Eleanor's Graduation Dress Sparks School Debate
Editorial recalls 13 year old Eleanor Stacy in Arizona torn between a school dress code and a heartfelt pastel yellow floral dress. Principal's rigid enforcement led to her being sent home as others rally with letters and donations from students and adults.
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Eleanor Stacy
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Collinsville raids seen as national pattern not isolated
The Times survey shows local and federal narcotics operations share missteps across many cases, not isolated incidents. No knock warrants, civil liberties violations, and risk to innocents mark raids nationwide, linking Collinsville to broader policing challenges.
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Revenue sharing drive faces political and funding hurdles
The piece critiques President Nixon’s new federalism and general and special revenue sharing. It notes funds now flow to state and local governments, but key education and development programs stall in Congress. Officials fear less overall aid, uneven urban rural impact, and uncertain planning for the future. It also mentions Agnew being sidelined amid the national debate.
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Nixon
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Washington
Topeka Faces Watergate Mood Amid Boom Times
Topeka residents enjoy booming sales of campers motorcycles bicycles suntan lotions and steaks as national crises reach them indirectly. Forbes Air Force Base closure impacts 3000 area paychecks while local shoppers cope with inflation and taxes in a largely insulated midwestern city.
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Martin Hawver
Enterprise Assn
Topeka
Boston
Forbes Air Force Base
Southern Illinoisan Officials and Staff Listing
John C. Gardner serves as Editor and General Manager while James K. Adams is the Business Manager, as listed for the Southern Illinoisan.
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James K. Adams
Hartigan eyes closer ties with Walker amid disputes
Lt. Gov. Neil Hartigan says he and Gov. Daniel Walker can work together if isolated from hostile aides. He cites staff clashes over policy and threatens to step in if Walker is unable to share information. Hartigan highlights goals like aging department reforms and mentions the St Louis airport project.
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Richard J. Daley
Department of Aging
St. Louis
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David Hartigan
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