County board foresees block grant shift and self-covering needs
The Jackson County Board keeps all but 2000 of 204,840 in revenue sharing, signaling a trend toward retaining federal funds as block grants grow scarce. Agencies like Youth Service Bureau and Synergy center rely on such funds, yet funding shifts may favor county projects such as roofs, jails, and equipment over social services.
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Jackson County
Jackson County, Youth Service Bureau
Jackson Community Workshop
Murphysboro Senior Citizens
Synergy Drug Crisis Center
Jackson County Board
Ronald Reagan
Wall of Shame Defines Berlin Divided City’s fate in 1981
The Berlin wall, built from 1961 to curb East German escapes, stands as a stark symbol of Cold War division. West Berlin thrives economically and culturally while East Berlin touts security and progress, though the barrier remains a morally stark cutoff between two Germanys. A visiting American reporter laments whether the era is 1981 or a medieval security epoch.
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Berlin
Germany
Kennedy
Europe
Brandenburg Gate
East Berlin
West Berlin
West Rlin
Kick show biz out of baseball
A Southern Illinoisan columnist urges players and owners to return to real baseball, criticizing showy attire and ballet like pants worn by players. The piece argues these trends distract from the game and may contribute to errors, voicing nostalgia for traditional gameplay.
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Southern Illinoisan
Fellas
Ruth era to modern pants sparks baseball attire debate
A brief note from Virginia L Marmaduke of Pinckneyville advocates restoring classic Babe Ruth era uniforms and real hardball play. The message urges moving away from contemporary styles toward traditional baseball attire.
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Babe Ruth
Alliance and military buildup in disarray
Reporter Tom Wicker notes Ronald Reagan, out West, has pressed an economic program while the proposed military buildup remains in disarray. European objections grow to neutron weapons and Nascent MX plans spark interservice and political conflicts, risking broader Western ambivalence toward arms control amid looming deficits and spending pressures.
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Tom Wicker
New York Times
Ronald Reagan
Congress
Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Reagan
Europe
Haig
Weinberger
United States
Moscow
Nevada
Utah
Special Commission
Air Force
Mormon Church
Paul Laxalt
Pentagon
White House
Reagan Moves To Trim Affirmative Action Programs
The Reagan administration signals a shift in government stance on affirmative action. Key figures like Attorney General Smith and Senator Hatch push to scale back enforcement and replace quotas with practical rules. Civil rights groups warn the move would erode gains, while conservatives praise it as fulfilling campaign promises.
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Marc Leepson
Reagan
Feminst
Congress
Working Women
Organization of
William French Smith
Department of Justice
Smith
Orrin G. Hatch
Utah
Senate Judiciary
Hatch
Senate
America
Department of Labor
Department
Johnson
Office of Federal
OFCCP
Janice Blood
Jellybean psychology of Reagan Cabinet revealed
Malcolm Baldrige offers a humorous psychological sketch of how each Reagan Cabinet member handles a jar of jellybeans during meetings. He notes Dave Stockman ignores them, Weinberger seeks efficiency, Cap arranges a precise triangle, the President both dips and backhands, Jim Edwards worries about cavities, Al Haig crunches red beans, and the Vice President maneuvers for licorice or chocolate.
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Malcolm Baldrige
U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Business Life
Reagan
Dave Stockman
Cut
Dave
Defense
Weinberger
Cap
Jim Edwards
al Haig
General Haig
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