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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1981
Page
4
Carbondale seeks a yes in tomorrow’s referendum to issue 1.7 million dollars in general obligation bonds for a 16 000 square foot library on West Main Street. The plan promises 100 000 books, 77 parking spots, a meeting room, and modern insulation reducing costs, with the library board already securing site options.
The Herrin Junior Woman's Club sponsored a dance at Herrin's Teen Town for local junior high students to cap a weeklong candy sale fundraiser. The writer notes strong student effort, enthusiastic attendance, and willingness to support Teen Town in the future, stressing the need for community recreation outlets and ongoing civic involvement.
Rue Gene Starr Sr of Marion writes to question media coverage of the Iran kidnapping incidents. He asks why the event occurred and demands explanation of intelligence warnings and marine response as the embassy faced an attack by invading students.
Flora Lewis reports that Reagan's team is unsettled with unfilled senior posts and divergent views on Europe missile talks and Middle East policy. Ambassadors say no clear strategy exists, while allies grow wary of vague statements and delayed decisions amid a pause for reflection.
Julian Bond argues deputy secretary of state William P. Clark Jr. should know Africa's heads of state. He criticizes Clark's ignorance of Africa and urges informed policy toward Nigeria South Africa Zimbabwe and Mugabe Botha. Bond links Africa policy to U S interests and democratic ideals.
San Juan report details how a government push to grow rice wrecked farming. Despite 21 million spent and a near 15 million mill, only about 200 acres are cultivated as land sits idle. The program, part of Operation Bootstrap, spurred wage shifts, farm exodus, and rising imports while a few growers push to succeed amid high costs and storms.
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