Corporate Liberal Movement Under Fire From Critics
Critics charge Common Cause leader John W. Gardner is a corporate liberal tool fueling an establishment backed reform push. The piece argues Gardner’s ties to Time Inc, IBM, foundations, and media figures show a conflicted, self serving drive that masks an elite agenda while misrepresenting public interests.
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John W. Gardner
Lincoln
John Gardner
Gardner
National Press Corps
Common Cause
Washington Post
Haynes Johnson
John D. Rockefeller
Howard Stein
Dreyfus Fund
Andrew Heiskell
Time, Inc
Tom Watson
IBM
John Hay Whitney
Sol Linowitz
Human Events
Nick Thimmesch
American Airlines
LBJ
David Brinkley
John Chancellor
NBC
Senate
House
Middle America
Nang
Eee
Tell it like it is editorials on cycling crash bias
A reader questions the Chester area press and police for bias in reporting a collision on Rt. 3 between Dr Norbert Springer and a cyclist Darrell Eggmeyer. Chester Police Chief Clarence Alms cites vision obstruction and no tickets issued.
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Illnoisan
Tueday
Dr. Springer
Chester
Rt. 3
Darrell Eggemeyer
Clarence Alms
Dree
Hell’s Angels
Darrell
Norbert Springer
Where is the commission to rework Illinois higher education
Editorial urges Gov. Ogilvie to set up a high level panel to re evaluate the state's higher education system. It praises the Board of Higher Education's work since 1960 and calls for a mid 1970s to 1990 plan, while critiquing budget cuts and urging concrete leadership. It notes the overseas fare remark by a cynic.
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Ogilvie
Illinois
Illinois Higher Education
Board of Higher Education
Lyman Glenny
Ilinois
Higher Board
Letters to the editor critique Southern Illinois stance
A reader panel in The Southern Illinoisan attacks Rep. Gale Williams for evasive responses and a purported pro budget climate harming SIU. The writer urges backing a governor who supports education and calls for new representation, linking to Nixon and Kennedy as contrasting figures.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Gale Williams
Southern Illinois
Ogilvie
Southern Illinois University
Rep. Williams
S.I.U
Williams
Timing urged on reapportionment before August 10 deadline
An eight member reapportionment commission faces a split on district maps with tensions from House Speaker Blair. A Supreme Court outcome could quash efforts by Aug 10, risking a random pick by Secretary of State Lewis to create a party dominated map. The piece urges compromise while noting upcoming candidate filings in December.
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W. Robert Blair
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
John Lewis
U.S. Supreme Court
Blair
Terrell Clarke
William Stratton
Sen. Clarke
Mr. Stratton
Reader asks why The Southern Illinoisan criticizes reps
Everett F. Bollman of Steeleville questions The Southern Illinoisan’s stance toward Rep Gale Williams and Rep Clyde Choate. He defends their past actions on strip mine reclamation gun registration and university aid, urging fair credit and addressing campus issues and local politics.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
Gale Williams
Clyde Choate
Rep. Williams
Rep
Williams
Delyte
Morris
John
Rendleman
SIU
Springfield
Carbondale
Everett F. Bollman
Steeleville
VVAW members invite dialogue at Marion Rotary event
Vietnam Veterans Against the War representatives Mr. Robert Lapp and Richard F. Mcormick thank the Marion Rotary Club for hosting a Southeast Asia discussion. VVAW members invite interested groups to Tuesday meetings at 7:00 p.m. in SIU Carbondale and provide contact mailing details.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Rotary Club
Robert Lapp
Marion Rotary Vvaw
Indochina
VVAW
S.I.U
Carbondale
Siu-Vvaw
Southern
Lurid Front Page Reality Sparks Debate on Journalism
In a July 22 report by O.R. Walley, a tragic death story drew criticism for graphic detail. Editors argue deaths must be reported while others demand restraint to spare survivors.
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Southern Illinoisan
O.R. Walley
Johnston City Chamber Commends Housing Authority Leaders
The Johnston City Chamber of Commerce thanks Harry Wilson and Steinmarch for years of service on the Williamson County Housing Authority and urges uninterrupted continuation of programs. The letter notes Johnston City's strong investment and asks ongoing consideration of local housing needs within the county framework.
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Johnston City
County Housing Authority
Marion
Harry Wilson
Stein
Herrin
Williamson County
Messers
Appreciation from MS Society to Carbondale residents
Howard J. Behan, chairman of the St. Louis Area Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society, thanks Carbondale residents for their strong response to the 1971 MS Hope Chest Appeal and to The Southern Illinoisan for publicizing national MS research and local services. He expresses hope for a future headline declaring MS conquered.
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the Southern Illnoisan
Board of
St. Louis
National
Ing
Carbondale Area
Howard J. Behan
St. Louis Area
Multiple Sclerosis Society
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