Abortion ruling sparks moral clash at Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital in Carbondale banned elective abortions, a move the administrator calls routine yet critics deem a moral watershed. The board acted amid pressure from anti abortion advocates and doctors, with secrecy cited and public debate urged over the implications for patient access and local policy.
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Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
George Maroney
Southern Illinois
Maroney
West Frankfort Council Dodges Garbage Fee Decision
The West Frankfort City Council resists imposing a garbage collection fee though residents expect paid services. Commissioner Jerry Warren cites a $50,000 annual gap, but exact numbers are unavailable. Reserves subsidize the service, hindering a self-sustaining fund and truck replacement. Six months of discussion yield no action, raising questions about future water rate increases.
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West Frankfort
Jerry Warren
Costello Libel Case Sparks Public Debate Over Press
Columnist argues against libel suits in the wake of a $1 million verdict against Hargraves and the Belleville News Democrat. Judge Scrivner imposes $450,000 damages plus $600,000 punitive on Capital Cities for calling a politician a liar. The piece questions whether Costello’s suit belongs in court or in open public discourse.
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Richard Hargraves
Hargraves
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Belleville News- Democrat
St. Clair County Board
Jerry Costello
U.S
Mel Price
Costello
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Baloney
Scrivner
Capital Cities Communications Inc
Darwin C. Wise
The
Globe-Democrat
Belleville-area
News-Democrat
Congress
The Fair Flat Japanese Defense Tax proposal
Ben Wattenberg argues for a bold plan to reduce deficits and pressure Japan to open trade. He suggests a flat 50 billion dollar levy on Japan tied to defense costs, or a commercial services contract offering protection in exchange for payment. The piece champions a hard stance on trade and taxation to reshape economic relations.
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Ben Wattenberg
Newspaper Enterprise Association
America
Washington
United States
Japan
Russia
China
FFJDT
U.S
Uncle Sam
Government of Japan
Marion Veterans Medical Center urged to expand beds
The letter author argues for a 500 to 1000 bed Marion Veterans Medical Center expansion to serve veterans from 52 counties and neighboring states. Citing laws dating to 1939 and multiple wars, the piece calls for increased medical, surgical, and psychological care and notes existing facilities in Arizona as a model. The author urges federal action to relieve veterans and families from traveling to Chicago, St Louis, or Memphis.
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Southern Illinoisan
Veterans’ Medical Center
Marion
Illinois
Marion Veteran’s Medical Center
Veterans’ Administration
Washington, D. C
Veterans Medical Center
Congressional
Congress
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Fine Veterans’ Medical Center
Marion Veterans’ Medical Center
SIU Medical School
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
Tenn
Arizona
Southern Illinois
Chester
Centralia
Vienna
Language program benefits students in Carbondale schools
Public praise for District 95 the Carbondale Elementary Schools superintendent and board for introducing a foreign language program in middle and junior high. The pilot offers Spanish and French with two part time teachers at low cost, plus field trips to France enriching student awareness of grammar culture and language.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
District 95
France
Spain
Dr. Thomas
Reagan Attacks Forefathers In Contras Comment
John F. Hayward of Carbondale criticizes President Reagan for equating the Contras with founding fathers in a lobbying context. He cites America Watch and allied groups on Contra abuses, condemns torture reports, and urges honoring liberty by defending individual rights rather than supporting repressive regimes.
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Southern Lillinoisan
Congress
Reagan
Nicaragua
America Watch
Washington Office
Latin America
International Human Rights Law Group
America
John F. Hayward
Carbondale
Letter Responds To Virginia Cunningham On Abortion Discussion
A reader argues that Jesus should not be used as an abortion example. The writer emphasizes life’s value and Easter faith noting Jesus is a divine sacrifice, not a model for abortion debate. The letter closes with prayers and praise for Christ’s ongoing presence.
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Southern Illinoisan
Virginia Cunningham
Jesus
Joseph
Merritt Silent On 95 Allegations Sparks Board Debate
Victoria Maltese notes Merritt delayed public claims while serving on Carbondale Elementary School District 95 board. She criticizes as sniping from camouflage and suggests the moment to speak was when board minutes were up for approval.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Victoria Maltese
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