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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
4
Foreman Bill J 41 discusses managing a disruptive young worker who damaged parts. Dr George W Crane recommends the arm in arm approach to defuse hostility, maintain cooperation, and curb costs. Emphasizes loyalty to the company to stay competitive.
A housewife outlines summer canning aims including Miss Lucy's preserves recipe, gathering jars and sugar, buying jelly glasses and fruit jars, and planning storage shelves while noting past regrets and the rise of frozen and canned goods. She emphasizes one quart at a time cooking and hopes for a serene season with family involvement.
The report notes Republicans laugh at President Truman's whistle stop tour while not addressing his issues. It mentions Washington dedication of Grand Coulee dam and Senator Cain's quip, plus Wherry's plan to use the Senate to counter Truman. It discusses U N and Russia's stance and calls for U S to stay in the world body.
The president lauds recent Pacific Northwest gains calling it breath taking while critics recall earlier praise for him. He says he would use the atomic bomb again if necessary but would have others wield it. Rail strikes threaten engineering students as Illinois unveils its electronic brain trained by humans.
In northern Illinois a bankruptcy court offers 40 alleged owners a path to repurchase lots in Niles near Chicago after paying $80,000 total. The missing promoter is sought by postal inspectors and buyers must pay $667 per lot to the true owner to secure title. The piece cautions buyers to verify legal transfers before investing.
The article weighs Russia's status in the United Nations by noting agencies never joined by Russia and current boycotts since January 10. It lists nonmember bodies such as Labor World Bank and UNESCO and cites Russian abstentions from Security Council bodies and various commissions, outlining in effect an incomplete participation.
A humorous explore of weather forecasters noting how predictions can mislead. The piece advises taking umbrellas or raincoats if rain is forecast and suggests a measured skepticism when forecasts omit rain. It ends with practical guidance to plan for rain or borrow cover as needed.
President Truman argues that raising living standards implies household purchases, noting that pots big enough for two chickens are needed for the change. He frames higher prosperity as requiring adapted kitchenware and consumer choices by homemakers.
A Kansas City scheme makes traffic tickets resemble return envelopes with violations and payments printed on them. Police become judge and collector, but critics say tickets should punish lawbreakers and deter repeat offenses rather than merely raise revenue.
Hel en Weber argues that books serve as satisfying friends, offering freedom from social constraints and lasting companionship. The essay highlights libraries as sources of supplementary friendships, capable of answering questions, inspiring, entertaining, and transporting readers to distant places.
The essay argues that books offer deeper nourishment than casual talk and that readers gain self insight by engaging with meaningful literature. It compares living through conversations to choosing a quiet book, noting that one good book can become a true friend while many acquaintances offer little value.
A Detroit News quote notes a stock Crosby paid $2000 for in a frozen orange juice promotion now trades around $240,000, highlighting how such gains provoke strong reactions from investors and industry observers.
The Pittsburgh Press notes a well staffed special committee in the Senate should uncover gambling activities. The piece implies a thorough investigation is expected to reveal illicit gambling operations.
The Detroit News reports on reform themes like communism critique and springtime visits to national capital. It mentions aureomycin touted as a wonder drug and possible use as a growth booster for pigs. It notes Japanese soldiers on a Pacific island refusing to surrender, arguing the war continues.
A one man Republican watchdog committee rides the presidential special aboard Victor Johnston's plane. Johnston mingles with crowds to hear Truman speeches and delivers reporter replies before benedictions. The piece notes Johnston's easy, flexible campaign style and his potential fit on higher party levels.
Dorothy Thompson reports a French government proposal offering Germany peace through a radical joint production union. It would end direct war by joint control of core European commodities, extending Saar advantages while isolating Russia, and faces political opposition but signals a fundamental economic-political shift.
M Schuman argues that uniting European nations requires ending France Germany rivalry by placing coal and steel under a joint high authority open to others. The plan aims to modernize production, supply markets on equal terms, and eliminate tariffs, fostering a European federation. He notes resources align with France and Germany and calls for cooperative German and French unions to curb exploitation and move toward progressive social conditions.
The cooperative venture fuses two leading European strengths. Germany provides industrial rationalization while France contributes its perfectionism and humanism to the combined effort.
A fragment style report describes Senatorial Republican opposition to anti communist rhetoric and President Truman's campaign messaging in the West. It notes crowd turnout, travel logistics, and Democratic confidence as Speaker Johnston and Senator Chapman promote growth and land and water programs while distancing from McCarthy references.
President Truman welcomed Mr Johnston aboard the train and joked about being followed by rivals. Secretary Chapman offered to cover Johnston’s travel costs as an advance man for the trip, signaling a lighthearted cross party moment.
The piece argues voters favor the Fair Deal and Truman will not retreat despite costs. Johnston champions labor support, wearing a Western hat as he tours from Grand Coulee to Chicago. Republicans may miss a bet by not embracing Johnston.
British Humor G. P. reports two U S dairy firms compete for customers. One hires a racing motorist to tour in a car bearing Dig placards proclaiming This Daredevil Drinks Our Milk. The other counters with larger placards You Don't Have to Be a Daredevil to Drink Our Milk.
The speaker ranks the candidate as the most entertaining produced since Wendell Willkie and notes the appeal of a press agent who can secure presidential endorsement, suggesting a lucrative payoff for that strategizing effort.
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