Herrin Aims for Open Government Under New Mayor Swinford
Mayor Donald R. Swinford took office May 11 and reshaped city management by merging water and streets, creating a new public works chief, and boosting spending oversight with an open, council-discussed approach. He appointed J C Kirk, Bruce Townsend, and others while seeking state and federal aid for downtown development and two twin movie theaters. The article notes fiscal prudence, council openness, and the need for council backing to advance plans, warning that unity is essential to avoid stalled projects.
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Baseball Delay Echoes Air Traffic Strikes
A columnist ponders whether delaying the baseball season aligns with the air traffic controllers strike. The piece criticizes owners and managers for causing disruption, suggesting only broad fan actions might convey consequences.
Capitol's happy deceptive pause for Washington in August
An August calm in Washington suggests relief after budget battles and foreign policy tensions. Reagan’s gains on Capitol Hill and in international diplomacy are tempered by private caution among allies and leaders, while a visible pause in public life mirrors lingering anxieties about inflation, budgets, and Middle East peace.
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Thanks to carnival helpers from local merchants
Editor Diane Barton of Carbondale thanks area merchants and businesses for their support of the Emma C Hayes Child Care carnival. Donors listed include Greg's Big Star Wal-Mart Bubble Factory Black Affairs Council First National Bank McDonald's Wendy's Kay-Bee Toys and Hobbies Bleyer's Sports Mart K-Mart National Foods Bank of Carbondale and Mid-America Bank.
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Bubble Factory
Black Affairs Council
First Nation
al Bank
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Wendy’s
Kay-Bee
Bleyer’s Sports Mart
K-Mart
National Foods
Bank of Carbondale
Mid-America Bank
Diane Barton
Carbondale
No pot and cars in garage under Reagan plan
Observer calls out former president's slogan about two chickens and two cars while warning the Reagan program will hurt hungry school kids veterans families elderly workers and health programs as it struggles to balance the budget and cut spending.
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Southern Illinoisan
Reagan
Sadat seeks parity and rapport with Reagan in US talks
President Anwar el-Sadat arrives in Washington aiming to shape Reagan era policy. He seeks parity in military aid, greater American investment, and a robust personal rapport with Reagan, while balancing Egypt’s economy, Soviet pressure, and the Palestinian autonomy issue.
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William E. Farrell
New York Times
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Reagan
United States
Middle East
Sadat
Washington
Iraq
Lebanon
Egypt
Israel
Libya
Syria
Soviet Union
Tary
Alexander
M. Haig Jr
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Cairo
Moscow
Jimmy Carter
Reagan immigration plan faces questions and challenges
President Reagan proposes citizenship for millions of illegal foreigners, a guest worker program for 100000 Mexicans over two years, and employer sanctions, but critics warn about border control, document reliability, and enforcement. The plan risks shifting burden to employers, with doubts about feasibility and broader social costs.
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New York Times
Houston
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William French Smith
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