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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1978
Page
4
Opinion pieces argue financial and political influence shapes access to medical and graduate programs. Instances include Pennsylvania legislators convicted for gatekeeping payoffs and UC Davis noting discriminatory admissions aided by dean interventions. Authors urge expanding programs and proactive inclusion of poor and minority applicants to counter money driven entry.
Larry Doby, second Black figure in major league baseball leadership, takes managing duties with the Chicago White Sox under Bill Veeck. Once a star for the Cleveland Indians, Doby faced taunts and doubt but proved elite with a .301 first full season and 251 career homers.
President Carter floats a three year ban on all tests except small lab explosions to pressure the Soviet Union. He argues it would push toward a permanent ban on all nuclear tests, rallying world opinion while noting the minimal U.S. risk given existing arsenals. The goal is to compel others to halt testing as well.
The Southern Illinoisan weighs how small communities resist oversight while facing a district crisis over facilities at Herrin’s Hurst Bush school. A board member accused a faculty member of denying lunch to a child due to parental opposition, a charge later found unfounded. The piece urges apology and remedial action, noting teachers’ professionalism and their personal efforts to aid students amid funding limits.
Dissent over a proposed Herrin middle school drew teachers under fire as parents accuse educators of abusing school time for union support. Community members formed SPACE to fund ads and fight the project, urging open, unbiased information and fair debate while emphasizing taxpayer accountability and nonescalation of hostilities.
Stillman argues that U.S. views of Europe are outdated as Europe reshapes its economy and influence. He cites Europe’s real GNP strength, especially West Germany and France, and contrasts infant mortality trends and living standards with the United States. The piece challenges Dawson’s view of Europe as diminished and highlights Europe’s vital role in global policy and technology.
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