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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1979
Page
4
As the economy falters, Chrysler seeks a 1 billion upfront tax credit while the Carter administration offers 750 million in loan guarantees. Analysts warn of mass layoffs and higher government costs if Chrysler collapses, urging careful congressional scrutiny and precedent safeguards.
The piece notes rising demonstrations against Iran's government of Ayatollah Khomeini, with protests over press censorship and oil field disruptions pointing to continuing instability. It criticizes past CIA analysis as ineffective during the shah era and warns of possible further surprises if intelligence services do not improve.
The piece warns that many gas mileage devices promising large savings are inflated and may constitute fuel fraud. It notes federal tests show marginal usefulness, while mail order sellers flood the market as prices and shortages drive consumer vulnerability. The USPS and FTC are investigating to protect buyers.
The piece argues Jimmy Carter’s recent self analysis and PR driven revival mirror earlier campaigns. It links past White House renovations to modern media politics, noting advisers like Rafshoon and Spencer and cites Lindsay Byrne and Percy as precedents for repentance aiding comeback efforts.
A Southern Illinoisan reader argues the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki saved lives, urges comparison with Pearl Harbor remembrances, and questions future antiwar demonstrations. The letter defends wartime leadership and warns against branding critics as traitors while acknowledging debate on nuclear power.
Earl Bristow of Harrisburg argues that Shanna McNeill remains Miss Illinois 1979 and faults pageant officials for attempting to strip her title. He contends the public should have a voice and asserts she retains the honor regardless of later contests.
Charles M. Tidmarch argues for a centralized Office of Constituent Affairs to unify and improve casework across Congress. The piece contends better staffing, regional offices, merit-based pay, and objective oversight would reduce red tape, lower duplication, and deliver fairer, more responsive service to constituents.
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