Stick with Jim's original recipe
Governor Thompson's Build Illinois program gains support as months pass. Senate Democrats tinker with it while critiquing the House. The plan aims to avoid borrowing by using tax revenue from used car sales, while funding bonds backed by private and local government beneficiaries. The column urges sticking to Thompson's integrated plan, warning against divisive, shifting proposals.
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Thompson
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Answers Needed on Consolidations in Illinois Education Debate
The debate centers on House Bill 935 to create study committees that propose district consolidations with State Board review and district veto rights. While not forcing mergers, the bill aims to show whether larger districts improve education and cost efficiency, especially for small districts like Carbondale. Supporters seek informed, locally driven decisions via committees.
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Illinois
State Board of Education
Governor’s Office
Carbondale
Pinckneyville
Carbondale Area
Strong leader key to victory by Tom Wicker
In 1988 the Democrats face a fractured party with no clear titular leader or unified policy. A strong winning candidate could reshape the party and attract diverse factions, though internal reform and regional tensions pose serious hurdles. The piece argues for a powerful candidate who can unite interest groups and appeal to Southern whites and Black voters alike.
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Tom Wicker
New York Times
NEW York
Tip O’neill
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
National Committee
Ronald Reagan
Afl-Cio
Eagles persevere to earn rank amid troop disruption
Richard J. Habiger, former Troop 68 committee member, explains how Troop 68 lost adult leadership, ceased meetings, and could not recharter, while two scouts pursued Eagle rank. The Church of the Good Shepherd faced no blame for the troop’s demise, and readers are urged to support sponsoring organizations facing leadership gaps.
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Carbondale
Today
Boy Scouts of America
Church of the Good Shepherd
Grace Methodist Church
Troop 68
Boy Scout Troop 68
Richard J. Habiger
Troop Committee
BSA
Weekly columns praise editor and Evan Davis in Southern Illinoisan
A reader commends The Southern Illinoisan editorial pages and Evan Davis for engaging articles beyond abortion and seat belts. The letter lauds Davis for insight and wit, notes strong points in Stand Up and Gripe, and argues about personal income disclosure for computer camp, loans, and common questions.
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Southern Illinoisan
Ed Kelsey
Evan Davis
Energy mayor urged time to solve local issues
The letter argues Energy’s new mayor Stanley Bloodworth and city council need time to address long standing problems without external editorial pressure. It defends their independence and criticizes outside experts for stifling local policy development. Citizens like John Hargraves and Christopher urge restraint and patience.
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Southern Illinoisan
Village of Energy
Stanley Bloodworth
Energy
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Bloodworth
John Hargraves
Christopher
No Discrimination in an Abortion Discussion
An article reports a June 18 event at the Emma Hayes Center in Carbondale where a Southern Illinoisans for Choice discussion failed to attract attendees from the pro abort group. Pro life participants, black and white, debated abortion and asserted unborn children deserve life regardless of race or gender.
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Southern Illinoisan
Emma Hayes Center
Carbondale
Southern Illinoisans For Choice Group
Public Library
Hayes Center
Choice
Seatbelt push prompts safer autos and race car trends
Reader asks why safety features like seat belts are urged while criticizing media for bias. Calls for stopgap actions and mentions roll bars in autos, noting their use in race cars and pickups, and requests factual reporting on safety improvements.
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Southern Illinoisan
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