Illinois and GOP Lose Ground in New Congressional Map
A federal court approves a revised Illinois map that weakens GOP strength, reducing Illinois from 24 to 22 seats and shifting districts. The decision boosts Democratic odds, aims to balance population shifts, and ties the outcome to candidate quality and Reagan era performance rather to lines alone.
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Punter Tom Striegel Earns Third Team AP All American
Southern Illinois University Carbondale notes a satisfying end to the season as punter Tom Striegel earns third team All American honors from the Associated Press. SIU finished 7-4 and nearly won the Missouri Valley Conference, amid a college football year that leveled expectations nationwide.
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Driving Dixie down and up the economic ladder
A Southern Governors Conference study titled The Southern Economy in the 1980s warns the South is losing cheap energy and low business costs as drivers of growth. It cites higher poverty, lagging education, and a need to invest in people over tax breaks, contrasting with the Midwest’s strong schooling and ongoing public service issues.
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Stevenson Should Take A Moonlight Political Break
Adlai E Stevenson faces scrutiny as he ponders a 1982 gubernatorial bid, signaling indecision and cryptic remarks that frustrate voters. Observers note his need for clarity on highway, transit, and tax plans while urging the press to grant him a brief posturing pause similar to a political honeymoon.
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U.S.-Israel pact stirs Knesset over U.S. role
William Safire argues the Arik Sharon Caspar Weinberger memo shows a cautious US-Israel alignment against the Soviet threat. The piece contends Netanyahu and Begin fear growing military dependency, while Washington downplays the agreement as non decisive. It critiques Saudi hesitations and Camp David’s waning influence, urging renewed American leadership toward Egypt and autonomy talks.
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Reagan circus criticized by reader in Southern Illinoisan
Letter to the editor denounces Reaganomics with focus on unemployment offices and high interest rates. The writer likens the president to a ring master, cites a Michigan contractor before the Senate, and notes extended funding delays. Mentions Social Security continuing and questions memory on incidents.
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Slim and Trim Means Good Health Opinion Letter
Pam Billingsley from Murphysboro argues against stockpiling junk food and cosmetic dieting, warning that weight concerns are linked to heart disease and other health risks. She urges moderation as a preoccupation to avoid overweight and related complications.
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A Cabinet Post for the Poor in Washington
Bill Curtis of Carbondale writes that even Reagan would benefit from a cabinet post for the poor to help balance the budget. He argues that debt grows when spending rises and income falls, noting the nation’s recession and suggesting a $3500 annual salary for such a post.
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Wealth Help At Home Not Abroad Says Editor
A Southern Illinoisan reader argues that funding should prioritize domestic needs over foreign aid. The letter contends government waste, job loss, and homelessness demand shifting money from international loans to empower the U S economy and resources.
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