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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
4
Southern Illinois faces severe poverty despite beauty and tourism. Reporter Roger Hughes argues that lavish promotion hides abject housing, lack of services, and stagnant opportunity across white and black communities, urging candid action and coordinated aid.
Pam Arnold reflects on rural poverty in Perry County by examining eight families. She notes employed husbands, differing incomes, large family sizes, and poor money management. The piece highlights education, attitude, and access barriers, suggesting targeted family unit approaches over blanket cash aid.
The Southern Trindian presents the reporters personal reflections after two weeks of in depth coverage on rural poverty. Each of the five lead writers shares their experiences and views on what is needed to alleviate poverty in the region.
Suzi Hagen argues the county faces poverty beyond hunger, especially in mural areas. She urges welfare education, local committees, and active involvement by women’s groups and service organizations to inform recipients, explain benefits, and provide guidance. She promotes personal engagement with families and youths to improve outcomes and budgets.
DeMaris Berry visits low income families in Randolph County and argues poverty stems from four causes: alcohol, illness, lack of education, and circumstance. He notes pride and ambition as keys to escaping poverty and questions how to instill these in children when adults are already limited.
Bob Hagen discusses the enduring poverty in Franklin and surrounding counties, noting long-term regional challenges, planning efforts, and social attitudes. He argues many residents resist change, highlighting rural mystique, outmigration, and the ongoing gap between desire for scenery and industrial jobs.
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