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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1985
Page
4
Gerald Snyder of Carbondale protests the July 1 seat belt mandate arguing it limits personal choice and mirrors government overreach. He questions insurance reductions and recalls servicemen’s sacrifices for freedom, urging politicians to heed public will while retaining individuals’ right to decide.
The Bitburg wreath event is framed as an act of forgiveness rather than mere homage. The piece compares the moment to biblical and historical instances of forgiving enemies, praising President Reagan for choosing reconciliation despite pressure.
The Illinios Central Gulf Railroad relocation through Carbondale has faded from necessity as rail traffic declines. Sen Paul Simon and Rep Ken Gray push to keep it alive despite a tight 1985 budget. They should consider funding redirections to education and highways instead. Rail crossings should be repaired to reduce hazards and nuisances while trains delay life only briefly.
A column warns that only 6 percent of defense procurements are bid competitively, with General Dynamics and General Electric dominating key systems. It cites inflated contract charges and suggests Senate actions to boost competition, pairing it with inflation-proof Pentagon funding cuts to shrink deficits.
A reader questions why Mother's Day honors women as people not just as childbearers. She urges recognizing responsible, autonomous women who make conscience driven choices, opposing government interference and fascist control. The call is to celebrate mothers as individuals with agency and care for all loved ones.
Letter writer Muriel Hayward urges abortion experience letters, while critic argues Southern Il linoisans for Choice neglect the unborn and shifts focus to the woman. The critic says true responsibility requires presenting both sides and considering consequences for fetus, community, and nation.
A reader argues that abortion is a painful yet necessary choice and condemns back alley procedures. The letter asserts that unwanted pregnancy causes maternal unhappiness and harm to a potential child, urging safe legal access and placing emphasis on the suffering surrounding unplanned pregnancies.
Franklin County Special Olympics Committee thanks volunteers and organizations for a successful Area 23 Special Olympics Track and Field Day at Benton Middle School. About 489 athletes competed in a day built on donations, in kind aid, and total commitment from all helpers.
Boston The essay argues Ronald Reagan’s Bitburg visit reveals a one sided view of human rights. It contends his rhetoric highlights victims of communism while ignoring abuses in Chile Iran South Africa Armenia and other regimes. The piece condemns the reduction of Nazism to one man and urges universal human rights beyond ideology.
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