Measuring a decade in Southern Illinois pride and chagrin
Editorial reflects on the 1960s in Southern Illinois, noting economic shifts, education gains, highway and recreation plans, and ongoing challenges in racial relations, governance, and environmental issues. It surveys towns like Herrin, Murphysboro, Marion, and Shawnee area, urging continued progress into the 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlmois
Herrin
Murphysboro
Marion
Ox Quoin
West Frankfort
Pinckneyville
Shawhee National Forest
Rend
Kinkaid
Peace hopes alive after Arab summit collapse
The Rabat summit of 14 Arab nations and Palestinian groups failed as Nasser left after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait refused more funds for armies. US efforts seek a serious negotiation path with proposals for Israel Egypt and Israel Jordan. A political settlement remains possible though the road is long, and dialogue continues as a path to Middle East peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Syria
Iraq
Nasser
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
United States
U.S
Rabat
Middle East
Overpass plans questioned amid Morris home funds
Allen T. Lasater from Carbondale questions SIU trustees spending on a million dollar Morris home and contrasts it with an unfinished overpass on Route 51 and the IC railroad at Harwood Street. He argues the life of Miss Simons would have mattered more than secrecy, noting preparations for the overpass cost less than half the Morris home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miihoisan
SIU
Morris
Harwood Street
Miss Simons
Pass
Allen T. Lasater
Carbondale
Edwardsville campus split roils Southern Illinois scene
The Southern Windsow argues State Senator Merrill Ottwein should engage national politics. It accuses him of exploiting provincialism to separate SIU Edwardsville from Carbondale, while noting local desire to expand SIU with a medical and law school. The piece condemns any transplanting of programs to northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Southern Windsow
Merrill Ottwein
Edwardsville
Carbondale
Slu
SIU
Otfwein
Illinois
Egypt
Ilinois
Positive points noted on violence report from Washington
The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence presented a stark view of life in the United States while noting several positive observations. It highlights a paradox of a turbulent yet stable republic and suggests a peaceful revolution is underway as reform minded leaders and citizens pursue new values and priorities.
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Washington
National Commission On
United States
Jerusalem
John §. Lang
Associated Press
A.D
National Commission On the
Commission
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Milton S. Eisenhower
Roman Hruska
Rneb
Eric Hoffer
Commission paints ugly picture of American violence in 1969
The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence warns of a decaying society amid rising urban crime and arms buildup. It notes assassinations, riots, and fear, with minorities bearing the brunt, and foresees fortified cities, vigilante groups, and gun proliferation unless welfare and justice investments rise.
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America
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Heern Thunos
Southern Mindis University
Boston
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