Thompson's vague promises sink into foggy rhetoric
Editorial urges James Thompson, newly elected governor of Illinois, to define clear priorities rather than empty generalities. It questions his hedged statements on sacrifices and taxes, notes a measured media approach, and warns that silence could seem more political theater than governance. It calls for direct interviews to reveal concrete plans for education, roads, and state finances.
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Secretary-elect concept better suited for sport
Rep. Paul Simon proposes a president-elect designate to choose a Secretary of State, with the outgoing president naming an interim appointee. He argues this would avoid a lame duck period and ensure steady U.S. foreign policy, though critics warn against mixing designated officials with standard constitutional practice.
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Parachute legend honors D B Cooper fifth anniversary
Parachutists and sky divers marked five years since D B Cooper's jump in western Washington after extorting 200000 from Northwest Orient Airlines. Many experts believe he died during the jump. supporters keep the tale alive with T shirts and a growing folk hero status alongside Crater and Bierce.
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Constitution. Document that frees us hits 200 in 1987
Randall H. Nelson writes in The Southern Uindian about the 200th bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution in 1987. The essay traces the 1787 Philadelphia Convention, the Articles of Confederation weaknesses, and how federalism and flexible constitutional design preserved enduring governance.
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Gun rights urged after anti gun lawmakers defeated
Thomas Bevitt of Carbondale argues gun owners should study recent political results. He cites Sen John Tunney of California and a Massachusetts referendum as evidence that voters support gun rights when fully informed. He urges readers to continue writing to representatives and supporting civil liberties groups.
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Mock votes merit publishing in schools
A letter argues against withholding school mock election results. Franklin Lunding, State Board of Elections chair, favored not revealing mock results to avoid bandwagon effects. The writer contends youths have a right to participate and that publishing results could influence general elections and civic engagement.
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