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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1972
Page
4
The report notes rising levels of uncontrolled U.S. government expenditure across fiscal years, signaling growing challenges in budgeting oversight and financial management. It highlights gaps in control mechanisms, potential risk exposure, and calls for strengthened governance to curb waste and inefficiency.
Editorial argues Nixon cuts federal sewer aid for Illinois, reducing anticipated funds for fiscal 1973 and 1974. It notes about 600 Illinois communities lack sewer systems, cites voter support for pollution controls, and laments reduced grant allocations despite a referendum and public backing for environmental protection.
The county argues that home rule provisions grant boards power under the 1874 authority to consolidate or eliminate offices statewide.
A 11 year old program brought disabled shoppers from 25 hospitals to a store for a holiday spree. Women received scarves and men wallets while the store covered sales tax and refunded the money to institutions. Police served Sabbath-closure summons, prompted by a union representative.
A road user in a car or camp er has a right to rest beside the road. However toll and express highways restrict stopping to emergencies or designated areas. Overnight stops up to 12 hours may be allowed on non restricted roads per the Illinois State Assn. guidance.
Editorial notes repeated attempts to cap federal spending, tracing aims from post Civil War budget shifts to 1969 ceilings. It highlights infighting among Democratic leaders, recurring calls for a controlled budget, and the enduring difficulty of imposing lasting ceilings on appropriations.
John W Crenshaw Sr of Carbondale praises Dr Hastings and calls SIU Press's rejection of A Nickel's Worth of Skim Milk misguided It notes the book’s rising popularity and mocks the press for poor judgment while sharing light humor about spouses' gossip.
In a letter to The Southern Illinoisan, the writer rebuts Father Genesio’s claim that celibacy causes psychological problems. They cite Father Andrew Greeley’s nationwide study showing little difference between clergy and laity in emotional maturity, and that priest dissatisfaction, not marriage, drives leaving the priesthood.
A first grade student from Thomas Elementary School in Carbondale authored The Three Wishes about an old couple in a cottage, granting riches a new house and a castle. The piece is analyzed as a first literary try with no outside help and simple storytelling.
A reader recalls a columnist critique of a young writer and contrasts it with worries about U S literacy. The passage also cites Mark E Adair and remarks on the Washington Redskins name issue and civic duties like curbside leaf bags.
A pacifist appeal urges readers to simplify Christmas Chanukah and redirect spending to help war victims. It contrasts global hunger and inequality with high military costs and Christmas spending, urging gifts of money and time to aid victims rather than extravagant purchases.
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