SIU trustees urged to fully open closed sessions stance
An editorial urges Southern Illinois University board of trustees to end secrecy in meetings. It lauds new formal rules guiding executive sessions and calls for pre session public disclosure of exemption basis to build trust and deter abuse. It notes past practices and urges leading by example toward open meetings.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Kenneth Shaw
SIU Board of Trustees
Madison County
Nicholas G. Byron
Byron
Illinois Attorney General's Office
Siu’s
Uni
Versity House
Martin van Brown
University House
Board of Trustees
Harris Rowe
Letters U S decline can be reversed
Editor responds to George F Will's Washington column arguing the United States is in decline not solely due to leadership but due to neglect of God and Jesus Christ. The author urges Americans to awaken to personal responsibility, warns of judgment, and offers turning to God as a path to solutions.
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George F. Will
U.S
Eaders
Jesus Christ
Letter writer questions Simon support for Kennedy
Doug O'Neil of Marion contests The Southern Illinoisan portrayal of Richard Simon's endorsement of Ted Kennedy. He argues Kennedy's policies are ultra expensive, hurt the middle class and minorities, and that Kennedy lacks concern for ordinary Americans' finances and morality.
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Doug O’neil
Marion
How to Submit Letters to the Editor
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters on current news and sets guidelines. Letters should be under 300 words, may be delayed for frequent contributors, must be signed with full address and phone for verification, and will print only name and hometown unless occupation is relevant. Libelous or hostile content may be rejected or edited.
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Kennedy grapples with campaign style as focus shifts
In a prolonged assessment of Edward Kennedy on the campaign trail, observers note his ongoing struggle with delivery style. He vacillates between reading and off the cuff remarks, facing questions after a San Francisco interview on Iran hostages. Aides say he seeks a calmer, more measured presence while avoiding male chauvinist slips and adapting lines for broader appeal.
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New York Times
Washington
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Iran
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Clear Lake
Iowa
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Kennedy Iran remark risks Carter momentum in campaign
Column assesses Ted Kennedy's Iran remark as a political blunder that shifts focus from Carter and may boost his support in crisis handling. It notes Kennedy's high expectations, the timing amid Carter's rising polling, and the risk to Kennedy's reputation, while predicting the hostage crisis could determine final impact.
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Carter
Robert Strauss
Roger Mudd
New York
Iran
Jimmy Carter
Ted Kennedy
Carter Seizes Iran Crisis to Reframe Democratic Race
The Iran crisis reshapes the Democratic nomination, boosting Carter's standing and forcing Kennedy to compete with leadership as the main issue. A tougher energy stance, gas taxes or rationing may be Carter's next move, using OPEC pressure to justify new economic policy. The campaign could pivot on whether Carter can sustain leadership gains and translate them into broad reforms.
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