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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
4
The Fortas nomination to Chief Justice faces a delayed Senate fight amid a campaign era filibuster risk. The commentary denounces inquisitions as unconstitutional and warns Thornberry’s appointment as a compromised retreat amid partisan crossfire.
An analysis argues that strong national gun controls hinge on creating a permanent organizing body to rival the NRA as House action produced watered down limits on interstate rifle and shotgun sales. It notes post Kennedy assassination mail vigor faded and pressure waned.
James Reston argues that the American political system, despite its postwar success, fails to cultivate young leaders as seen in 1968. He notes Nixon and Humphrey navigate perception shifts, cites Kennedy era talent efforts, and questions the cost and volatility of modern campaigning amid a large political security presence in Chicago. He discusses broader public disaffection and the pull of commercial life. He ends with a reader letters policy notice from The Southern Illinoisan.
Otto Kerner, former Illinois governor and commission chair, argues there is no quick fix for racism and urges expansive, high-impact actions to implement the Civil Disorders Commission report. He cites need for two million new jobs, more low-cost housing, welfare support, and widespread community participation to curb ghetto poverty and segregation.
Letters to the editor urge continued protest against the Vietnam War. They note rising casualties in 1968, intensified bombing, stalled Paris talks, and more U S troops, arguing demonstrations helped seed a peace candidacy and urging participation in a Carbondale march on Hiroshima Day.
The narrator muses on aging and style noting open-toed footwear by girls and questioning toothpaste brands. A TV network official contemplates revisiting old programs and salaries, while a potential Mrs. Miller appears in television game shows.
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