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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
4
Editorial Review warns that Lt Gen Ongania’s regime seeks tighter media control in Argentina following a bloodless coup. Police crackdown on press prompts reliance on neighboring Uruguay for news as La Prensa condemns censorship and freedoms erode amid rising repressive measures.
Russell Baker assesses the 1966 airline strike as a national nuisance and argues for a formal strike forecasting bureau. He notes the lack of timely warnings caused stranded travelers and unused hotel bookings, contrasting with warning systems for tornadoes pests and livestock diseases.
A reader announces cancellation of his Southern Illinoisan subscription over gun editorials. The letter mocks sweeping assumptions about gun owners and compares to other industry risks. It also includes a satirical strike forecast and a mock labor scenerio about cucumber picklers and wage guidelines.
Two major lines push for ICC approval to end long haul passenger trains between New York and Chicago or St. Louis. NYC and Pennsylvania demand faster shuttle service up to 200 miles, aiming for lower fares as airline competition grows.
A light editorial tone discusses public debate over whether the United States should escalate or withdraw from the moon program. The writer notes news management from the White House and predicts George Hamilton returning to headlines as summer lingers in August.
Dave Felts recalls Admiral Hobson and the Merrimac raid, linking them to descendants and a Spanish American War era. The piece also covers Playboy and Jane Fonda, Playboy’s photos, Saturday Evening Post pricing and publishing shifts, Illinois and Iowa fairs, Phil Stong, Barbra Streisand at Soldier Field, and crowd estimates for the Welch-promoted Barbra concert.
Feliks Topolski visits Canton and Beijing to observe China s social reforms and attitudes toward the United States and the Soviet Union. He notes resettlement of river dwellers, limited public access, and the schizoid personality of interpreters. He cites diplomats who favor China joining the United Nations but China resists.
A Carbondale resident questions the citys tolerance of left turns on red at Rt 13 Rt 51 University and Washington Main streets arguing police and city officials tacitly approve this illegal behavior He urges legalizing or enforcing rules with longer signal times and notices four possible city actions to address the issue.
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