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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
5
Analysts warn of a continuing surge in federal court intervention across social, economic, and civil rights issues. Judges increasingly set timetables, dictate agency actions, and insist on outcomes in health care, housing, and environmental policy, reshaping governance beyond traditional limits.
The letter lauds Nixon’s landslide victory and cites Ash’s appointment to OMB with a dubious earnings record while criticizing defense spending growth. It also notes Nixon’s Vietnam bombing escalation, recalls Javits’ Paris talks comment, and questions historical accuracy, urging patriotism.
Guidance on composing letters to editor for publication. Advises signing name and address, notes publication may withhold name if safety or employment is at risk, and suggests focusing on issues and ideas rather than personalities or insults.
Editorials urge a sweeping reform of Illinois Secretary of State operations after repeated scandals. Michael J. Howlett proposes reducing fourteen divisions to six with executive assistants heading each unit and internal audit and personnel chiefs reporting to the deputy secretary.
Student Marjorie Connolly from Anna Jonesboro Community High School criticizes the paper for favoring quiet treatment of wins and harsher display after defeats. She challenges the newsroom to justify coverage and urges balanced reporting.
A reader urges immediate U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam, arguing Nixon and Kissinger cannot win the war, cites historical dynasties and East Asian politics, and says national interests demand stopping the conflict now to curb inflation. The letter critiques coalition government myths and questions long-term U.S. involvement.
Theodore Shabad reports that American businessmen in Moscow operate from makeshift hotel suites and scattered apartments because official office space is scarce. The article notes new trade accords aim to create an office center, but current space shortages, security rules, and state control hinder rapid expansion and practical presence for U.S. firms.
Governor elect Daniel Walker reiterates his stance against raising existing taxes or imposing new ones. He insists tax policy will favor budget discipline and economic growth during his administration.
Letter writer contends President Nixon deceived voters about progress in Vietnam and US diplomacy with China and the Soviet Union. He criticizes Kissinger, Agnew, and Johnson while urging new faces in 1976 and expressing distrust of the White House and party figures.
The Illinois law as amended in 1971 allows an opened beer bottle to be in the trunk without being illegal while prohibiting it in the passenger area. The prior rule covered any place in or about the vehicle, but now focuses on the passenger area only.
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