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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1975
Page
4
The piece argues Ford faces tougher scrutiny in policy and leadership than ski mishaps. Aides worry about negative media images shaping public opinion, while Ford remains steady and focused on his duties. Voters will judge his post vacation actions on national impact.
The piece criticizes political posturing over hard drugs while noting President Ford plans to push for federal prison terms for drug dealers and talks with Mexico and Turkey. It argues real progress requires addressing poverty and discrimination and removing corruption in politics and law enforcement.
The Associated Press notes 394 people died in traffic accidents over the four day Christmas weekend. The piece urges readers to recognize each life behind the statistics and to avoid drunk driving and risky travel in snowy or icy conditions during New Year celebrations.
In a letter to the Southern Ilinoisan Gary Blackburn argues gun control is a value issue and supports strict legislation. He notes guns facilitate death and questions the idea that training alone solves danger while acknowledging trained holders can sometimes protect the public. He believes controls may reduce accidental and intentional deaths.
Helen Saunders of Carterville writes after witnessing a car go around a school bus with its stop sign out on December 4 at Winkler School. She questions drivers who ignore safety rules and jokes about population concerns as a response to crowded schools.
Dona Lovejoy of Grand Tower argues against instant lottery hype. She urges a financial study of lottery players and funds to reveal who actually benefits and how proceeds are used, challenging revenue justifications and prompting public scrutiny.
On December 8 1975 advisory members of the Illinois Guaranteed Student Loans program met in Deerfield Illinois to propose ideas to ease borrower burdens. They urged banks and educational institutions to increase participation and questioned limits to guarantee backed student loans amid a recession and job scarcity.
The Southern Mlnoisan explains its editorial pages and reader letters sections. It notes opinion pieces by staff writers may not reflect the newspaper’s position and distinguishes news analysis from standard reporting.
Ronald P. Fox chairman of the board from Oak Park defends Illinois Planning Group claims of over $156000 in fees from the Secretary of State. He cites studies improving data processing and on line license issuance, plus five year license plates saving taxpayers millions.
A correspondent argues that the PLO seeks Israel’s destruction and accuses the Arab bloc of bias in United Nations actions. He cites Lebanon and an Israeli Arab population, labels PLO violence against civilians, and challenges the editorial urging dialogue with the PLO. He urges a tougher American view and notes his surprise at the paper’s tone.
The SIU Asian Studies Association thanks attendees of The Martial Arts A Survey of Styles and especially the demonstrators. Greg Mucci and Tai Chi students, Hiroshi Matsumoto and Shorinji Kempo, Paul Armetta Black Parsons Judo, Mark Reed SIU Karate, Jeff Forby David Legrand Hapkido, South ern Illinois Tae Kwon Do Michael Wadiak Isshinryu are recognized. Next year promises another demonstration.
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