Economic outlook for Illinois tied to national trends
Editorial notes the U S economy’s performance influences Illinois budgets as Gov Walker and aides prepare the 1975 fiscal plan. Economists vary from hopeful to gloomy with energy and policy uncertainties, while Illinois leaders foresee sluggish growth in 1974 and potential tax or spending pressures.
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Daniel Walker
Illinois
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber
Middle East
Walker
General Assembly
Carbondale Girl Scout funds face shortfalls
The Carbondale Girl Scout Association reports 15 percent of its United Fund goal raised and last year’s final payment shows Carbondale is $500 short of pledged Shagbark Council support. The total $3,500 from the city equates to about $7 per Girl Scout, about half the needed amount.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Glendale
Unit Point
Carbondale Association
Shagbark Council
Illinois
United Fund
Scott eyed for Senate race in Illinois 1974
Illinois Republicans search for a Senate challenger to Adlai Stevenson III in 1974 turning toward Attorney General William Scott. Scott, cautious about defeat, weighs the burden of leading a party amid Watergate concerns and mixed name recognition among voters and funders.
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U. S
Leslie Arends
Melvin
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson III
Arends
Cong
William Scott
Mr. Scott
Sen. Stevenson
John Kirby
Mechanicsburg
Charlotte Curtis
Aurora
Donald Rumsfeld
Mundelein
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Support the President in Upholding Constitutional Duty
The text argues impeachment is impossible absent an impeachable crime and condemns pressure to resign as a direct assault on constitutional government. It states Article II and the presidential oath require serving a full four-year term, and that resignation would breach the contract with the people. It urges citizens to support the President’s decision not to resign to preserve democracy.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
China evolves in name as China becomes official term
The passage notes a shift in reference to the country formerly called Communist China or Red China, now simply China. It traces how terms have narrowed to a single official designation for the region historically labeled in various ways.
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Asia
Communist China
Red
Readers urged to tell chairmen who to back in 24th district race
A Southern Illinois letter asks residents to contact county chairmen to express preferred congressional contenders. The writer supports Sen Gene Johns as a candidate and urges collective public input to reflect district will and influence future candidates.
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Sen. Stevenson
Scott
Iillinois
Southern Illinoisan
24Th District
Gene Johns
Defeat the Emergency Energy Act Say No to Big Brother Policy
A citizen voice urges opponents to rally against the Emergency Energy Act proposing strong government power. The appeal questions energy shortages claims, warns of rationing, and promotes petition and recall as tools for the people to oppose Congress.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
George Orwell
America
Congress
Middle America
Big Brother
Open letter to Williamson County treasurer on printing corrections
Carol H. Cross of Carterville requests that Williamson County Treasurer Harold Farner issue public corrections for repeated name misprints. She notes private apologies occur but public retractions rarely appear, causing ongoing embarrassment. She urges more accurate records and a public correction policy.
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Southern Illnoisan
Williamson County
Harold Farner
Carol H. Cross Carterville
Knights thank donors for Tootsie Roll Drive total
Knights of Columbus Council 5867 extend thanks for the Tootsie Roll Drive at St. Francis Xavier Church Carbondale. Contributions reached 2440.31 dollars by November 7, doubling last year’s result and funding area agencies serving retarded children.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Knights of Columbus Council
St. Francis Xavier Church
Carbondale
University
South Poplar
Stephen C. Kukla
Rental property appeal fading in U S condominiums rise
The Interior may list landlords as endangered species as incentives to own rental property erode. Construction shifts toward condominiums and office space with shared ownership and tax advantages. Developers adapt with novel models like co owned hotel rooms and guaranteed returns to investors.
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U.S
Richard Worsnop
U. S. Department of the Interior
National Association of Home Builders
James C. Downs
Chicago
Real Estate Research Corp
Spain
Costa del Sol
Marriott Corp
Camelback Inn
Phoenix
Marriott
When Is a Mother Declared Unfit
A divorcee asks if living with a boyfriend without marriage can render her unfit. The court would hold a hearing on custody to determine the best interests of the children. automatic unfitness is not assumed. Illinois State Bar Association.
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Illinois State Bar Assn
Visitation vs Child Support Clarified in Decree
Question about ongoing support when children visit in California for one month. Answer: if the decree is silent on it, the ex-husband must continue paying support despite the visitation period.
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California
Illinois State Bar Assn
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