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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1975
Page
4
Washington Star piece interviews Russell Baker about humor's evolution from outrageous, era-specific jokes to gentler forms. He cites television’s constraints, the fragility of humor, and a shift toward positive portrayals of America, noting politicians now resemble TV performers rather than risk-takers.
Editorial urges cautious optimism as Ford signals openness to Vietnam Cambodia and Laos. It notes North Vietnam’s cooperation on locating missing American pilots and the return of Mennonite travelers. The piece warns against clinging to hostility while praising potential reconciliation as a strategic irony.
The Health Facilities Planning Board set to control unregulated growth, rejecting Belleville Memorial Hospital’s plan for 70 more beds and approving a reduced 22 bed addition. The panel aims to curb overbuilding, reduce costs, and keep facilities utilized, though chair Jack Knuepfer cautions progress remains modest as the board finds its footing.
Regulators from agencies such as the FCC and Civil Aeronautics Board privately met with industries they regulate and consumer groups. Officials argued openness could curb perceived coziness, noting ex parte rules and the need to reveal appointment calendars to the public.
Ronald F. Pollock argues in defense of the Agriculture Department food stamp program against conservative critics. He cites official data showing most recipients are very poor, fraud rates are not rising uncontrollably, and participation tracks unemployment and aid expansion rather than mismanagement.
An Agriculture Department briefing and a June hearing show fraud rates among food stamp recipients are extremely low. Clayton K. Yeutter testified that fraud among participating households is about 0.024 percent, with a 1974 figure of eight in 10,000 families fraudulently receiving stamps. The attacks on needy people are framed as political rhetoric rather than factual.
A letter from Energy residents urges swift development of parallel two lane arterials between Energy and Herrin to ease Illinois 148 traffic. They advocate a four lane continuous left turn lane with curbs and storm sewers from Carterville Road south of Herrin, arguing current roads threaten safety and accessibility.
Wanda A. Swim of Energy urges extending sidewalk facilities along Illinois 148 to connect Energy with Herrin and its existing sidewalk network. She notes heavy pedestrian traffic and predicts growth over the next decade, asking for sidewalks in business blocks and along the highway. She pledges full support for the proposals.
Neva Isbell of Carbondale thanks an on call ambulance crew for rapid service when her husband fell ill on a Saturday night. She commends their efficiency kindness and clear explanations guiding him to Doctors Hospital emergency unit within eight minutes with ICU staff praising teamwork and care. She credits Southern Illinois University health facilities for the life saving service.
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