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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
4
The editorial urges a lively Herrin mayoral race with candidates John McVey and Bob Hardcastle challenging incumbent Fred Henderson. It criticizes Henderson's record, calls for a thoughtful discussion on planning, race relations, and the sewer program, and hopes more contenders join the April 15 election.
The Housing Act of 1968 could spur new town development and reduce urban decay. HUD Title IV promises government loan guarantees to mobilize private funding, aiding new communities while easing federal budgets. Deliberations over conflicts of interest and Senate disclosure loom as Nixon’s appointees prepare for confirmation.
Julie Nixon has opted to postpone announcing a White House wedding. Observers expect she will not rush a public date while continued private planning unfolds.
On April 1 1960 thieves ransack Colombe d Or on the French Riviera taking 19 paintings by Utrillo Matisse and Roualt. Experts say art thefts surge worldwide with rings moving works across borders while insurers and collectors fuel demand and ransom.
A reader cites Post Dispatch claims by network heads that news coverage and violent content are protected by the First Amendment while questioning Second Amendment protections for gun sports. The letter notes Congress gun law debates and protests to senators.
The speaker urges a change in strategy at the Paris peace talks, proposing to threaten seizure of North Vietnam if Communists do not pull out. He argues past concessions failed and calls for the United States to stand firm to stop Communist aggression.
A collage reviews theories on art theft and critiques Karl Menninger on law and order. It discusses international gangs and insurance issues around stolen works plus Menninger s view of punishment as misaligned with crime causation and treatment needs.
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