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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1972
Page
4
Editorial lauds weekend street parties in downtown Carbon Dale as problem solved by planning and cooperation. University and city efforts, reduced drinking and riots, dunking booth fun, and cautious steps toward dispersed recreation are noted with gratitude and calls for broader strategy.
The House considers a Ways and Means backed revenue sharing bill to allot 5.3 billion dollars annually to state and local governments. About 1.8 billion goes to states and 3.5 to locals for operations and capital needs with planning requirements and anti corruption safeguards. The plan includes 900 million for state tax based allocations and uses flexible funds to support crisis cities.
The Southern Mississippian explains its opinion content including Editorials Our Opinions and Letters to the Editor. It notes reader and staff columns like From Where I Sit and In The Wind may reflect personal views not shared by the newspaper. The piece distinguishes news analysis from standard reporting and emphasizes objective reporting of facts.
The Southern Illinois editor invites reader letters and outlines rules for submission. Letters may be published with name withheld if including it could cause danger or harm and should focus on issues and ideas rather than personal attacks.
James P. Warnick examines public attitudes toward mobile home parks in Illinois. He notes regulatory coverage, park sizes, and aging versus evolving park designs, with Park City in Decatur highlighted as an example of newer, larger lots and doublewide homes.
Editorial notes Illinois counties and cities restrict mobile homes outside parks. Sparta, Randolph County, challenged a 1967 ordinance barring non park placements. The case raises constitutional questions and potential federal court review on commerce clause discrimination. Public concerns about housing costs and land access accompany the debate.
Letter praised the CCHS production of The King and I for its professional staging, beautiful costumes, effective choreography, and superb cast. It commended directors and staff, noted the transformation of the auditorium into the Royal Palace, and thanked teachers for guiding students and delivering an unforgettable evening.
Magicians express gratitude to supporters as legal action continues involving Ring 56 I.K.I. International and Zelma Bailen. The statement thanks backers amid the pursuit and underscores ongoing efforts.
In a March 31 1972 letter Virgil L Osborne criticizes Herrin Hospital emergency service citing delays and on call duty systems. He argues for 24 hour on duty physicians and federal planning to ensure equal access to emergency care nationwide.
The Jewish community announces a cultural protest Sunday May 7 at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Ballrooms. Speakers listed include Gov Ogilvie and Professor Herbert Marshall among others.
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