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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1973
Page
4
Editorial cites Carbondale citations over trash container rules citing angry residents who argue lack of notice and guilt or innocence. It urges warnings before fines, calls for equal leash law enforcement, and suggests city must enforce both rules to curb scattered trash and roaming dogs.
Elmer J. Hoffman of Wheaton urged that county sheriffs handle the cattle rustling issue, warning against deputized citizen bands and arming groups. He noted federal and state aid can bolster regular law enforcement, and cautioned that relying on a Western style of justice risks injustice and chaos in 1973 America.
The editorial argues that President Nixon’s selection of Henry Kissinger for secretary of state warrants Senate inquiry to surface any damning information. It lauds Kissinger’s foreign policy influence, credentials, and role in shaping policy, while noting past criticisms and signaling cautious support for his approval.
A memorandum by Jerome Miller, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, restricts transracial adoptions and triggers protests. Critics and supporters argue for formalizing a same race priority to prioritize permanent homes while avoiding emotional harm to children.
The piece explains the paper’s opinion pages with Editorials Our Opinions and Letters to the Editor. It notes staff columns From Where I Sit From Time to Time Byline BG and sports columns. It distinguishes opinion from news analysis and aims for objectivity in other material.
A letter from Hulda Bowen Ava reminisces on Brownsville as the first county seat and Murphysboro later chosen by the legislature with William Murphy in the hat. The author recalls a radio line about Murphy and a humorous verse about the burro and a grounded joke.
The article profiles David Brierton, administrator of the Illinois Department of Corrections Office of Institution Services, as he reshapes facilities and philosophy toward reintegration. It covers new assignments, smaller unit living, expanded inmate involvement, and increased professional oversight to reduce crises and emphasize post release work.
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters under 300 words and notes publication aims. Frequent writers may face delays, letters must be signed with full address for verification, and only name and hometown printed. Libelous or personal attacks will be rejected, and poetry is not accepted.
The Illinois State Bar Assn states that interest that was never paid by a defunct bank or S & L does not become a deductible loss on a federal tax return. Interest earned but not paid must be reported, but the unreimbursed portion may be claimed as an income tax deduction if a deposit is lost due to a failed financial institution.
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