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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1978
Page
4
Our Opinions discusses President Carters push to bar mandatory retirement ages below 70 and the federal government move to end compulsory retirement for its workers. It weighs effects on workers, productivity, morale, and younger job seekers, and calls for study of consequences before nationwide changes.
A few votes changed outcomes as Illinois House members lost in Tuesday's primary due to apathy. Voter turnout was under 30 percent, with independent Democrats Michael Holewinski James Houlihan Ellis Levin and Peggy Smith Martin among the losers. The piece urges voters to reflect on the impact of turnout on issues like openness, reform, ethics, and ERA.
A federal study shows only half of recalled autos are serviced. Officials urge states to deny registration until recalls are completed. Chrysler recall noted as example of potential brake failure and broader safety costs. Government action framed as protecting public safety over individual rights. Senate and House votes on Panama Canal treaties and related provisions also summarized.
In Chicago a grass roots campaign forms on the Northwest and Southwest Sides to block desegregation. White workers organize funds and legal efforts, while city leadership faces scrutiny as court actions and school plans reemerge after a decade of delay.
The Southern Illinois University Veterans Club donated 30 game tickets for the Harlem Globetrotters on Thursday March 9. Rural area children from Makanda Mount Carbon and Lake Heights attended, overcoming transportation and cost barriers to share in the experience and learn from the players.
A reader letter criticizes stricter day care standards aimed at expanding child development roles, arguing costs rise and parents lose choice. It notes public hearings included input from administrators, but many providers failed to inform customers. Editor’s Note by Mr. Tyson.
Martin G. Anderson lauds Resource Reclamation Inc and a year long local recycling program that employs handicapped workers, benefits environment and economy, and seeks broader community support through volunteer work and donations.
A Southern Ilinois editor weighs public reaction to letters about Doonesbury and Tiger, noting the topic may become a campaign issue. The writer both voices preference and suggests compromise by reuniting Doonesbury with Tiger while replacing content in Apartment 3-G.
A reader voices concern about the newspaper’s lighter, faded print making stories hard to read. They urge the editor to restore plainer, bolder text to ease reading and keep up with current events without magnification.
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