Outside interests Among House Members Spark Disclosure Debate
Congressional Quarterly reports three fifths of House members hold financial interests beyond their 42500 salaries. Details show bank stock law practice and defense contractor ties, with limited public knowledge due to rule gaps. Some members disclose spouses and children holdings, notably Rep. Pierre S. Du Pont with large stock and irrevocable trusts.
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Editorials Shoplifting: A Serious Crime Not a Lark
The piece argues shoplifting harms merchants and customers by raising costs and prompting security measures. It notes penalties up to $500, up to a year in jail, or both, plus a lasting criminal record affecting future prospects, urging deterrence and responsibility.
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Southern Illinois
Statewide planning urged on school aid formula
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie and Supt. Michael J. Bakalis clash over the state aid formula for districts with more than 10 000 students. Bakalis proposes a compensatory education factor to focus on low income students, while Ogilvie defends the density bonus. A legislative commission could study options for the 1973 budget as money limits hamper changes.
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Bakalis
Chicago
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IBI chief urged to justify ethics questions over speaking fees
Mitchell Ware's acceptance of $3,000 in speaking fees last year raises questions about his judgment and potential ethics code violations for a state executive. Critics say his leadership merits review while defending the agency's above average performance and urging continued use in law enforcement.
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Ogilvie
Britain’s possible entry into the European Common Market
Britain faces a pivotal summer decision on joining the European Common Market after a decade of talks and two rejections. Heath and Wilson back entry though opposition rises, with polls showing only twenty percent support. Economically concerns include subsidies and sterling status, while political questions center on sovereignty and a future European parliament. Geoffrey Rippon notes talks now focus on practical matters rather than principles.
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Ceylon Faces Prolonged Strife Amid Unemployment and Rebellion
National Geographic notes that unrest in Ceylon persists as 100 police posts faced attacks since April. Young educated rebels, many jobless, blame govt for failing election pledges to nationalize banks and plantations. Prime Minister Bandaranaike pursues cautious reform while security forces hunt guerrilla camps in upland jungles. The piece traces Ceylon’s history from ancient dams and kingdoms to British rule and independence, and highlights ongoing unemployment, tea and rubber exports, and economic strains.
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike
India
Anuradhapura
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China
Letter to the editor warns against land sale in Southern Illinois
A writer voices disappointment with an editorial backing land sale in Southern Illinois. They fear tourism and development will destroy silence, streams, forests, and hills, creating crowded, commercial areas and wealth for developers while harming locals' way of life. The piece questions whether prosperity justifies losing the region’s character and whether development truly helps hungry residents.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Troop 112 Scouts Honored for Bucking Horse Project
Murphysboro Troop 112 built the bucking horse pictured in the Egyptian Council Boy Scout Expo coverage. The project won a First prize and the Scouts and leaders deserve recognition for their work.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Editorials and Opinion Pages Overview
The Southern Illinoisan explains its editorial pages and reader letters. It distinguishes staff signed columns from opinions of readers and notes that opinion content may not reflect the newspaper’s stance. It also mentions analysis and background pieces and its aim for objectivity in general news.
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