Educated Women Revisit Wellesley Class of 1950
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
4
A long view from 222 responding alumnae reveals varied paths from wives and mothers to professionals. Each brief vignette covers careers, challenges, and evolving identities beyond traditional roles.
The Specter of felony case dismissals over 160 day speedy trial limits haunts Jackson CountyCourthouse as six cases including burglary theft and an attempted murder were dropped. The editorial urges tighter court monitoring, cites Hood's reforms, and warns against political maneuvering interfering with justice.
Legislation proposes a five million dollar state center to replace the aging Cahokia Mounds Museum. A planning grant of one hundred thousand dollars would precede full funding, with approval by the House and Senate and signature by Governor Daniel Walker needed to advance the project.
The piece argues Italy's ruling Christian Democrats falter under inflation and instability, driving voters toward the Italian Communist party in regional and local elections. It notes potential shifts in national policy and questions NATO trust if a Communist government rises, while warning that discontent may fuel extremism.
In a letter the editor condemns expanding the FEPC and HEW, arguing nationwide budget cuts strain services while agencies would bully employers. The writer calls FEPC and HEW overreaching, accusing them of preemptive investigations and combining police, prosecutor, judge, and executioner roles. The piece ends with a provocative question about internal threats.
Anthony Hall, as reflected in Henry de Fiebre's critique, faces strong call for rapid sweeping reforms due to perceived missteps in the Brandt administration. The piece argues journalism lacks depth and that university administrators show unprofessional conduct and overreach.
A front page Globe-Democrat report describes a secretary found dead in her apartment. The letter argues against gun control, cites a Massachusetts case where Roberta Shaffer killed an attacker, and notes Rep. McCarthy's bill to shield self defense.
Southern Illinois state officials in Springfield say highway death rates have increased this year despite enforcement of the 55 mph limit. The piece mocks the enforcement by noting fast traffic on Interstate 57 in Southern Illinois would outpace officials’ expectations, with trucks and cars speeding well beyond 70 mph.
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