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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1959
Page
4
A short ballot for state government, a reorganization of the state court system, and a move to council-manager local government are outlined as proposed reforms. The measures aim to streamline operations and professionalize administration across branches and municipalities.
The article argues that donating nine billion dollars worth of surplus farm products faces many obstacles beyond charity. Issues include government reluctance to admit shortages, inland distribution gaps, storage limits, shipping costs with American vessels, ship shortages, and importing nations’ diets. Competition from other surplus producers and market impact complicate a straightforward humanitarian transfer.
Despite the November 1958 public referendum failure the Illinois General Assembly may enact court reforms by statute. Rep Burhans and Sen Mc Clory push bills to create a court administrator and regulate justices of the peace, with House action favorable though Senate delays persist. The broader goal remains a constitutional revision of the Judicial Article in 1961.
Avery Brundage, IOC chairman, rejects State Department charges of political discrimination for removing Nationalist China. He argues Formosa could reapply under a new name and opposes recognizing Chinese regimes in any form. The piece notes a potential entry of Communist China in Rome 1960 and a political clash over Olympic symbolism amid Cold War tensions.
The Illinois Senate first blocked Gov Stratton’s 50 percent liquor tax rise then later approved the bill 32 to 2 with Democrats abstaining. Republicans had earlier backed a 20 percent sales tax hike, widening taxes on staples like bread milk potatoes and shoes.
The piece notes more than 7 000 U S service members have died while manning and operating the nation s defenses during peacetime since Korea. It excludes off duty deaths, accidents, and disease, but counts those killed in enemy action near the Iron Curtain and during routine duty.
The article analyzes the Mediterranean balance of power as NATO faces Khrushchev's Albania visit and France withdrawing the fleet from NATO. It notes Greece Greece Turkey Cyprus tensions, Spain’s base ties, and the Baghdad Pact's decline. It suggests NATO should evolve into a political and economic conduit with cooperating nonmembers.
The piece notes Italy's strong Communist presence and the Catholic Church's influence on Sicily's voting. It suggests church guidance, historical anti clerical sentiment, and political splits may bolster or hinder anti Communist groups. It also questions whether church focus will curb the Communist tide or politics will realign beyond ecclesiastical pressure.
The piece discusses Konrad Adenauer’s concern for Germany while arguing he should not remain indispensable as chancellor. It notes his plan to seek the presidency, the doubt about Franz Zöbel as his successor, and the party’s desire to let younger leaders carry on after Adenauer’s presidency.
A far east and Arab world survey shows Soviet diplomats favor personal outreach to shopkeepers editors writers artisans and other local figures. Russians often speak local languages or learn via chauffeurs and hosts while American diplomats increasingly match language efforts in certain capitals.
Harvard President Nathan M. Pusey argues that universities have dramatically increased research funding and emphasis over 30 years. He notes basic science flourishes in universities, stresses freedom for researchers to pursue chosen paths, and calls for stable federal support with long term commitments to sustain fundamental research.
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