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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
4
In Carbondale editors argue local government must clearly communicate about the northeast sewage plant project. They acknowledge odor concerns but say new facilities will reduce overloading and end the smell, budgeting 2.1 million instead of 4.1 million, and urge prompt fixes if odor persists after opening.
Israeli defense chief Dayan told Nablus leaders two paths exist normal life with expulsions of militants or ongoing conflict leading to chaos. Stores and schools closed in protest after his departure. The city, a literacy leader with many graduates, endures raids, detentions, and house demolitions as clashes with troops persist.
The Hunger hurting campaign led by Rev. Jesse Jackson held a Springfield rally as critics attacked him over remarks and personal conduct. Jackson argued Illinois must address poor and hungry families despite the state’s wealth, urging funding for feeding hungry children over other line items.
Gov Ogilvie signed bills expanding penalties and creating a new attorney general division to pursue polluters. Violators face up to six months in jail and fines up to 5000 dollars plus 200 dollars daily until cessation. The AG will coordinate with the Air and Sanitary Water Boards to halt offenses and seek injunctions.
The Velasco regime announced sweeping land expropriation plans targeting large sugar and cotton estates along Peru's Pacific coast. Left wing groups cheered while bankers and landowners warned of upheaval as Peru moves to redistribute rural property under military rule.
The speaker argued that breaking up a single family by aid rules signals a flawed welfare system and questioned a nation that spends vast sums on war and space while ignoring urban poverty. He noted Mr. Jackson’s stance for humane relief and challenged readers to consider hunger and poverty near them.
The piece condemns local boards for opposing sewer bond issues, noting pollution grows unnoticed until rivers and Lake Erie suffer. It lauds the legislature for strong anti-pollution bills and urges strict enforcement by Attorney General Scott.
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