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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
4
Industry spokesman warns costly and limited by five years. He urges rapid expansion of coal gasification while highlighting environmental, water, and cost barriers and the need to boost offshore and Canadian exploration to reduce import dependency.
The Southern Illinoisan highlights former Cobden Mayor G Wallace Rich for four years of service. It cites new lighting citywide, road signs, a cleaner appearance, and an advisory committee. Rich’s standout act is funding a city park by saving his salary and adding private donations for a basketball court, shuffleboard, and playground equipment on unused city land.
The Senate Elections Committee proposes a lottery to break ties on a four member elections board, a plan seen as harmful and impractical. Critics warn a lottery cannot legitimacy to resolve fraud questions and urge a fairer board structure with clear majorities.
The Judiciary Committee approved four bills from Johnny Linquist child abuse hearings. Proposals include requiring court approval before returning a abused child to parents, mandating reports by school and daycare staff, on site DCFS investigations within 24 hours, and notice to foster parents. DCFS backs the package, aiming to prevent future tragedies and prepare for higher caseloads.
George E. Blue of Marion urges Congress to probe the penal system amid the Watergate scandal. He asks about prison industries funding, pharmaceutical ties, Army and Navy surplus suppliers, "hate machines" in prisons, POW practices, and rising personal crisis reports, calling for immediate answers.
The editor critiques political fixation on Watergate and questions the integrity of unionism. He asks whether fidelity to individuals or adherence to moral principles and historic labor struggles truly defines just unions, warning against zeal that harms workers and erodes standards. He then ponders Hoffa’s fate and accountability.
A persuasive essay argues money fuels prostitution and urges policy focus beyond punishing prostitutes. It notes 200000 to 250000 U S prostitutes and millions of clients, urges rehabilitation over stigma, and frames prostitutes as victims shaped by consumer society.
A dedicated golfer works hard on his game hoping to live long enough to break the target and shoot his age, showing steady practice and hopeful ambition.
The Progressive recounts Picasso’s 1973 obituary front pages as a rare event in American press history. It notes the widespread eulogies, the debates over his genius and prolific output, and ponders the era of de Picassioization that may follow. It cites his long life and vast body of work, both masterpieces and overlong pieces.
In ten towns the Southern Illinois UNA chapter reported about 50 programs on Americans Talk Peacekeeping. Voters approved the question of UN peacekeeping initiative 845 to 45 and urged government funding for peacekeeping capabilities.
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