Editorials Air war and automated battlefield in Indochina
The piece argues escalating air strikes in North Vietnam and Laos, plus Pentagon support for an automated battlefield in South Vietnam, imply greater U.S. involvement. It urges President Nixon to clearly disclose withdrawal scope and how these developments affect plans to reduce America’s Vietnam role.
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United States
Indochina
U.S
South Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Army
William Westmoreland
Nixon
Vietnam
Reform Southern Illinois courthouses and capital location
A letter urges tearing down 30 of 33 courthouses and consolidating counties to three regional seats. The writer calls for a Northern-Southern state unity approach with independent, accountable legislators, a more local capital, and direct public scrutiny to curb corruption.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Letter discusses dog killings in response to Rex Emery
In a reply to Rex Emery’s December 15 letter accusing Hurst of killing stray dogs, the writer condemns the dog overpopulation and calls for more dogs to be killed. The piece reflects local outrage and a plea for action to control stray dogs.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Rex Emery
Hurst
Dogs Run Rampant in Hurst Population Threatens Citizens
Leonard Childers of Hurst warns that dogs are attacking people and urges action. He claims the town is overrun and threatens lethal measures if not calmed. He challenges Mr. Emery to visit Hurst to witness the danger firsthand.
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Mr. Emery
Hurst
Leonard Childers Hurst
Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Probe of Sears in Hamrahann Case
The Illinois Supreme Court refused to investigate special prosecutor Barnabas Sears in the Hanrahan and 13 others case over alleged police killings of Black Panther leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark. The ruling clears the way for prompt Cook County trials and signals support for prosecutorial methods used to obtain indictments.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Barnabas Sears
Cook County
Edward Hanrahan
Fred Hampton
Mark Clark
Hanrahan
Chicago
High Court
Sears
Walter Schaefer
Joseph Goldenhersh
East St. Louis
Thadts
Thomas E. Klucynski
Daniel Ward
Cook County Democratic Organization
Schaefer
Pocket veto dispute tests presidential powers in 1970 case
The 1970 episode sent a medical training bill to Nixon before Christmas adjournment. Critics argue the pocket veto subverts constitutional intent. a $100 000 program funding was signed in a broader bill. Courts may rule or spur a constitutional amendment to close this loophole.
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Congress
Nixon
Washington
FAA safety policy faces criticism over airport funding
Illinois readers learn that FAA funding for navigational equipment favors airports with airline traffic. Air Line Pilots Association and House Government Operations Committee argue lack of landing aids raises preventable fatalities, urging investment at 32 airports nationwide.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Air Line Pilots Association
FAA
House
Congressional Committee
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Transportation Department
Total Transportation
A Call to Abolish Compulsory Pregnancy Laws
A letter argues against Rev. James Genisio and Catholic influence on civil law, urging abolition of compulsory pregnancy laws amid estimates of 1.2 million illegal abortions yearly. It attacks private morality influencing public policy and appeals to women’s natural rights and voting power.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
James Genisio
Genisio
Cardinal Cushing
United States
Hungary
Uruguay
Chile
France
America
Saul of
Tarsus
Saint Paul
Prenuptial Agreement Not Binding on New Will
A reader asks if a stepmother’s pre-nuptial pact can override a will. The Illinois State Bar Association says the father may leave property to his wife, and the will cannot cancel the prenup.
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Illinois State Bar Assa
What would deer choose according to Warshauer letter
Mr and Mrs Robert L Moran of Carbondale respond to Mrs Warshauer’s Nov 16 1971 letter on deer hunting in Southern Illinois. They argue deer mortality is natural and hunting controls overpopulation while comparing hunting to selling cattle for food and questioning the fence kept deer. They warn deer would choose freedom over enclosure.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Robert L. Moran
Disarm the T men editor cites shooting by FBI agents
Letter argues Detroit FBI agents shot Navy veteran Edward J. Rye 29 during a night bank deposit. Rye fired perhaps accidentally. agents claimed unregistered handgun. The writer urges arming citizens and congressional action to disarm Treasury assassins and appoint responsible FBI leadership.
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Southern Illinoisan
Detroit Free Press
Edward J. Rye
Detroit
FBI
City National Bank
Fenkell Street
Rye
Richard Edward
Edwards
Treasury Department
Ballew
N. J. Welch
Otto Kerner
Call to Action for Doctor Shortage Crisis in America
Walter S. Matthews urges declaring a national medical emergency to double U S graduating doctors within four years. He argues foreign licensing hurts American patients, claims training capacity exists, and calls citizens to pressure President and lawmakers for funded medical schools and immediate action.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
America
United States
Sputnik
Dairy Queen
Walter S. Matthews
Carbondale
Old man Grandpa and the railroads in a playful aside
A nostalgic image of Grandpa with a grey crew cut and clean shave contrasts with a modern Monopoly quip about acquiring all four railroads leading to bankruptcy. A Nixon China trip is pictured as possibly to buy cheap stereo gear for Julie and David.
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Grandpa
Nixon
China
Julie
David
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