Nixon picks acting FBI chief after Hoover death
The editorial lauds President Nixon for appointing an acting FBI director following J. Edgar Hoover's death. It notes Hoover's controversial tenure, praises his early reforms, and warns against excesses. It calls for a thoughtful congressional review of the agency's future balance between law enforcement and civil liberties.
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Nixon
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
FBI
Mr. Hoover
United States
Clean
Congress
Vocational Education Urged as Vital School Reform
A policy perspective argues that four of every five near term jobs require vocational training, not traditional college. It calls for public campaigns to counter stigma, expanded school programs, and funding shifts, including moving Illinois Division of Vocational and Technical Education under the state superintendent.
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Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
General Assembly
Anthony Scariano
Chicago Heights
Wesley Livesey Jones Attended Southern Illinois College Enfield
Dave Felts notes a correction on a past reference to Wesley Livesey Jones born in Bethany who became a U S senator from Washington. He clarifies Jones attended Southern Illinois College at Enfield Illinois, as biographies show. The institution, chartered in 1873, had 1982 enrollment of 120 and tuition eight dollars per semester.
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Wesley Livesey Jones
Bethany
U.S
Washington
Southern Illinois
Senator Jones
Southern Illinois College
Enfield
Ill
William Edgar Borah
Idaho
Ewing Presbytery
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sen. Jones
Presbyterian School
Ewing
Southern Illinois College At
Sen. Borah
University
Kansas
Seattle
Wash
Boise
Fairfield
Ilinois
Illinois
Works Progress Administration
John Allen
Public disclosure law should be upheld say editorial writers
The Illinois Supreme Court should overturn Judge Covelli's ruling declaring public official financial disclosure unconstitutional. The piece argues privacy rights are not absolute and public figures and families share in publicity, and that meaningful disclosure is required by the 1970 Constitution to protect the public from unscrupulous officials.
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Richard H. Icen
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Cook County
Daniel Covelli
Illinois Supreme Court
Frank Sinatra
Willie Mays
Tennessee Williams
Charles Percy
Co ¥Elli
I’ll vote for Wallace says reader critic in Southern Illinoisan
A letter criticizes Humphrey McGovern and the bias of TV networks during primaries. The writer embraces Wallace, arguing elites push radical programs, and vows to vote for Wallace if given the chance despite moral controversy.
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Gov. Wallace
Wallace
Illinois House committee exams states attorneys pay scope
A House committee formed to study Illinois states attorneys offices has not yet examined pay beyond a general question. Critics argue reforms beyond salary are needed, including merit recruitment, county office consolidation, and restricting private practice. The group should complete full office reform before approving higher salaries.
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Illinois House
Ilinois
Ronnie Palmer
Blue Island
Palmer
House
Cook County
Illinois
States Attorneys Association
Rolland Tipsword
Taylorville
Kenneth Boyle
Carlinville
Christian County
Rep. Tipsword
John Reardon
Quincy
States Attorney’s
Editorial and Opinion Page Guidelines Summary
The Southern Illinoisan outlines editorials, letters, signed columns, and opinion format. It explains that staff opinions in From Where I Sit and In The Wind may differ from news coverage. It notes objective reporting in news analysis and that wire service items strive for accuracy and fairness.
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Southern Illinoisan
Broadway's No No Nanette Tops Popular Shows
In a permissive age audiences flock to Broadway hit No No Nanette while styles shift away from straw hats for men as fashion evolves beyond traditional headwear.
Southern Illinoisan Editorial Leadership Names
The notice designates John C. Gardner as Editor and General Manager and James K. Adams as Business Manager for the Southern Illinoisan.
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John C. Gardner
James K. Adams
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