Choate Mixed Record Weighs in Illinois House Bid
The editorial urges voters to consider Clyde Choate’s bid for a 14th term in the Illinois House. It notes his race track stock disclosures and ethics law moves, balancing his potential good for Southern Illinois against concerns about conflicts of interest and influence over racing interests.
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Illinois
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Southern Illinois
Judge Hoffman Remembered For Conspiracy Era Rule
Retiring federal Judge Julius Hoffman's career spans desegregation orders and the Conspiracy 7 trial at Chicago's 1968 Democratic convention. The public theater in his courtroom, his harsh sentences, and support from some politicians contrasted with criticism from others, defining a controversial legacy.
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Julius Hoffman
Chicago
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South Holland
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Bobby Seale
Boston
Youth vote must be earned not assumed by party plans
Nixon urged politicians to earn the youth vote rather than assume college students or radicals on campuses represent all young people. He warned parties against treating youth as a bloc and noted many youths attend or plan to attend college with varied views, emphasizing individual attitudes over stereotypes.
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Nixon
Chicago
Editorial and Opinion Truths in The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan explains its editorial and opinion pages. It distinguishes reader letters and staff columns from news analysis and objective reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Tax withholding responsibility for teens remains with workers
The Illinois State Bar Association notes that if a teenage employee was under withheld from pay, the employee must cover the difference. Even with employer oversight or neglect, the employee is responsible for paying the correct income tax.
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Illinois State Bar Assn
Economic benefits cited Case for the U.N.
John G. Stroessinger argues in the New York Times that critics seek to cut U.N. funding, calling the drive bad business and noting New York gains from the UN presence. He outlines U.N. economic footprints in New York City and stresses harm to children and the developing world if the UN bankrupts.
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John G. Stroessinger
Hunter College
The
United Nations
Heroes and anti heroes across generations
David Felts muses on who counts as a hero from Hubert H. Humphrey to fictional figures, noting modern generations’ view of past leaders and warriors. He cites Dr. Commager on anti hero trends, recalls 1933 FDR memories, and reflects on cultural shifts, media, and ordinary life in Wisconsin.
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