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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1960
Page
4
Opinion pieces advocate adopting a short state ballot for Illinois, reorganizing the state court system, and adopting a council-manager form of local government to streamline operations and improve accountability. The authors urge clarity, efficiency, and professional administration across government levels.
Southern Illinois voters head to the polls Monday to decide the First Supreme Court District race between Chief Justice Byron O. House and State Sen. James W. Gray. The editorial urges reelecting House, citing his long judicial experience and non political stance, while criticizing Gray for levee district ties and potential conflicts.
Herrin residents face a ballot question Tuesday to discontinue the city court. The petition by the Williamson County Taxpayers League argues the court has been inactive and wastes public funds, with a total annual cost of 6700 dollars split 5500 for the judge and 1200 for the clerk.
Voters in Jackson County are urged to renew a tuberculosis tax not to exceed 7 cents per $100 valuation. The levy, in place for 10 years, funds TB detection and treatment, with expenditures cut from $50,786 to $28,519. The tax costs residents under $1 yearly and sustains care for patients and prevention for all. A letter from a longtime TB survivor argues strongly for continued funding.
Private auditors reviewing Illinois State Fair finances flag lack of competitive bids for maintenance contracts and patronage in part time hiring. They note officials used state funds to buy grandstand and Coliseum tickets, though issued on requisition forms. Publicity of such practices would reveal government ethics concerns.
A U S Information Service team promotes American democracy through libraries, art, music, and education in West Berlin, Trivandrum, Tehran, and beyond. Officers like Dr. Ralph Hines and artists James H. McGillivray and Lewis H. Lederer showcase culture to counter Communist impressions and win friends for America.
The letter criticizes a reporter magazine article on atomic energy dangers and scientific responsibility. It argues peaceful nuclear uses threaten life, urges solar power, and accuses scientists and officials of brainwashing and avoidance of important questions. The piece cites U2, calls for real-world relevance in education, and notes a Carterville teacher poet referenced in praise of June.
O T Banton profiles William Grant Stratton Illinois governor in his eighth year. The piece highlights Stratton's confident style, long tenure, campaign for a third term, and his record on state improvements including Route 66 widening and legislative reapportionment. It notes critics call his leadership a one man show and his wife Shirley aids his public image.
A letter from Kathleen Bellamy appeals to Jackson County voters to continue the tuberculosis tax. She cites years of medical struggle, the lack of sanitarium options, and the need for ongoing funding to prevent spread, restore care, and supply drugs and X rays through the local sanatorium system.
The editor reports that on Monday June 6 Jackson County voters will decide on renewing the Tuberculosis Tax Law which funds care and treatment for residents with tuberculosis or related needs.
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