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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1950
Page
4
Janice Q., 24, married five years, reports her husband’s violent jealousy. She says he suspects her even when near other men and fears his accusations will ruin their marriage. Dr. Crane is asked to diagnose the underlying cause of his behavior.
A reader reflects on tomato use from sauces to juice while contrasting fruit versus vegetable taxonomy. She recalls past arrogance of nations, then shifts to gardening joys with flowers and vegetables, noting sun ripened tomatoes and a love of blooming gardens despite space constraints.
An opinion piece argues for the city manager form of government and critiques elected mayors in Illinois towns. It notes repeated failed attempts at city manager legislation, cites labor and political opposition, and stresses efficiency gains outweigh salaries. The column also discusses daylight saving time confusion in Washington and a biting social aside about public figures and a fast camera advance by the air force.
A reflective verse contemplates seasons shifting. The speaker muses whether spring is skipped and summer begins directly, exploring cyclical time and memory.
Mrs Frank Sinatra cites earnings of $934740 in 1949 for her husband the crooner. He still relies on the microphone for support. Daylight saving trouble lies in the bank but can be invested.
Edward J. McBride, possibly a University of Florida student, is named as sole owner of Continental Press, a horse race result service. Senators question the arrangement citing large 2.37 million dollar annual revenue from major customers and potential links to a nationwide gambling syndicate, while relatives insist Eddie runs it alone.
Guy C. Gabrielson urges the Republican Party to broaden its base while furniture makers push designers to fill new tastes. A film stars Margaret Sullavan in No Sad Songs for Me. A Boston library receives a one million dollar gift from a former fruit peddler, with bananas as a playful concern.
The passage notes Washington, D C, faced governance friction as Congress, acting as the capital’s city council, delayed decisive action prompting questions about how people elsewhere view the issue. The piece implies nationwide summer frustration with congressional inaction on local affairs.
A provocative remark claims teachers in New York show support for student unrest by granting elevated grades to bolster salaries. The comment frames the act as a minimal gesture to acknowledge rioting influence on wage discussions.
Divers probe the seabed off Scotland to locate a reputed 1588 Spanish Armada galleon. The Argylls may claim treasure, while the British navy tests new diving gear in peacetime. The piece also notes unrelated political and media jabs about various topics.
A new dictionary to be published in 1951 by the University of Chicago will include 50,000 words that originated in the United States or gained new American meanings. It presents Americans as creators of solid English terms such as automobile campus Christmas tree currency appendicitis hydrant moron and shows how words like refrigerator ranger and radiator acquired new senses.
A Minneapolis Star report explains that federal efforts to prop up potato prices involve buying and discarding spuds or selling them for livestock feed. Minnesota University agriculture researchers allegedly developed a colored potato that can be bought, destroyed, or fed without leaving the farm.
Frances Way Williams known as Fannie Williams rose from Milledgeville to New York to cover major stories for the Morning Herald. Her scoops included Cyrus Field’s gold medal affair and the Astor wedding, challenging male reporters and winning page one coverage before marrying David Ferguson and ending her journalism career to raise three children.
An essay humorously examines the sacred magazine as property of the household. A man borrows it for the bus ride, promises return in good condition, but mishandles it. Upon return the magazine appears worn, distressing the woman of the house who must weigh its suitability for reading rooms or clergy.
In Iowa Hearing column Paul Talmadge notes issues of crime and disorder reaching smaller communities. He cites a pocket gopher in a yard as a humorous reminder that social tensions extend beyond big cities.
A Denver Post quotation notes that standing in a patrol wagon and being second in line to a king who no longer rules carries little air of importance, contrasting public duty with declined royal status.
The passage argues that jealousy stems from an inferiority complex and fear of losing a partner. It describes monitoring mates for signs of flirting, and in extreme cases restricting partners from activities or places to avoid perceived temptation.
A doctor discusses jealousy and sexual myths in marriage. He explains how suspicions arise from misperceived signals, notes that many wives are not inherently less sexual, and argues marriage technique must be learned. He invites readers to request his bulletin by mailing a three-cent stamp and a dime.
In Washington D C a young congressman Rep A S Mike Monroney campaigns for the Democratic Senate nomination against veteran Sen Elmer Thomas. Thomas, 73, in frail health, faces a tough military appropriation as he leans on a broad network for support.
Dorothy Thompson argues against using West Allied troops to quell East Berlin demonstrations planned for Whitsuntide. She contends the presence of foreign soldiers would frame the youth protests as an invasion and inflame tensions, urging restraint and nonviolent measures.
The text outlines a protest scenario opposing Anglo American war prep and supporting a free united Germany with Berlin as capital. It mentions potential East German police and a German army presence, while Russian troops remain in the background, planned by German Communists with Russian help.
The text sketches wartime rhetoric claiming Allied fire killed German youths and portrays a Communist celebration as a success. It notes propaganda claims that Russians provoked clashes and urges blaming Western occupation forces for deaths during unity demonstrations.
The speaker urges protesting both communist and anti communist rallies for city peace and bloodshed avoidance. The German public should know the stance, and if protests occur, Allied troops must not guard them. Well disciplined police can deter mobs without cannons, and any violence should be promptly halted to avoid Russian hopes.
The piece discusses congressional tensions as the Oklahoma primary nears, praising Monroney and Senator Thomas while warning against Downey-like capitol retreat. It notes expected Truman appearances to energize voters, ongoing Senate battles over fair employment practices, and looming July deadlines.
A Denison Iowa Bulletin note quotes Bob Agee on honesty, urging readers to weigh the hidden costs of banks, keys, pad locks, and collection agencies when someone extols essentially honest people.
An eastern traveler riding with a rancher in West Texas encounters a gaudy bird that is new to him. When asked its name, the rancher calls it a bird of paradise, prompting the traveler to quip about being far from home.
The Detroit News quotes Sen. Soaper recalling a travel agency prediction that summer air travel would reach new peaks. The remark frames the prediction as overly optimistic and not the happiest choice of words.
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