The Trip to Death Row in Illinois Explores Ritual
In a reflective piece the Southern Illinoisan examines a condemned quartet moved from Joliet to Menard for execution. It questions the ritual of American capital punishment, noting delays, last meals, witnesses, and the warden's role while arguing the process reveals a troubling fascination with grotesque ceremony rather than justice.
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Menard
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Thomas Edison
Britain
Germany
France
Spain
Intelligence charter falls short amid oversight hopes
The four page Intelligence Oversight Act of 1980 passed by the Senate offers broad congressional oversight of all intelligence agencies, extending beyond covert operations. It lacks standards for citizen surveillance, penalties for agent disclosure, or limits on hiring outsiders, but is seen as a step toward tighter control and a potentially stronger House version.
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New York Times
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Hughes-Ryan
CIA
Walter D. Huddleston
D-Ky
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Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence
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Atomic Energy Commission
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Commission
Morton H. Halperin
Center For National Security Studies
Halperin
Birch Bayh
Indiana
Senate Intelligence Committee
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Du Quoin Seeks Name for Hambletonian’s Successor
The Hambletonian's loss to Meadowlands darkens Illinois racing. Gov Thompson backs a new race funded from horse betting as its successor. Propose a name. the Aug 30 farewell at Du Quoin could crown the contender. Readers are urged to submit ideas for the replacement title.
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du Quoin
Illinois
New Jersey
Meadowlands
Churchill Downs
James Thompson
Kenneth Buzbee
Hambletonian
Eecee
Agricultural Premium Fund
Letters to the Editor Reflect on Bert Lance Case
A reader criticizes media coverage of Bert Lance, noting he was acquitted of all charges yet laments the harm to his and his wife’s lives. The writer questions justice, media bias, and the emotional and financial toll of prolonged accusations.
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Southern Illinoisan
Bert Lance
Lance
Tne
Mr. Lance
Home health care for elderly stands against federal policy
Senator Orrin Hatch argues for expanding in home care to keep seniors like 81 year old Lorna Hamilton in their own homes. He notes Medicare limits force hospital or nursing home stays, increasing cost and risk, as many elderly could be cared for at home with better quality of life and lower expense.
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Orrin G. Hatch
Republican
Utah
Lorna Hamilton
Omaha
Neb
America
Government Accounting Office
Hamilton
Advocating Home Health Care Expansion for Seniors
A proposal to shift elderly care from nursing homes to home health care argues it is cheaper and more humane. It notes Medicare and Medicaid currently fund institutional care, not in home services, and urges legislative reform with GAO cost estimates. Advocates emphasize dignity, self-care, and efficient resource use.
IEA Opposes Aiding Non Public Schools In Teaching Debate
Letter to the Southern Illinoisan from Wayne and Sharon Helmer of Carbondale corrects two errors in a May article about Illinois Association of School Boards positions and the Illinois Education Association NEA. It states the NEA does not support publicly funded bus service for non public schools and clarifies HB 3377 does not grant immediate tenure but requires reasons for dismissals and review options.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Association of School Boards
Illinois Education Association
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IASB
Board of Education
San Diego Awaits Dr K and the Atomic Brass
San Diego buzz surrounds expected visit of Dr K and the Atomic Brass the event described as the biggest since World War II. City taxis painted yellow in Murphysboro colors while Shamu Dr Spock and Mayor Pete prepare for the visit and celebration.
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San Diego
Dr. K
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Atomic Brass
Murphysboro Township
Shamu
Dr. Spock
Pete
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