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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1982
Page
4
Marlene Robinson of Carterville High School defends teachers as dedicated professionals. She rejects the idea that unions erase merit, arguing for negotiated contracts, better pay, and good working conditions to attract competent educators and retain them.
Pat Ferrari of Du Quoin High School defends teacher unions arguing they strengthen job protection and merit, noting experienced teachers lead local unions and boards now listen. He contends cooperation is two way, professionalism plus union membership, and criticism damages rather than informs.
The Dole crafted Voting Rights Act proposal draws mixed support from civil rights groups and moderates while risking a Republican filibuster by conservatives. It shifts focus to totality of circumstances rather than plain results, with party and President Reagan under scrutiny for leadership and broader appeal.
Gene Seibert, 60, will retire as Southern Illinois Airport manager at month end. He will remain as airport consultant for a year while stepping back to enjoy life. Seibert helped create a regional air program in Carbondale, attracted federal funds, aided Air Illinois, and guided SIU aviation through its early growth. He also chaired Carbondale school projects building Lewis and Parrish schools. His behind the scenes service left a lasting regional impact.
The FCC last month ended old time based long distance pricing for AT and T interstate service, causing higher bills for some in Southern Illinois. The change, part of deregulation, aims to reflect true costs but drew criticism for poor customer notification. General Telephone now mails notices after the fact for early April calls, underscoring rollout issues and mixed business sentiment.
The letter responds to an anti union editorial and defends teacher unions. It notes HB 1345 and SB 733 would establish collective bargaining machinery for education including public universities and state oversight. It argues unions improved education, tenure and seniority rules exist with or without unions, and accuses editors of distortion while praising teachers for teaching critical thinking.
Editor writes that teacher unions like the Illinois Education Association support seniority based staffing, oppose merit pay, and protect professional integrity. The piece argues unions foster stable school atmospheres, attract qualified teachers across disciplines, and strengthen collaboration among teachers, administrators, and boards.
James M. Markham reports that Argentina redoubles its anger at U.S. support for Britain over the Falklands, straining Washington Buenos Aires relations. Galtieri avoids provoking anti-American protests while Costa Mendes stresses pro American stance, as diplomats see ties darkening and risks of wider isolation grow.
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