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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1978
Page
4
Southern Illinois editorial urges careful public and miner consideration of a tentative agreement between the United Mine Workers and coal companies. It notes eliminated penalties for wildcat strikes, new incentives and health benefits, but possible costs to miners and pensioners, plus political pressure if the strike extends.
The piece argues the PLO raid into Israel sparks Israeli retaliation as 25,000 troops overrun bases in southern Lebanon. It says retaliation harms Palestinians, urges against vengeance, and supports peace talks led by President Carter and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, noting PLO opposition to negotiations.
Neal R. Peirce reports Florida's 1970s unified Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services facing attacks from Congress and medical groups. The plan to merge welfare, health, aging, and rehabilitative services aimed at one stop local service centers encounters political resistance, court challenges, and potential fragmentation as strong interests push for separate agencies. The effort, praised by experts for client oriented integration, risks unraveling if health and aging services are carved out again.
Hellmut A. Hartwig reports the Southern Illinois UNA chapter enjoyed record crowds at a weekend featuring UN Ambassadors Baron von Wechmar and Donald McHenry and remarks by Andrew Young. SIU President Brandt, student groups, alumni, and local media aided success, with strong community turnout and coverage boosting UN interest in Heartland Illinois.
Mrs Nellie Younkin of Herrin thanks nearby ambulance providers for offering help after Pulley’s Ambulance Service closed. She argues the delay from Carterville or Hurst endangers life and urges Herrin officials to establish their own service immediately. She notes towns nearby sustain ambulance coverage and expresses appreciation to Pulley’s for past service.
A Southern Illinoisan reader champions the Tiger comic for its humor and brevity while criticizing Doonesbury as dull and lengthy. The letter urges returning Tiger if readers demand it.
A letter argues the 1920 suffrage amendment did not threaten family life and asserts the Equal Rights Amendment would merely guarantee equality before the law. The writer cites Social Security disparities for widows and remarriage and urges readers to decide for themselves, invoking foremothers Annie Woodbridge.
The March 5 report on the Equal Rights Amendment boycott notes Chicago convention bureau leaders urging lawmakers to ratify in Illinois to avoid lost business. It argues equality should be guaranteed, calling for legislative action to clarify rights and align with the federal constitution. Elizabeth R. Eames
Monica Young and Robyn Swalls Zeigler request the Tiger comic strip be restored to the daily and Sunday comics sections of the Southern Illinoisan. They express appreciation for the reconsideration.
Larry Ogden of West Frankfort argues that miners farmers auto workers and other workers share equal rights with attorneys. He cites Taft Hartley and the Sherman Act and urges the working class to stand up for its beliefs while criticizing the legal-bureaucratic system. He recalls constitutional change and the need for representation by the people.
A reader ponders whether Trudeau is a nephew and critiques a comic page aimed at children. The letter laments losing Tiger from the tots and questions the author’s intent and audience.
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