Illinois bribery tapes review may absolve officials
Editorial notes a three year study may clear Illinois officials linked to the 1965 bribery tapes. Rep. Cassidy leads a panel that expects a final report in July. The piece argues reforms and a ethics code have improved legislative procedures, though assessments of moral standards remain debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Cassidy, Jr
D-Peoria
House
Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
Sangamon County
Illinois Supreme Court
General Assembly
Illinois
Price of inaction on Illinois schools amid fiscal crisis
Illinois faces a grim education funding outlook as the 400 foundation level remains, with Gov Shapiro and Sen Arrington signaling no revenue bill in July. Without new funds, districts like Decatur Kankakee and Danville cut programs and rely on local taxes, risking inadequate education into the 1970s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Samuel H. Shapiro
Senate
W. Russell Arrington
General Assembly
Shapiro
Decatur
Kankakee
Danville
Debate Over Meat Inspection Sparks Ethics Questions
A column discusses the meat inspection act controversy sparked by NBC commentator Chet Huntley and Betty Furness. It notes Huntley’s meatpacking ties, Rep. Neal Smith’s FCC request, and ongoing media debate on the act’s necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
Chet Huntley
Betty Furness
Johnson
Miss Furness
Neal Smith
Iowa
Huntley
Nick Kotz
Des Moines Register
Mr. Huntley
Rep. Smith
FCC
David Brinkley
Chet
Discipline and self reliance urged in editor letter
A letter argues that strict discipline shapes responsible behavior from childhood through adulthood. It cites Spare the rod and God helps those who help themselves as guiding principles and blames permissive parenting and Dr Spock for juvenile delinquency. The writer emphasizes consequences, hard work, and personal integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illnoisan
Spock
Illinois Faces A Century And A Half Of Resource Crisis
The article cautions that Illinois faces growing air and water shortages as population and urbanization rise. It notes pollution, erosion, and wildlife impact, with forecasts of 13 million by 1980 and 18 million by 2020, urging immediate planning and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Ilinois
None May Enter Who Can Pay a National Jewish Hospital Tribute
Irwin J. Senturia writes on behalf of downstate Bnai Brith members praising the National Jewish Hospital in Denver Colorado. The facility offers free nonsectarian care founded in 1899 and has provided over five million patient days of free treatment for tuberculosis and respiratory illnesses to a global clientele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illnoisan
Michael Louis
National Jewish Hospital
Denver
Colo
Southern
Illinois
B’nai Brith
Sons of A Covenant
NIH
Bnai Brith
Irwin J. Senturia
Benton
Appreciation for Carbondale Flower Beds
A reader praises downtown Carbondale flower beds maintained by garden clubs post office workers churches banks and park employees. She thanks the volunteers for planning planting and beautifying the town and expresses pride in the USA and Carbondale this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
U.S.A
Fried chicken history and a tennis legend in one column piece
David Felts discusses seasonal fried chicken on farms and modern year round production, and notes R Norris Williams II a 1914 1916 singles champion who died at 77 in Philadelphia. He recalls Titanic survivor Dick Williams and Brandeis winning the GE College Bowl with 515 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
R. Norris Williams II
U.S
Bill Tilden
Little Bill Johnson
Dick” Williams
Tahiti
San Francisco
Chicago
Tokyo
Hong Kong
Bangkok
Australia
General Electric
Nbc-Tv
Brandeis University
Brandeis
Arkansas State
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Dr. Spock
David Felts
Jackie Gleason
North Atlantic
Williams
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