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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
4
Carbondale and Southern Illinois University agree on an Alternate Route 51, running near Little Crab Orchard Creek in southwest Carbondale. Proponents and opponents urge early collaborative planning to create a parkway that protects neighborhoods, preserves green space, and integrates design with a landscaped corridor.
The editorial argues the United States must cooperate with West European nations to ease the monetary crisis led by West Germany. It criticizes bland U S policy and calls for stronger action to support allies amid inflation, a floating mark, and currency tensions within the Common Market.
A federal court rejected efforts by the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Magazine Publishers Association to block upcoming postal rate increases. The ruling cites the postal law authorizing the Post Office to raise rates after seeking permission from the Postal Rates Commission, with changes set to take effect Sunday. The decision upholds rate increases that will raise second class mail costs by 142 percent over five years and lift first class letters by about 33 percent and special delivery to 60 cents.
Illinois joins four other states in reviewing tenure as Sen. G William Horsley introduces a bill establishing state rules after critics argue tenure shields incompetent and radical professors. The measure requires two years teaching before tenure with potential removal after a hearing. supporters cite academic freedom while critics warn of abuses and inefficiency.
Washington Star reports mass arrests by the District of Columbia Police during antiwar protests, drawing civil libertarian concern over field arrests and lack of charges. Chief Jerry V. Wilson defends decisions to suspend arrest forms and arrest violators, while critics call for release and legal scrutiny.
John C. Gardner editor and general manager, Robert D. Reid managing editor, James K. Adams business manager.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines sections for editorials and reader letters marked as Editorials Our Opinions and Letters to the Editor. Staff signed columns originate from From Where I Sit In The Wind and Byline BG. News analysis aims for objectivity and fairness.
David Felts highlights the Mor row Plots at Illinois, founded in 1876 under Regent John Milton Gregory. The column wanders through Genealogy of Morrow, Harold Dirksen marigolds and civic notes, touching on Nabisco, Hoot Gibson, Martha Mitchell and university leadership changes.
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