McGovern Eagleton decision judged a risky political move
The editorial argues McGovern's withdrawal of Eagleton from the ticket was pragmatic if mild, claiming the controversy could have derailed the campaign. It questions the trust in past mental illness as a disqualifier and warns of deterring treatment by public scrutiny, while urging candid handling and careful selection.
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George McGovern
Thomas Eagleton
Sen. McGovern
Sen. Eagleton
Eagleton
Miami Beach
John Kennedy
Missouri
Helen B. Shaffer
Campaign fears fuel renewed push for gun control
Editorial notes assassination scares shape the 1972 presidential race. It cites Kennedy and Wallace as warnings and details how gun-control bills, including Bayh's may curb violence, with public support and opposition from Wallace and Nixon aides.
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House Judiciary Committee
Wallace
Kenney
Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Gallup
Rural Illinois poised for aid as Rural Development Act advances
The U S House approved the Senate House compromise of the Rural Development Act of 1972, moving rural Illinois closer to federal aid. The bill authorizes 580 million in grant authority and grants the Farmers Home Administration loan power to small towns up to 50 000 population, aiming to create rural jobs and curb urban migration.
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Illinois
U. S
House of Representatives
Senate House
Senate
Farmers Home Administration
Daughter's address noted in Bismarck statement
The speaker notes her married daughter lives in Bismarck located in a state just north of South Dakota, describing regional placement.
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Bismarck
South Dakota
Nixon urges spending cap while critics call it election posture
President Nixon pressed Congress to set a 250 billion dollar federal spending ceiling and warned of veto power. The push is seen as election year theater, critics say, as deficits and domestic programs spark debate over inflation, military outlays, and responsibility.
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Nixon
Congress
Harry Truman
Capitol Hill
Truman
U.S. Civilian Firearms Toll 1971 Report Summary
FBI preliminary 1971 data show gun related deaths and injuries. The report records murders and accidents, police line of duty shootings, aggravated assaults, robberies, and gunfire wounded across the civilian population with national totals and breakdowns from FBI, NSC, and other sources.
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FBI
National Safety Council
Letter praising George McVicar as skilled with firearms
The writer defends Mr. McVicar against gun fears, hails him as precise and professional, and suggests Mr. Weir meet McVicar at Menard Pistol Range. The letter notes McVicar’s score as second in Illinois and closes with praise from Tuttle Morgan in Chester.
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Weir
Menard
McMcVicar
P.S
McVicar
Illinois
Tuttle Morgan Chester
Choice or disaster at the 1972 Democratic National Convention
Sr. Barbara A. Ankenbrand of Murphysboro argues the Democratic platform offers little real choice in November. She notes the abortion plank was dropped amid concern it would hurt McGovern and the party, leaving voters with a murky choice between Nixon and McGovern.
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Robert
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Secret Service
America
Wallace
Congress
Democratic Party
Miami Beach
Republican Party
The
Southern Illinoisan
McGovern
Nixon
Barbara A. Ankenbrand
Murphysboro
Center seeks books for Carbondale Cultural Center
William Smith, chairman of Carbondale Community Cultural Center and Library, appeals for books from readers to create a community run Library and Cultural Center at Attucks Center 402 East Main Street Carbondale Illinois. He notes local disparities and urges support amid budget cuts and recession.
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Attucks
East Main Street
Carbondale
Ilinois
William Smith
Carbondale Community
Editor Responds to Prison Reform Letter in The Southern Lionisan
The writer challenges Robert Buchanan on prison reform and the Department of Corrections program. He argues for progress over regression, cites the need for crime rate reductions with rehabilitation data, and proposes reforms such as removing prison life elements and avoiding preferential treatment. He questions crime rationalizations and societal victimhood narratives.
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the Southern
Linoisan
Robert Buchanan
Buchanan
Department of Corrections
Buchan
Sisters marry Elks Editor clash over Elks membership
Adair is accused of bias in a local newspaper letter criticizing a Metro Editor and Elk Association stance. The writer defends two sisters married to Elks, questions the journalist’s judgment, and notes qualifications beyond race needed for Elk membership. The missive challenges Adair’s views and calls for better journalism standards.
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Southern
Linoisan
Metro
Adair
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