State of the Union under Reagan in a fragile trust
The article analyzes Ronald Reagan’s State of the Union address as a mix of hopeful promises and vague plans. It credits his rhetoric, notes reliance on New Federalism and supply side economics, questions reality versus ideal, and contrasts public optimism with a grim political and economic context.
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America
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Lee
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Salena
State of the Union
Hartzog named SIU Carbondale athletics director
Lew Hartzog will become the director of men's athletics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale after serving 22 years as track coach and interim athletic leader. The article notes his insider status, fundraising needs, and plans for department restructuring while discussing merger debates and administrator Bruce Swinburne's stance on unification.
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Hartzog
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
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Sayers
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Siuc Commission On Intercollegiate
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Swinburne
Reaganomics and Stockman reshaped by Atlantic excerpt
The piece discusses David Stockman’s brief public skepticism of Reaganomics, labeling supply side as trickle-down and arguing tax cuts favor the rich. It notes Stockman’s shift to deficit and defense cuts, and his two week Italy Greece Yugoslavia tour promoting Reaganomics. Excerpts from The Atlantic Magazine are cited.
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Hoover Institution
Stanford University
David Stockman
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Stockman
William Greider
the Atlantic Magazine
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Italy
Greece
Yugoslavia
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Zagreb
Bank of Ialy
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Free University of Rome
University of Milan
Greek Economics Associations
Thessaloniki
Belgrade
Ljublana
Bank of Italy
Communist Party of Italy
Atlantic
Stockman’s critique of Reaganomics in Europe tour
The speaker outlines four actors behind Reaganomics, detailing Stockman’s clash with tax-cutters, and notes audiences in Athens Thessaloniki Belgrade Ljubljana and Zagreb grasped the critique. He argues the price of policy is balancing the budget versus tax cuts and warns Stockman’s stance wanes as focus shifts to growth and price stability.
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Zagreb
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OMB
Ministers have right to speak out in West Frankfort
Letters debate separation of church and state following a West Frankfort City Council meeting with local ministers. A writer, an active Ministerial Association member, defends ministers’ rights, notes cordial town relations, and warns opponents to avoid anti religious bias or flee to remote jungles where no gospel is preached.
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West Frankfort
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Gun control controversy sparks ire and claims of communism
A reader attacks Morton Grove gun restrictions and elite policy makers claiming disarmament invites crime and communism. The letter denounces Chicago policy, praises armed self defense, and argues crime rises with alcohol revenue and lenient punishment.
Creationists find proof in the Bible
A reader reflects on the Arkansas Creationism ruling and the Genesis creation account. The letter argues for faith over science, stresses separation of church and state, and condemns evolution theory while praising biblical authority and divine creation. Names cited include Judge Overon and the Bible as sole authority.
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Chicago
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