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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1978
Page
4
Attorney General William Scott faces a federal grand jury inquiry over possible misuse of funds for political purposes. He has held press conferences to denounce unnamed enemies and then walked out without answering reporters questions, presenting a ready pitch while avoiding scrutiny.
Hollywood crowned Oscars with strong politics and strong personalities. Woody Allen and Diane Keaton shared a marquee choice while Richard Dreyfuss nabbed best actor, Julia won two awards, and Vanessa Redgrave drew controversy for a Palest in documentary stance.
A nostalgic take on baseball fever from February to opening day. It recalls fans, sandlot players, bleachers, and major league crowds while noting price hikes, salaries, domed stadiums, and artificial turf. The piece argues grumbling is part of baseball’s charm and celebrates the opening day call play ball.
Emeritus Professor Albert William Bork of Southern Illinois University argues that the Panama Canal treaties are essentially a long lease by Panama to the United States. He compares the 1903 pact to a 25 year farming lease and says the Canal Zone will revert to Panama in 22 years. He urges approval of the treaties to keep the canal a public utility and avoid further expense.
The piece notes top team payrolls with the Phillies averaging about 139 thousand dollars per player, Yankees 139 thousand, and Reds 110 thousand as the sport shifts after a 1975 arbitration ruling. It discusses free agency, rising salaries, and fears that wealthier clubs may monopolize stars, threatening league balance while teams struggle to profit despite high attendance.
On March 21 the Senate approved 67 to 26 a three pronged act to pay farmers about 75 dollars an acre not to plant 31 million acres of feed grains cotton and soybeans raise price supports roughly 20 percent and let farmers set own support levels through flexible parity. Percy supported Stevenson opposed. An amendment to allow self determined price supports passed 55 to 39 but faced inflation fears and budget impact critiques. Both Perry and Stevenson opposed the amendment.
Southern Illinois residents Karen and Fred Spurlin recall visits to Miraflores and Contadora Island, challenge experts Gardner Klingberg and Allen, argue U S control is essential, urge defeat of current canal treaty, and defend Panama ties amid national opposition. Capitol Hill News Service report follows.
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