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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
4
Editorial urges action after five Bardo children die in Sparta fire. It links the tragedy to without-water housing and weak codes, calling readers to support housing inspections, standards, and programs to protect families and children.
The Climate argues for reform beyond remodeling to improve conditions in the Illinois General Assembly. A $2,025,000 commission plan funds Statehouse upgrades and planning with governor approval, but deeper changes to rules, ethics, and process are urged to reduce logjams and waste.
The late Gov Adlai Stevenson’s letter, released by his son, outlines his stance on U S policy in Vietnam and Asia. It suggests he was not far from the Johnson administration on Vietnam, despite Sevareid’s Look magazine piece.
Dave Felts muses on collecting first editions of cigarette packs and debates the correct spelling of cigarette. He also seeks reader evidence on the partridge in folklore and Holy Writ, tracing origins from English roots to bob-white quail.
Adlai Stevenson III releases his late father’s draft letter defending U.S. policy in Viet Nam and reaffirming support for the approach. The note was prepared before his death and circulated to publish with context on long range foreign policy. The letter arrives amid Look magazine coverage of Stevenson’s stance and resignation hints.
Adlai Stevenson argues that peace in Asia depends on two policies: a tacit frontier between Communist and non Communist spheres and international procedures under the UN to resolve differences. He favors negotiated peace in Viet Nam, UN led security, Mekong river development, and non intervention while criticizing force and urging due process over violence. He acknowledges honest disagreement but defends his approach and continued public stance.
Mrs Davis of Anna writes thanking The Southern Illinoisan for coverage of postmen and pledging to show her own postman appreciation at Christmas. She notes postmen work long hours delivering greetings and hopes others recognize their kindnesses with a gift or gesture.
Nevada divorce requires only proof of a valid marriage certificate. The simplified process hinges on one document to establish the basis for dissolution, with no need for lengthy separation periods in this jurisdiction.
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