Shawnee College Expands Prison and Community Training
Shawnee College runs two large programs blending higher education with prison reform. It serves a 60,000+ area across six counties while offering vocational tracks in automotive, welding, nursing, machine tools and more. In Vienna prison 70 percent of inmates are enrolled in Shawnee programs, with many securing jobs after release.
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Editorials say bombing strategy unclear in Nixon era
The piece argues US information comes from the government and that Nixon and his administration are quiet on the aims and effects of the bombing of North Vietnam. It notes growing opposition among non Communist nations and some lawmakers as speculation grows about the president’s leverage and strategy.
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Nixon
North Vietnam
Nixon bombs push for settlement in Vietnam war
The piece argues B52 raids may force Hanoi toward a negotiated settlement, but questions their effectiveness and risks. It notes Nixon’s limits in swaying global opinion and domestic mood, while Kissinger’s peace forecast echoes in the background as Congress weighs further action and South Vietnam’s future.
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Hanoi
United States
Nixon
Vietnam
Henry Kissinger
U.S
North Vietnam
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Taxes and the tax burden across nations
The article compares U S tax collections to other OECD countries noting 27.9 percent of gross national product in 1968 1969 and 1970 versus Sweden 43 percent Japan 19 4 percent Switzerland 21 5 percent The Netherlands 39 7 percent and Italy 30 1 percent It also discusses tax burden analysis and the call for vigilance against government waste and reform.
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U.S
Sweden
Netherlands
Italy
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
OECD
Spiro as quarterback, guess who's coach
A historical clipping opens with a voice addressing the nation as Richard Nixon speaks from television. He signals a forthcoming explanation about the presidency transition and reflects on the first two terms of his administration. The tone is formal and archival.
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Spiro
Hanoi develops rotating zone pass in 1974
The coach recalls Hanoi adopting a rotating zone pass in 1974 as a response to a play introduced by an opposing team. He notes the new scheme was a modification of the Green Bay power sweep with pulling guards leading the play.
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Hanoi
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Reforms in IllinoisCorrections Director Choice Discussed
Article outlines debate over selecting a new corrections chief after Bensinger. Names considered include John Twomey and Dr. Terry Brelje, both in their 30s, with others like John Petrilli and Vern Housewright noted though not confirmed. Talks cover union pressure, community-based institutions, probation reforms, and parole board turnover amid Ogilvie administration changes.
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Bensinger
John Twomey
Stateville
Terry Brelje
Menard
John Petrilli
Pontiac
Vern Housewright
Vienna
Twomey
Brelje
Breljeite An Siemngee
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Walker
John Howard Association
Code of Corrections
Elza Brantley
Seminery
Saale Din Slaene
State Senate
Ogilvie
Ted Fields
Chicago
Parole Board
Fragmented White House remarks mix sports and governance
A garbled transcript blends references to football and politics, noting halfbacks turning the corner, Camp David, a proposed orderly transition, and discussions with NFL coaches about power and succession. The speaker mentions Spiro and a two term plan through 1984 amid election cost ideas and Heisman ballots.
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