Essential step for area regional councils
Editorial argues that Illinois lawmakers authorized regional councils to coordinate local governments. It urges Southern Illinois cities to form councils to study common issues, promote cooperation, and improve services while preserving independence. The piece highlights Carbondale and Greater Egypt area as priorities for unified governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ogilvie
Ilans
Greater Egypt
Jackson, Williamson
Perry
Randolph
Jefferson
Silent one speaks out against intellectuals and press
Kenny Etheridge of Goreville criticizes The Southern Illinoisan for anti intellectualism and perceived bias in coverage of Agnew and anti communism. He defends Nixon supporters, laments perceived elitism, and urges readers to value law and order while rejecting liberal commentary.
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Joe McCarthy
George Wallace
America
Agnew
James Reston
Kenny Etheridge
Goreville
Plight of Grand Tower Mirrors Real Kowal medical gap
Frank in Carterville notes a December 1 Southern Indian report comparing a hypothetical case of a six month old choking child needing 16 miles to Murphysboro for care with Pat Kowal’s actual experience of an eight month old denied treatment at Doctors Hospital in Carbondale. Both cases reveal urgent access issues.
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Iindian
Grand Tower
Murphysboro
Pat Kowal
Kowal
Doctors Hospital
Carbondale
Herrin
Garbondale
Frank Samuel Carterville
Silence on Credibility Echoes in Southern Sindian Editorial
Barbara Lorek of Carbondale asks Editor in a letter to The Southern Sindian whether a large newspaper chain is immune to opinion manipulation after Vice President Agnew criticized TV news and newspapers. She questions the paper's silence and potential loss of public credibility.
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Agnew
Springfield
Barbara Lorek
Carbondale
Interview criticism of Southern Illinois news coverage
Letter from a reader protests the Southern Illinoisan for running Mike Wallace interview with Mr. Meade and condemns CBS III degrees sensationalism. The writer argues networks push non-directive sensational news and that newspapers imitate this disgraceful trend.
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Ilinoisan
Illnoisan
Mike Wallace
Mr. Meade
Cbs.ty
Massacre at Wounded Knee Then Jolo Island Battles in 1890s
A historical overview recalls the Wounded Knee massacre in South Dakota where nearly 300 Sioux died as U.S. Army troopers opened fire after a tense surrender, followed by a separate 1906 clash on Jolo Island in the Philippines where Moro outlaws and their families fought to the death as General Pershing evacuated noncombatants and eventual defeat followed after five days of fighting.
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United States Army
Seventh Cavalry
Badlands
South Dakota
Doane Robinson
Wounded Knee
U.S
Jolo Island
Philippines
Dakotas
Big Foot
Wounded Knee Creek
Robinson
Rodinson
Yellow Bird
Black Fox
Cheyenne River
Arthur 8. Pier
Beacon Press
Borneo
Bud Dijo
Piet
Leonard Wood
Atetack
Wood
Manila
Tasker H. Bliss
Bud Dajo
Jolo
Crater
Mora
Pier
Peeple
U. S
Weed
Beaun
Jola Island
Bagsak
John . J. Pershing
Grand Tower Mississippi River beauty and growth view
Editor letter defends Grand Tower against claims trains no longer stop, noting Illinois Central access for freight, river pollution blamed on larger cities, riverbank attractions Devils Backbone park and Devils Oven Rock, ferry to Missouri, and outdoor recreation. Describes blacktop streets, city services, water and gas distribution, weekly garbage, city clerk office, limited employment, commuting, and population stability with 4% retired.
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Southern Dividison
Dee
Grand Tower
Ilinois Central Railroad
United Parcel
Mississippi
Devils Backbone Park
Mississippi Bank
Missouri
Devils Oven Rock
City of
Imnpis
Cty
Front Street
Grand Tower resident urges self help and local industry
Mrs. Marlene Schlimpert of Grand Tower writes that most residents want work and dignity beyond aid. She notes that 51 percent of CIPS Co employees come from the area, describes local industry hopes, education as key, and urges cooperation between hospitals, doctors, and employers to attract industry and provide opportunity for all, including Nancy B.
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Cips Co
Grand Tower
Narcy B. Made
Nancy B
Carbondale
Cips. Co
Marlene Schlimpert
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Jihois General Assembly
Iincis
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