Editorial: Old problems may gain new airing on depot move
Carbondale editors discuss moving the Illinois Central station near Main and Walnut to ease traffic and allow a temporary east west couple. The June 27 meeting includes city officials IC representatives SIU highway officials and Chamber of Commerce with hopes for progress and downtown renewal.
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Carbondale Illinois Central
David Keene
Southern Ilinois University
State Division of Highways
Chamber of Commerce
Main
Walnut Streets
Division of Highways
Walnut Street
Paul Reistrup
SIU
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No real surprises in Illinois Republican primary results
Illinois Republicans largely followed expectations in Tuesday’s primary. Richard Ogilvie’s lead was smaller than feared due to light turnout, with about a 50 000 vote margin versus the 120 000 125 000 forecast. Brian Duff underperformed for secretary of state, while Sen. Donald Carpentier advances to face Paul Powell.
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Cook County Board
Richard Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Brian Duff
Duff
Donald Carpentier
R-Moline
Sen. Carpentier
Paul Powell
Charles M. Carpentier
Illinois
Cook
John Henry Altorfer
S. Thomas Sutton
Chicago Area
Next column ponders branding and nostalgia in modern culture
David Felts surveys the power of names in merchandising from Arnold Palmer-branded goods to fried chicken franchises led by Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders. He notes the enduring Amos and Andy duo and the shift away from blackface, recalling radio days in Springfield and the fading appeal of racially charged entertainment.
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Arnold Palmer
Newsweek
Eddy Arnold
Minnie Pearl
Mahalia Jackson
Kentucky Fried Chicken Inc
Col
Harland Sanders
Kentucky
Amos
Andy
Charles
Andy) Correll
Peoria
Freeman
Amos) Gosden
Correll
Gosden
Sam and Henry
WGN
Supreme Court
The
State Journal
Springfield
South Seventh Street
Amos ’N’ Andy
Campaignsreshape Illinois politics amid party shifts and audits
The piece notes a quiet Republican drive toward Cook County power marking Ogilvie and Percy as past candidates, with William Stratton's exit signaling change. State Senator Harris tops the auditor race while facing Michael Howlett, and Democrats wait on Gov. Shapiro amid financial strain and a bruising primary.
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William Stratton
Republican Party
Cook County
Ogilvie
Charles Percy
William C. Harris
Pontiac
Terrell Clarke
Quincy
Wes Olson
Harris
Senate
Michael J. Howlett
Howlett
Samuel H. Shapiro
HemisFair San Antonio opens amid rain and big plans
HemisFair 1968 opens in San Antonio with a 156 million dollar footprint on 92.6 acres. Tower of the Americas rises 622 feet as a centerpiece while rains disrupt early events and a campaign seeks 3 million to cover deficits. The fair features international pavilions, River Walk development, and top acts like Bob Hope and the Grand Ole Opry.
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Americas
Seattle
Hemisphere
San Antonio
HemisFair
Texas
Fiesta Island
U.S
Francis Thomson
International Village
Fairgrounds
HemisFair Site
Montreal
Laterna Magika
Las Plazas del Mundo
Ballet Folorico
Mexico
Philippines
Convention Center
WPA
Kiwanis Club
American Institute of Architects
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Palacio
Freedom and censorship in American life ideas
A reader laments censorship on television and the narrowing of personal freedoms amid majoritarian rule. He argues laws protect the majority and the rich rather than individual rights, recalling past openness and warning of societal bars and security over liberty.
Second Look at Visitors Sparks Odd House Rules
A woman hides her current fiction on a high shelf when her elderly parents visit. A man complains loudly about a TV repeat despite not watching it. The text notes Scots thrifty image and mocks small kilts. It observes few buy hand guns for rabbits or clay targets.
Why Doesn't God Destroy Us
A Southern Illinois editor voices frustration at a nation wounded by violence and lost faith. He reflects on the sacrifices of earlier generations and urges Americans to reclaim pride, self respect, and dignity through renewed faith and action.
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God
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