Editorial on MIAs and policy debate in Southeast Asia
A House panel found no evidence that Americans listed as missing in action are being held captive. The piece notes uncertainty with 809 cases and urges pursuing more information while considering policy and UN membership implications for Vietnam. The National League of Families criticizes the report.
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Imcochina
National League of Families of American
Southeast Asia
United States
United Nations
Vietnam
G. G. Fontgomery
Illinois Insurance Seeks Clout Against No-Fault Criticism
Illinois Insurance Information Service defends the industry against claims of political influence in Springfield. It argues for strong state regulation, a stable business climate, and notes past battles over no fault auto insurance and rate filing. The piece cites a stable insolvency record since 1971 and emphasizes ongoing efforts to keep an open Illinois auto market.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois Department of Insurance
Insurance
General Fund
General Assembly
Ilinois
Illinois
Springfield
Decatur
Tom Wellman
Indy
No Faalt
Illinois Trial Lawyers’ Association
Assembly
Lindsay - Schaub
Linos
Olin Bs Bolenco
Bolton
Strenale
Theranentic Dirve
France
Ilingis Tsurence Guaranty
Tallinois
el Re
Thompson offers to return campaign money to contributors
Gov elect James R. Thompson proposes prorated refunds to contributors from his campaign funds. He notes the offer may be refused by some donors while the $250,000 balance could aid a 1978 reelection bid. The columnist warns leftover money can create political trouble and urges cautious handling.
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James R. Thompson
Thompson
Birth center debate argues for birth control over abortion
A reader voices support for birth control as a humane solution to population pressure and argues that contraception should precede abortion. The letter claims responsible planning can prevent pregnancy and reduce suffering, contrasting civilization with past barbarism in population control. Vienna Correctional Center
Coffee price outrage sparks editor's plea
The Southern newspaper voices disgust at coffee prices described as obscene. Virginia Marmaduke Pinckneyville objects to price hikes and calls for action against what she sees as a dramatic, unfair rise.
Reader Defends Death Sentence in Illinois Debate
A reader argues for capital punishment citing police and prison experience. He questions the editorial opposition and says swift sure punishment deters crime, supporting the Illinois capital punishment bill despite past concerns over fairness.
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Ester
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Illinois
China's Labor Force Powers Industrial Growth
China relies on a hardworking but unsophisticated labor force and marginal raw materials to fuel growth. Mechanization spreads in agriculture and industry as workers accept demanding conditions to drive progress after visits to iron ore plants, steel mills, locomotive factories, and electrical machinery works.
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China
China Hopes For Modern Economy By 2000 Amid Industrial Struggles
Foreign experts in Peking say China must enjoy uninterrupted domestic calm to reach a modern economy by 2000. Despite ambitious goals, factories in An Shan and Shenghai show low processing yields and a culture wary of automation, with wages and pay scales in transition and a ban on bonuses still in place.
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Peking
China
An Shan
Ftctary
Offiei Ts Ser
Falar
Evite Sa
Sisteen
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Mias
Cambodia
Thomas F. Reynolds
Illinois Insurance Information Service
Thomas Wellman
Inois
Thomas Reynolds
Wellman
Tuirlineis Insurance Information Services
Illinois Casualty Insurance
Department of Ircurarce
Southern Illinoisan
Vienna Correctional Center
Virginia L. Marmaduke Pinckneyville
John C. Gardner
William B. Cox Jr
Drew Middleton
New York Times Peking
Manchuria
Shenghai
Shenyang
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