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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1966
Page
4
The Challenge urges Herrin and Murphysboro to reject strip zoning as plans would dilute downtown districts. It cites concerns over traffic, residential impact, and service costs and calls councils to adopt compact central business areas for long term economic and aesthetic health.
Secret talks between American and Soviet delegates at the Geneva Disarmament Conference have run in recent weeks. Signs point to progress by sidestepping the German nuclear issue, suggesting a potential treaty may emerge as the conference adjourns.
The Mohole project to drill into three miles of ocean and crust is killed by Congress amid claims of rising costs and political favoritism. Officials note potential loss of $36.6 million already paid or obligated and urge broader nuclear arms control and detente efforts between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Harry S Truman voiced concern about rising interest rates and fiscal policy risks to mood in the nation. Lyndon B. Johnson countered that rate increases signal strength, urging better restraint of inflation while pursuing domestic goals and an election agenda.
Dave Felts notes Walter Kerr, former Herald Tribune drama critic, will replace Stanley Kaufmann at The Times. Kerr, 53, from Evanston, is married to Jean Kerr author of Please Don’t Eat the Daisies. He has six children and degrees from Northwestern.
The piece argues that even with a Viet Nam victory China will remain a major force in Asia. It urges a revised American policy combining economic aid and multilateral cooperation to contain China without endless war, urging clearer goals and a realistic Far East strategy.
Catala Green of Carbondale protests a published Aug 10 item that used her daughter Sylvia’s name. She says Carbondale shows racial and religious harmony and denounces biased views as small and worthless. The editor notes the article reflected Human Relations Commission views, not the reporter.
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