Nixon speech leaves Watergate questions unresolved
James Reston argues Nixon failed to offer concrete measures to curb campaign finance abuses and White House overreach. The piece notes his pledge for future integrity but criticizes the absence of actionable legislation and specific remedies. Nixon still has time to propose concrete reforms to regain trust.
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James Reston
New York Times
New York
White House
America
Nixon
Collinsville raids spark debate over justice pace
The Collinsville nighttime narcotics raids prompt cries of injustice as six federal agents face dismissal charges while grand juries in Alton Edwardsville and Springfield stall. Community members like Donald Askew urge indictments and civil rights advocates caution that due process must be preserved.
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Robert E. Hartley
Lindsay Schaub
Collinsville
Washington
Donald Askew
Metro-East Journal
Askew
Alton
Edwardsville
Springfield
Illinois
William J. Scott
Scott
Mr. Askew
Support S17 and S648 for diabetes research funding
Letter urges federal action on two bills S17 and S648 to create diabetes centers and fund research, prevention, and treatment. Citing 5,000,000 diabetics with 325,000 new cases yearly, the writer notes $1.60 per diabetic spent annually and lists contact points for President Nixon, senators, and representatives.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
St. Louis Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
Southern Illinois Diabetes Association
Joslin Diabetes Foundation, Inc
Boston
Mass
Nixon
Washington, D.C
Charles H. Percy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Senate
Editorial on Nixon speech and Watergate fallout
The piece assesses President Nixon's televised address as skillful but lacking new defenses. It warns the public and Congress about accountability, executive power, and the nation’s long term institutions while urging vigilance in campaign finance and oversight to shape a future America.
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Richard Nixon
Nixon
Congress
White House
Indochina
Cambodia
U.S
Kent State
America
Teaching youth to study ecology and act now
The article argues that youth are best suited to learn and address environmental threats because they have fewer bad habits and will live with tomorrow's consequences. It highlights regional school programs from Carbondale to John A. Logan College, with field-based experiences like Don Autry showing pollution from Carterville Sewage Plant.
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Nois
Carbondale Community High School
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
John A. Logan
Shawnee
Rend Lake
Don Autry
Logan
Carterville
Logan College
Crab Orchard Lake
Autry’s
McDonald case revisited as new confessions emerge
Chicago's Wilbur McDonald, convicted in 1971 of Agnes Lehman's murder and jailed 100 to 150 years, is released on bond amid new claims another killer may be responsible. Police linked the Lehman case to Judith Ott’s death and two others after arresting Lester Harrison, prompting calls to oppose automatic capital punishment.
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Wilbur McDonald
McDonald
Lehman
Daniel Walker
Southern Illinoisan Editor Gardner Retires from Post
John C. Gardner, longtime editor and general manager of the Southern Illinoisan, steps down after decades leading the newsroom and overseeing publication operations.
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John C. Gardner
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