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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1975
Page
5
Frances B. Eisenberg argues that while aid flows to refugees abroad, American children suffer at home. The piece notes child labor bills allowing five to twelve year olds to harvest by hand and exemptions from minimum wage rules, highlighting exploitation and neglect in migrant and farming communities.
The piece argues that without a prohibition on child labor school attendance wanes. It discusses migrant and refugee child conditions, criticizes a bill allowing farm child labor, and questions forcing American children to sacrifice schooling for crops. It highlights Oregon strawberry growers and Sen. Hatfield’s appeals, urging protection of U S children over farm profit.
In New Mexico the Navajo Nation sees power lines and coal plants reshaping the desert landscape. The Navajo Mine near Farmington supplies 25,000 tons daily to the Four Corners facility, with last year totaling 7 million tons. Western governors form a coalition to curb energy development, led by Governor Jerry Apodaca who pledges to balance state riches with citizens' needs.
Richly argues Rep Thaddeus Lechowicz defends IEFC role and notes the editorial misstates conclusions of a forthcoming mental health report. The letter insists the IEFC did not reach conclusions and that the study staff authored the document, with Gov Walker and LeRoy Levitt not yet commenting.
The IEFC report defends its evaluation despite editorial disputes over its conclusions. New Mexico officials discuss generation tax credits, energy research funding, and the state’s extensive natural resources. The piece underscores solar and fossil energy prospects, with leaders urging guided development to sustain growth.
The U S government left unspent about 135 million of 535 million in Basic Educational Opportunity Grant aid for poor students. Critics blame bureaucracy and bad faith while officials cite inexperience and complexity of the program.
Mrs Barbara Jaimet of Willisville criticizes Murphysboro Fire Dept for letting a home and outbuildings burn on March 3. Chester Steele, fire chief, responds detailing events, noting a one mile hydrant, Ranger aid, and limited water. He urges Mrs Jaimet to discuss with her father or Captain John Marnall for clarification.
Letter disputes a Sun day 1975 report on Edwardsville hearings by the Illinois Commission on the Status of Women. Dr Antoinette R Appel says four deanships were filled last year and all women were not interviewed for those posts.
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