Alliance faces NATO strains from Iceland and Malta shifts
C. L. Sulzberger analyzes how Iceland and Malta threaten NATO sea routes as new governments push to revise defense deals. Malta seeks higher terms for NATO access while Iceland considers neutral pressures despite reliance on Keflavik base and Iceland Defense Force, with implications for transatlantic security.
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New York Times
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Russia
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Lenin
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Oslo
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FCC Moves Toward Long Term CATV Regulation
The FCC proposes a national CATV plan after a year of study and sends a 55 page letter to Congress. It warns that delays may let private firms consolidate control of franchises and urges Illinois officials to seek a state agency for technical guidance. A moratorium on cable TV is advised until Congress defines a nationwide direction.
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CATV
Ralph Lee Smith
TelePrompTer
Cox Cablevision
American Television & Communications
Illinois
Ilinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Carbondale weighs bottle ban as litter debate rages
Mayor Neal Eckert considers a proposed ordinance to ban non returnable beverage bottles and cans after Girl Scouts present a “trash man” sculpture made from area debris. Critics argue the measure is narrow and unfair while urging broader litter control and public education.
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Carbondale
Neal Eckert
Cedar Point
Little Grassy Lake
Public doubts grow over Johnson Nixon credibility post Pentagon Papers
Louis Harris reports a widening trust gap as the Pentagon Papers fuel doubt about Johnson and Nixon during the Vietnam War. The survey shows 63 percent doubt Johnson’s candor and 50 percent doubt Nixon’s truthfulness on the war, with young voters most skeptical.
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Vietnam
White House
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
U.S
Nixon
China
Pentagon
Frank
Cambodia
Laos
Straightard
Mr. Johnson
Moment of truth nears for Illinois school districts
Illinois communities face a potential wave of teacher strikes as more than 150 districts have unsigned labor pacts and at least 25 may see walkouts. The issue extends beyond pay to class size, equipment, curriculum planning, and racial balance, with public funds and state guidelines central to the dispute.
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Illinois
Springfield
General Assembly
Gardner and Reid Lead Southern Illinoisan
John C. Gardner serves as editor and general manager with Robert D. Reid in leadership of the Southern Illinoisan. The notice highlights executive roles shaping the newspaper’s operations and vintage newsroom governance.
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John C. Gardner
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