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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
4
The editorial argues Christmas is a season of renewal amid global pessimism. It cites Pope Paul VI's bleak 1968 Christmas message and Karl Barth's belief that faith can overcome troubles. It urges renewing faith and dedication to improve personal and societal ills.
Franklin Rust, named fair manager by Gov. Kerner in 1961, faced constant scrutiny and funding questions as he fought for control, expanded services, and improved accounting. He argues the fair educates, serves agriculture, and boosts harness racing, while eying growth and bids for better administration.
Gov elect Rich ard B. Ogilvie faces choosing a state fair manager with Franklin Rust favored for reappointment. Rust has kept the fair largely free from politics since 1961, growing attendance while facing financing critiques. A clash with Agriculture head John Lewis over control remains possible, but Rust has built independence and prestige for the fair.
The writer muses that if Abraham Lincoln were alive he would recognize the old State House in Springfield and notes a thrifty habit of not throwing away an exhausted 19 cent ballpoint pen. The piece also references Bing Crosby’s royalties from White Christmas and frames timing with Supreme Court rulings on equal rights.
David Felts reviews Ogden Nash new 14th verse collection There’s Always Another Yee possible Quix ie noting Nash wrote as many as 135 verses a year now 20 is a big production The piece also covers S I Hayakawa Language in Action Rockefeller III articles on youth and media coverage of cabinet announcements and public curiosities about news secrecy and publicity.
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