Non-smokers gain ground in public spaces editorial
An editorial urges support for smoking restrictions as non-smokers press for cleaner air. It cites SIUC President David R. Derge and Carbondale officials proposing bans in classrooms and council chambers, arguing medical evidence shows smoking harms others. It favors tactful, ventilation-based measures over sweeping bans.
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Southern Ilinois University - Carbondale
David R. Derge
SIUC
Carbondale City Coun
Cil
George Karnes
Karnes
Derge
Carbondale
SIU
Police raid sparks fear and questions in Collinsville
Residents Herbert Giglotte and Donald Askew recount a drug enforcement raid that smashed doors, handcuffed residents, and threatened them with death. Agents reportedly wore hippie disguises and failed to clearly identify themselves. Officials say an investigation will determine proper action.
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Collinsville
Herbert Giglotte
Donald Askew
Federal Drug Abuse Law Enforcement Section
Giglotte
Askews
John Coleman
Kot
Askew
Drug Abuse Agency
St. Louis
Giglotto
Nixon coal speech overblown despite claims
Nixon pushed coal as top energy priority but critics call his plan empty without advanced research and sulfur controls. They note 1.3 billion tons of coal reserves and high sulfur content limit usable fuel, urging funding boosts and emissions solutions. Industry leaders warn miners face unemployment if sulfir problems persist.
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Nixon
Illinois
Appalachia
Midwest
Environmental Protection Agency
United Mine Workers
Arnold Miller
Pr. Nixon
Watergate chronology starts with burglaries and denials
A detailed timeline traces the Watergate affair from the June 17 1972 DNC break in to the resignations of top aides and Nixon’s own admission of responsibility. It notes arrests indictments guilty pleas and sentences for Liddy McCord Barker Sturgis Martinez Gonzalez and others with key statements from Mitchell Dean and Haldeman.
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Donald Sanders Washington
Democratic National
Watergate
Democratic National Committee
Bernard L. Barker
James W. McCord
Frank A. Sturg
White House
Martha Mitchell
Nixon
Mitchell
Clark McGregor
The
Washington Post
Barker
Maurice Stans
San Clemente
Calif
Cential
John W. Dehn MD
Liddy
Hunt
Stans
Time Magazine
Los Angeles
Donald H. Segretti
Dwight Chapin
Gal Strachan
Segretti
Herbert Kalmbach
Ron Ziegler
Haldeman
Miami
B. Howard Hunt
Chicago
Sturgis
Martinez
Gonzalez
McCard
Senate
FBI
Patrick Gray
PBS
Dean
Gray
Urgis
Sirica
Mand
McCord
John Sirica
Los Angeles Times
Samuel Cash
Senate Committee
Jeb Magruder
Magruder
Ziegler
Congressional
Grand Jury
Campaign Committee
Kleindienst
Justice Department
Matruder
Ehrlichman
Elliot Richardson
How to write a letter to the editor
Guidance from The Southern Illinoisan explains how readers may submit letters. Keep messages under 20 words, avoid libel and extreme tastelessness, and sign with name and address.
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Southern Illinoisan
Vietnam era vets may qualify for SBA Economic Opportunity loans
Up to 50000 loan for Vietnam era veterans who meet SBA standards to start or expand a business. Requires fulltime active duty since August 5 1964 and honorable or general discharge. Loans can run up to 18 years with soft requirements but credit and repayment criteria apply. SCORE volunteers offer free expert business guidance.
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SBA
SCORE
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