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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
4
The piece argues that Illinois cumulative voting for the House leads to mistakes and restricted choice. It contends that write‑ins and party control enable manipulation, keep minority incumbents, and discourage qualified candidates. Abolishing cumulative voting and reducing House size are proposed reforms.
The Supreme Court upholds a stop and frisk framework amid two dangers. It aims to protect officers and public safety while guarding civil rights, though criticism suggests risk of minority harassment and ongoing debate over legal boundaries. The 8 justice majority notes the decision narrows police power to when safety is reasonably in danger.
In Minnesota, secretaries of state and spouses show how a name can affect ballots. Edwin Schaefer ran as Ed Schaefer in the 53rd District Democratic primary, but was not nominated, while other name variations have influenced Minnesota and Illinois campaigns.
A reader criticizes Carbondale city policies arguing that city stickers fund roads poorly and that mobility is restricted. The writer advocates selling street names and other urban "commodities" to fund public works, decrying poverty fees and consitutional limits on free movement.
A reader critiques The Southern Illinoisan for promoting collective gun control and argues that rights such as voting free speech and religious liberty are individual. The letter accuses the editor of emotional rhetoric and failure to address logical consistency.
The essay weighs whether tougher gun laws curb homicide and violence, comparing Jordan Japan Britain Hawaii New York Alaska and other regions. It cites homicide rates, firearm prevalence, and legal standards to argue for and against the effectiveness of gun controls, noting differing outcomes and social contexts.
James Reston observes Nelson Rockefeller shifting from left to center after Kennedy's death, refocusing on broad coalition building. The piece notes Rockefeller’s outreach to Kennedy voters, consideration of Kennedy aides for Senate seats, and the race’s turn toward unorganized independents and the poor amid McCarthy’s renewed challenge.
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