Busing: Goals matter most in Carbondale layout decision
An editorial endorses continuing the district’s busing plan to achieve total racial integration and efficient use of facilities. It supports adjusting boundaries to meet goals, noting the Emerald Lane transfer may be the most practical path. The piece cautions against parochial concern and urges preserving the program’s integrity.
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Carbondale
Emerald Lane
Emerald Lane Area
Winkler School
Thomas
Parrish Acres
Stevenson explains vote against Ribicoff school integration amendment
Senator Adlai Stevenson III explains voting against the Ribicoff amendment to the Emergency School Aid and Quality Integrated Education Act. He notes the proposal would fund metropolitan area integration planning and require minority shares by 1983, but leaders feared jeopardizing passage of the main bill.
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Sen
Adlai Stevenson
Senate
Ribicoff
Sen. Pell
Sen. Javits
Adlai Stevenson III
Charles Percy
Illinois
Abraham Ribicoff
Stevenson
Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois House Eyes State Minimum Wage Measure
Illinois lawmakers back a bill to raise the minimum wage to 1.60 per hour for most workers not covered by federal rules. The proposal faces exemptions for farms with under six workers, youths under 19, and certain domestic, outside, trainee, handicapped, and religious-employer positions, drawing debate on impact and adequacy.
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Illinois
Utopia
Fluoridation Proves Popular in Illinois Water
A four year old debate over mandatory fluoridation of public water supplies in Illinois nears broader acceptance as communities adopt the measure. About 10 million residents now drink fluoridated water with no rise in health issues, and early studies indicate reduced tooth decay. Governor Ogilvie received a plaque honoring the legislative effort at the Illinois State Dental Society annual meeting.
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Illinois State Dental Society
Richard Ogilvie
Illinois
Oldest dentist in town reads Col lier's and Digest in waiting room
The fragment suggests a longtime town dentist keeps periodicals in his waiting room, noting a copy of Collier's and the Literary Digest. The text also mentions a demographic shift, a center of population near Mascoutah, and reflections on the U S expansion toward the Mississippi River.
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Collier’s
Literary Digest
United States
Mascoutah
Nnion
Mississippi River
Agnew Invited to Hollerin Contest at Spivey's Corner
The Vice President may attend the third annual Hollerin Contest on June 19 near Dunn North Carolina. The festival draws thousands. Agnew could choose to speak or holler while enjoying other festival activities.
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Agnew
United States
Spivey’s Corner
Dunn, N.C
Mr. Agnew
Uncertain War Names Echo From Public Protests to Elections
In a reflection on naming events and institutions, demonstrators labeled peace marchers face a paradox as they aim at the Defense Department while national contests like the Kentucky Derby and presidential races mirror the jumble of contenders and debates over who leads.
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Washington
Defense Department
Letters oppose state aid to non public schools
Edna Robinson of Carbondale argues that Illinois prohibitions on aiding church schools are clear and that Catholic archdioceses seek about 30 million dollars for church schools. She questions whether taxpayers should fund religious education and suggests Baptist schools as an alternative.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Spain
Billy Graham
Southern Baptist Convention
Edna Robinson Carbondale
Reader letter praises hunting shot of Charlie Murden and wildlife
The editor thanks readers for their camping and hunting photo in Friday’s guide. A letter lauds Charlie Murden for firing a .308 that felled a mother grizzly. the infant bear attacked two men with guns and was killed as well.
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Southern
Linoisan
Charlie Murden
Editorial critique on modern journalism by Noyes
Washington Star editor Newbold Noyes criticizes reporters for laziness and superficiality in coverage. He urges deeper investigation beyond surface events, warns against reliance on conflict as the sole measure of news, and calls for a more serious, accountable approach to what is worthy of public attention.
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Newbold Noyes
Reform ideas beg led by Cromwell on direct presidential vote
The piece notes momentum for changing how US presidents are elected slowed as 1968 neared 1972. It details House approval of a direct popular vote amendment in 1969, Senate filibusters in 1970, and opposition to a 40 percent threshold runoff, with unlikely chances before 1972.
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Oliver W. Cromwell
Congressional Quarterly
House of Representatives
Nixon
Senate
Birch Bayb
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