Editorial about SIU cat Gordon's student Senate election
An editorial criticizes voter attention and civic knowledge after D E Gordon the cat is elected to the SIU Student Senate on a playful platform. The piece notes the paradox of youth empowerment and warns historically notable figures underscore the need for better public understanding of elections.
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D. E
Gordon” Okman
Southern Illinois University
Warren Harding
Adolf Hitler
Harding
Hitler
Gamblers Anonymous grows with 5000 members in 160 chapters
5 000 members in 160 GA chapters connect across the nation and abroad. Mike N a $12 000 a year salesman recounts a 20 year fight with compulsive gambling driving debt to 38 000 and jeopardizing work and family. GA mirrors Alcoholics Anonymous with confessional meetings and a no bet rule.
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Benjamin Bycel
New York
Mike N
Gamblers Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Los Angeles
Bernie P
Brentwood
N.Y
Don R
Edmund Bergler
Gamanon
Joseph Dunn
New York City
Msgr. Dunn
Marvin Z
Agnew Visit to Springfield Sparks Partisan Debate
Vice President Agnew visited Springfield to promote revenue sharing amid a split General Assembly. The trip disrupted sessions, drew black legislators away, and prompted Democratic leaders to invite Rep. Mills to oppose revenue sharing, signaling a politically charged, largely unproductive visit.
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Illinois
Agnew
Springfield
General Assembly
Nixon
Richard Ogilvie
Ogilvie
Mr. Agnew
U.S
Wilbur Mills
Statehouse
Assembly
Rep. Mills
Gov. Ogilvie
Ogilvie Defends $30 Million Nonpublic School Aid Plan
Gov. Ogilvie says the $30 million aid to nonpublic schools is not a sign of long term expansion but a temporary measure to slow privatized schooling while public schools brace for possible enrollment shifts. The editorial questions impact on public education and calls for plans to absorb displaced students.
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Ogilvie
Gov. Ogilvie
Public employes bargaining bill may give unions veto power
The Hanahan bill and a Labor Laws Commission compromise raise questions whether public employee unions could veto policy beyond wages hours and benefits. Officials cite unsettled scope of management decisions and potential for strikes on non wage issues, with boards likely to resolve subjects for bargaining.
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Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub
Thomas Hanahan
McHenry
Hanahan
Labor Laws Commission
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Illinois Federation of Teachers
East St. Louis
Chicago
Southern Illinoisan Officials Credits
Robert D. Reid as Managing Editor and James K. Adams as Business Manager are listed in the newspaper masthead.
Prison Art Show At Menard Penitentiary Draws Visitors
The bi annual Menard Penitentiary art show in Chester runs May 23 from 9 am to 3 pm. Inmates display over 1,200 works across painting, ceramics, leather, and rugs selling for modest prices. Otto Stitz notes top sale around 90 dollars. last October visitors bought 369 paintings totaling 4690 dollars plus ceramics and leather items for a grand 5895 dollars. Visitors may enter free with refreshments and entertainment provided. no admission charge.
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DeMaris Berry
Menard Penitentiary
Chester
Otto Stitz
Stitz
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