Four fewer blue Mondays under new holiday bill
A Congress bill would add Columbus Day as a federal holiday and shift observances for Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Veterans Day to specific Mondays. Labor Day remains. Independence Day unchanged. The plan aims to reduce absenteeism and streamline business, travel, and government scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
Britain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
District of Columbia
George Washington
George M. Coran
Sam
Tax increase clears way for other actions
The 10 percent surtax passed by Congress aims to curb a 24 billion dollar deficit to about 5 billion for the next fiscal year and faces questions over its timing and impact on jobs prices and growth. The vote splits Illinois representatives and reflects broader economic forecasts and political risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Capitol Hill
Illinois
House
George Shipley
Olney
Sidney R. Yates
Chicago
Robert H. Michel
White House
SIU professor catalogs press monopoly threats in new book
SIU journalism professor Bryce W. Rucker argues in The First Freedom that media monopolies threaten First Amendment rights. He analyzes ownership of newspapers, radio, and television by large chains, cites tax and cost factors, and calls for stronger FCC, tax reforms, and a press council to aid small operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
Southern Illinoisan
Bryce W. Rucker
Rucker
Southern Illinois University
SIU Press
Morris L. Ernst
Ernst
New York
Federal Communications Commission
Mighty Mice and the Market for Ideas in Modern News
Howard R. Long debates Rucker on the evolving news landscape. He argues bigness is necessary for rapid worldwide gathering yet warns against monopoly risk, noting large operators can pursue big stories while small outlets face economic pressure. A educated public remains the safeguard of free speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rucker
Horace Greeleys
Joseph Putlizers
Benjamin Franklins
Bond Issue Could Close Gap Between Problem and Solution
Illinois State Water Survey chief William C. Ackermann argues a $1 billion bond issue would fund the Illinois Water Plan, eliminating bottlenecks between research and action by building sewage plants and reservoirs while leveraging federal and local funds. The initiative aims to upgrade water quality, expand recreation, and reduce pollution from farms and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
William C. Ackermann
Illinois State Water Survey
Ackermann
Ackenmann
State Water Survey
State Department of Registration and Education
Illinois
Tllinois
Sanitary Water Board
Gun control plea echoes after Kennedy death and Viet Nam losses
A letter to the editor argues for stronger gun control to curb senseless killings including the Viet Nam war fatalities. The writer cites a father and son turning in weapons after Kennedy’s death, mentions guards murdered at Menard prison, and questions the fate of Kennedy’s killer among California’s awaiting execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Kennedy
Viet Nam
Chester
Congress
Johnson
Kennedy
California
Reader criticizes editorials for leftist bias
A reader from Southern Illinois voices concern that The Southern Illinoisan editorials lean toward communism and fear youth influence. He threatens to cancel subscriptions and withdraw children from the university if the description of the campus media is accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
ABA urges trial change in jury procedures proposal
The American Bar Association advisory committee proposed allowing trial judges to fairly summarize and comment on evidence to aid juries in criminal cases. Other suggestions include ending minority jury reconsideration instructions, broadening revision powers over verdicts, revising juror selection for representative cross sections, and questioning the necessity of a 12 member unanimous jury in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Bar Association
ABA Advisory Committee
Consent decree details in Lindsay Schaub case cited in new book
Bryce W. Rucker in The First Freedom notes a 1967 consent decree where Lindsay Schaub agreed to curb alleged unfair competition by the Champaign-Urbana Courier and Champaign News-Gazette. He omits grand jury outcomes and that the DoJ did not claim all prohibited acts. Schaub officials say the 12-year decree did not alter Courier operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Schaub
Bryce W. Rucker
Justice Department
Courier
Rucker
Lindsay- Schaub
News-Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Zurich
Siu
Howard R. Long
International Conference of
America
Mr. Hoover
ABA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!