Possible blackmail of Kennedy warrants probe by Senate panel
The piece argues that public officials have privacy up to when private life affects public affairs. It analyzes Kennedy’s relationship with Judith Campbell Exner and the potential for blackmail by FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. It urges the Senate Intelligence Committee to expose abuses of power and prevent future harm, even at Camelot’s expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Senate
Mr. Kennedy
Judith Campbell Exner
Senate Intelligence Committee
Mrs. Exner
Kennedy-Exner
White House
FBI
Exner
Hoover
Camelot
Conrail Weight Rules Key to Railroad Revival
In a Commerce Committee stance, Rep. Edward Madigan argues that regulating axle weights on Conrail routes is essential. He cites European rail practices, quotes industry concerns over oversize cars, and notes Amtrak’s interest in axle weight reform to prevent repeating past railroad missteps.
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U.S
Edward R. Madigan
Lincoln
Commerce Committee
Transportation
Edward Madigan
R-Lincoln
House Commerce Committee
Conrail
Congress
Department of Transportation
St. Louis
Amtrak
United States
Illinois Democrats keep fair delegate plan for 1976 convention
After months of squabbling Illinois Democrats maintain a delegate apportionment method based on census data and the 1972 McGovern vote. The plan avoids Daley’s favored Cook County boost while keeping direct primary ballot access and campaign freedom for hopeful delegates.
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Ilinois
George McGovern
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Daley
Democrat National Committee
Cook County
Illinois
Wisconsin
National Committee
Pet rocks as pets spark debate and markets
Joseph Arimond reports on Rock Bottom Productions selling rocks as pets. Experts warn of environmental and economic issues if consumer demand grows worldwide. The piece notes rocks sit, roll over, and require no care but cannot reproduce and eventually wear out. No federal guidelines exist to regulate the supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Arimond
Southern Illinois
Rock Bottom Productions
California
Pet rock controversy puzzles readers in early memo style
From Where I Sit debates the impact of removing Great Lakes rocks on beaches and industry. The writer questions rock supply for highways and warns of FDA and FTC roles, pricing a pet rock at four dollars while fearing mislabeling and health concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
United State
America
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Federal
FTC
River Journal review sparks letters to the editor debate
Readers clash over Ben Gelman’s critique of River Journal a feminist movement production. Several supporters defend the play praising its design and message while asserting Gelman’s misreadings mislabel the show as musical and ridiculed. The exchange highlights differing views on performance evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Trinoisan
River Journal
Ben Gelman
Gelman
Want control of your children?
Editor Lyndle Couch argues against a Government Children and Family Services bill. He cites past attempts to federalize child care, warns of three to five year old education under HEW, and urges readers to contact senators and representatives to vote against HR 2966 and related $626 funding.
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Southern Illinoisan
U.S
John Rarick
Congress
America
Nixon
John Schmitz
Nazi Germany
Russia
Cuba
HEW
Caspar Weinberger
Lyndle Couch Cambria
Dear Philander Pham Herrin Says No to Criticism
Nellie Younkin of Herrin defends American life and local work in response to At Van Pham complaints. She lauds factory jobs, education opportunities, and pride in Herrin, arguing America’s strength despite faults and praising local teachers and townspeople.
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Southern Illinoisan
Don Dawes
Terry McEvers
At van Pham
Allen’s
Norge
Vietnam
Pham
Herrin
America
Mr. Pham
Nellie Younkin
Campbell Hills youths spread Thanksgiving fruit gifts
Mrs. Raymond Ruebke writes from Campbell Hill praising the Cherokee 4H Club for delivering fruit baskets to elderly and shut ins at Thanksgiving. She recalls the warm glow felt by recipients and emphasizes public recognition for the club and its leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Campbell Hills
Cherokee 4H Club
Raymond Ruebke Campbell Hill
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Fella
Joesph Arimond
Federal Department of the Interior
Lindsay-Schaub
John C. Gardner
William 8.Cox Jr
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