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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
4
An editorial notes a revived federal study of a civilian circular aquadome airfield that could float in water to serve private and commuter planes away from busy major airports. It traces WWII Briton Mountbatten’s similar concept and questions its feasibility and implementation.
The Nation al Advisory Commission on Civil Disorder founder stays silent as the Johnson administration distances itself. The piece warns the Kerner report may fade like prior panels, noting federal funding, policy, and administration reforms face political hurdles and tax costs while Vice President Humphrey pushes for action and urban renewal.
A quirky collection notes a line about opportunity knocking and a mention of a good old girl. It criticizes Howard Hughes hiring top press agents to hide from newspapers and jokes about feudal nobility, a sirloin, and a surtax. The piece notes a 1967 dating error on a check and comments on casualty lists and basketball stars ineligible for the second semester.
The article surveys the 1967 riots and media coverage urging richer urban reporting, closer ties with Negro communities, and more diverse newsroom staffing. It condemns sensationalism and calls for coordinated police relations, broader Negro coverage, and longer term reform across journalism and policy.
The piece argues Governor Rockefeller should join presidential primaries in 21 states to offer real choice against Nixon. It notes Illinois is too late, Oregon requires a March 22 decision, and outlines Rockefeller’s need to present clear issues beyond a don’t discuss stance. It cites a secret meeting of 33 Republicans urging an announced campaign.
James Reston argues that President Johnson personalizes national civil disorder issues and diminishes concrete action. The piece contrasts Kerner's report with Johnson’s city program, noting a poisonous mood in Washington and a focus on personal advantage over hard facts.
The piece argues Johnson escalated the Vietnam war amid subjective policy thinking and cabinet limits. It notes his rapid pledge not to lose a war, his habit of consulting confidants, and concerns that formal NSC procedures may not guide decisions. It highlights uncertainty over adding 100000 troops and the risk of provoking Soviet arms from the North.
The article explains PTA aims to improve children’s welfare at home and in the community, enhance school relations, secure child protections, and fund scholarships. It emphasizes noncommercial, nonsectarian, nonpartisan principles and cooperation with schools while avoiding control of administration. It praises PTA achievements and urges parent teacher conferences for student success. It also commends Carbondale coverage by the newspaper.
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