Time to put government on a strict fiscal diet
Editorial calls for voter turnout in the March 16 Illinois primary while urging taxpaying citizens to demand fiscal restraint from officials. It urges a 50 percent cut in pay and benefits for President Reagan, Gov. Thompson, and Rep. Simon, and frames the public as demanding government reform to “lead” and “get back to high gear.”
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Carbondale High School facilities face urgent upgrades
Eugene Jones urges Carbondale District 165 voters to pass the March 16 referendum after touring the 1959 building and finding severe deterioration. He cites inadequate heating and insulation, aging roofs and systems, and safety concerns, arguing costly future repairs justify immediate action.
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Letters on Jackson County sheriff oversight and accountability
A reader urges stronger supervision of the Jackson County sheriff citing four months in jail without answers. The writer criticizes Sheriff White for unavailability and notes the county board and state's attorney offered limited follow up, calling for checks and balances to prevent coercive power and ensure due process.
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Jackson County
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Voter letter praises Sheriff White amid media critique
A reader from Southern Illinois defends Sheriff Don White, commending his job and character while criticizing media coverage. The letter notes the writer supported Bill Maurizio in prior elections and plans to vote Republican, urging fair treatment of officials in newspaper reporting.
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No on District 165 Bond, Carbondale Educator Says
Harriss Malan, veteran educator, urges voters to reject the March 16 bond issue. He argues consolidation of six districts into one unit district should come first before financing new buildings, to ensure future spending benefits all Carbondale children.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale
No jail plan will fix courthouse problems in Jackson County
A letter to the Southern Illinoisan argues the Jackson County jail referendum misprioritizes funds and misleads the public. The writer urges defeating the bond, hiring a new architectural firm, and converting the courthouse into a criminal justice center to house the jail sheriff and courts, saving taxpayers money. The author calls for clear county priorities and vows a “no” vote next Tuesday.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
Editor questions Gene Johns credibility in Illinois Senate race
A reader from the Southern Illinoisan questions the paper's endorsement of Gene Johns and argues credibility remains a crucial factor for voters when choosing a senate candidate. The letter challenges perceived bias and calls for careful evaluation of Johns's trustworthiness.
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Southern Illinoisan
Gene Johns
Illinois Senate
Dybvig for board in Jackson County election notice
Eugene Dybvig of Carbondale is praised as a great asset to the Jackson County Board. On Tuesday March 16 voters can show their support at the polls. Beulah C. Crenshaw urges Gou vote.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Jackson County Board
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