Big Dig in Southern Illinois draws cautious support
In a Sunday letter reader Raymond Null questions a proposed 32 million dollar six mile drill in Southern Illinois funded by the National Science Foundation. The Illinois State Geological Survey envisions 32 continental holes to study mineral potential and earth movements, with benefits for science and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Null
Herrin
Illinois
Champaign-Urbana
Mr. Null
Southern Illinois
Science Foundation
Social Security Surplus Not Aware In Budget Debate
The piece explains Reagan’s claim that Social Security is funded by a dedicated payroll tax and cannot be cut to fund other programs, while noting the unified federal budget includes Social Security income and outgo. It analyzes a Senate voted one year freeze on COLA for Social Security and its effect on the 1986 deficit, arguing the deficit calculation uses the unified budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wicker
New York Times
NEW York
Reagan
Senate
Social Security Trust
Treasury
House
Social Security and the Unified Budget Deficit Debate
The piece argues that Social Security changes do not reduce the real deficit and that unified budget accounting obscures true costs. It cites Treasury interactions with trust funds, the 1983 reforms, and Greenspan’s estimates, urging removal of Social Security from the unified budget for honest accounting.
Herrington criticized for pro nuke stance and ignorance claim
The editorial accuses energy secretary John Herrington of bias against nuclear power, arguing his early remarks reveal ignorance. It urges cautious leadership, emphasizes safety, and warns public trust hinges on credible, shown risk management rather than ideological zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herrington
Herrington
Hanoi
Jane’’ Fonda
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Reader letter defends Paula Roe over preschool controversy
Jayne Barnes Raso Colpar argues against Delta Foundation and Southern Ilinoisan coverage of Paula Roe, citing a spanking incident in Roe’s car as a parent moment. She notes Roe’s off duty status, poor health, and sale consequence while praising Roe’s accessibility and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinoisan
Michael
Tip’s Tots
Paula Roe
Delta Foundation
Ms. Roe
Tip
Jayne Barnes
Raso Colp
Ditch editor questions multimillion dollar hole in ground
In a belt tightening era the editor calls for stopping the downtown parking garage project describing a multimillion dollar hole. Janet Gordon of Carbondale questions Senator Simon and asks taxpayers to protest the waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Simon
President’s tears sparks reader letter in midwest paper
Bill Sheets of Perryville Missouri questions President Reagan’s displayed emotion during European trip speeches. He recalls onions in past actors eyes and wonders what modern techniques produce tears now, suggesting politicians exaggerate sentiment for effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Reagan
Reagan and Gorbachev contrast in public rhetoric
James Reston notes a paradox in the Reagan Gorbachev dynamic. In private letters they stress common ground, but public statements blame each other and heighten distrust. The piece questions whether both leaders will privately pursue a true path to nuclear disarmament and a secure global order.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union
Gorbachev
Nazi Germany
Kremlin
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NEA
Alan Greenspan
Stifle Herrington
Roe
Janet C. Gordon Carbondale
Pearson
U.S
Central America
Southern Illinois Friends Meeting
Methodist Federation For Socialction
Episcopalian Peace Fellowship
Jewish Peace Fellowship
Pax Christi
American Friends Service Committee
The
Unitarian Peace Fellowship
Church Women United
Clergy and Laity Concerned
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Pledge of Resistance
P.O. Box
Carbondale
Bill Sheets
Perryville, Mo
Moscow
Strasbourg
United States
Aachen
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