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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1973
Page
4
The column argues that residents in Carbondale are pushing for segregation through zoning and planning to keep nonfamilies from renting next door. The piece questions living beside a mirror image of oneself and condemns using public tools to segregate neighborhoods.
The author argues zoning should not bar non family members from living together and questions the ethics and constitutionality of using zoning to shape neighborhood composition. The piece appeals for reader letters and critiques attempts to restrict housing for project aims affecting students and neighbors.
A letter complains that an IPIRG public service ad misrepresented an automotive service at Downstate Communications Carbondale and that VTI students Ron Cornelius and Cipriano Garcia performed only routine tuning. The writer asks editors to verify facts before naming individuals, noting the stunt embarrassed area dealers.
A columnist argues against zoning to regulate neighbor diversity. He notes some students cause disturbances and questions if age class or social status justify legal limits. He urges viewing neighbors as people, not stereotypes.
In a letter Wil Jey questions the SPIRG test car being non electronically diagnosed and credits two VTI students under a supervising VTI instructor. IPIRG notes its results were unaffected by this, and cites supervision, certification, and IPIRG support from local car owners. Joe A. Schunk, President, Group Carbondale.
The editorial argues for House Bill 1058 to ban sales of cheap handguns defined as having melting points below 800 degrees. It cites crime statistics, notes support from Rep Norbert Kosinski and the Illinois State Rifle Association, and urges passage to reduce handgun crime even as it rejects broader federal action.
House Joint Resolution 18 would depoliticize Illinois courts by requiring three nominees from nonpartisan commissions for state supreme, appellate, and Cook County circuits. Commissions would have staggered six year terms with at least a majority non lawyers. Downstate judges would still be elected unless they opt into the system by referendum. The measure aims for a voter referendum next year amid broad civic support and long running Democratic opposition in Cook County.
A group of seven Illinois senators led by Sam Vadalabene has passed the Senate and seeks House approval for a bill that would punish publishing material believed to enable evading telephone tolls. The editorial warns such a law could curb press freedom and chill responsible journalism while addressing phone fraud.
The Air Force plans to spend over 1 billion on an AX attack aircraft and 7.8 billion on F15s for ground support and air superiority. The Navy pursues at least 13.5 billion for a Trident submarine, while experts say the F4 Phantom could cover roles. Analysts warn about waste and question bomber and missile programs amid postwar budget scrutiny.
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