Prison reform shifts toward rehabilitation and new facilities
Peter Bensinger drives a shift from warehousing to rehabilitation in Illinois corrections. The 1973 budget funds four small adult facilities plus a governor’s request for three medium and one minimum security institutions, aiming to house most offenders in smaller units to boost education and counseling efforts. Public hearings will set site locations near urban centers across Chicago, East St. Louis, Rockford, and Peoria.
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Robert W. Link
Lindsay-Schaub
Peter Bensinger
Minois Ene of Corrections
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Menard
Pontiac
Department of Corrections
Bensinger
Joliet
Collins Avenue
Joliet Prison
R & D Center
Vienna
Chicago
East St. Louis
Rockford
Peoria
Decatur
Springfield
Champaign- Urbana
DART
Vandalia
Industrial School
Sheridan
Editorials on marijuana report and corrections programs
The piece condemns the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse for illogical rules it would impose on public possession while allowing home use. It also details Illinois Department of Corrections budget plans including the VAST juvenile program, vocational funds, facility upgrades, and cross-agency cooperation under Gov. Bensinger.
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United States
National Commission On Marijuana and Drug Abuse
Illinois officials warn pension funds face funding shortfalls
Lt. Gov Paul Simon and Rep Anthony Scariano critique under funding of state pensions including the Teachers System Scariano plans to propose an installment fix in April arguing current 4 percent funding falls far short of the 65 to 75 percent break even level He cites state contributions of 64 cents per dollar paid by teachers as the cause and warns sustained under funding will force drastic budget tradeoffs or debt with high interest costs.
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Vienna
Department of Corrections
Illinois
Paul Simon
Anthony Scariano
D-Park Forest
General Assembly
Scariano
Southern Illinoisan masthead notes Gardner and Adams roles
The Southern Illinoisan acknowledges John C. Gardner as Editor and General Manager and James K. Adams as Business Manager in a masthead listing.
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John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
How to write to editor in The Southern Illinioisan
The Southern Illnoisan welcomes letters from readers with a 300 word limit. Include your name and address for publication. names may be withheld if safety or employment risk exists. Avoid libelous content and purely personal attacks. focus on issues and ideas for a timely forum.
Questioning the Model City life and old fashioned pride
A reader laments the loss of neighborly kindness and discipline in the town. He contrasts past morning greetings and help with today’s crowded, taxed lifestyle. He warns against overemphasis on money and education, urging citizens to share the load and restore an older communal pattern.
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Scat
Peter
Paul
Musicians ask Marion paper to print top contest winners
A letter complains that The Southern Illinoisan refused to print names of first superior winners at the Junior High Solo and Ensemble Contest in Marion. The writer argues for space to recognize dedicated musicians who compete for higher ratings rather than only printing athletes.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Chou En-lai and the Joe Parody in Washington History
Russell Baker notes history’s circular patterns as Nixon’s China visit sparks a political tease around Premier Chou En-lai, whose name is treated as “Joe” in a coming campaign. The piece contrasts 1952 anti-communism rhetoric with current “againstness” politics and echoes McCarthy era demagoguery.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Washington
Stead
Justice Department
ITT
Eisenhower
Nixon
Truman
Joe McCarthy
Joseph R. McCarthy
George Wallace
Sor
Joe
China
Chou En-lai
Chou
Old Joe
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