Unified Code of Corrections expands prison reform
Gov. Ogilvie signs the Unified Code of Corrections ending warehousing and detailing new rules on discipline, housing, mail, visits, and programs. The code creates due process for disciplinary actions, expanded inmate rights, and community-based release options for adults and juveniles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Link
Lindsay-Schaub
Code of Corrections
Richard Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Department of Corrections
Department of Law Enforcement
Peter B. Bensinger
John Twomey
Stateville
Lindsay- Schaub Newspapers
Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers
Robert W. Sink
Mlinois’ Penal System
McCloskey Voices War Policy Rift at Nixon Nomination Fight
Editorial argues Rep. McCloskey faced a high profile defeat in Miami Beach due to conscience on Vietnam. He criticizes Nixon’s bombing strategy and war policy, claiming widespread deception and heavy civilian casualties. The piece frames his stance as a lone Republican challenging the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Nixon
Paul N. McCloskey
Congressman McCloskey
Miami Beach
Rep. McCloskey
GOP
Nixon
Vietnam
United States
United
Laos
Lavelle
White House
Skeletons in closets and a Truman biography teased
Column contemplates political skeletons if McGovern questioned a vice presidential pick. It notes Margaret Truman Daniel writing a new authorized biography of her father, with details on her career and library access, and briefly touches on a National Biscuit Company librarian publicity stunt.
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New York Times
William Morrow
Pocket Books
Life Magazine
Daniel
Truman
Independence
Margaret Truman
Washington Post
White House
Margaret Truman Daniel
Harry
National Biscuit Company
Nabasco
Casanova
Playboy
Republicans face criticism over outreach to black voters
A commentary argues the 1960s Republican outreach to Jews, Democrats, and youth misses inner city blacks. It notes low black delegate representation at the convention, cites Nixon's anti busing stance, and faults the platform for neglecting inner city concerns while urging an inclusive invitation to all communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finois
Nixon
Republican Party
A dollar and a day at the fair revisited by Virgil Bishop
Virgil Bishop recalls the Du Quoin State Fair past with a dollar budget and a day of rides, harness racing, and stage memories. He lists crowd scenes, notable figures, and changes over time from girlie shows to standing ovations, noting how the fair once drew 80,000 on Labor Day and hosted stars like Penny Singleton and Red Skelton.
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Robert Scott
Council On
Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
General Assembly
John Howard Association
Attica
Ilinois
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Virgil Bishop
du Quoin
Johnny “Scat”Davis
Is Central
Eddie* Fisher
Debbie
Reynolds
Eddie
Missouri
James Blair
Billy” Cavins
Banana Man
Fish
Kabibble
Chico Marx
St.Louis
Carbondale
Penny Singleton
Blondie
Donor Recalls Firemen Donkey Baseball Game Support
Robert H. Coatney thanks Carbonale firemen, city officials, and attendees for donating proceeds to Carbondale Junior Sports from the recent donkey baseball game. He credits their participation as a show of support for local youth and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Robert H. Coatney
Carbondale Junior Sports
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Sargent Shriver
Democratic Party
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George McGovern
Sen. McGovern
Chicago
Sargent
Pi Beta Phi
Mary Margaret Truman
Southern
John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
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