Quinns citizen initiative plan sparks wary political debate
The piece rails against Patrick Quinn and his proposal for a 200000 signature method to place laws on the ballot. It argues that a single issue approach risks anarchic rule, favors well funded activists, and undermines representative government. It cites California Proposition 13 as cautionary precedent and warns of potential misuse and voter manipulation.
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Patrick Quinn
Quinn
Illinois
California
Coalition For Political Honesty
James Thompson
Illinois House
Chicago
Citizen Initiative
Reagan's first 100 days mixed and mixed results
James Reston surveys Reagan's first three months in office. He notes a personable president who has struggled to satisfy factions, with concrete policy moves shifting power to the states and Pentagon while cutting research funds. Domestic battles loom as Congress weighs deeper cuts and spending shifts.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
Congress
Reagan
Mike Mansfield
Tokyo
Corral
Social Services
Pentagon
House Budget Committee
Senate Budget Committee
David Stockman
Tip O’neill
Australia
New Zealand
Casper Weinberger
Europe
Balkans
Baltic
Helmut Schmidt
West Germany
Moscow
Haig
Bush
State Department
Trilateralists shake off their embarrassment
By Jack W. Germond and Jules Witcover, the piece examines the Reagan era shift as Vice President Bush and President Reagan engage with the Trilateral Commission, countering past right wing conspiracies while continuing to pursue policy that blends conservative ideals with pragmatic governance. It notes Bush's return to public contact, Haig and Weinberger speaking to the group, and Baker's rising influence.
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Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Washington
George Bush
Hills
Trilateral Commission
Bush
Commission
Reagan
New York
David Rockefeller
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Vance
Blumenthal
Alexander Haig
Caspar Weinberger
Senate
Howard Baker
James Baker
White House
Baker
Pennsylvania
Guns: American way of life and Gun Culture Reverie
A reader praises gun ownership and rejects gun control, arguing firearms deter crime and defend home life. The letter cites the Daisy B B gun and a .22 rifle, mocks anti gun sentiment, and defends public displays like Makanda Civil War Festival as patriotic. The writer links guns to national identity and even Palm Sunday comfort, urging readers to celebrate with guns, fried chicken, and pie.
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Willy Gueffenhausen
Gorham
Willy
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Reagan
United States
Southern Illinoisan
Makanda
Southern Illinois
Jesus
Peter
Missionary Family Seeks Help For One Room Home
Elaine Folden appeals to readers in Pinckneyville to donate tools and durable goods for Carl Ray Hall his wife and two boys living in Kenya on a one room dwelling They request items from a long list including tools farming and heat supports plus a monkey stove for cooking and warmth The Missionary Board will cover shipment to Mr Hall readers may call 357 9063 for pickup arrangements
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Southern Illinoisan
Africa
U.S
Carl Ray Hall
Kenya
Missionary Board
Hall
Elaine Folden Pinckneyville
Seniority Rules in Illinois State Promotions Debate
Editors warn that Illinois state promotions favor seniority over ability. The piece claims the Department of Personnel fails to protect taxpayers, allowing clerks with less education to replace college graduates. It argues taxpayers deserve capable workers and urges students to seek state jobs via seniority.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
State Department of Personnel
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
Warren Christopher
Richard Cooper
Richard Holbrook
Lloyd Cutler
Hedley Donovan
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