Voice of America under fire from ideology minded officials
The piece argues that some Reagan Administration figures seek to turn VOA into a political tool to destabilize the Soviet bloc by promoting disaffection. It says such bias would undermine American credibility and contradict the goal of providing honest reporting to Eastern Europe. The memo by deputy director Phil Nicolaides is cited as advocating an ideological approach similar to Soviet control.
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Orien
United States
Voice of America
VOA
British Broadcasting Corporation
Phil Nicolaides
Soviet Union
Nicolaides
Richard Allen
Nancy Reagan
BBC
Allen
Mrs. Reagan
Reagan
Legal-sized paper ban sparks budget clash in Williamson County
Williamson County balks at a state move to drop legal-sized 14 by 82 inch paper for letter-sized sheets, calling it an economy measure that shifts costs to local governments. County officials warn state mandates may raise overall taxpayer burden even as long-term savings are uncertain.
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Williamson County
Roy Gulley
Illinois Supreme Court
Bucks
Inflation can destroy democracy in Latin America lesson
The piece argues chronic deficits breed inflation, weakening democracies. It cites Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay as patterns where populist spending, wage hikes, and debt led to economic decline, social unrest, and military intervention. It warns the United States may face a similar peril without fiscal restraint.
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Latin America
Argentinia
Brazil
Chile
Uruguay
Colombia
Peru
Guatemala
Revo
Lution
Argentina
Juan Peron
Peron
Allende
United States
Tests under fire in college admissions race
The fall focus shifts from football to standardized tests like the LSAT MCAT GRE as gatekeepers to graduate and professional schools. Critics say scores reflect coaching more than ability while ETS warns against abuse. Researchers warn of declining reading comprehension and weaker argument analysis among students.
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Educational Testing Service
ETS
United States
Letter reply contests Adams on inflation and oil profits
A reader rebuts Edward L. Adams's claim that Reagan and oil interests drive inflation. The writer defends oil profits as modest, blasts socialism, and criticizes Democrats led by Paul Simon for fiscal irresponsibility. urges voting against Simon to aid Reagan's budget aims.
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Southern Illinoisan
Edward L. Adams
Adams
Paul Simon
Congress
Democratic Party
Rep. Simon
Reagan
House of Representatives
Fight crime with guns Editor, Southern Illinoisan
A letter by William C. Orthwein of Carbondale argues crime demands arming citizens. He cites a Milpitas murder where a 16-year-old displayed a dead girl’s body after strangling her and a Chicago stabbing where a driver used a knife. neither involved guns. He urges vigilant, gun-based action.
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Milpitas
Calif
Anthony Broussard
Marcy Renee Conrad
Chicago
Mary Beth Hannigan
William C. Orthwein
Carbondale
Public thanks to Carbondale staff after visit incident
A family thanks residents of Carbondale for kindness during a trip that began as a family visit to see cousins and enjoy fall weather. When the brother fell ill at Morri son Cafeteria in University Mall, Morri son staff and prompt ambulance service provided care. Memorial Hospital nurses and doctors offered professional, courteous treatment. The family shares gratitude and notes the brother is well today and plans to return.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Morrison’s
University Mall
Morrison
Memorial Hospital
Quiet decline of British power prints mixed views
James Reston notes Britain faces fatigue with Conservative and Labour, tests a Social Democrat Liberal coalition, and questions ahead. He observes festive but cautious London, parliament debates, media satire on Reagan, and a civil service aware of shrinking influence as Westminster’s Foreign Office and Downing Street show signs of neglect.
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James Reston
New York Times
London
Elizabeth II
Margaret Thatcher
Shirley Williams
Foreign Office
No. 10 Downing Street
Westminster
Britain
No. 10
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