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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
4
The Republican organization in the 24th Congressional District failed to field a candidate against Rep. Kenneth J. Gray, who seeks a 10th term. Gray appears unopposed as the deadline passed, denying voters a chance to review issues and alternatives and giving Gray a lackluster campaign cycle.
Two recent developments show the growing influence of Nixon's Office of Telecommunications led by Clay T. Whitehead. A White House backed agreement reshapes cable growth by market, while Whitehead warns public broadcasting against centralized financing and advocates local control.
The Southern Illinoisan distinguishes editorials from reader letters and signed columns. It notes staff opinions in certain columns and clarifies that opinion pieces may differ in nature from standard news reporting while striving for objectivity and accuracy in other material.
The article surveys arguments for and against strong presidential war powers, citing Secretary of State Rogers and IBM official Katzenbach on executive Congress cooperation. It notes a Senate committee bill limiting war actions to 30 days without congressional approval and discusses implications for emergency actions and consultation.
Linda MacLachlan of Carbondale asks The Southern Miihoisan to stop using Miss or Mrs for her in news stories. She cites past coverage and requests editors maintain a list of women who prefer the title Ms or no title.
The Southern Illinoisan lists John C. Gardner as Editor and General Manager, with Robert D. Reid as Managing Editor and James K. Adams serving as Business Manager.
Senator Strom Thurmond argues isolationist sentiment is rising to dangerous levels as the United States leans toward Nixon's foreign policy. He warns that rapid withdrawal from Europe and Vietnam could leave a vacuum for Soviet influence and threaten allied governments. He urges commitment to treaties and selective aid to allies in Asia and the Middle East.
A recent study translates biblical ages and measures into contemporary equivalents. Researchers compare Methuselah’s age to a modern figure, estimating he could be no older than NFL quarterback George Blanda in a provocative retranslation of ancient data.
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