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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
6
Chicago reports meat prices rise with beef leading the spring trend while pork and lamb stay below year-ago levels. Experts cite seasonal supply declines, marketing, late spring demand, rising factory wages, holiday hospitality demand, and higher feed costs as key factors influencing higher beef prices.
The rifle William Frederick Cody used as a pioneer scout in the West will be donated to the Cody Memorial Museum by Walter F. Siegmund of Winchester Repeating Arms. The gift will be presented July 4 during the Frontier Days celebration, with the museum founded by Mary Jester Allen.
Victor H. Ritter, Du Quoin's mayor since April 1949, was terminated from his cashier post at Du Quoin National Bank. Bank managers said the cashier role could not be shared with outside duties, and Ritter chose to keep his city seat.
Washington May 31 AP reports the navy will install 5500 horsepower Allison turbo prop engines in two carrier attack planes the single engined XA2D Skyshark and the twin engined XA2J. The same technology may extend range of the B 47 jet bomber and other Air Force planes.
A student referendum at Southern Illinois University will decide whether to raise the activity fee by one dollar per quarter. If approved, funds would bolster the health service, expanding hospitalization and medical aid for all students on and off campus, with summer session eligibility requiring enrollment.
Officials place the immense seaplane speed at more than 350 miles an hour as it marks a 3000 mile flight distance showcasing its performance and range.
Union members from two Du Quoin bakeries agreed to resume work while negotiations with downstate bakeries continue. Home Bakery manager Connie Theobald cited funds limits and urged student input while the firm signed a temporary agreement with Local 199 of the AFL. Herrin’s bakery workers also returned to work along with two at Geiger bakery as about 1,100 downstate members are involved.
Members of the bakery union have been on strike since May 14 demanding wage increases and welfare benefits. The action involves ongoing picketing outside bakeries and bargaining with management for a new contract.
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