Solar power seen as key but not sole fix to energy crisis
Illinois marks Sun Week with prayers and sunpower demonstrations across cities including Carbondale Decatur and Champaign Urbana. R Buckminster Fuller discusses a solar future while a Solar Fair in Central Park signals a new dawn. Experts warn solar won't instantly replace fossil fuels.
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China’s New Leaders Push Pragmatic Path to Trade
Post Mao leaders in China are shifting from ideological methods toward science, education, and gradual economic development. They seek broader cultural freedoms, stronger legal processes, and closer ties with non Communist nations. A U S policy opening could solidify ties, while Taiwan remains a central obstacle to full unification. Doak Barnett urges timely normalization to capitalize on opportunities and curb tensions with the Soviet Union.
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Illinois voters denied chance to change judges method
Illinois House defeated a constitutional amendment to adopt selective appointive judges. Chicago Democrats opposed the plan, arguing the current system rewards party loyalists. Supporters said merit selection could improve appointments for appeals court judges.
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The New Politics of Meat Grips Global Trade
A sweeping analysis argues U S reliance on meat and animal feed drives foreign policy. Soybeans and grains fuel exports worth over 11 billion annually, surpassing arms. Feed diplomacy reshapes Europe Asia and Africa, with credits rising to 1.7 billion while long term consequences loom.
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Letters Question Reporter Integrity in Heller’s Paper
Reader objects to Merrill Perlman's May 2 interview coverage in Southern Illinoisan. He disputes context and misrepresentation of his remarks on Judge Kance’s decision, salary issues, and lack of a court-appointed lawyer.
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NRA Editorial Correcting Obsolete Weapon Claims
Charles Carpenter of Dupo argues that the Southern Illinoisan editorial misrepresented used rifles, noting the arms resemble M 14 variants, require NRA membership and Civilian Marksmanship participation, and must comply with laws. He says only a few shooters will buy the 800000 rifles, and sales are fully registered with resale bans.
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Stand Against Child Abuse Calls for Stronger Laws
A reader condemns child abuse and applauds strict penalties for abusive parents. They urge adoption when unable to care for children and call on positive minded parents to petition lawmakers for tougher protections to safeguard future society.
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Greed as revolution and the democratization of wealth
Kenneth Lamott argues greed has become a lasting revolution in American attitudes toward money. He notes seminars promising vast wealth from small investments, citing Marin County’s $250 seminars as emblematic of a broader push toward paper wealth.
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