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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1978
Page
4
A Springfield woman’s death highlights ongoing violence despite Illinois’ death penalty law in place for over a year. The piece argues the law remains more threat than guarantee, noting amendments may restrict claims of extreme mental disturbance, and that premiditated murder is the target while impulsive killings persist.
Thousands of Holocaust survivors faced memories and choices as the American Nazi Party canceled a Chicago suit and called off a Skokie march. The decision avoided potential riots while highlighting the tension between free speech and bigotry, and suggested Nazis’ ideas contribute little to national growth.
The article reviews a June 18 foreign policy exchange and previews a July 6 Springfield debate between U.S. Senator Charles Percy and challenger Alex Leith. It notes Leith’s call for a tougher stance against the Soviet Union, while Percy defends a moderate approach. It warns the debate should reveal each man’s core beliefs and policy solutions rather than campaign endorsements or experience.
A New Orleans panel on urban retail notes malls draw stores from downtowns, risking decay in small cities. Pittsfield wins backing to lure Pyramid into downtown, while Burlington faces threats from suburban malls. Gov Dukakis and federal aid are urged to support downtowns and curb sprawl, with politicians weighing executive pressure on developers.
James Reston analyzes a Washington debate over Carter’s foreign policy, noting public disagreements between Vance and Brzezinski but stressing overall unity on arms control, Europe, the Soviet Union, the Middle East, China and Japan. Carter remains clearly in charge despite shifting tactics and internal pressure.
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