster Dulles will fly to Paris to brief General Eisenhower on U S Far East policy. The talks aim to chart a line between Formosa Firsters and acceptance of admin actions in Asia and to keep harmony within the Republican camp before the July convention.
A Davenport Iowa Times column cites Sylvia Brem er to argue a Democratic majority would end the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. It criticizes Republican maneuvers in an election year, labeling them aligned with Big Steel the U S Chamber of Commerce and Wall Street.
The company president says he hopes to stand at the main control switch should President Truman attempt to seize the nation’s electric power transmission systems.
A quiet Montreal tenant who has paid rent on time for 30 years tells his landlord he will move next month to a house across the street. He says the reason is he feels the gypsy in him driving the change, a mysterious impulse prompting relocation.
Supporters prepare for a presidential campaign around an unrevealed return date for General Eisenhower, using the unannounced day as a reference point. The strategists frame events as R Day minus a variable X, signaling flexible timing.
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