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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1978
Page
1
Washington AP reports United States industry expanded 1.1 percent in April as the Federal Reserve Board notes widespread gains across autos, business equipment, and metals. Auto assemblies rose 6 percent to 9.8 million annual units, with coal production resuming after a strike.
The Senate approved a $5 billion arms package favoring Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, despite claims it undercuts Israel’s security and jeopardizes Middle East peace. Supporters cited administration leverage. opponents warned the deal undercuts alliances and oil leverage. House action followed with a related aid reduction, fueling further dispute over regional stability and U.S. commitments.
Alto Pass hosts first Strawberry Festival as unseasonably cool temps push ripening strawberries into late May. Local growers report no ripe fruit yet, plans to buy California berries for the event, and a smaller fund raising outcome. Festival runs Thursday through Saturday with a Strawberry Queen contest.
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy tonight with a low near 50. Wednesday brings partly sunny and warmer conditions with highs in the mid 70s. Thursday stays fair and warm with lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Friday remains cloudy with a chance of rain and highs in the low 70s to low 80s. Saturday turns cloudy and cooler with a chance of rain and a high in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
A strike by union roofers in Southern Illinois idles multiple projects, including a 22 acre roofing job at the Norge plant in Herrin.
A federal judge rules that restricting abortion funds solely to cases where a pregnancy directly threatens a woman's life violates the Social Security Act. The decision addresses access to funds for needy women and clarifies federal requirements on abortion-related support.
A lobbyist for a major oil firm accuses the U.S. Energy Department of an intimate relationship with the American Petroleum Institute. The report notes the controversy surrounding the energy policy and industry ties.
An editorial on page 4 argues that Americans should remain vigilant and prepared to confront terrorism, urging unity, resilience, and firm national resolve in safeguarding safety and democratic values. The piece emphasizes readiness across communities, government, and security institutions.
Baseball immortals like Ty Cobb faced team friction as reports note his unpopularity with teammates. The St. Louis Cardinals sank to the NL East cellar after a fifth straight loss, their third in extra innings, signaling a rough stretch for the club.
The Longest Walk marchers camp at Ferne Clyffe State Park Goreville for a two day stopover on their California to Washington D C journey. John Thomas of Oklahoma says up to 1000 people may gather as 80 tribes are represented and protests focus on pending Congress legislation and treaty renegotiation to preserve native life.
The Associated Press says Europeans have been killed in southern Zaire where insurgents again threaten Shaba province. The State Department weighs evacuating about 80 to 100 Americans. Brussels sources would not specify European casualties. Zambia denies launching the invasion from its territory. Department spokesman Hodding Carter cited limited first hand information about the late week fighting.
U S District Judge James L Foreman declined to hear Leonard Peltier's complaint about confiscated legal documents and denied attorney visits citing a heavy caseload. Attorneys may pursue a temporary restraining order in the 7th Circuit. Several hundred Native Americans gathered at Marion to support the imprisoned leader, who is serving two life sentences for the Pine Ridge killings.
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