Lindsay F M Editorials Leader Dies at 92 Remembered for Public Service
F M Lindsay longtime chairman emeritus of Lindsey Schaub newspapers died Sunday aged 92. He led Decatur civic efforts including Chamber of Commerce Community Chest and hospital board while supporting University of Illinois and state housing initiatives. His writings and leadership shaped local and regional journalism and public service philosophy.
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F. M. Lindsay
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Lindsay
Lindsay-Sehaub Newspapers
Lindsey- Schaub
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Community Chest
Decatur Memorial Hospital
University of [Iinais
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Stevenson
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Illinois General Assembly Sooner Than Later Must Act
The article blasts House leadership and both parties for a stalled session with June 20 deadlines looming. It criticizes lack of progress on major appropriation bills and Gov Ogilvie capital bond plans, warning of last minute, poor lawmaking if action is not taken. It calls for immediate patching of differences and passage of spending and revenue proposals before adjournment.
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Illinois General Assembly
House
Hubert W. Blair
Park Forest
Clyde Choate
Anna
Richard Ogilvie
Mfinoig General Assembly
Gov. Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
Lawyers Urgently Needed as Hearings Lag in Pollution Cases
Illinois Pollution Control Board calls for qualified hearing officers to speed up investigations in central and southern Illinois where two thirds of cases are filed. Shortage of lawyers threatens delays, with 25 to 30 cases at risk and potential interim rulings by non lawyers to expedite proceedings.
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Ilinois
Environmental Protection Agency
Chicago
Illinois
Dinois
Auch
Problems linger a year after postal service launch
The U S Postal Service marks its first anniversary on July 1 amid ongoing issues from the former Post Office Department. Critics cite slower collections, higher rates, and uneven delivery while officials promise two to three more years of progress as they push bond financing, expanded facilities, and new services like express mail and Mailgram.
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David M. Maxfield
Congressional Quarterly
U.S. Postal Service
Post Office Department
E. T. Klassen
Hep
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
House Postal Service
Congress
Udall
House
Klassen
Postal Service
Trate
Pierre
Pete) du Pont
Delaware
Postal Rate Commission
Look Magazine
Express
New York
Washington, D.C
Western Union
Thank God for elections Editor speaks on voting duty
Maureen Lest Herrin urges readers to support the chosen candidate after the November election. She argues leaders rely on cabinets and legislatures, meets the public’s duty, and warns against blaming people for national direction. World events are shaped by civic backing.
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Southern
Winorsen
Senate
House
Maureen Lest Herrin
Deserted by his master at Herrin plant
A guard recalls Allen Industries in Herrin as a site where pets were dropped off at night. Dogs waited at the gate, seeking their owners, then dwindled in spirit each day after realizing their master had abandoned them. The piece notes the emotional toll on the dogs and the pattern of abandonment.
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Allen Industries
Herrin
Indexing Wisdom From Reference Volumes Examined
A study reviews how reference books use indexing to aid navigation, noting that most reference volumes rely on strong index systems while dictionaries often diverge with broader entry schemes. The analysis highlights methods for efficient lookup and cross referencing in major works.
Naderism: Humanity or power trip debate at Harvard Law
Bob Hernandez analyzes Ralph Nader's address to over 8000 law students, arguing his call signals elitism and a corporate state, a move toward a new meritocracy, with risks of a public interest power base that could suppress genuine reform. The piece warns Naderism may be a humane ideal or a dangerous power grab.
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Bob Hernandez
Cambridge
Mass
Ralph Nader
Nader
Interast
Harvard
New York Magazine
Thanks for VA hospital letters to the editor
A reader thanks the Marion Veterans Hospital for care of a World War II veteran sister. The letter praises doctors and nurses, expresses gratitude for hospitals and care facilities, and extends thanks to the VFW Ladies and the American Legion. Signed by the Family of Mary Hue and Genevieve Rich of Carbondale.
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Southern Clincisan
Veterans Hospital
Marion
America
V.F.W
American Legion
Mary Hue
Genevieve Rich
Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan Editorial Masthead Names
The Southern Illinoisan masthead lists John C. Gardner as editor and James K. Adams as editor and general manager with James K. Adams also serving as business manager.
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John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
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