Twomey Resigns as Stateville Warden in Corrections Shakeup
Editorial notes the resignation of John Twomey, Stateville warden, amid shifts under Gov. Walker and the Bensinger-Sielaff administration. It highlights moves away from broad reform toward smaller, unit-based housing and reduced central authority, with Twomey cited as a casualty of administrative change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department of Corrections
Ogilvie
John Twomey
Stateville
Peter B. Bensinger
Corrections
Mr. Twomey
Bensinger
Springfield
Twomey
John Petrilli
Pontiac
Daniel Walker
Walker
David Fogel
Minnesota
Allyn Sielaff
Pennsylvania
Sielaff
Illinois Charts Noise Rules Frontier in Pollution Fight
The Illinois Pollution Control Board adopts statewide noise rules focused on non moving industrial sources such as factories and refineries. It plans to enforce rules by neighbor complaints with up to three years for compliance and promises hearings to gauge economic impact while urging studies on broader traffic and airport noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Pollution Control Board
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Environmental Protection Agency
Institute For Environmental Quality
Ilinois
Pollution Control Board
Illinois man arrested over impersonating officer at Playboy Club
FBI agents arrested Thomas Eugene Pardick 27 of Leverett charging impersonating an armed forces officer. If convicted he could face up to three years in prison and a $1000 fine. The incident started when a man calling himself Lt. Thomas Johnson attended the Chicago Playboy Club seeking Jo Collins, a former Playmate.
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Illinois
Playboy Club
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Thomas Eugene Pardick
Leverett
Pardick
Chicago
Thomas Johnson
Lt. Johnson
Jo Collins
Hugh Hefner
Miss Collins
Playboy
Mr. Hefner
Should trans Alaska pipeline be built debate outlined
Congressional Quarterly outlines both sides of the trans Alaska pipeline dispute. Supporters argue 2 million barrels daily would ease imports and boost Alaska’s economy funded in part by royalties. Opponents warn of ecological damage from thawing permafrost, erosion, siltation, and wildlife disruption, with limited long term economic benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional
Congress
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
U.S. Court of Appeals For
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Atlantic Richfield Company
Alaska
trans-Alaska
United States
U.S
America
Arctic
Valdez
Pipeline Debate Focuses on Growth and Marine Life
Rama Prvaki argues against a large energy pipeline citing marine life degradation and the belief in unlimited growth in energy demand. He proposes taming growth across society rather than expanding energy supply.
Say Yes and No as a Dying Art by Mike Shearer
A column reflecting on the power of saying yes at the right moment and the difficulty of saying no. It notes historical figures who chose no at pivotal times and laments modern bureaucracy that often preempts assertive refusals. It ends discussing a Supreme Court swing on habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Shearer
Southern Illinoisan
Liza Minnelli
Sir Thomas More
Joan of Arc
Martin Liuther
Henry David Thoreau
Mahatma Gandhi
Mark Twain
The
Supreme Court
Kiwanis Thankful For Successful Herrin Fourth of July Picnic
The Herrin Kiwanis Club thanks residents, advertisers, and volunteers for a large community Fourth of July celebration at Herrin City Park. The event featured a fireworks display, chicken box dinner by Herrin Junior Baseball Association, park facilities, police safety, musical interludes, magic acts, sack and relay races, a cake walk, and pie throwing booth.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
Herrin Kiwanis Club
Herrin
Herrin Area
WJPF
Herrin Junior
Little League) Baseball Association
Herrin Park Board
Memorial Ballpark Association
Memorial Ball Park
Fred C Harrison
Williamson County
West Frankfort
Jocko
Princess Zee
Dan Jones
Herrin Kiwanis
Bob Baggott
Boy Scouts
Idaho
Jack Balin
Kiwanis
Saying No and the Right to Refuse
An opinion piece weighs the right to say no to pornography and alcohol, arguing individuals should decide for themselves while noting officials often veto choices. It cites Carbondale mayoral efforts to raise liquor licenses, cites Emily Post on refusals, and urges readers to practice personal no against overbearing officials.
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Carbondale
Neal Eckert
Miss Post
Luther
Reader letters invite editor opinions on local issues
The page asks readers what their view is and invites letters to the editor on this or other subjects. It notes Mike Shear is seated somewhere and prompts public input on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Shearer
Southern Illinoisan Editorial Leadership Change
John C. Gardner is named Editor and General Manager while James K. Adams becomes Business Manager at the Southern Illinoisan indicating leadership reshuffle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
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St. Charles
David Brierton
Joliet
North Slope
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co
Emily Post
Southern
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