Soviet and U.S. views shape faltering relations
David K. Shipler analyzes how both governments employ ideology and domestic politics to guide policy, producing inconsistent Soviet American relations. He notes leaders rely on tough rhetoric and strategic moves, while specialists' insights fail to influence top decisions amid mutual distrust and Cold War legacies.
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David K. Shipler
New York Times
Moscow
U States
White House
Kremlin
United States
Soviet Union
Washington
Gallup
Angola
Ethiopia
Europe
Carter
Annapolis
Zbigniew Brezinski
Cyrus Vance
Marshall D. Shulman
Andrei W. Gromyko
Politburo
Naval Academy
Anatoly F. Dobrynin
Georgia State Senate
Georgi A. Arbatov
U.S.A
Illinois must restore funds to child abuse budget
The editorial urges Illinois leaders to fix the child abuse budget after a legislative error killed a proposed $400 000 increase for 30 to 40 caseworkers. It argues for a supplemental appropriation in November to replace lost funds and urges immediate hiring, warning that delays worsen child protection.
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James Thompson
Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Illinois study calls for fair loan default reforms
The Illinois Legislature aims to crack down on guaranteed student loan defaults but must address real-world limits. A Lindsay-Schaub study shows some defaulters had no means to pay, while others can repay with adjustments to six month repayment rules and possible higher interest for delays. The ISSC should undergo a broad audit, not a witch hunt, to balance borrower fairness and taxpayer protection.
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Illinois
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
ISSC
Lindsay-Schaub
Illini agency in Marion eyed for disaster response
The Southern Illinoisan Letter to Editor argues Illinois should locate a new disaster agency in Marion, citing past and proposed projects across Carbondale and Union County. The writer warns taxpayers of costs, including dam plans, a stalled Illinois Central Gulf track submersion, a Pleasant Hill Road overpass, and a tourism center push, urging action now.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Illinois
Marion
Carbondale
Cedar Lake
Walnut Street
Pleasant Hill Road
Union County
Pulaski
Alexander
Thanks, SIU, for fireworks displays noted
Carbondale Lions Club publicly thanks Southern Illinois University Carbondale for participating in the Fourth of July fireworks. The letter also commends the Southern Illinoisan for coverage and articles about the display in recent years.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Lions Club
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Let Us Not Sell Our Community Short
Leon Zwick of Herrin argues that Southern Illinois now has proven industrial potential. He recalls Norge's 1940s arrival, driven by local leaders and union support, and notes modern highways, SIU Carbondale assistance, and a community fund to attract industry. He urges proactive leadership.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Herrin
Illinois
Leon Zwick Herrin
Southern Illinois An d A Lindsay Schaub Newspaper
John C. Gardner publisher and William B. Cox Jr. editor are named in the Southern Illinois and A Lindsay Schaub newspaper masthead.
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William B. Cox Jr
Buying a house as an exercise in political manipulation
Norman Provider, a Shreveport editorial writer, argues that home buying exposes individuals to racial and class biases in housing. He reflects on school districts, neighborhood profiles, and the tension between private interest and social goals, acknowledging personal guilt in perpetuating systemic inequities.
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Norman Provider
Louisiana State University In
Shreveport
America
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