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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1985
Page
4
Ivan B. Swan of Marion criticizes a Southern Illinoisan headline and its article as misleading. He argues farmers have benefited from decades of government subsidies and programs, and says subsidies and bailouts should not occur for those who sought aid, urging self-reliance for a healthier farm community.
The annual clash over reacting to Soviet armament growth has dragged since the Carter era. The Missile Experimental plan, with ten warheads on a precise booster, is not worth building as a weapon or bargaining chip. It risks first strike exposure and offers no real arms reduction. Dumping MX reduces offensive capacity and preserves defense. The military budget should cut MX funding by 3.2 billion as a prudent share of overall cuts.
A critique of Bobby Knight's chair throwing and the role of journalism in opinion pieces. The author argues Knight is a tragic figure and that reporters oversimplify complex personalities to fit short columns. It emphasizes balancing fairness with clear opinion and defending nuanced context.
Jim Hanson criticizes Southern Illinois development efforts for Saturn in a February column. He argues drab site lists hurt appeal, praises billboard presence, urges pre selecting sites, and suggests local culture, water access, and festivals to attract GM while calling on residents to deliver programs executives need.
Richard M. Blumenberg defends a participatory, professor-guided learning model in SIU Carbondale's Cinema and Photography program. He argues against viewing students as mere customers and cites intensive, one-to-one faculty mentorship, ongoing program revision, and high teaching hours as evidence of high quality education.
A speaker recounts a sequence of blamed groups losing work from textiles to coal, oil, and farming, noting how prejudice and economic shifts spared him until he questioned why others faced exclusion. He reveals a turning point after acknowledging a personal responsibility and taking action.
A reader voices strong disapproval of the seat belt mandate, arguing it is dangerous and constraining. The letter asserts it would be easier to exit a wrecked car without a belt and that being restrained would risk being burned. The note reflects widespread skepticism toward the law.
A senior shares memories from 25 to 59 years old, recalling strength and past jobs. He notes joy at turning 59, jokes about aging, and hopes for Social Security at 62 in 1988. He urges seniors to embrace life and wisdom despite declining physical power.
A reader critiques management of the university broadcast service. The writer cites lack of experienced directors since Robbins and Kurt, notes the service as Morris’s funded public service focus, and argues against expanding student training and excess equipment. He urges public support via annual fund donations.
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