New Federalism debate in Illinois underscored by Simon critique
Rep. Paul Simon warned that Reagan’s New Federalism could draw welfare seekers to Illinois, arguing the plan shifts programs to states. Proponents say it refines federal roles, with reviews of minimum benefits and revenue shifts possible over years while preserving assistance.
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Paul Simon
Illinois
Reagan
Simon
Mississippi
Feds
Springfield
Washington
Workaholic lawyers warn against overlong hours
Wallace Riley addressed the ABA convention warning that relentless work culture harms families and society. He noted many lawyers already work nights and weekends, but excessive dedication risks alcoholism, divorce, strained relationships, and a narrow professional identity that neglects life beyond law.
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American Bar Association
ABA
Wallace Riley
Detroit
Riley
Humane Society
Dollars for death as Reagan backs El Salvador junta
The Reagan administration approved 65 million dollars in military and economic aid to El Salvador despite reports of mass killings, torture, and brutality by the junta of President Jose Napoleon Duarte. Critics say U S support fuels bloodshed and suppresses reform while opposing guerrillas pose no direct U S threat.
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Reagan
el Salvador
U.S
New York Times
Raymond Bonner
United States
Jose Napoleon Duarte
Ronald Reagan
Guerrillas grow in Morazan as war widens in El Salvador
Raymond Bonner reports from Morazan province where the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Army’s Eastern Front expands on rugged terrain. Guerrillas run schools clinics and a radio while peasant communities endure government repression and casualties.
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New York Times
Morazan
Salvador
el Salvador
United States
Cuba
Nicaragua
Perquin
San Francisco Gotera
Honduran
Farabundo Marui National Liberation Army
Jonas
Vietnam
Rogelio Ponseele
Ponseele
Mozote
Honduras
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Blackbirds Run Off by Sister’s Noisy Tactics
Editor, Southern Illinoisan recounts a reader tale of blackbirds in a grove that disturbed a sister. She chased them away by beating a pan and shouting, prompting neighbors to call it a blessing and a humorous relief from political woes.
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Southern Illinoisan
Lilliam I. James Chester
Mr. Reagan
Reagan
Reagan facts and fear of misstatements in press briefings
Washington observers argue President Reagan often presents misleading impressions as facts in press conferences. Advisers correct errors, yet the core issue remains whether he acts on truth or crafted tales. If he believes inflated claims, policy and international views could suffer.
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Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Washington
Reagan
White House
Jimmy Carter
Orier
Dent
Soviet Union
Crenshaw backs new jail facility in Carbondale
Beulah C. Crenshaw of Carbondale writes in the Southern Illinoisan that while most people lack jail and court system knowledge, she will vote yes for the new jail facility in March and urges senior citizens to do the same, citing familiarity with Robert E. Crim.
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Southern Illinoisan
Robert E. Crim
Southern Illinois Weather Reflections by Ben Gelman
Virginia Marmaduke from Pinckneyville praises Ben Gelman for a Jan 17 Southern Illinoisan piece on weather and battered soil, suggesting the words serve as enduring tourism propaganda for the region.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Ben Gelman
Virginia Marmaduke Pinckneyville
Defeat nuclear power at the polls
A reader criticizes the Reagan administration amid concerns about nuclear power safety and industry influence. The letter cites Three Mile Island, Rochester contamination, and rising unemployment while urging unregistered voters to vote against Reagan, ending with sarcastic praise.
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Three Mile Island
Rochester
New York
Andrew Havens
Park Ridge
Ill
Reagan
Miss Piggy
Ronald Reagan
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