Right to Die Movement Faces Modern Dilemmas
Editorial notes the expanding right to die debate amid modern fears of dying poorly. It traces historical attitudes, legislative action since 1976, and states adopting laws including California and seven others such as Arkansas Idaho Nevada New Mexico Oregon North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen B. Shaffer
Washington
California
Arkansas
Idaho
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
North
Right to Die Movement Examined by Editorial Research
Helen B. Shaffer analyzes how the right to die movement has evolved in the United States. California's law and other states consider legislation allowing patients to refuse life prolonging treatment. Debates center on passive versus active euthanasia, decision makers for minors or incompetent adults, and varying medical legal views.
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Helen B. Shaffer
Lina
Texas
California
American Euthanasia Society
The
Euthanasia Educational Council
Liv
Society For the Right To Die
Nashville Hornets Win Illinois Class A Title In Comeback
Nashville Hornets capitalized on a strong second half to defeat Havana 54 38 and claim the Illinois Class A high school basketball championship. Coach Bob Bogle used a calm, strategic timeout to settle the team, with star Paul Patton benched briefly in the first half to slow the pace. Hornets fans celebrated as a 4th quarter surge secured the victory.
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Hornets
Nashville
Havana
Bob Bogle
Paul Patton
Bogle
Laurels
Carter condemns Haifa massacre as ruinous to peace talks
President Carter and Secretary Vance denounce the Haifa tourist bus attack that killed over 30 and wounded 70 as murder with no political justification. Arafat and the PLO claim credit, while Begin faces tougher talks in Washington on the West Bank as the violence tests the path to a just peace.
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Carter
Cyrus Vance
Yasir Arafat
The
Palestinian Liberation Organiza
Tion
Haifa
Arafat
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Israel
PLO
Menachem Begin
Washington
West Bank
Mr. Begin
Energy planning pressure grows after coal strike
The coal dispute spurs focus on nuclear power as a long term option with critics warning against emotional reactions. Governors seek federal push for nuclear development while advocates push deregulation and offshore oil expansion. Congress aims for a comprehensive energy bill to address future policy and coal strike fallout.
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Joseph Kraft
Atlantic
Congress
Debates Seen as Help for Governor Candidates
Governors Bakalis and Thompson could gain from televised debates if disruptions are kept minimal. Advocates argue dialogue clarifies issues, limits posturing, and lets voters compare policies directly, though past debates show long responses and vague answers.
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Michael Bakalis
James Thompson
Bakalis
Thompson
Slogan should be lived by the city with a forward look
Letter to the Southern Illinoisan criticizes Murphysboro City Council for spending about 200000 from revenue sharing and of a 54 vote down on a 20000 proposal for a green area rest facility in an alley between Elks Lodge 572 and City National Bank. The writer objects to influence by VIPs and urges welfare for all townspeople over private clubs.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
Elks Lodge
City National Bank
Mike Mills
Lodge
Raymond Burroughs
Sup
Striking Laborers Claim Legality of 1972 SIU Carbondale Action
Lester Spiller of Local 962 LI.A. argues that the 1972 laborers strike at Southern Illinois University Carbondale was authorized by union leadership and legal under expired contract rules. He contends members were promised an international sanction and warns current reporting harms workers’ wages of $2.40 per hour.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
International
Springfield
North America
Local 962 Li.a
Lester Spiller
Carterville
Lessons on B-1 wastefulness and defense needs debate
A reader challenges the Feb 27 note on B-1 bomber waste, arguing waste exists in all government programs and defense must remain strong. They compare past B-1 decisions, note cruise missiles tests and crashes, warn of Russian arms advances, and caution that reduced defense spending risks future war, stressing freedom and national security.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jimmy Carter
Area wrestling coaches praised for strong program
The note commends Carbondale coach Bob Odum and Murphysboro coach Rich Webber for sustained success. It highlights the thrill of their wrestlers appearing in Champaign and praises the winners who earned their spot, stressing there are no losers in Champaign.
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Southern Illinoisan
Bob Odum
Carbondale
Rich Webber
Murphysboro
Champaign
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