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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
5
An editorial questions Chicago's ordinance banning extremely violent and obscene films for under 18. It argues bans may infringe free speech, address violence from other sources, and risk censorship of socially valuable works. Parental and industry controls offer alternatives, but effectiveness remains uncertain.
The Postal Service auctioned off damaged books and records from automated centers to ease financial losses, angering publishers and prompting talk of alternatives. Officials paused auctions until August while delays and costs rise, including a 13 cent first class stamp. Some view the move as a possible tactic to bury financial troubles.
Weather experts warn of potential long drought as Minnesota and Great Plains report crop losses from dryness. Illinois farmers see corn and soybeans stressed while county advisers note early planted crops suffer without rain. planners urged to prepare contingency feeding measures for the nation.
A letter urges readers to write appreciation to R P Hibbs SIU for his 11 years of service since 1965. It highlights his roles in the speech department and as coordinator of special programs and Celebrity Series, noting hundreds of events and famous performers.
George W. Ball argues the postwar world shifted from Cold War policy to a static stance. He notes 100 new nations emerged, the Soviet nuclear arsenal grew by diverting resources, and NATO remain a Western counterweight. He warns the United States overestimates Soviet parity and risks neglecting economic gaps.
The author argues the Soviet system weakens globally while Third World nations favor Maoist models. He warns against detente and urges strong NATO unity, testing detente, localizing conflicts, and downgrading Soviet dominance. Emphasizes supporting like minded states and avoiding overreliance on Moscow.
A seventh grader from Giant City school urges readers to protest tuna fishing practices that drown porpoises. Ecologists highlighted the issue and a law was passed to end tuna fishing by May, though one congressman opposes the measure and seeks to repeal it.
A letter from Bill Ryan of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services rebukes Noreen Marcus for editorializing on the center suspension. He defends the action as even handed personnel management and argues for separating reporting from interpretation while questioning Marcus's foresight and objectivity.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for reader letters. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length and clarity. Include full address and signature. only name and hometown printed. Personal notices belong in other sections.
A Murphysboro reader thanks state policeman Mike Mileur for helping with a car breakdown on Saturday May 15. The officer offered courteous assistance and did everything possible to start the car, praising police for their service.
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