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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1982
Page
4
United States faces reduced federal support for universities and private research with a 5 percent cut in basic science funding in fiscal 1982. Defense gets more money, but overall science risks lagging behind Japan and Europe, potentially hindering future breakthroughs and economic strength.
National Park officials plan a Lincoln assassination museum in Ford Theatre basement where John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln in 1865. They have already redone Lincoln's booth and visitors can see the blood-stained pillow at Peterson House across the street.
Governor James Thompson leads a parade of dignitaries in Benton to celebrate a no-death year in Illinois coal mines while noting the 1981 mine strikes and ongoing federal safety concerns. The state observes Mine Safety Week January 4–10 amid calls to preserve federal safeguards.
Congress and party realignment unfold as Boll Weevils in the Sun Belt weigh re election strategies. After 1982 redistricting will shape a decade, with several incumbents leaning toward party switches or staying put to protect their seats amid black and rural voting dynamics.
Veteran political observers say Menachem Begin’s blistering attack on the United States over the Golan Heights annexation has worsened Israel's standing with American supporters. Begin's rhetoric, Iraq reactor strike, and Beirut bombing have undercut pro Israel lobbying and left American Jewish leaders anguished at a split in U S–Israel relations.
A Herrin reader defends local coverage, noting new businesses Em mco Store Uniform Plus and Mary's Gourmet Restaurant and planned openings. The correspondent cites expansions at Hardee's, Don's Jewelry, The Town Shop, Sollami Bros. and Smoler Bros. while criticizing the paper for emphasizing layoffs over growth, and urges more positive coverage of Herrin's industrial and shopping vitality.
A citizen letter condemns Illinois plans to route the Napoleon Hollow corridor through the Pike County Conservation Area and Wade Wildlife Sanctuary. The essay cites environmental impact studies showing harm to bald eagles and other endangered species, urges using an alternative route, and calls on Gov. Thompson to act. Patricia and Donna Corry Flora urge public letters to the governor.
The Glasco family thanks Carbondale Fire Department for delivering a food box before Christmas. They praise the department for caring for the elders of the community and wish the firemen a better New Year.
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