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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
4
The Southern Illinois newspaper urges editors and residents to confront rural poverty openly. It argues that addressing economic decline and weak public services requires acknowledging the problem, retaining educated youth, and pursuing solutions despite critique and fear of a bad regional image.
An American Senate subcommittee report accuses camp followers in Vietnam of siphoning up to a billion dollars in U S currency through the war. It cites $150 million yearly from South Vietnam by unscrupulous American civilians and warns of grave economic damage and distorted balance of payments. The piece calls for harsher action against abuses by civilians and military interests linked to the war.
David Felts notes how usage shifted words as a university trustee cites Franklinstein while discussing the President’s House at Southern Illinois University. Audubon Birds of America edition sells for 216000 at Sotheby’s. first volumes command high sums. Gutenberg Bibles trade in small libraries. Dick Gregory headlines at Carnegie Hall. reflections on race, humor, and society recur as the author drives toward holiday purchasing lessons and price comparisons.
A reader from Brockport praises The Southern Indian and its Lenus Turley tribute, noting the editorial honors his memory and his wife’s gratitude. The letter also commends Red Cross Blood Donor Headquarters at First United Methodist Church and Carbondale staff for care and professionalism.
A citizen letter to the mayor describes widespread poverty and neglect in the county. The writer cites unemployed youth, elderly and disabled residents, and families begging for basic needs. They detail local volunteers already assisting through Mainstream and labor departments, asking for official support and broader help to sustain care.
A reader from Southern Illinois commends editor for water pollution coverage and corrects a November 14 article. The writer notes under 300 acres of stripped land are in National Forest ownership, urges continued reclamation, and cites diverted runoff from private lands into a 20th acre tract while pledging to proceed as funds allow.
Editor advocates a constitutional provision to merge all voters into a permanent body that can inform rights and responsibilities and sponsor laws. The concept aims to empower citizens to initiate legislation and remove evils, arguing for democracy with self discipline. If every voter were a legislator, solutions would follow naturally.
The University Museum thanks The Southern Mindsan for coverage while clarifying that the Mobile Museum is a cooperative effort with Centennial committees. It stresses the Mobile Museum targets education and public access, not just schoolchildren, and will publish a finalized schedule for locations and visits.
Jim and Cathy Heflin of Grand Tower contest The Southern Tlingisan piece Trains Don't Stop in Small Towns. They list local improvements such as gas and sewer systems garbage pickup a busy park and popular hunting and fishing areas. They urge the editor to visit and count new homes and young families.
Velma Stone argues that many Grand Tower residents work hard to support their families and reject a pessimistic poverty portrayal by The Southern Illinoisan. She contends there are caring men, affordable public assistance, and a desire to remain in Grand Tower, urging reporters to investigate further.
A letter suggests undertakers should offer coffin layaway amid inflation. The writer argues layaway would grow business and fund more new Cadillacs for funeral homes, referencing complaints by Mrs. Struck and Mrs. Russell about obituaries.
Mrs Leonard Brewster urges Carbondale merchants and the Chamber of Commerce to paint bright yellow pedestrian crosswalks at all four and three way intersections on Illinois Avenue. She calls for clear signs reading pedestrian crosswalk to aid shoppers and shoppers.
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