Lucas to emphasize world peace in re election bid
Chicago May 15 AP Sen Scott Lucas D Ill will stress world peace as the main issue in his bid for re election He cites a private poll showing seven percent of Democratic precinct chairmen view peace as prime while letters from Illinois residents show concern for economic issues like rent control Lucas opposes Everett Dirksen Republican in the November race and plans summer campaign return with potential talks with Sen Robert Taft The push aligns with President Truman's agenda and Lucas role as Senate majority leader.
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R-Wis
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Commencement Speaker Named for S I U 75th Ceremony
W W Vandeveer president of the S I U Alumni board will speak at the 75th annual commencement on June 11 at McAndrew stadium. The event starts at 7 p m. Vandeveer, an alumnus of Southern, lives in Rocky River Ohio and directs Ashland Oil and Refining American Independent Oil Toledo Peoria Western railroad and the American Petroleum Institute. He serves on the National Petroleum council committee on manpower and the 25-year club. During World War II he led District 11 for the Petroleum Administration for War.
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Southern Illinois University
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Southern
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American Independent Oil Company
Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad
American Petroleum Institute
National Petroleum Council
Petroleum Industry
Three Area AAF Men Attend Tactical School
Three Air Force officers from Southern Illinois attend the Air Tactical School at Panama City Florida. Lieut L E McDonald of Johnson City Lieut D H Reynolds of Vienna and Capt M C Hamby of Metropolis are enrolled in the class commanded by Brig Gen J K Lacey. The basic school teaches fundamentals essential to Air Force duty.
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Air Tactical School of the Air University
Panama City
Fla
L. E. McDonald
L. L. McDonald
Johnson City
D. H. Reynolds
H.E. Reynolds
Vienna
M. C. Hamby
W. S. Hamby
Route 2
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J. K. Lacey
Basic School of the
Air University
Air Force officers train in modern squadron leadership
The text notes the importance of familiarity with squadron commanders and staff officers in the contemporary Air Force. It mentions classroom instruction supplemented by training flights in tactical aircraft for flying officers.
Harrisburg First Christian Church Dedicatory Services
Services dedicating the new Harrisburg First Christian Church were held Sunday with Rev. E. M. Oakes officiating. The congregation traces to 1906 with 35 charter members, two survivors Mrs. J. E. Russell and E. E. Poole living in Harrisburg.
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Dirksen Attacks Truman Blundering By Democrats
Former Rep. Everett Dirksen Illinois Republican senatorial candidate accused President Truman of blundering and mismanagement and said the people are turning to the GOP for salvation. He criticized the Marshall plan as money poured down a rat hole and vowed to unseat Democratic Sen. Scott Lucas in November. The statement responded to Truman's Chicago speech and marked the anniversary of V E Day.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
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Dirksen
Scott Lucas
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Republican Party
Crusade for 1950 as nation faces blundering rulers
The passage argues five years of Democratic rule have enlarged the Kremlin shadow and diminished freedom. It questions credit for current leadership and cites rising unrest, blaming blundering, mismanagement, and empty rhetoric. It urges a Republican turn in 1950 for national salvation.
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