Editorials Call for Zoning Debate in Jackson County
The proposed county zoning ordinance will be reviewed in a series of public meetings starting June 21 at Elkville Firehouse, with sessions planned in Campbell Hill Murphysboro Carbondale and Jacob. Officials should listen while participants study the proposal firsthand, which costs $5 at the courthouse information booth.
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Jackson County
Elkville
Campbell Hill
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Jacob
U.S. tech lead eroded as world rivals surge ahead
The balance of payments worsened since 1968 with a growing trade deficit while high tech exports from the United States maintained a sizable surplus. Japan Western Europe and the Soviet Union push rapid technological development, boosting productivity abroad and shrinking U.S. edge.
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Howard Benedict
Associated Press
United States
Europe
Japan
Soviet Union
U.S
Nixon
America
Western Europe
Canada
Edward Cole
General Motors Corp
Letters on abortion and camp funding spark reader concerns
A Father Genesio abortion stance prompts critique from a reader. The letter also advocates preserving Little Grassy Camp and SIU Outdoor Labs, citing daily miracles observed during a four day school trip and the importance of camping for students with mental disabilities.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Father Genesio
Plea to Save Little Grassy Outdoor Lab at SIU
The writer urges protecting the Little Grassy Outdoor Lab at Southern Illinois University as closing would hurt mentally retarded students who rely on its programs. SIU staff and students are praised for patience and inclusion, and the governor, legislature, and university administration are asked to consider these children’s options and futures.
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Little Grassy Camp
Murphysboro
SIU
SITI
STU
Ilinois
Eunice Shriver
The
Kennedy Foundation For
Indy 500 disaster prompts call for safety overhaul
The Indianapolis 500 faced a three day race with only 300 miles completed, a May tragedy season including a driver killed and a pit crew member fatally injured. Critics blame starting format speed rules exposed fuel tanks and aging officials while drivers sponsors and fans crave safer limits. The piece questions racing culture and the push to extremes.
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Indy
Track
Call for Comprehensive Public Employee Bargaining Bill
State Supt. Michael Bakalis cites Glendale Heights as example supporting a comprehensive public employee bargaining bill. The piece argues against group specific bills for teachers and urges a broad measure covering all public workers with no strike clause and arbitration procedures. Legislation remains pending as the Illinois General Assembly debates a solution.
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Chicago
Glendale Heights
Michael Bakalis
Bakalis
General Assembly
Illinois House
Senate Industry and Labor Committee
Graduation speech antidote suggested
Southern Illinois graduation ceremonies in the spotlight as readers critique the usual speakers. The Metro Editor notes the common practice of selecting Mr Successful Businessman or similar figures and jokes about memorizing predictable graduation talks.
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Charles Adair
Southern Ilinoisan
Southern Illinois
Graduation address skewers speech and politics
A graduation speaker at Apple Bend High School proclaims the Class of 1973 as the smartest, most capable generation yet. The speaker’s reassessment humorously notes that such speeches often lead to public offices and unreliable recollections upon returning to campus.
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Apple Bend High School
Editorials and Letters Explain The Newspaper Page
The Southern Illinoisan outlines its opinion pages and reader letters. It notes signed columns and staff opinion pieces and distinguishes editorial analysis from straight news reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
First Annual Graduation Antidote to Reality
A speaker warns the Class of 1973 that graduates are average and must work hard. He cautions against drugs, ill chosen marriages, and complacency while noting many will face traffic deaths, jail, or failed goals. The message urges immediate effort to avoid stagnation and old age SOB status.
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