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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
7
Population experts link surge in unwed births to liberal attitudes and poor use of birth control. Dr. Paul Glick notes high teen fertility as a concern while a new Census report shows illegitimate births rising from 90,000 in 1940 to 448,000 in 1975, 3.6 to 14.3 percent of all births.
The Nation ministration in Washington surveyed 416 male workers aged 25 to 49 with 3 to 20 years of experience as the medical school began monitoring the controllers in 1974. The FAA started the research on committee recommendation from 1970 addressing conflicts between the controllers' union and FAA management. Sen. Robert Dole weighs 1980 race after Crane entry and may decide early next year whether to run. Navy chief Hayward calls women aboard ships a delicate issue under study, noting natural attraction could disrupt life at sea.
Sen Charles Percy runs early in his re election bid with limited voter opposition, yet local GOP leaders split on his liberal record. Dewitt County chair says Percy votes against his platform, while Macon and Champaign leaders cite strong vote getting potential and some voters might stay home over conservatism and the Panama Canal vote.
Editor notes and quotes show campaign dynamics for Republican Charles Percy and Democrat Alex Lmith in the U.S. Senate race. Local GOP chairman Edward Ragsdale criticizes the Panama Canal treaty vote, praising Percys tax and capital gains positions. Dewitt and Elk Grove voices suggest mixed local impressions and potential support for Percy with reservations on defense and the canal.
U S Senate candidate Alex Seith trails in fundraising against Charles Percy with about 290000 raised and a pledge of 850000 needed to win. Leith, a Hinsdale millionaire, has given 155500 of his own money and attracted substantial local support from builders and contractors. AFL CIO endorsement of Percy and scattered out of state gifts mark a contested fundraising landscape.
Corrections Director Charlies Rowe says Pontiac Prison will stay locked in cells until the state police investigation into the July riot is finished, likely at least two weeks. After the probe, a cell by cell search will occur before inmates are released from lockup, with humane services and supplies provided.
Livestock judging moved into high gear at the Illinois State Fair as the weekend leads to Tuesday’s auction of champions. Gov James R Thompson cut the ribbon at opening with thousands in attendance and free admission on day one. Attendance goal tops last year’s 772000 as contestants vie for top honors with grand champion steers and barrows auctioned for thousands of dollars. Chris Maier, 17, from Eagle Grove Iowa, seeks a repeat Grand Champion steer using a 1150 to 1200 pound crossbred entry. last year’s steer sold for 14 dollars a pound. The fair ends August 20.
Federal health officials report that apparent Legionnaires disease bacteria have been isolated in water used to air condition Indiana University's Memorial Union on the Bloomington campus. Twenty one people have contracted the illness in the past year. Researchers caution on transmission paths between cooling water and nearby creek water while pursuing further tests and comparisons with other outbreaks.
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