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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

28 Aug 1966

Page 31

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1966

Page

31

Ed writer urges consolidation of local government in Illinois

Lindsay Schaub editorial writer John E. Erickson argues for drastic reduction of the 80 000 local government units nationwide in a series on Illinois issues. He cites overlapping jurisdictions and poor staffing and urges consolidation to modernize and streamline county township and municipal structures.

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John E. Erickson Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers Illinois CED Land of Lincoln Phillip Monypenny University of Illinois Monypenny Chicago Sam Eubanks Gov. Kerner Minois General Assembly Eubanks Ilinois Commission On Department of Recreation and Municipal Park Administration E. H. Storey Storey Evanston Aurora Decatur Springfield Champaign-Urbana
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Head Start gains praise amid red tape and budget strains

Despite bureaucratic conflicts and tight funding, Project Head Start remains a popular and largely successful part of the War on Poverty. The eight week pilot served 561000 children, with Johnson expanding it to year round, while critics warn gains may fade without sustained support and systemic school reforms.

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Johnson Congress Federal Office of Economic Opportunity GEO Oakland Calif
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Head Start enrolls 550000 children for 1966 program

The Office of Economic Opportunity plans an eight week Head Start program with about 550000 children enrolled at a federal cost near 90 million dollars. Local community action agencies and school systems will sponsor centers under strict new eligibility and desegregation rules.

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Office of Economic Opportunity Viet Nam House Education and Labor Committee Sargent Shriver Adam Clayton Powell D-N.y Shriver
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Smog Strangles Tokyo As Pollution Rises In 1960s

Tokyo public health warns of rising smog from 3,105 factories and heavy traffic. Officials report increased respiratory ailments among children, high sulfur and carbon monoxide levels, and lenient enforcement. Authorities promise action with stricter penalties and stronger measures.

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Stuart Griffin Associated Press Tokyo Imperial Palace Ueno Health and Welfare Ministry U.S State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Board
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The Committee For Economic Development Associa By Erwin Knoll Southern Education Report Southern Education Reporting Service Southern District of Columbia Erwin Knoll New House Washington OEO Julius B. Richmond Head Start
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