Carter runoff in Southern Illinois shapes Carter Kennedy loyalties
Carter supporters in Southern Illinois weigh political risk as Paul Simon backs Kennedy while district committeemen tilt to Carter. A HUD denial gates projects, while polls show mixed early support for renominating Carter vs Kennedy. Officials warn Carter must balance federal proposals to keep the region allied.
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Paul Simon
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Carter
Carroll Fry
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Chicago
Jane Byrne
Kennedy
Transportation
Neil Goldschmidt
Byrne
Simon
Southern Illinois
Democratic
Jackson County
Percen
Letters Economics ends Iran stalemate
An editor argues against war and calls for continued economic pressure to secure hostage release. The writer cites Iran’s internal rebellion against Khomeini, questions U.S. support for the shah, accuses authorities of hypocrisy on human rights, and urges mature nonviolent methods while maintaining national strength and freedom principles.
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Southern Illinoisan
Iran
United States
Khomeini
Shah
CIA
Kelley Responds To Editor On County Board Actions
Jackson County Board Chairman William G. Kelley defends record in a letter to the editor. He cites tax bill timing, no new taxes since 1976, ambulance service improvements, and funding to seniors and agencies as proof of public duty over party politics.
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Southern Illinoisan
Ray Chancey
Jackson County
SIU
Illinois
Youth Service Bureau
Extension Service
Shawnee Solar
Paty
William G. Kelley
Jackson County Board
Sihanouk Foresees Guerrilla War Over Cambodia Crisis
Paris interview with Prince Sihanouk says only guerrilla action may force Vietnamese withdrawal, with China arming Cambodian units and Son Sann’s forces already fighting near the Thai border. He urges an international conference to neutralize Cambodia while warning of Khmer Rouge genocide risk. He laments Khmer Rouge strength and questions his own future role.
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Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Paris
Sihanouk
Cambodia
China
Son Sann
Khmer Rouge
Phnom Penh
Peking
Vietnam
Mekong River
Confederation of
Holiday greetings critique ads from Coca Cola and Miller
Southern Illinois editor laments most TV commercials and wishes a seasonal hello to Coca Cola and Miller High Life. He hums the world a Coke tune and pauses for the Miller Silent Christmas Card, urging better taste in advertising.
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Southern Illinois An
Mrs. Scrooge
The incredible shrinking life
Russell Baker chronicles moving to New York City, shedding children and keepsakes as rents soar. He recalls one-room refuges, canceled heirlooms, and the ache of letting go while clinging to memory, humor, and a stubborn sense of progress.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
New York
Uncle Mark
SoHo
Jackie O
Marcel Proust
Chicanos push for share of Sunbelt boom in Phoenix
In Phoenix, Casa de Primavera breaks ground for a 162 unit elderly housing project as Chicanos for la Causa advances a broader South Phoenix development push. Leaders like Tommy Espinosa push an independent economy linking county and federal funding with real estate and industry growth despite local political resistance and legal battles over Inter-Spice tortillas.
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Thomas Brom
Lillian
Senora Maria Dolores Ayala de Gutierrez
CPLC
Espinosa
Joe Eddie Lopez
Ronnie Lopez
Phoenix
Larry Chavez
Southwest
Community Development Coree
Cdc’s
United States
Casa de Primavera
South Phoenix
Cudahy Meats
Revlon Cosmetics
Anderson-Clayton
State Capitol
Rio Salado
Chavez
Economic Development Administration
Community Services Administration
Salt River
Sky Harbor
CPSC
Alfredo Gutierrez
Valle de Sol
Tommy Es
Pinosa
Washington
Carter
Inter-Spice & Foods
Circle K
Safeway
Rosarita
U.S. District Court
Inter-Spice
TVA
Lloyd Lee
Economic Development Law Project
Berkeley
California
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