Errant government in Jackson County
In Jackson County the health board rushes to fund a new building despite voters rejecting a jail plan. The county board is criticized for lacking a coherent strategy, risking ongoing chaos as agencies act without overall guidance. Calls for reform and possible county executive options are urged.
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Health Board
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Jackson County Board
Richard Eetene
Prensa Rere
The way Congress feathers its nest
A provocative critique traces growth in House staff, salaries, and perks from the New Deal era to recent decades. It argues modern Congress spends far more on personal aides, security, travel, and living expenses while delivering less decisive legislation, highlighting shifts in patronage and the costs of power.
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Andrew J. Glass
New York Times
House
Washington
Congress
Reprieve from past needed in Mideast
The piece argues for renewed U S mediation in the Arab Israeli conflict after Camp David optimism fades. It cites rights claims by Jews and Palestinians, warns of an armed stalemate post Sinai return, and calls for revitalizing peace efforts amid Reagan administration policy doubts. Bethlehem Jerusalem Judea Samaria symbolize enduring history and urgent action.
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Letters Center Praises Rev Arthur Farmer at Walnut Street Church
A Southern Illinois reader offers encouragement to Reverend Arthur Farmer and the Walnut Street Church in Carbondale facing opposition to a proposed Convention Center project. The letter lauds Farmer as a godly anointed leader and recounts decades of faith, prayer, and youth work, urging continued prayer and steadfastness.
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Southern Illinoisan
Arthur Farmer
Walnut Street
Carbondale
Christ
Farmer
Southern Illinois
Solomon’s Temple
Rev. Farmer
Cut dairy herds not dairy price plan
Agriculture Secretary John R Block urged a two day dairy conference in Kansas City March 22 23 to discuss subsidy cut proposals aimed at reducing dairy price supports. He favored selling 10 percent of dairy cows for slaughter with a $200 per cow incentive to trim production and stop all beef and dairy imports until supply balances with demand.
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Southern Illinois An
Agriculture
John R. Block
Kansas City
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
NCPAC Critique Cites Reagan Opposition and Fundraising Tactics
The letter accuses the National Conservative Political Action Committee of operating as an ideology driven money machine rather than a lobby group. It singles out Terry Dolan as chair and Richard for fundraising, claiming a 15 year history of direct mail campaigns using a 10 million name list to influence Rep. Paul Simon and 13 other House members. It warns residents of the 22nd Congressional District to watch for sneaky tactics and prepare to oppose BAMISS WIC.
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National Conservative Political Action Committee
NCPAC
Paul Simon
House of Representatives
Congress
Terry Dolan
Richard
Rise and fall of Eugene Smith from land mogul to debtor
Eugene Smith built a vast farm empire in Indiana and Louisiana through aggressive leverage, buying 16 farms in 30 days and 26 new tractors. By 1980 a margin debt of 80 percent equity left him facing foreclosure after embargos and falling land values, with creditors closing in as he recalls the risky gamble.
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Gregory Jaynes
New York Times
Lebanon
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Purdue University
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Marty Strange
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Harold Breimger
University of Missouri
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