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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
4
By Wayman Presley argues that mass tourism generally benefits areas by distributing wealth from large farms to recreation zones in Illinois. He notes factory workers and others gain health and economic advantages, while automation increases leisure time and supports investment in leisure development.
A writer argues for building a central visitor center in southern Illinois to attract out of state visitors. With government owned land and existing trails, the plan would lease facilities to private enterprise and fund itself through tourism revenues. The piece cites Muir Woods as a model and warns that delay would let adjoining states siphon visitors and dollars.
Wayman Presley and Roland Person weigh mass tourism in Southern Illinois, arguing for long range local land use plans, environmental impact statements, and public involvement to balance benefits with costs and avoid damage like eroding Carlyle Lake banks. They stress considering both positive and negative effects and prioritizing community needs.
Economists warned of a mild 1974 downturn but energy shortages upend forecasts. Illinois faces pressure on revenues as social service spending rises, risking a larger shortfall before June 30. Governor Walker enters his first year with a brought forward surplus, buffering belt tightening.
The editorial urges Governor Walker to pursue a zero base budgeting approach to trim 90 percent of agency requests while preserving education and social services. It notes surpluses will be tight, revenues uncertain, and warns of possible tax increases as a future step amid an election year.
The article weighs a subpoenaed tape incident at a Washington party alongside the milk deal allegations tied to Nixon campaign contributions. It warns against broad fishing expeditions for tapes, urges limited, well-justified requests with court checks, and stresses protecting executive privilege while allowing necessary inquiries. It cautions the Watergate probes risk running out of control.
Dan Pautler thanks Murphysboro residents for supporting the United Way of Murphysboro which includes 12 member agencies. The group reports reaching 90 percent of its goal and invites additional donations in the Christmas spirit.
In a Sunday column a carpondale campus satire mocked SIUC president David Derge and faculty layoffs. The author apologizes to Dave Butler for greenlighting the piece and to Derge for printing material that was not clearly humorous.
Oregon narrowed penalties for possession turning a crime into a traffic like violation with a $100 cap and no criminal record. About 40 citations issued in Multnomah County since Oct. 5. officials note no rise in use or crime and debate legalization prospects with calls for state controls on price and supply.
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