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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1981
Page
4
John C. Gardner publishes editorials in partnership with Lee Enterprises, shaping Southern Illinois opinion pages on regional issues and media strategy.
In a bitter exchange, Gov. James Thompson and former Gov. Dan Walker clash over the August 18 Galatia mine disturbance. Walker questions the use of police and National Guard tear gas, while Thompson defends actions to keep peace and criticizes Walker for political gain. The dispute highlights differences in handling labor unrest and raises broader questions about party strategy.
Opinion argues travel by lawmakers is essential when tied to genuine national and international needs. It notes voter skepticism is rising, cites fewer overseas trips since 1980, and urges targeted, informative visits to Berlin Zimbabwe or other capitals to deepen understanding and sustain U S leadership.
The Reagan administration promotes AWACS aircraft for Saudi defense and oil security while stressing limits on use and potential Israeli concerns. Senate leaders predict approval though House opposition remains possible as Israel and Saudi tensions color the debate.
Howard Kleinberg jokes about receiving personalized letters from Ronald Reagan George Bush and Guy Vander Jagt that solicit political donations. He notes mis-spellings recycled in the mailings references to a GOP Victory Fund and puzzled attempts to interpret why he is on these lists amid crude satire about junk mail costs and political fundraising.
An open letter defends police actions at Kerr McGee Galatia mine site and criticizes Daniel Walker and the mob at the incident. The writer, a veteran law enforcer with union ties, argues police tear gas was humane and urges support for the state police, condemns the mob’s attack on property and media, and stresses laws protect union and nonunion workers alike. The author urges Walker not to seek governorship, defends union rights, and portrays miners’ actions as cowardly and unlawful.
At Kelly Air Force Base the Electronic Security Command operates a high tech center with guards, red badges, and a focus on electronic warfare. Maj. Gen. Doyle Larson explains ESC develops methods to jam, disrupt, or destroy enemy communications while protecting U.S. networks. The force relies on engineers, scientists, and computer specialists to confront Soviet electronic warfare advances.
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