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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1976
Page
4
Illinois faces a funding crisis for road maintenance and new construction. The 10 year old motor fuel tax hike no longer covers needs, potentially shrinking the supplemental freeway program from 2000 miles and forcing cuts to maintenance and new work. A tax increase or reallocation of funds may be necessary to hold the status quo.
Illinois faces rising costs for the Interstate system and the Supplemental Freeway project. The state aims 96 percent completion of Interstates by 1976 with $65 million more in 1977 contracts, while rehabilitation funding replaces new construction as the major challenge.
Viewpoint outlines Illinois state and local road systems facing budget cuts and aging infrastructure. It cites 17,000 miles of state roads with 3,000 needing repair and 800 to 900 requiring resurfacing, a 7% motor fuel tax, and inflation-driven cost hikes since 1967.
The Illinois House defeated Walker administration tax speedup proposals while the budget remains out of balance. Gov. Walker and rivals James Thompson and Michael Howlett criticize each other without specifying spending cuts or revenue increases. The piece accuses all major figures of running an election year game and avoiding tough financial choices.
The annual OAS gathering in Chile centers on human rights under Gen. Augusto Pinochet’s regime. The commission cites continued imprisonment torture and murder of political prisoners since 1973 while Cuba Brazil Haiti and Nicaragua also face criticism.
The revival of the Mickey Mouse Club and Howdy Doody draws new viewers as stations revive old films and syndicate updates. The rebirth appeals to a new generation, with Buffalo Bob and friends back on air and children of the original fans tuning in.
In this editorial the writer commends the USSR US pact on peacetime nuclear tests but argues it is inadequate. The real goal is abolition of all nuclear armaments to remove the menace to earthly life. The piece calls for complete elimination of nuclear weapons.
A Letter to the Editor asserts that destroying all nuclear weapons remains unfinished and that world citizens must press leaders for real action, rejecting mere palliatives and demanding swift steps.
An open letter urges Peter G Princas Republican candidate for the 24th U S House district to obtain and publish Rep Paul Simon s complete voting record. The writer cites Simon s reply accusing Princas of cherry picking bills and calls for voter information on representation in Washington D C.
A reader vents frustration about income tax withholding and targets political figures including Rep Wilbur Mills and Rep Wayne Hays. The note mocks older politicians, urging focus on business rather than perceived inappropriate conduct.
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters on news matters with rules. Letters must be 300 words or less, signed with full address, and printed name and hometown only. Libelous or in poor taste letters may be returned or edited, and poetry is not allowed. Announcements belong in classifieds or records pages.
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