Antitrust decisions spur free enterprise
Government settlements with AT&T and IBM prompt a debate on whether breaking up the Bell System and challenging IBM will boost competition or risk higher local rates. Experts foresee uncertain outcomes as the computer and telecom sectors face possible giant rivalries and deregulation effects.
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Karl Marx
Marx
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
IBM
At&t
Ma Bell
Justice Department
Bell System
Bell Laboratories
Western Electric
Carbondale District pauses 240,000 building surplus review
Carbondale Elementary District 95 holds unspent 240000 from its building program for full review by the Building Utilization Committee. The board rejected quick reallocation, signaling caution amid public skepticism over tax money use and lack of coordinated planning with the high school district.
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Carbondale
Stockman Feud Highlights Supply-Side Policy Rift
Budget director David Stockman faces fierce attacks from supply-side allies after proposing a tax increase to bridge a projected 100 billion dollar deficit. Arthur Laffer leads the critique, arguing the Stockman recession threatens the administration’s tax cut gains.
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David Stockman
Stockman
Reagan
Arthur Laffer
Laffer
George Bush
NATO could be a casualty of Poland
James Reston assesses the first NATO emergency meeting where Haig secured a condemnatory communique against Moscow over Poland. He argues sanctions lack bite, warns of Western double standards, and notes allied leaders fear limited action while Reagan pushes for stronger measures. The piece questions timing for a Reagan Brezhnev meeting and suggests coordinating NATO unity before any direct moves.
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James Reston
New York Times
Washington
NATO Alliance
Haig
Moscow
Poland
Warsaw
Reagan
Kremlin
Central America
Sents
NATO
Brussels
West
East
al Haig
Creationism Not At Odds With Science Says Letter
In a letter to the Southern Illinoisan Editor, William Mayer argues creationism aligns with geology archaeology anthropology physics and astronomy. He cites fossil records and archeology supporting biblical accuracy and challenges the evolutionist viewpoint.
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Southern Illinoisan
David
Goliath
Moses
Elijah
Baal
Truth of Creation
William Mayer
The
National Association of Biology
Sodom and Gomorrah
Evolu
Near East
Fertile Crescent
Edson Peck
University of Idaho
Remembering Jim Hayton Editor Carbondale Life Of A Local Farmer
Jim Hayton longtime Carbondale resident and editor died on December 27. He was a sight impaired yet avid reader and conversationalist known for independence and strong interest in people. Friends recall his stories and fearless riding, leaving memories cherished by many in the community.
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Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Jim Hayton
Jim
Ment
Mall
Handicapped Access Aided by Local Club Efforts
The Jackson Community Workshop thanks Murphysboro Junior Women's Club for curb cuts reducing barriers for disabled citizens as the International Year of Disabled Persons ends. The action aids workshop clients, including J C who uses a motorized wheelchair, easing daily trips to the bank.
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Jackson
Murphysboro
J.C
Scientist abuses animals in Maryland cruelty case impact
A Maryland court convicting Dr Edward Taub chief scientist at the Institute for Behavioral Research in Silver Spring on six counts of cruelty to animals raises questions about laboratory animal welfare. Activist Alex Pacheco exposed neglected primates at Taub's lab prompting police seizure of 17 monkeys. The case spurs debate over research ethics and oversight in science.
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Jim Mason
Pacific News Service
Maryland
Edward Taub
Institute For Behavioral Research
IBR
Silver Springs
Taub
Alex Pacheco
George Washington University
Pacheco
Montreal
People For the Ethical Treatment of
Washington, D.C
Takoma Park
Montgomery County
Silver Spring
Ronnie Hawkins
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