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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1973
Page
4
The Southern Illinois letters to the editor policy asks for 300 words or less, no libel or extreme taste, no poetry, and signed submissions. Names may be withheld only if safety or harm risk is present, otherwise publishable letters focus on issues and ideas rather than personality attacks.
Senator Charles Percy urges federal shield legislation to protect reporters from grand jury subpoenas. He argues free press is essential to expose government missteps and condemns narrow definitions that exclude part time or underground journalists. He favors absolute privilege and preemption nationwide.
The piece argues opposition to environmental regulation remains and cautions lawmakers to preserve Illinois environmental standards. It notes conflict among EPA PCB and legislature, critiques funding limits, and urges continued vigilance, dialogue with business and unions, and retention of fines authority to ensure enforcement.
Illinois board weighs 29 282 for Sangamon State University president’s house work and site upgrades funded by the Sangamon State University Foundation with no private funds. Board to consider rental payments over 10 years and note payments totaling 11 000 annually. Other public universities cited for similar waste.
The article argues for moving the Illinois primary to May to spare candidates from bad winter conditions. It notes bills proposing May July August and September primaries, with Deuster's May plan favored as it preserves delegates for presidential election years and avoids smoke filled room politics.
Residents near a hog operation may file air pollution complaints if odors persist and interfere with life and property. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency investigates, notifies offenders, and may pursue prosecution. Complaints may be sent to 2200 Churchill Rd Springfield IL 62706. citizens may also contact the Pollution Control Illinois State Bar Assn.
Bill Curtis of Carbondale laments in this letter to the editor, criticizing Nixon administration spending, state higher education raises, and layoffs. He calls for louder public action, protests, and a peacetime economy with citizen voices heard before more harm. He urges unity for the working man.
Ronald C Kumke of Chester questions why the EPA and the Department of Public Health and Environmental Protection Agency did not act during East St Louis dumping of 14 million gallons of raw waste daily into the Mississippi River. He asks if the water treatment plants were functional amid strikes and contract disputes and whether courts impose proper penalties.
Obituary notice for John C. Gardner, editor and general manager of the Southern newspaper, detailing his role, career, and impact within the publication and local press community.
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