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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1960
Page
26
Our editorial endorses adopting a short ballot and reorganizing the state court system while backing council-manager government to streamline operations and improve accountability. We urge voters to support reforms that reduce complexity and centralize municipal administration in Illinois.
Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd, a longtime Democratic power, faces pressure at home and in the Senate as liberals seek to limit his chairmanship of the Finance Committee. Byrd’s silence on Kennedy-Johnson support and his conservative stance threaten his grip on Virginia politics and the incoming administration’s agenda.
The withdrawal of U S Navy and Air Force units from the Gulf coast patrol ends a tense operation. Latin American governments caution against permanent deployment and urge unity within the Organization of American States to resist communist influence. The piece stresses regional cooperation over U S dominance and highlights shared responsibility in safeguarding the Americas.
A newly elected official may seek to simplify by abolishing positions rather than filling them. When extreme moves cancel each other out, the result leaves the underworld’s top figure in a precarious, uncloaked power balance as offices fade or reform.
Frank Sinatra, a Democratic stalwart and entertainer, plans a one night event in Washington to erase a two million dollar campaign debt for Senator Kennedy. The extravaganza aims to showcase many entertainment figures and raise substantial funds as Kennedy prepares to assume the presidency. Boxes priced from 100 to 10000 dollars reflect venue generosity but critics fear excessive spectacle for a sober transition.
The Kennedy administration prospects range across ideologies from Eugene Black to Whizzer White. New Orleans school integration tensions appear settled as reporters describe the scene with tie demonstrators and coverage noting a waning controversy.
William Uphaus, age 70, escapes December 14 with Attorney General Louis C. Wyman challenging the release. Court defeat bars a jail release over guest lists as Uphaus cites Christian conscience. Prosecutor questions the timing and insists he name his World Fellows guests.
Unrest in Cuba grows after a Havana church bombing amid anti Castro sentiment. U S aid to Cuban refugees underscores Washington view of Castro's Communist links. Kennedy administration weighs Latin American democracy risks and the need to contain Castro influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Edward NuDay surveys press secretaries Salinger and Klein on nonpartisan coverage in Kennedy Nixon era. They note growing newspaper support for Kennedy and some papers frontlining Nixon. Klein cites rare abuses by individual writers. Loeb and Pulliam cited as conservative publishers.
President Eisenhower and the president elect Kennedy did not convene to decide inaugural attire. The statement clarifies there was no formal discussion on what clothes to wear for Inauguration Day.
A flood of pet themed Christmas cards drives a major industry shift as floral displays surge in popularity and dogs and cats star on greeting cards. Pet owners and businesses place vast orders, with the Greeting Card Association noting million dollar totals and hundreds of manufacturers racing to deliver.
City of Carbondale closed November with 5651.60 in its general fund and 107247.12 for water and sewer. November deposits totaled 13260? no. unclear. Disbursements in general fund were 22277. Water and sewer deposits for November were 37182.14 with disbursements of 30976.01.
A reflective essay argues Christmas should center on Christ not consumerism. It cites charitable giving, church contributions, and the broader ethical message of the season. The author praises gifts to charities and education over lavish goods, noting the enduring influence of Christian ethics in society.
Police used tear gas to break up a near riot at Waynesburg College in Waynesburg Pennsylvania as about 200 students gathered around two stripped peers placed under a community Christmas tree in sub freezing cold. Eighteen were arrested for disorderly conduct and jailed four hours before fines of ten dollars each were paid. State police and other officers dispersed the crowd after they refused orders to disperse amid repeat similar stunts in previous years.
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