Editorial: City Needs Council-Manager Government
Carbondale faces a referendum on adopting a council-manager system to save money and improve administration. A trained city manager would cost about 20 000 dollars annually, while current salaries for mayor and commissioners total 10 500, with possible raises. The change promises unified direction, fair pay practices, and better service by professional management accountable to the council and people.
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Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
Two Ethics Panels Talk Tapes Amid Court Delays
A satirical note on Senate and House Ethics Commissions debating access to tape recordings from courts. The piece mocks legislators for discussing investigations without calling those named on the tapes and questions the purpose of the probe as delays continue.
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Senate Ethics Commission
House Ethics Commission
Chicago
Ethics Commission
Illinois Dynasty of Steversons in U S politics
The piece surveys American political dynasties, noting the Stevensons of Illinois as a prominent example. Adlai E. Stevenson and descendants held multiple offices from secretary of state to governor and beyond, sparking debate on dynastic influence versus American elective merit.
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United States
Europe
Adams
Harrison
Roosevelt
U. S
Kennedy
Congress
Songs
Louisiana
la Follettes
Wisconsin
Yates
Illinois
Roosevelts
New York
California
Byrds
Virginia
Kennedys
Massachusetts
Stevensons
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bloomington
Louis
Adlai
United Nations
Adlai, III
Washington
Adlai Stevenson III
Stevenson
Stop and Frisk Proposed for Model Code Sparks Outcry
The American Law Institute approved a stop and frisk section for its model code by 164 to 40 after two days of debate. Critics warn the plan grants police power to seize people with minimal or no probable cause, risking constitutional privacy rights and extending to cases like wiretapping.
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American Law _ Institute
Institute
New York
Illinois General Assembly
Kerner
The
American Law Institute
Illinois
City Can Absorb Cost Readers Say in Carbondale Referendum
Letter argues that Carbondale's four percent utilities tax will raise about 150000 for the general fund and cover a future city manager salary of about 20000. The writer notes 6000 funded a Chicago study and 40000 budgeted for building authority rent, urging voters to approve the May 2 referendum without tax increases.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Public Administration Service of
Chicago
Randall H. Nelson
Cherry St
Carbondale budget supports city manager and secretary
Carbondale's 1966-67 operating budget, prepared by Finance Commissioner Ea ton, includes funds for a qualified city manager and secretary. It relies on current revenues with no tax burden increase. Mayor Miller questions funding, while the writer argues a trained manager will save money and urges a Yes vote on May 24.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Eaton
Miller
Too Many Managers in Carbondale City Governance
Editor laments excessive managers and ad hoc groups in Carbondale. He cites a $40,000 Northeast study by Leo J. Shapiro and Associates, financed by a Jackson County Home Upgrade Association grant from the State Housing Board, as wasteful and unnecessary.
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J.J. Gass
Carbondale
Northeast
Leo J. Shapiro and
Vote Tuesday Urges Carbondale Readers to Vote
A reader urges Carbondale voters to participate in the upcoming election. He emphasizes youth insight, informed choices, and personal responsibility, noting voting is both a privilege and an obligation for the community’s well being.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Second Look at Skirts and Power in 1960s Life
The piece notes skirts rising above the knee and fewer references to the feminine mystique. It states the U.S. nickel is 100 years old and nearly retired in purchasing power. It also questions the Vietnamese translation of Korea's Panmunjom.
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U.S
Korea
Open Letter Demands Mayor's Stand on Council Manager Plan
Co chairmen Rev M B Haas and Rev Charles E F Howe urge Carbondale mayor to take a clear position on the council manager referendum to be voted May 24 1966. They condemn indirect tactics and call for courageous leadership in local government.
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WCIL
Carbondale
M. B. Haas
Charles E. F. Howe
Voter Interest Urged In Town Meeting Call
A letter to readers urges turnout on Tuesday urging residents to decide local ballot items. The writer notes meetings informing the public and stresses community action to shape the town’s future.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Bear Killing Sparks Criticism of State Conservation Officials
Readers from Carbondale and Murphysboro condemn the state Conservation Department for its handling of a black bear incident in Southern Illinois. They argue the affair shows arrogance, questions conservation aims, and suggests the bear merely exposed frustrations of locals and officials.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Code Department
Ilinois
Southern
Illinois
Conservation Department
Daniel Boone
Springfield
Gerald Daffney
N. Springer
Carbondale
Dennis G. Raveling
N. St
Murphysboro
Gerald A. Wise
Rt. 3
City Manager referendum argument urged for May 24
A City Manager supporters letter responds to May 9 concerns raised by Emme Davis and Leming. It argues a professional manager with a council oversees policy while the council handles decisions and urges voters to approve the May 24 referendum for Carbondale.
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Mrs. Ferris S. Randall
Hillcrest
Dolly
Irene
Southern Illnoisan
Messrs
Emme
Davis
Leming
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