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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
Oil Strike News Recalled From Years Past
The report recalls a time when news of a new oil strike sparked broad public rejoicing. Many years ago such discoveries drew excitement and attention from communities and investors alike.
Illinois City Manager Plan faces slow adoption in key cities
Illinois cities debate the city manager plan with mixed results. Quincy and Galesburg rejected it, Springfield refused, Blooming ton voted yes, Mount Vernon approved, and others remain undecided. Voters weigh efficiency against local concerns as battles heat up across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Quincy
Galesburg
Springfield
Bloomington
Mount Vernon
Our shade trees face insect and disease assaults today
The note warns that shade trees, including elms, confront diverse pests and illnesses. It references past elm-related struggles, implying ongoing threats to urban greenery.
Britain to wind up China business as Mao tightens grip
The 1950 article notes Britain will exit Red China, withdrawing about 1.5 billion dollars in investments. It asserts British officials hope for compensation but expect little return as Mao’s regime seizes assets. The piece contrasts American caution with British pragmatism in recognizing the People’s Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mao
Britain
China
Red China
Peiping
Sal
Hong Kong
Red
What Should School Produce
The National Congress of Parents and Teachers in Indianapolis heard University of Chicago professor W Allison Davis condemn U S schools for overemphasis on memorization. Mortimer Adler argues real education comes with maturity and experience, not early cramming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Indianapolis
United States
W. Allison Davis
University of Chicago
America
Mortimer Adler
Adler
Billopp Reminders and Social Responsibility
The piece argues that reminding others of tasks such as calls or birthdays is a small but valuable social duty. It notes risks when trusted parties fail and urges accountability, discouraging excuse making and stressing cooperative memory aids to avoid forgetfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billopp
Jet Engine Heat Use Debated by Security and Homefront
Citizens discuss repurposing jet engine tech for civilian heating as military needs dictate. A conservative neighbor hopes some jet units can serve households once demands for defense ease.
Ridgway Sees Limited Hope for Korean Truce
The closed Senate briefing by Gen. Ridgway emphasizes three key points: a major Red buildup during truce talks, little chance of a cease fire, and heavy losses if a surprise offensive occurs. Expansion is linked to timing and political will, with the U.N. poised to choose a military option if diplomacy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Ridgway
Senate
United Nations
Ridgway
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
U. N
Pentagon
Omar Eardley
Gia Feseton
Allen
Automatic pilot switch eyed for 1953 car dashboards
Reportedly designers plan a button or switch on the dashboard of the 1953 model automobiles to engage an automatic pilot system. The feature would let the car operate with reduced driver input, signaling a shift toward automated driving technology.
College Men Raid Dormitory Lingerie Trophy Scene
David Felts laments a campus disturbance as college men clash with security officers and invade women’s dormitories to loot garments stored as wall trophies in study rooms. He recalls chivalry and theater of games, hinting at spring 1952 riots and a backfield celebrity parading a lady’s token as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Ice
Pogo
Adam
Garden of Eden
Williamsburg
Virginia
Cornwallis
J. E. B. Stuart
Barrett collection fundraising falls short at auction
Illinois State Historical Library failed to reach the 220000 goal for the Barrett Lincolniana collection. Contributors received invitations and a modest contribution card. the auction in New York spent about 76000 of a 66000 cash allotment, leaving donors asking for further support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Illinois State Historical Library
Lincoln
New York City
Illinois
Forward thinking and the Wrigley lesson in advertising
Dr. George W. Crane contrasts fluid and congealed mindsets with examples from business history. He uses Wrigley’s shift from soap to gum to show adaptive strategy and criticizes rigid thinking that ignores future demand. He urges continual advertising and innovation to avoid bankruptcy or mergers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack K
Wrigley
Wrigley Co
Mr. Wrigley
Napoleon
Emerson
Ture
General Clay Seen As Ike Spur in GOP Drift
Washington reports Eisenhower’s camp shows distrust of fringe politicians and leans to General Lucius Clay’s judgment. Clay's Berlin blockade fame and wartime efficiency bolster his appeal as Ike contemplates party leadership and headquarters strategy in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Fleeson Washin
Eisenhower
Lunder
Thei
Gen
Lucius Clay
Germany
Berlin
Continental Can Co
Senators and Taft Split Over General Clay's Policy Views
The passage notes doubts among senators and representatives about General Clay's stance on domestic and foreign issues, with Taft accusing Eisenhower of moving right. Liberals may mobilize if the trend continues, amid protests over wartime labor attitudes and postwar occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
General Clay
Taft
Ike
Arnall warns prices rise but only "pennies" will vanish
Editorial notes Ellis Arnall the price stabilizer claims food costs will climb again but by small amounts. He says increases will total only pennies per item, shrinking the dollar from 53 pennies to zero over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World- Telegram
Sun
Ellis Arnall
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China Holdings
Lee
Mr. Billopp
Simon Legree
Uncle Tom
Audubon Society
David Felts
John Kieran
Almanac
Robert Hillyer
Mary Margaret McBride
Times
Harvard
Yale
New Haven
Cambridge
George W. Crane
Clay
Badee
State Department
White House
Aan House
Saaha Nrges
Walter F. George
Congress
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