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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1978
Page
4
Satirical list of spoof disaster films with absurd plots and big-name cameos. Items include Shells about a giant oyster menacing Chesapeake Bay, The Towering Bore with a hostage host, Nasty Pasta featuring murderous spaghetti, Ice 2 with revenge ice, Aerosol about reverse spray, The Colossal Cheese where a giant cheese roams cities, and a closing quip on television.
A Chicago Tribune opinion argues that extending the ERA ratification deadline to 39 months would delay Illinois action and weaken the push for constitutional equality. It urges Senate rejection, noting Illinois procrastination and urging voters to press lawmakers before the March 22, 1979 deadline. The piece separates ERA support from deadline extension and calls for Illinois to be counted.
Democratic candidate Roland Burris argues the office should actively advise the governor and legislature, not just audit. He would form a task force on Southern Illinois unemployment, seek independent budgeting, and press for public action if the governor balks. Burris contrasts independence with rival Castle, and cites campaign funding and past GSA criticism while promoting open administration.
The piece argues against the Senate plan to give all parents with college students a $500 tax credit, saying it costs 1.4 billion annually and mostly benefits those who don’t need help. It supports Carter's proposal to expand federal grants and loans targeting needy students, urging the House to defeat the Senate plan.
The maker of renowned films like Scenes From a Marriage The Seventh Seal and Wild Strawberries is back in Sweden signaling more acclaimed work. Bergman is praised for artful films with striking imagery and symbolism and is urged by readers to be spared sensationalism and left to his craft.
Colleen Taylor of Herrin credits Herrin firemen for an Aug. 4 rescue that kept her brother’s house from destruction, praising their alertness and know-how and noting the essential service of public workers.
A reader praises the July 20 Southern Illinoisan article and photo on Carbondale planners winning first place in the 1977-78 single family construction category, noting it encourages citizen interest and pride in homes and communities.
DeKalb lawyer John Castle, the Republican candidate for comptroller, accuses Bakalis of chasing the governor's race and notes audit focus on areas for political mileage. Castle calls for audit reforms without staffing increases while defending his campaign finance, aiming to prove better administration can cut state spending.
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