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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
4
Editorials argue two Senate bills support the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission amid criticism of expenses for big lunches and trips out of state. Supporters defend efforts to boost economic development and tourism while volunteers promote the Lincoln story as part of the historic observance.
The article argues the United States must keep backing the United Nations due to its role in world affairs and past actions. It notes English as the language in U.N. debates and recalls U.S. involvement in Korea and the League of Nations history.
Mayor Daley envisions removing the Loop elevated to replace with a downtown subway system and an automated shuttle linking the University of Illinois Chicago Circle campus. Estimated 200 to 400 million dollars, largely federally funded, with local matching grants over 40 years. The upgraded system would cut downtown traffic delays while keeping elevated lines on the North and South Sides for skyline views.
Ronald Reagan of California has been named to the Board of Trustees of Eureka College. He will serve a second six year term after previously serving 1947 to 1953. Reagan, 55, born in Dixon Illinois, is a former student and 1957 honoree of humane letters.
Frank H. Graff Jr of Kinkaid Property Owners Assn. warns that Kinkaid Lake plans threaten local autonomy and raise property taxes. He argues lakes in southern Illinois bring higher costs and little economic benefit, urging citizens to oppose unnecessary land seizures.
Governor Otto Kerner discusses ethics legislation for public officials and the lobbying law. He argues against six new mental health facilities citing staffing needs and highlights the state’s education and building authority finance plans and tax reform.
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