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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1963
Page
4
Editorial complains of bi partisanship in failing to pass syndicated gambling and voting reform bills in Illinois. It condemns lawmakers for theater rather than policy, noting Republicans and Democrats push back amid threats of filibuster and a petty, temperament driven Congress.
In Frankfurt Kennedy warned against splits within NATO and urged Western unity. He contrasted De Gaulle’s Europe led by France with his vision of interdependence binding United States and Europe in defense and freedom. The Atlantic Community must treat defense as indivisible.
The United States Peace Corps marks its second birthday with global excitement as countries from West Germany to Argentina launch or plan volunteer programs inspired by its model. Critics doubted its feasibility and intent, yet return from service shows dedication, with only the scale of volunteers debated as a hurdle that may lessen over time.
The NEA warns that fewer new college teachers hold PhDs than a decade ago due to government research spending and defense contracting drawing talent away. Government support could raise college salaries to restore qualified faculty, but a deeper issue is the trade school mentality devaluing broader higher education and urging professors toward immediate job training rather than sustained scholarly work.
The Wall Street Journal editors argue current narcotics policy criminalizes addicts and fails to curb crime or addiction. They fault the Bureau of Narcotics for resisting alternatives and urge new approaches to end decades of failure and crime. David Fells will resume his column soon.
A historical overview notes how the U S Constitution has endured since 1788 with few amendments despite thousands proposed. It details abortive measures to abolish or expand the vice presidency, wealth curbs, and calls to rename the nation or disband the military, reflecting long-standing constitutional debates.
Federal experts estimate eighty percent of national court dockets involve automobile negligence cases. Debates consider replacing twelve jurors in civil cases with five or twelve based on social insurance concepts, while concerns rise about driving up accident rates if personal responsibility is diminished. Judge Edward A. Tamm proposes a five man jury for civil cases and the final federal reform depends on Congress and possible constitutional change.
A fragmented note contrasts ancient Rome and modern living with humor. It hints at an owl’s statistic data rarity and a young man swapping a tee for a convertible. It ends by noting that the idea of teamwork by enemies equals conspiracy.
Ralph McGill urges bridge builders across racial divides as patience wears thin. He cites Birmingham demonstrations and calls for lawyers and bar associations to lead in interpreting the Constitution and supporting courts. He warns that police violence against peaceful protesters risks national upheaval and urges responsible leaders in all fields to act.
A noted writer and physician, known as a ward healer, contemplates a shift from writing short pieces to becoming the farm editor of a major financial newspaper. His political interest and medical service history color this career pivot.
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