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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1979
Page
4
An editorial argues against a windfall profits tax on oil producers, warning it could set a dangerous precedent harming the economy. It notes depletion allowances, calls for restoring incentives, and warns that taxing oil windfalls could invite similar taxation across industries and future losses.
U S Rep Paul Findley urged President Carter to ensure adequate fuel for Illinois farmers to plant cultivate and harvest crops. He supported Carter’s pledge and stressed that ample fuel supports agriculture and national food exports while helping curb inflation and the trade deficit.
President Carter urges a windfall profits tax funding an Energy Security Trust Fund to curb dependence on foreign oil, boost domestic production, promote conservation, and hasten development of alternatives. The plan opposes plowback of revenues and calls for immediate passage by Congress to shield low income households and accelerate energy options.
Our Opinions argue the U S Department of Energy gave states power to police filling stations for price gouging in March and urge Illinois to act. The move would bolster consumer confidence and support Gov James Thompson’s gasoline conservation message in TV spots.
A Southern Illinoisan letter from residents of Cutler Ava Campbell Hill Willisville and Percy questions mining hiring patterns around Pinckneyville and Du Quoin. They allege a 30 to 1 bias against local workers, cite land sales enabling hires, and urge mining firms to employ people from their five towns and support local banks stores and schools.
In a Marion column Lawrence Radcliffe laments lawmakers neglecting the needy as gasoline costs soar. He contrasts privileged access to seven limousines with a poor old man who must travel 12 miles to work each Sunday, aided by a neighbor whose car cannot run on Sunday.
A reader commends Ben Gelman for his May 23 column about the CCHS music department led by Deborah Burris. The letter blames low attendance and lack of publicity by the Southern Illinoisan for poor community support, urges more coverage in Teen Page, and calls for collaboration to keep information flowing and boost local arts.
Editor praises Ben Gelman for a column on Carbondale Community High School Music Department. The letter commends Miss Burris as a dedicated music director and urges wider public recognition of her work.
Reader commends sports writer Mike Chamness for a four part Title IX series in the Southern Illinoisan. The reviewer notes extensive research and wide viewpoints, with professional detachment and factual presentation rather than opinion.
A veteran expresses gratitude for a newspaper article titled A Memorial Day reflection. He recalls comrades lost overseas and ongoing thoughts of veterans’ experiences. He notes personal participation in memorials and vows to advocate for veterans’ rights through the Disabled American Veterans.
A store owner criticizes state funding for fishing licenses noting the 25 cent commission barely covers bonding, paperwork, and time. He argues the state should cover costs rather than penalize sellers while pressing for fair compensation.
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