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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
4
A Carbondale woman was attacked by two youths in a discount store parking lot. Bystanders intervened, chased and captured the attackers, held them until police arrived, and a nearby couple escorted the victim to the hospital. Callie Smith hailed neighborly bravery.
A historical opinion piece argues seventeen years of U S Cuba feud is excessive and proposes exchanging diplomats while noting fishing limits treaty and visa style accommodations. It assesses potential benefits of improved relations and cites past conflicts like Bay of Pigs and the Cuban missile crisis.
Gallup like poll finds 84 percent agree the U N should remain active and pursue positions, 96 percent back renewable energy drive, and 50–60 percent agree with fuel efficiency and tax measures. Percy disputes or cushions other results, citing wording and mailing list sampling.
Violent play in baseball basketball and football grows on national TV while pro hockey loses a contract amid brawls. Fans both participate and watch as sports seem to channel aggression into spectacle, raising concerns about excessive seriousness and safety.
An essay by Alba and Smith Jr. argues organized crime is not a Sicilian led conspiracy. It links criminal activity to American market dynamics, white collar crime, and shifting alliances, rejecting the notion of a single ethnic Mafia and calling for broader policy beyond ethnic blame.
Shawnee College applauds Merrill Perlman of the Southern Illinoisan for the May 16 piece Practical Nursing Grads Find Jobs. The staff says the article captured student spirit and enthusiasm for helping others and hopes the program gains continued support.
Chicago labor lawyer Irving Greenfield watched as the Senate backed a bill to dismantle much of the 1975 labor backed workmen's and unemployment compensation package. Downstate and independent Democrats, plus Republicans, join to keep the bill alive, signaling a stiff political fight ahead.
Lyndle C. Couch of Cambria critiques government double standards and “Pinkos” as he argues issues including the Panama Canal, forced busing, welfare and inheritance taxes, Social Security, and crime policy. He urges voters to evaluate voting records beyond party labels to restore a republic.
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