Nixon underestimates Watergate in a national crisis
James Reston argues Nixon misreads the Watergate scandal as a deplorable incident, criticizes his reshuffled White House, insiders and plan, and calls for a new administration of outsiders to restore truth and proper governance. He notes Haig and Connally filling roles but warns this is still a shift among insiders.
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James Reston
New York Times
New York
Nixon
San Francisco
White House
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Dean
Connally
Big John
House
Gen
Alexander Haig
Worry Kissinger
Philospy
Richardson
Haig
Ruckelshaus
Congress
Elliot Richardson
John Connally
Courts
Rogers
George Bush
Washington
Signs of hope in world economy and Illinois role
An editorial argues world economic conditions are improving with rising exports of farm products and foreign investment. It highlights Illinois as a leading exporting state and urges support for farmers and business, noting flooding risks and the need for federal aid to fix shipping and boxcar issues.
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United States
U. S
Illinois
Europe
Williams Aims for Change As East St. Louis Mayor
East St. Louis Mayor James E. Williams Sr. expresses strong resolve to pursue two more years as mayor and to consider a shift to a strong mayor form. He emphasizes honest citizen participation, better homes and streets, job creation, and prudent finances while relying on faith and practical politics to revitalize the city. He prizes discipline as a core virtue guiding pragmatic governance.
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East St. Louis
James E. Williams Sr
Williams
Review urged on university presidents homes construction
The Illinois Board of Higher Education calls for Capital Development Board review of president housing projects as campus capital items. End use of university affiliated foundations for financing and leasing is urged. remove review exemptions for cheaper homes and set no fixed cost limits.
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Illinois Board of Higher Education
State Capital Development Board
Capital Development Board
Discrimination in Illinois Higher Education Persisting
A report to the Illinois Board of Higher Education finds ongoing discrimination and underutilization of women across public universities and colleges. It calls for affirmative action, salary equalization, and targeted plans to boost women and minority representation in faculty and administration while noting progress and lingering hurdles for women students and graduates.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois
Board of Higher Education
Fac
Higher Board
Letters to the editor: Reforming the penal system urged
The writer critiques the American penal system as vindictive and ineffective and argues for total reform. Alternatives proposed include financial restitution, probation, and expansive community programs with trained specialists to reduce reliance on imprisonment.
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Karl Menninger
Lawrence Peter
Nixon
Bureau of Prisons
Bureau
Editorials and Opinions Overview in The Southern Illinoisan
A guide to the newspaper sections explains the distinction between editorials, letters to the editor, signed opinion columns, and staff columns. It notes that opinions do not represent the paper’s news coverage and that analysis articles differ from straight news reporting.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
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