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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1982
Page
4
Herrin Mayor Donald Swinford urges adopting a council-manager form to separate policy from daily administration. He argues a professional city manager would run operations efficiently while the council focuses on direction, reducing internal friction and preparing for New Federalism pressures.
John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously chose Harold R. O'Neil, the vice president for instructional services, to lead the institution. O'Neil, with a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University, has guided Logan since 1968 and helped oversee the $5.35 million expansion approved by voters.
The article notes the expansion of Washington coverage from wire services to a broad media landscape under Reagan. It highlights the rise of TV networks, cable, and national papers, while praising journalism for fairness, accuracy, and reduced parochialism. It also mentions reporters scrutinizing Reagan's programs and the public's access to truthful reporting.
Alan Ehrenhalt examines rising partisanship in the House as the 1980s begin. He notes a new generation of Republicans embracing partisan theater, with O'Neill facing personal targets while Reagan and the Senate sharpen ideological clashes. Mutual gestures from Reagan and O'Neill could alter House dynamics, but harsh partisanship risks governing and action on national problems.
President Reagan’s Eureka speech signals a shift toward diplomacy with the Soviet Union. He urges talks with Brezhnev next month with no preconditions and calls for substantial cuts in both sides’ nuclear arsenals. Officials frame the plan as addressing long term dangers and stabilizing deterrence, while acknowledging domestic pressure for a firmer line.
Barry L. Jones writes from Marion urging action to end annual floods along South Market Liberty Monroe Madison and East Boyton streets. He cites repeated property damage heat loss spoilage and hazards from severe winter flooding and asks for state or federal funds and Army Corps dredging to relieve the situation and restore community tranquility.
Questions raised after the April 20 hearing probe board actions on kindergarten changes. They ask about room size for 25 to 30 napping beds plus desks, funding for indoor play equipment, early childhood screening, and the need for an early childhood coordinator to adapt half day to full day. They seek training hours for teachers and parents, possible May or summer training, hiring aides for 11/12 children per adult ratios, and how a part time program would build security and self image in children. The note favors a mid year return to half day as more economical.
A special education teacher praises the Special Olympics at Bleyers Field in Carbondale but faults the organizers for not postponing to the next day despite sunny forecasts. He cites rigid criteria requiring three inches of standing water to delay and calls for more flexible scheduling to preserve the event's spirit.
William E Edwards Sr praises Williamson County Commissioners for dividing ambulance subsidies among state approved providers. He credits the move with improving life saving services while reducing the burden of an ambulance tax. He cites Carterville Ambulance Service and others as benefiting from the progressive plan and urges continued investment.
U S critics argue Washington aids Britain at expense of Latin American independence. The writer warns that Britain's Falklands actions risk shaping Russia as Argentina's ally, urging the nation to stop being Britain's patsy and to avoid sending military aid.
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