Public housing upheaval highlights agency missteps in Colp
Editorial critiques Williamson County Housing Authority head Julius Steinmarch for sending eviction letters to eight families over EPA lagoon order confusion. He rescinded action after EPA hearings delay, but the episode shows officials failed to verify orders and consider residents facing sudden displacement.
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Senate Moves Bills Fast To Clear Backlog
A Senate bid to curb delays in Illinois legislation waives the six day posting rule. Bills are rushed from initial introduction to committee hearings and potential passage, bypassing standard public review. Critics blame Senate leadership and call for accountability as the backlog worsens.
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Opponents Claim State Aid Plan Faces Constitutional Challenge
Opponents of a $29 million state aid plan to private and parochial schools form an ad hoc committee, hire a PR firm, and distribute literature to block the measure supported by the governor, most of the Illinois House, and near-majority Senate. They warn constitutional issues, a “foot in the door,” and unequal benefits, while supporting public-private cooperation in education.
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Illinois approves bonds to fund pollution cleanup
Legislative leaders commend compromise on antipollution bonds for the next fiscal year. The plan allows up to 1.5 million in bond money as EPA estimates state share for the $744 million cleanup program and seeks federal support covering 50 to 55 percent of construction costs.
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Senate defeats student voting registration bill
The Illinois Senate Elections Committee killed a bill requiring college students to register at a parent’s address rather than a campus address. The measure by Sen. Tom Merritt faced opposition as disenfranchising students. a similar House bill by Sen. Charles Clabaugh moves toward the Senate.
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Editorials and Letters Showopinion Columns and Editorial Page
The Southern Illinoisan presents opinions in editorials and letters to the editor. Staff signed columns express personal views while news analysis and background pieces mark differences from standard news reports. The paper aims for objective, fair reporting of facts from wire services and staff writers.
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Tennessee Williams on a Greenback and Illinois Legacy
A reflective column surveys currency changes, the fate of famous authors on French notes, and U.S. figures like Washington and Lincoln. It recalls Illinois state history from Cahokia to Springfield, laments Li'l Abner, and notes TV personalities and cultural trivia, ending with a nudge to inspect familiar kitchen ingredients.
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Letters to the editor raise gaps in race and war views
Fr James A Genisio of Carbondale cites reader Mr Ray K Janes from Herrin. critiques on judicial rulings about private clubs. argues that soldiers like Lt Calley were trained to kill and questions morality of killing children. presses belief in equality and moral stance against killing.
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Says police blew it
A letter from Larry Bullock of Du Quoin criticizes Carbondale officials for lax law enforcement during the April weekend. He argues authorities waived laws to avoid resistance, enabling student street gatherings and risking a repeat of last spring’s university closure.
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Help Save the Earth Letter Urges Local Action
Kenneth Adams and Malcolm Sands urge readers to counter public apathy about pollution. They cite Earth Week neglect, call for cleanups and teach-ins, and suggest practical steps like reusing paper and walking. The editors note local campaigns show concern.
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Letter on mercy and judgment and abortion
Mrs. E. Robert Ashworth writes a letter urging mercy over judgment in questions of abortion and birth control. She cites Luke 6 and Luke 7 to argue that moral answers are complex and that people should seek wisdom rather than condemn others.
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Second looks Railpax or Amtrak in city not listed
The text contrasts Railpax and Amtrak and notes no city is included in either system. It suggests future China-watchers may face two Chinas, complicating analysis like watching a Ping Pong match.
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