Reagan budget cuts prompt Democratic pressure, critics say
The Washington Star report reprinted in the Southern Illinoisan on June 5 claims Reagan will pressure Democratic House members up for re election in 1982 to back his tax cut package using coercive tactics. It argues the budget plan harms the handicapped, the poor, and students seeking college aid, urging Reagan to reflect on the impact.
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Southern Illinoisan
Washington Star
Reagan
Congress
Weathering the Stormon Wheels A Rider's Plea
Freddie H Ford urges Southern Illinoisan to balance rain coverage. He defends motorcycle safety, cites the 1976 safety program, and asks for a positive image of prepared riders rather than a reckless, helmetless photo from a heavy downpour. He suggests alternative scenes like boat trips on Route 13.
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Southern Illinoisan
Thezo
Learning art in grade school why our children need it
Editor argues for preserving special music and art in kindergarten citing benefits seen in Carbondale children who participated in Suzuki music and art programs. The piece warns that eliminating arts from kindergarten would deprive eager learners of a rich start and urges readers to voice opinions before the June 18 District 95 School Board meeting at Brush Administration Center Carbondale.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
District 95
Brush Administration Center
Human Life Bill would redefine life at conception
Wayne A. Helmer of Carbondale's Christian Action Council urges passage of a federal Human Life Bill defining life at conception and protecting unborn children under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. The plan would empower states to enforce pre-1973 anti abortion laws and curb abortion on demand, contacting Senators Percy and Dixon and Representative Simon.
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U.S. Senate
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Alan J. Dixon
Washington, D.C
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Wayne A. Helmer
Carbondale
Christian Action Council
Critics miscast Middle Eastern dance at Herrin fest
Editor Your May 24 piece on Middle Eastern dance at the Herrin fest and the ensuing letters drew critique from students who faulted Jean Ness for a peep-show tone. The writer argues dancers are multi talented artists and scholars, not merely performers, and deserve respect.
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Llinosan
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