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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1978
Page
4
Washington column argues Congress delayed action on President Carter energy package, citing partisan delay, desire for comprehensive reform, and public ambivalence. It notes Udall and others debate whether crisis framing, leadership style, and party dynamics hindered timely passage. The piece contends the delay reflects broad national indecision rather than pure congressional obstruction.
The piece argues Congress avoids crises until they appear, voters show little urgency, and Carter and Schlesinger push a technically correct energy plan but fail to sell the "sizzle" to politics. It critiques the gap between rational policy and marketable messaging.
The article argues that State Sen. Kenneth Buzbee should push for Jackson County or statewide zoning rather than support a bill allowing Carbondale to annex Cedar Lake area. It notes a conflict of interest due to his residence, calls for public representation, hearings, and an appeals board, and warns of overdevelopment and pollution risks near Cedar Lake and Lake of Egypt.
Illinois lawmakers press Pentagon over Chanute Air Force Base threats and base closings. They note $3.38 million Lowry project was deferred and question why such construction existed if Chanute might close. Senators urge delaying all 21 alternatives and scrutinizing military spending as a whole.
Ernest Boyer warns schools not to expect federal bailouts as local and state budgets tighten. Education funding is a shared duty among local communities, states, and the nation, with each level expected to contribute. The piece criticizes politicians for avoiding necessary increases and stresses education's essential role in society.
The FTC investigates Miller Brewing for potentially misleading labeling of Lowenbrau as a domestic beer not tied to a German beer. Anheuser-Busch accuses Miller of misrepresenting the product while Miller pours millions into ads to gain market share amid industry concerns over honesty in beer marketing.
In a Rockford debate on July 18, Charles Percy and challenger Alex Seith clashed over how to confront the Soviet threat, NATO unity, and SALT. They differed on Moscow versus Beijing influenced communism, Africa policy, neutron bombs, F-15 sales to Saudi Arabia, and methods to advance Middle East peace and human rights.
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