Deceit and Cuts Mark State Budget Debate in Illinois
The piece attacks Gov. Thompson for alleged deceit in the State of the State speech and details proposed cuts to Job Services offices, CETA staff, and educational funding. It cites closures in Southern Illinois, potential Bowen Center changes, shifts in education funding to locals, and federal cut implications, arguing state policy harms municipalities while deflecting blame to Washington.
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Henry Adams
Ilinois
Murphysboro
Harrisburg
Jackson County Ceta
Ces Ghee
A.l.bowen Center
Bowen
Carbondale
Ial
Illinois
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Reagan
Tompson
Washington
Esson
Leosmo
Springfield
Reverend King Birthday Reflections On Civil Rights Struggles
The article marks Martin Luther King Jr s birthday amid debate over Reagan era policies and their impact on civil rights. It contrasts King s dream of equality with current government actions and notes Illinois honors his memory as a state holiday while critics argue for further progress toward racial harmony.
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Martin Luther King, Jr
King
Martin Luther Kin King, Jr
King Peoncine
Ronald Reagan
Martin Luthering, Jr
Illinois
Chilean coups mirror Poland's 1980s power shift
Robert Wesson argues that Chile 1973 and Poland 1980-81 followed parallel paths of economic collapse and political breakdown leading to military seizure. He notes U S and Soviet reactions, the role of generals, and contrasts military rule with party-led governance. The piece frames military government as a common Third World outcome, appealing to stability over ideology.
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Poland
Chile
Workers of Solidarity
United States
Soviet Union
Allende
Dis
Pinochet
Communist Party
Latin left and right Nicaragua seeks freedom and socialism
Warren Hoge reports on Nicaragua where the Sandinists govern with a one party tendency yet allow some opposition, pursuing anti corruption measures and social reforms while facing expropriations and foreign tensions. The piece notes a shift toward mixed economy elements, regional conflict, and a rhetoric against the United States under Reagan.
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Nicaragua
Warren Hoge
New Oe M ‘Agua
Somoza
United States
Latin America
Court Not Responsible for County Board Letter
Editor claims the Southern Illinoisan misleads readers with untruthful letters about public officials. The writer denies involvement in county decisions and defends the court system as independent, noting faults lie with the county board’s actions and the public tax issue.
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Southern Illinoisan
Golliher
Jackson County
Auto Opinion Editor Praises Detroit Cars Amid Job Woes
The Auto Opinion Editor in Southern Ilinoisan congratulates Detroit carmakers for producing hundreds of thousands of vehicles despite high unemployment and widespread layoffs caused by federal cutbacks. He questions who can buy these cars and suggests sending fleets to major oil companies.
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Jook
Paes
Mobil
Gulf
Standard
Exxon
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