FBI Catch-22s undercut limits on surveillance
The piece argues that the FBI uses multiple Catch-22s to claim fewer investigations while broadening surveillance. It cites reclassifying investigations of individuals under an organization, informant practices in the Socialist Workers Party, and secret guidelines hindering FOIA challenges. It urges Congress to bar infiltration of lawful political groups and require oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry J. Berman
Morton H. Halperin
Washington
Clarence Kelley
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Justice Department
Socialist Workers Party
Kelley
Special Justice Department
Communist Party
U.S.A
American Indian Movement
Puerto Rican Socialist Party
Black Panther Party
la Raza Unida
Bureau
Cointelpro
Atty
Edward H. Levi
Griffin Bell
Congress
Defense of the FBI against persistent attacks and misperceptions
A speaker defends the FBI against broad corruption charges and privacy abuses, noting two decades of Hoover era praise and the bureau’s postwar improvements. He argues national security requires strong powers, questions the motives and scope of criticisms, and urges fair, evidence-based assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Intelligence Agency
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Bureau
Justice Department
Hoover
Party registration in Illinois primary votes opposed
The Illinois legislature debates a law requiring voters to declare party preference 28 days before primaries. The editorial argues such registration would suppress turnout, limit crossover voting, and weaken open primary gains seen since 1972. It urges the House to reject party registration as unnecessary and divisive.
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Democrats
Daniel Walker
Paul Simon
Cook County
Downstate
Richard Ogilvie
Edward Hanrahan
Cook County Democrat Organization
Jimmy Carter
Illinois
House
Senate approves $14.7 billion urban aid bill benefitting Illinois cities
The Senate backed a $14.7 billion urban aid measure to assist midwestern and eastern cities including Chicago and Downstate Illinois. The plan offers three funding formulas, expands community development funds to 4.3 billion by 1980, extends housing programs for a year, and supports 400,000 low income housing units with higher FHA ceilings and lower down payments.
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Senate
House
Chicago
Decatur
East St. Louis
Federal Housing Administration
FEIA
Illinois
Carter
Law and tree houses raise a child friendly debate
A look at how city zoning and building codes affect tree houses for kids. Brad Hosler in Upper Arlington Ohio kept his home tree house with a permit, while Jimmy Eliason in Raleigh North Carolina was ordered to dismantle his for not meeting code.
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Upper Arlington
Ohio
Brad Hosler
Brad
Jimmy Eliason
Raleigh
N.C
Jimmy
Crainville Seeks Police Protection from Carterville
A letter urges Crainville to contract police protection with Carterville, noting Carterville already provides fire protection and praising Carterville's fire department while arguing residents deserve police service likewise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Crainville
Carterville
Adults Should Help Young Folks
A letter urges seniors to support youth through fair pay and praise. It cites tips for newspaper carriers lawn work snow shoveling and odd jobs, arguing that encouragement and compensation build a better community. The writer emphasizes that helping youth benefits society and satisfies both generations.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Daniel McMahon
U.S. Attorney’s Office
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Midwestern
U.S. Senate
NEA. Inc
William B. Cox Jr
John C. Gardner
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