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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1985
Page
8
A Southern Illinois editorial urges banks to voluntarily report suspicious cash transactions under $10,000 to aid federal drug investigations. It argues banks have moral duties to the community, noting existing $10,000 reporting rules and the need to flag patterns such as repeated $8,000 transfers that echo laundering schemes.
In Jamba Angola, children study math and geography beneath trees while a war economy dominates. A Cuban backed government fights UNITA led by Savimbi, with 25 000 to 30 000 Cuban troops nearby. The city shelters 4500 residents including 1000 orphans, many sent for possible overseas study or trained as soldiers. The piece notes the cycle of conflict and colonial borders shaping these youths lives.
New appointee prospects for key Justice Department posts would push the department further to the right under Atty. Gen. Edwin Meese III. Young conservatives Charles Cooper Carolyn Kuhl Richard Willard and Douglas Ginsburg are among those considered for top positions, with Herbert Ellingwood also named. Liberal officials warn of a shift, while supporters call it a bold retooling of policy leadership.
A Southern Illinoisan letter condemns elective abortion and questions Planned Parenthood claims while urging churches to offer support to pregnant women. It argues abortion ends a distinct human life and highlights emotional and physical harms, urging readers to seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters but limits length to under 400 words or 142 double-spaced pages. Longer letters may be shortened or withheld. All letters must be signed with the author’s name and include contact details. only name hometown and affiliation may be published. Multiple signatures allowed up to five names. Libelous or inappropriate letters will not be published. Poetry submissions are not accepted.
The piece argues President Reagan pursues two decisive aims to shrink federal power while expanding military strength. He compromises on the budget and Social Security to sustain SALT II talks, buying time as deficits mount and nuclear policy faces a pivotal choice with Gorbachev.
The question frames what President Reagan may leave for future security and governance. It weighs potential policy impacts against political gains tied to headlines and elections. The piece prompts reflection on enduring structures versus immediate votes.
The piece argues Reagan is a cautious conservative balancing change with tradition. It critiques his willingness to compromise with opponents yet fail to persuade publics or leaders. It compares his Star Wars vision with real cuts in military budgets and calls for bold action on deficits, trade, and arms control.
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