Editorials Our Opinions in a time of catastrophe
A reflective piece on national unity after the Kennedy assassination and upcoming dangers. It notes President Johnson's swift response in protecting candidates, calls for unity amid polarization, and recalls earlier national resilience after crises while urging renewed common purpose.
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Johnson
Secret Service
America
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Martin Luther King
Kennedy
Open housing in Chicago compared to 1966 agreement
A cautious critique of the 1966 Chicago pact between civil rights leaders and community figures. The piece notes the limits of open housing gains, cites ongoing disillusionment, and argues real progress requires time and sustained effort beyond mere legislation. It urges both sides to consider alternatives.
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Chicago
Martin Luther King Jr
Dr. King
The
Associated Press
Wonderful quotes highlighted by readers in The Southern Illinoisan
The paper on May 31 featured three quotes worth repeating. Bill Cosby urged black and white unity as essential for survival. Rev Lenis Turley emphasized that integrated Bible school matters more than demonstrations for civil rights. Arthur Godfrey redefined patriotism as reverence for life. Carbondale reader J J Leonard.
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The
Southern Illnoisan
Bill Cosby
University Baptist Church
Lenis Turley
Arthur Godfrey
Praise for Jackson County Sheriff and deputies noted
A reader from Jackson County praises the sheriff and deputies for their readiness and responsiveness to disturbances and wrecks. The letter defends the office's importance despite the county not being the largest in Illinois and encourages continued good work.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Jackson County
Illinois
Transforming mule wagon to Cadillac near Washington
A colorful note imagines a farm wagon drawn by mules near Washington turning into a Cadillac. The piece contrasts a rural scene with modern life as another school term ends and people anticipate broad sit ins and home mowing during downtime.
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Washington, D.C
Herrin Council Opposes Gun Control in May 1968 Letter
Herrin officials led by Chief Roy L. Cole and Mayor Fred A. Henderson oppose gun control. They argue laws would harm honest citizens, boost underworld gun trafficking, and undermine law enforcement, urging protections for officers and police powers amid rising Southern Illinois gun thefts and Mafia-linked concerns.
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Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Underworld
Illinois
Roy L. Cole
Fred A. Henderson
Bond Issue Backed To Expand Jackson County Nursing Home
The editor argues privately run nursing homes may cut care to profit and urges a yes vote to fund enlarging the Jackson County Nursing Home. He stresses rising elder needs, public relief goals, and the superior potential of a public facility to provide affordable, adequate care.
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Clincisan
Jackson County Nursing Home
Seniors Face Doors of Uncertain Futures in 1960s Era Labor Turmoil
College seniors at the door of the dean's office confront uncertain futures as wartime era labor politics unfold. Walter Reuther explores a potential new union, the AWOL, amid AFL CIO and UAW dynamics shaping the labor landscape.
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AFL
CIO
UAW
Walter Reuther
The
AWOL
From MACE to armored cars Wide range of weapons is available to Illinois police
Illinois police increasingly rely on nonlethal and riot control devices from MACE to armored cars. The piece surveys devices like the Stoner rifle, tear gas grenades, riot nets, and electric prods, warning of safety concerns, abuse potential, and limited testing. It notes NAACP criticism, FDA uncertainty, and incidents including Ann Arbor and Chicago usage.
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Illinois
Dwight Connelly
Lindsay-schaub
Stoner
General Ordnance Equipment Company
GOEC
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Boston
Rochester
N. Y
Alan Litman
Doris
Marvin Harrison
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Patrick Tobin
Ann _ Arbor
Trenton
N. J
Hazelton Labs
Joseph F. Coates
Institute For Defense Analyses
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Michigan State Police
Fred Davids
Chicago
Daley
Decatur
Peoria
John Stokowski
Ried Catster Responds To Schumaker Letter On Protests
Ried Catster argues that peaceful marches like the Poor Peoples March raise awareness of poverty and prompt thought on government action. He asserts demonstrations pressure federal, state, and local authorities to engage and seek workable solutions. The letter urges citizens to act rather than await change.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Schumaker
Mr. Schumaker
Carbondale
Can You Read a Person By The Way They Walk
The passage ponders judging character from someone's gait noting variations from stooped to erect, brisk to slow, stealthy to deliberate. It asks if a walk reveals inner state and life pace, inviting reflection on how motion signals personality and fate.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Industry seen as answer for Southern Illinois
Editor argues Southern Illinois suffers from a lack of factories which drives unemployment. He suggests new plants require initial investment but would create lasting jobs, especially leveraging graduates from the local college in Carbondale to work in regional factories and improve the area.
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The
Southern Ilinoisan
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Carbondale
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