Editorials Our Opinions Regional Educational TV May Be Best Answer
The Illinois School Problems Commission proposes a state owned educational TV network starting 1984 with nine new UHF stations plus three existing ones in Chicago SIU and U Illinois. Costs 11.48 million, schools pay for receivers. A regional network could lower costs and serve nearby states, questions remain on statewide vs regional approach.
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School Problems Commission
General Assembly
Chicago
Southern Ilinois University
University of Illinois
George Wilkins
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Hungary May Get Freedom By Different Road
The article argues the U N watchdog mission for Hungary ends under U S backing, not a betrayal but a shift toward a new era between Washington and Moscow. It notes risks of covert Soviet moves and emphasizes Western strategy to bolster NATO, trade with Eastern Europe, and economic strength, suggesting freedom may come if Hungary internally evolves rather than via armed revolt.
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U.N
United States
U.N. General Assembly
Washington
Europe
Moscow
Hungary
Cuba
Kremlin
Latin America
White House
U.S
NATO
Current Idiom and Bible Translation Debate
The article argues against assuming current speech is the best way to translate the Bible. It notes Eliot’s snobbery on both sides, praises new editions for manuscript evidence, yet warns translations may water down force. It suggests revision every few years to stay near current colloquialism. The King James Version remains influential and unlikely to be superseded.
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Eliot
Food Aid To Algeria Warms U.S. Ties
The United States is providing food to hungry Algerians amid postwar turmoil, a program ongoing since before Algeria’s independence and set to continue through winter. Officials say aid aims to strengthen relations between Algeria and the United States, beyond measurable economic value.
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United States
U.S
Algeria
Paris in His Dreams and Other Notes by Dave Felts
Dave Felts muses on Paris longing songs and the lure of visiting Paris while noting books now sellable here and shows once in Vegas. He offers reflections on a tree nursery dream, raising broilers as a quicker venture, Christmas prep chaos, and the plight of strikebound New York City papers with possible publication stoppages.
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New York City
Agriculture Laws Babble Of Voices Reflects Farmers Interests
Washington Post analysis by Julius Duscha notes the Farm Bureau and other groups push divergent farm policy goals. It highlights how 1.6 million farming families and merchants, processors, and Congress contend with government price guarantees, subsidies, and production controls amid a crowded lobby scene. The piece ends by suggesting a Christmas party as a tongue in cheek third party.
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Julius Duscha
Washington Post
Washington
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Atlanta
Shuman
Farm Bureau
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
National Farmers Union
NFO
National Farm Organization
Congress
Agriculture Department
Christmas Carols and The Hound of Heaven Ask Big Questions
Ralph McGill reflects on Christmas as a moral force beyond festive lights and gifts. He argues the season urges open schools, parks, ballots, and services to all citizens, and calls for retraining workers and addressing teen dropout issues. He notes ancient stories that tie daily life to faith and retell the legend of the lightning bug's glow from Bethlehem.
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Ralph McGill
Atlanta
Bethlehem
Francis Thompson
America
President’s budget prompts gridlock talk and Beacon Hill fears
The president cites a 99 billion federal budget inviting networks to grant Republicans equal time. In Boston, Endicott Peabody’s governorship looms, and the word aftermath is misread as science courses. The piece hints at Kennedy era politics and old Boston tendencies.
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Kennedy
America First
Boston
Endicott Peabody
Governor's Office
Beacon Hill
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