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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1972
Page
4
The ISSC in fiscal 1973 allocated 59.4 million for 1972-73, with 51.4 million in direct monetary awards to needy college students. Officials expect increases for 1973-74 due to extended semesters and broader costs, while federal aid prospects, including EOG and HEA funds, remain uncertain amid congressional debates.
Federal highway administrator F. C. Turner attacked proposed solutions to transportation problems, including a ban on automobiles in central city areas, telling the 14th Highway Transportation Congress in Washington that many ideas come from armchair experts and are not feasible.
The article cites Fortune featuring Ernest Holsendorph on 1960s progress for Black executives, noting under 3 percent in line management and no Black chief executives. It profiles George Lewis at Philip Morris and argues for genuine equality of treatment as the goal.
The piece argues Illinois should raise tuition and increase scholarships to expand access while maintaining a family finances based aid system. It highlights the independent student dilemma where parents refuse to provide financial data and suggests low interest loans as a solution rather than tax funded free tuition.
An editorial reprinted from the November 20 1972 Courier Journal argues higher education faces “middle age” and “institutional rigor mortis” as state funding shrinks and faculty demands grow. It notes campus volatility from the 1960s and urges re engagement with taxpayers and alumni to restore public trust and purpose.
A National Water Commission report suggests separating project evaluation from approving agencies. An independent board would weigh costs and benefits, potentially curbing dam builders and flood control work while protecting the environment for future generations.
The Democratic controlled Illinois senate executive committee rejected 16 appointments to state boards and commissions from Gov Ogilvie by a 12 to 9 vote. The panel argued the incoming governor should appoint, while Republicans charged overreach. The piece notes Governor-elect Daniel Walker will shape boards and Democrats seek to provide checks on his choices.
The Southern Illinoisan lists John C. Gardner as Editor and General Manager James K. Adams as Business Manager in its masthead.
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