Southeast Asia turmoil shows Vietnam Cambodia conflict deepens
In the region a third major war in 30 years unfolds as Vietnam and Cambodia clash with regional powers. Chinese advisers back Cambodia with heavy weapons while Vietnam uses leftover American gear and Soviet equipment appears. The fighting escalates with tanks and jets, signaling a broader proxy war in Asia.
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Cambodia
China
Soviet Union
Communist Movement
Russia
Japan
Asia
Southeast Asia
EPA Criticized Over Wilsonville Hazardous Waste Stop
A Macoupin County court ruled Wilsonville hazardous waste site unsafe and ordered its closure and removal of thousands of barrels. The ruling faulted the Illinois EPA for a hasty permit and cited broader failures by state and federal lawmakers in waste disposal controls and site planning. Public safety should drive EPA and legislative action on transport and disposal.
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Macoupin County
Wilsonville
EPA
Illinois
Congress
Thompson Opposes Off-Track Betting
Gov James Thompson takes a stand against legal off track betting. He argues the social problems would exceed the small revenue for government. He cites state lottery experience showing gambling promises fall short and hit lower income groups hardest.
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James Thompson
Freeman Spur Pays Tribute To Donald Lee Johnson
Freeman Spur remembers 17 year old Donald Lee Johnson who died after a pitched baseball incident on May 11 1950 while playing for Herrin against Johnston City. The tribute honors the soft spoken youth and preserves his memory as the community dedicates the ball field where Freeman Spur boys and girls play.
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Donald Lee Johnson
Freeman
Herrin
Johnston City
Donald Lee
Freeman Spur
Misrepresentation of Bolivian election by foreign press
Kendall A. Adams a professor at Southern Illinois University argues that the BBC report and U.S. officials mischaracterized Bolivia's 1951 election. He notes irregularities alleged by Robert Goldman but emphasizes the peaceful voting history and democratic progress, urging tempered judgments from the U.S. government and observers.
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Southern Illinoisan
BBC Overseas
United States
Washington
Robert K. Goldman
University of Washington
Pereda
Southern Illinois University
Goldman
Bolivia
Bolia
Kendall A. Adams
Mark Siu
States to weigh federal water projects under cost sharing
Former Governors Carter and Andrus push a system where states pay 5 to 10 percent of project costs before federal review. The plan seeks equitable, less wasteful water budgeting by shifting project selection into state appropriations with public hearings, reducing overload of federal authorizations.
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Neil R. Peirce
Jimmy Carter
Cecil Andrus
Congress
Carter
Andrus
Carter Andrus water policy faces state cost share debate
The column discusses Carter and Andrus proposing state funded cost shares for water projects with federal veto power retained. States would cover 5 to 10 percent depending on project type, sparking questions about burden and political feasibility. It notes regional interest, Western political hurdles, and opposition from the National Conference of State Legislatures.
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Andrus
Uncle Sam
Congress
Carter
Feds
Massachusetts
West
National Governors’ Association
National Conference of State Legislatures
Washington
U.S. Treasury
Democrats and Republicans clash over campaign money power
A Congressional Quarterly summary of Federal Election Commission data for 1976 1977 and early 1978 shows the Republicans outpacing Democrats in fundraising cash on hand and donor activity while Democrats lead only in debt. It notes party dependence on labor unions and corporatePACs and cites incumbency advantages offsetting wealth gaps.
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David
Goliath
Congress
GOP
Federal Election Commission
National Republican Committees
John C. White
Steven F. Stockmeyer
Republican Congressional Committee
Stockmeyer
House
The
Election Commission
Senate
Litical Action Committees
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Capitol Hill
Democratic National Committee
Evan Dobelle
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