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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1973
Page
4
An editorial critiques midweek trucker highway blockages as harmful to the public and warns they risk public sympathy. It urges President Nixon to present a clear, fair, and practical energy plan with shared sacrifice and credible leadership to cope with winter shortages.
The War Powers Bill, enacted over Nixon’s veto, faces scrutiny over whether it authorizes resumed bombing in Indochina. Defense Secretary Schlesinger and Secretary Kissinger argue it may grant a 60 day blank check, while Congress disputes any expansion of presidential war powers.
A citizen group survey shows large price gaps among pharmacies for the same prescriptions and urges the Cost of Living Council to require price posting. The measure, supported by Osco Drugs and Walgreens in part, would help fixed income shoppers compare costs and curb medical expense inflation.
The article notes that older observers expect a fairy tale scene with a glass coach, while younger watchers favor Disneyland style imagery as the royal procession contends with a fuel shortage. It suggests Saint Nick could arrive by sleigh drawn by reindeer due to limited fuel for air and land travel.
Former Illinois EPA acting director Jack Marco, 27, discusses a chaotic legislative session and political clashes over environmental policy. He criticizes lawmakers and Gov. Walker allies, recalls efforts to curb Blaser era quotas, and outlines plans to back Ab Mikva and engage with federal EPA on NPDES and Lake Michigan pollution.
Readers in Illinois critique Governor Walker s bid to end civil service status for some jobs and complain about tax money used for Nixon property improvements. Contributors urge accountability while defending taxes, praising the nation but questioning spending. Names include C E Kutovsky Zeigler Bernie J Gronski Herrin and local taxpayers weighing loyalty and cost.
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