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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1982
Page
4
Illinois lawmakers debate changing enforcement of the mile per hour limit with Rep Wayne Alstat backing a bill that would keep the double tickle limit but fine violators instead of suspending licenses. Critics warn slower speeds save lives and fear funding shortfalls will worsen road hazards.
Billy Graham, a prominent evangelical critic of nuclear arms, travels to Moscow for a conference of religious leaders. He aims to share American concerns about nuclear war with Soviet hosts and seeks to build trust between the superpowers, arguing peace is the Bible's central message. He acknowledges mixed prospects but faith motivates his outreach.
Journalists confront public mistrust amid the Ann Landers recycling flap. A Gallup poll finds only 30 percent rate reporters as honest or highly ethical, a gap journalists and readers debate as Miss Landers acknowledges reusing columns. Southern Illinoisan readers largely support Landers, urging a path to restore trust.
President Reagan faces pressure over Social Security as Democrats push the issue in campaigns. A bipartisan commission studies the system with a year end report. beneficiaries are assured current payments, while plans to reduce costs remain unfinalized. Reagan hints at restructuring and long term solvency without detailing steps.
The New York Times reports Reagan plans a nine day Western Europe voyage in early June. He will unveil a proposed strategic arms reduction plan with the Soviet Union and push a diplomatic blitz to strengthen ties with European allies amid domestic economic concerns.
James DeCoursey Herrin argues for covert submarine basing of MX missiles along US coasts. He urges small subs with three offshore docking sites connected by a concealed network to thwart espionage and satellite surveillance, asserting this would deter a first strike and ensure retaliation.
A reader letter from Mrs Grover Barron of Energy criticizes Williamson County justice, alleging political influence blocks felony charges. She cites an incident of a mayor allegedly hitting a police officer and an unlawful board meeting, contending the state’s attorney filed only battery and ignored the meeting violation.
Governor Thompson seeks cuts to medical assistance, threatening hospital care for the poor. IDPH projects higher caseloads next year, forcing hospitals to shift costs to paying patients. Hospitals accuse the administration of unfair burden, urging readers to contact senators and commissioners to oppose the plan.
The GOP primary produced 200000 votes for pro ERA candidate Susan Catania and 200000 against Jim Thompson’s ally George Ryan who opposed ERA. Democrats seek to woo disgruntled Republicans with a strong pro ERA slate led by Grace Mary Stern and James Donnewald to back ratification reforms.
Editor letters condemn the Illinois Commerce Commission and CIPS for proposed Newton 2 project costs. Della M Mitchell James Francis and four others argue consumers should not bear blunders, noting unemployment, fixed incomes, and a 25 percent rate hike while asserting Newton 2 is unnecessary.
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