Refute The Critics On Southern Illinois Unity And Growth
A letter to Governor Stevenson urges regional solidarity to counter criticism of Southern Illinois. It argues the report has factual bases yet can be corrected through community action, labor understanding, and industrial policy. The piece advocates a three point program and university involvement to secure future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindis
Stevenson
Fantas
Illinois
U.S.A
We Ee
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois Inc
Norge
Allen Industries
Southern
Chicago
New York
Southern Illinois University
West Point marks 150th anniversary amid cheers
The U S Military Academy at West Point celebrated its sesquicentennial with radio news announcers noting such 150 year anniversaries occur only twice in 300 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Paragrapher recalls college days without dormitory raid souvenirs
The old Paragrapher reflects on his college years noting he would not have raided a women’s dormitory and, among his keepsakes, there is not a single camisole.
McGranery Confirmed as Attorney General Amid Senate Debate
The Senate confirmed District Judge James P. McGranery of Pennsylvania as attorney general. Republicans objected in a minority report but the nomination passed by a wide margin. Administration aides say the president may appoint his officials, while critics complain about stalled corruption probes and political maneuvering ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
James P. McGranery
Pennsylvania
United States
Judiciary Committee
McGranery
Justice Department
Neral
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Truman
Washington
Donald Dawson
White House
Treasury
John Snyder
Internal Revenue Bureau
Joseph R. McCarthy
Wisconsin
John M. Butler
Maryland
McCranery
Pat McCarran
Judiciary
Eugene McFarland
McCarran
McFarland
Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles Referenced In Fragment
Fragmentary note mentions the Duke of Edinburgh and the young Prince Charles in a historical context with no clear event or date. Details are unclear and names appear out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of
Edinburg
Prince Charles
Rane
Potatoes and Policy: Lessons From Subsidy Shifts
The piece argues subsidies and price supports shape farmer planting choices and supply stability. It cites 1948 storage limits, 1940s credits, and recent potato shortages, noting cartoons reflect public sentiment and urging careful policy to avoid market distortions and misperceptions abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encow
Congress
Republican Congress
Henry Wallace
Wallace
Farm Bureau
U N Truce Team Leader Strikes Out at Panmunjom
The U S navy vice admiral who headed the United Nations truce team failed to secure a decisive result at Panmunjom in talks. Despite efforts, no breakthrough was reported and tensions remained high.
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Panmunjom
U.S. Mavy
U. N
Ridicule As A Weapon In Political Cartoons
The article notes ridicule as a powerful, direct weapon in political cartoons both at home and abroad. It discusses how cartoons can provoke mirth or wrath, depending on audience alignment, and points to a peak in their popularity and impact.
Boys Will Be Boys as Voting Age Sparks Debate
In spring terms the piece argues that some men reaching voting age are still immature. The commentary frames political participation as a test of responsibility for young adults and society.
Train Station Farewell Orchestrated By Mock Helpers
A spoof on railway farewells describes Mr Billoop guiding friends through fake checks at the station. It suggests doubting departing travelers over tickets gates tracks and car allocations to heighten uncertainty before the train, ending with a sly farewell by Ben Her Billopp.
No Index for Books and Name Changes in Opera Across US Press
David Felts surveys Leacock on why books lack indexes and the value of marginal notes. He recalls Joe Bentonelli’s Italian stage name shift and notes singers benefit from real names, contrasting Lawrence Tibbett’s enduring identity with changing names. Two groups offer lists of the ten greatest papers, excluding Chicago titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Leacock
Leacock
Missouri
Joe Benton
Italy
Joseph Bentonelli
United States
Metropolitan Opera Co
New York
Metropolitan
Lawrence Tibbett
Lorenzo
Lauritz
The
United
New York Times
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Washington Post
New York Herald-Tribune
Milwaukee Journal
Louisville
Christian Science Monitor
Chicago Daily
Ridgway Praises Determination in Congress Address
General Ridgway spoke with calm resolve about UN forces in Korea and denied germ warfare charges as propaganda. He praised troops along the 38th parallel and urged continued unity to meet communism, reassuring anxious citizens and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew B. Ridgway
Congress
General Ridgway
United Nations
Korea
U. N
Sme
Worry Clinic Helps Worry Warts Through Faith and Activity
Dr. George W Crane counsels neurotics like Jake B 35 who fear health crises despite negative tests. He argues fear stems from guilt and insecurity and urges reliance on God and active church involvement as the cure, noting many seek doctors endlessly yet remain dissatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Chuch
Eisenhower homecoming in Abilene noted by region Republicans
The piece highlights Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's June 4 homecoming to Abilene Kansas and notes Republican turnout from distant towns like Elwood Indiana. It references Ridgway’s steady leadership and mentions social trends such as advertisements affecting college dormitory girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
Matthew Ridgway
Abilene
Kansas
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Elwood
Indiana
The Morality Of Trumanism by Raymond Moley
A critical essay argues that Harry S Truman's recent Democratic Address reveals degraded leadership and a broader moral decline in the nation. The author links morality to political leadership and cautions against the rhetoric shaping American policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Truman
Democratic
A United Europe Remains A Dream Refuted By Nationalities
The piece argues a united Europe is unlikely without a shared political and economic framework. Eisenhower warned a European army needs a broader structure. It notes lack of a pan European press or mass movement and critiques European parties and youth support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Eisenhower
London
Western
International Communist Party
Social Democratic Party
Party of the Second International
Second International
Pro
Mr. Attlee
Democrats Leaderless Inert Amid Korea Debate
The piece notes a leaderless Democratic camp in Congress over Korea and the Koje prison incident. It highlights Republicans backing Eisenhower, internal party inertia, and Truman’s stance while lawmakers demand accountability for generals and policy clashes across Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Ridgeway
Koje
Korea
Eisenhower
Kose
Pentagon
Washington
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Pimlico
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Scaramouche
Rafael Sabetini
Harvey
Muriel Elwood
Richard Mason
Gen. Ridgway
George W. Crane
Jake B
Hood
God
Equator
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