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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
4
A guide from The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters up to 300 words. It outlines rules: avoid libel or poor taste, no poetry, sign your name and include your address, and letters may appear with withheld names only if safety or employment is at risk. Focus on issues and ideas, not personalities.
A dispute between Illinois municipalities and state pollution control agencies is heating as July 1972 deadline nears for upgrading sewage plants. Officials warn of prosecutions and penalties while arguments over funding and timing surface. Cool heads are urged to prevail.
The Democratic party carries about 9.3 million dollars in debt split roughly three ways among private vendors, government regulated utilities, and large contributors. AT&T threatens to cut service over the unpaid balance while big donors forgive part of their loans. The piece argues debt raises conflicts of interest and urges limits on campaign spending and reforms before 1976.
The Illinois State Bar Association notes that state law does not require drug bottles to list the name of the medication. Ethical practice keeps the drug name off labels unless the physician directs otherwise. Labels must include dispensing pharmacist and pharmacy details, the prescription date and serial number, the prescribing doctor's last name, and directions for use.
The 1971 Southern Illinoisan editorial honors a Deputy King figure with poignant words attributed to Tony Stevens. The message expresses heartfelt remembrance and gratitude from The First National Bank of Murphysboro to Tony for his sincere tribute.
Ex residents invite readers to a December 12 1971 Christmas party meeting at Bixby Park Long Beach California. Attendees bring a gift labeled His or Her share a dish and dessert while turkey and dressing are provided. Helen Browne invites readers to spread word.
State Senator Terry L Bruce of Olney rebukes Dan Walker for accusing Lt. Gov. Paul Simon of burying the ethics bill. Bruce credits Simon with full income disclosure and says Simon acted to advance ethics legislation, though disappointed the bill failed.
A pastor urges believers to defend religious freedom and spread the Word. He questions public concerns about crime and government, citing II Timothy 2 1 3 and calling Christians to be strong in grace and teach others. Praise God.
A Herrin reader criticizes Southern Illinois football coverage by Larry Odell for favoring Carbondale over the South Seven. The letter argues two Mt Vernon Carbondale games were given priority over established conference champions Murphysboro and Herrin and calls for fairer reporting without area bias.
Barbara Royston criticizes the Legal Assistance Foundation of Southern Illinois for poor telephone responsiveness. The director, Gary J. Kolb, defends the policy that legal advice requires in person interviews to ensure proper understanding and adherence to professional standards.
A reader criticizes a Southern Illinoisan zoning article asserting it will cost taxpayers more, create a high paid zoning commission, hire lower paid workers, and impose property controls. He argues it benefits outsiders, increases taxes, and pressures private property rights, urging local autonomy and protest.
Jane Yankey of the Chester Humane Society of Randolph County urges responsible pet ownership in response to Edith Childers Hurst and Rey Raymond Walker. She condemns dog abandonment and needless cruelty, calling for leashing, spaying, and humane euthanasia to spare animals prolonged pain.
In the 1971 Southern Illinois article, Charles Hines credited a city assistant director of public works. B J Schwegman, director of public works, states no such position ever existed under the city manager form of government. The duties were held by the director city engineer, previously handled by a streets commissioner, public property commissioner, and a consulting engineer.
A sports fan defends Larry Odell against Herrin fans who complain about too much Carbondale football coverage. The letter cites other area teams and columns by Merle Jones, urging readers to stick to their preferred column and get used to Terriers coverage.
The text notes Bobby Fischer’s victories over Russian masters and suggests he may become world champion within a year. It questions whether the young prodigy should be formally named Robert Fischer as his rise continues.
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