Scrubbing High Sulfur Coal Aims to Ease Illinois Vise
Governor Walker frames the energy and environment clash as a vise in Southern Illinois. A pilot scrubber at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, donated by Chemical Construction Co, shows potential to purify high sulfur coal and cut air pollution.
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Daniel Walker
Walker
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Chemical Construction Co
New York City
Howard E. Hesketh
Kesketh
SIUC
Hesketh
Behavior modification advocate Azrin discusses therapy impact
Mike Shearer profiles Nathan Azrin, a Carbondale resident and behavioral research expert at Anna State Hospital. The piece highlights his work in toilet training, eating for the mentally retarded, autism correction, bedwetting cures, and alcohol treatment, arguing that behavior modification is a powerful, humane tool.
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Mike Shearer
The
Southern Illinoisan
Hannah Green
Germany
Tilda
Nuremburg
Sholom Aleichem
Nathan Azrin
Behavioral Research Laboratory
Anna State Hospital
Azrin
Carbondale
Anna
Center For Human Development
William F. Buckley
Azrin on Rehabilitation Over Punishment in Prisons
Dr. Azrin argues prisons should focus on rehabilitation and education rather than punishment. He favors humane learning therapies that explore individual desires and asserts behavior modification can offset punishment within prison. He raises rights questions for prisoners about political rights and post prison behavior control.
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Azrin
What constitutes normal behavior in society today
The writer questions who defines normal conduct and how it is judged by society. It argues that approval of behavior by others may not reflect true value, citing war, discrimination, and inequality as examples of accepted norms. It calls for leaders to set guidelines on behavior modification targets and beneficiaries.
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Azrin
Tilda
America
Choate Leaves Big Hole in Downstate Democratic Leadership
The retirement of Clyde L. Choate of Anna creates a void in Illinois House leadership as Downstate Democrats lose a forceful voice. He helped pass the income tax in 1969 and backed a regional transit authority, earning respect for his strategic acumen and staff development.
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Clyde L. Choate
Anna
Illinois
Rep. Choate
Chicago
Skeezix
Paul Powell
Rep
Choate
House
Watergate delays test Congress action on Nixon crisis
The piece argues Congress stalls on impeachment resolutions and bills to empower a new independent prosecutor as Judge Sirica and Jaworski carry the Watergate probe. It criticizes White House influence, missing tapes, and unresolved public trust while urging statesmanship over partisan moves ahead of Christmas recess.
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Gerald Ford
Congress
John J. Sirica
House Judiciary Committee
White House
Nixon
Leon Jaworski
Archibald Cox
Jaworski
Ron Ziegler
Cox
Senate Watergate Committee
H. R. Haldeman
Judge Sirica
Washington
Washington Post
Debated Gas Rationing Faces Run Toward Wartime Coupon Plan
Congressional Quarterly surveys arguments for and against a possible World War II style gas rationing system. Proponents cite fairness and immediacy while critics warn of inequities, bureaucracy, black markets, and uncertain effectiveness. The Senate backs empowerment for a rationing regime, with experts noting price mechanisms or coupons as alternatives. Senator Proxmire urges quick action to address the shortage.
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Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Senate
White House
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Letters to the Editor It's a nice little hike
In reply to a Nov 2 article about a beach accessed only by boat at Kinkaid Lake, Ted Taylor questions how 2000 tons of sand and other materials were moved to the area. He notes entry via a township road to land owned by the Forest Service and calls the path a hike to the beach.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Kinkaid Lae
Forest Service
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