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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1981
Page
4
The nation shares immense relief as the 52 Americans held in Iran return home. The piece urges learning from the crisis, preserving diplomatic immunity, and adhering to civilized international rules while cautioning about future repercussions and the need for steady policy.
A reader in Southern Illinois complains about an Outdoors article in the January issue misidentifying the bald eagle as the national symbol, arguing the bald eagle is well established and urging more accurate reporting.
In Jackson County voters have expressed frustration with inept county administration and a by passed board. Mary Nell Chew, chairwoman, is praised for steering the county board toward better governance and is seen as guiding promising reforms to restore decency in government.
Russell Baker reflects on 444 days since captivity noting little fundamental shift in U S life. He cites politics economy culture and media as unchanged or evolving in sharp satirical terms, warning returned hostages remain targets for politicians and public scrutiny.
The New York Times recalls Ronald Reagan's inaugural speech as a dramatic, well staged transition from Carter. It praises his oratory, lacks compromise on policy, and notes his gift for language and friendship as decisive in shaping early expectations for his presidency.
A New York Times report from Houston on a shift in humanities scholars toward business and industry. Ann Kirschner, PhD, left academia for a writing and franchise proposal role at Teleprompter Corp, signaling broader changes discussed at the Modern Language Association convention.
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