Editorial Our Opinions June 11 Illinois political date
The piece notes a major June election in Illinois with voters deciding for U S Senate governor secretary of state and other offices plus advisory presidential vote. It highlights precinct committeeman roles with deadlines March 4 filing and March 11 last day and calls for informed citizen participation. It also previews a series interviewing 110 committee men about June's outlook.
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Illinois
South Illinois
U.S. Senate
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Economic remedy to inner city crisis proposed by university president
Dr. Quincy Doudna argues race is overstated in urban troubles and urges economic action. He proposes government as a generous partner to develop near-downtown industrial plants, creating local jobs and reducing commuting. He stresses improving schools remains vital but prioritizes near-city job creation.
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Quincy Doudna
Eastern Illinois University
Lima
Peru
Caracas
Venezuela
Cairo
Egypt
Trinidad
West Indies Islands
America
South
Illinois
Education reform in large cities through independent districts
Russell Baker argues for breaking up oversized city school systems into smaller independent districts each with its own high school and neighborhood elementary schools. He cites organizational fixes, equalization mechanisms and local school boards to restore community pride and accountability in Chicago New York Detroit Los Angeles and other major cities.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Washington
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Los Angeles
Legislators Faulted Over Public Works Funding In Illinois
A Springfield hearing on the Public Works highway office project highlights lawmakers lack of homework on state spending. Public works director Francis S. Lorenz presents facts and architects, while Sen. Arrington and others concede prior appropriations lacked study. Critics urge reevaluation of an $18 million capital plan amid wartime spending pressures.
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Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee
Department of Public Works
Springfield
William C. Harris
Pontiac
Senate
W. Russell Arrington
Egbert B. Green
Francis S. Lorenz
Kerner
Lorenz
Subcommittee
Appropriations Committee
Sen. Arrington
General Assembly
Illinois
Public Works Department
Public Works
Editorial misread omits local agency facts
A Jackson Williamson Community Action Agency director objects to a Southern Illinoisan editorial on help services. He notes the agency employs sixteen workers who identify needs refer clients to 24 local agencies and follow up to ensure service, citing December activity and urging consultation with agency staff before drafting future editorials.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jackson-Williamson Community Action Agency
Southern Illnoisan
Jackson and
Williamson
Ords
Roger Hughes
Mission project right at home
An elderly Murphysboro couple, Mr and Mrs Robert Knight lost their home and savings to a fire. The Herrin First Methodist Church Commission on Missions donated 100 from mission funds to aid rebuilding and urged local people to contribute labor and funds for a new home. Rev Edw E Souders and Mrs Betty Smith spearhead the effort.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
Robert Knight
Murphysboro
Our
Church Commission On Missions
Knight
Edw. E. Souders
Herrin First
Visits to persons in need prompt aid outreach
A reader urges proactive help from public and private agencies for those struck by misfortune. The letter argues township supervisors or United Fund staff should visit burned out residents like Robert Knight to assess needs and connect them with general assistance funds.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
Robert Knight
Mr. Knight
United Fund Agency
Ralph Casey
Taylor
Carbondale
Relief From 10 Stress About I Q Tests
A Harvard psychologist and an elementary principal report a study showing IQ tests indicate only a momentary snapshot of ability. By labeling random students as high achievers, teachers boost those pupils and even raise their measured IQ, suggesting educators should rethink IQ validity and expectations.
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I.Q
Robert Rosenthal
Harvard University
Leonore Jacobson
San Francisco
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