Herrin leaves burning debate shifts as residents push ban
Editorial argues leaf burning policy moved from EPA led prohibition to local choice. Citizens complain of smoke and health issues prompting aldermen to consider banning burning. Lesson: EPA tactics should align with community sentiment and merit, not political pressure.
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Herrin
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Carbondale
Herman Branca
Floyd Hicks
Illinois
Oscar Wilde
One Paragraph on Illinois Township Gift-Giving Controversy
The December issue of the Township Officials of Illinois magazine includes a single paragraph about investigations into alleged gift giving and kickbacks by chemical salesmen. It notes Terence Bruner of the Better Government Association addressing officials at the 1973 convention, urging caution on illegal handouts, with no broader action urged.
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Illinois
Peoria
Terrance Bruner
Tor
Better Government Association
Bruner
Ilinois
Illinois Loca
International Assessing Officials
Miami
Fla
Hudson Spurs
Potempa Sentenced to One Year for Zoning Bribe
Former Alderman Joseph Potempa of Chicago is sentenced to one year in prison for a $3000 bribe tied to a ward zoning decision. He sobbed in court, claiming naivety, while calling for stricter deterrence after Watergate era debates on public morality.
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Ald
Joseph Potempa
Chicago
Potempa
City Hall
Mr. Potempa
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Tax Tip Mentioning Beef Loss and Brief Life of Butterfly
The note warns on 1973 income tax returns to record a beef purchase loss for the freezer before prices fell. It also comments that a butterfly's life is brief, comparing it to the tenure of a major league baseball manager or a Nixon Cabinet member.
Arabs rethinking after wars reshape outlook across Middle East
In the aftermath of defeats in 1948 1956 and 1967 Arabs show renewed rationalism self criticism and openness to change. Observers note improved military performance and a shift toward professional competence over cronyism while debates on Israel cease fires and future conflict intensify across Libya Kuwait and Lebanon.
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Eric Pace
New York Times
Middle East
Cairo
Kuwait
Israel
Libya
North Africa
Persian Gulf
U.N
Halim Barakat
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egypt
A. B. Zahlan
Rijal al Marifa
Nasser
Abdel Harkion Amer
Syria
Euphrate
Israelis Rethink Arabs After October War Says Dayan
Israel shifts tone from contempt to wary respect as soldiers and leaders assess Arab combat and political use of oil and Soviet weapons. Dayan notes Arabs used oil and diplomacy to alter the regional dynamic, while Israelis question lasting political gains from battlefield successes.
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Faisal
Saudi Arabia
Terence Smith
New York Times
Jerusalem
Golan Heights
Moshe Dayan
Bar-Lev
Israel Institute of Applied Social Research
Israel
Hebrew University
Makanda letter defends Crime Prevention Association
Wayman Presley of Makanda writes to rebut slanted articles about a local Crime Prevention Association formed to curb crime. He asserts the group operates legally, with deputies on duty, and denies rumors of plans to blow up Cedar Lake dam or misquoting him about vans. He notes history with the lake project and urges trust in the organization.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Makanda Township
United States
Union County
Carbondale
Cedar Lake
Vans
Wayman Presley Makanda
Helms seeks end to busing to save gasoline
Editor notes Dec 1 Human Events story on Sen. Jesse Helms proposed emergency energy act amendment to ban bused racial balance. Helms cites a 218 percent bus fuel rise in four North Carolina districts and estimates over 30 million gallons annual impact for the state. amendment defeated 48-39. The writer critiques liberal vote patterns including Percy and Stevenson.
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Southern Illnoisan
Jesse Helms
R-N. C
Sen. Helms
Percy and
Stevenson
Robert Butts
Anna
Ill
Editor questions fuel economy and politics in a letter
A reader from The Southern Illinoisan criticizes the President for promoting conservation while describing fuel use for Skylab and air travel. The letter accuses oil interests of blocking efficient carburetors and laments rising fuel consumption in modern cars, asking for an effective solution to improve mileage.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Florida
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