Sour NCPAC drive smacks of extortion
Illinois voters who backed Reagan should heed his view of NCPAC as it targets Paul Simon. The June 16 press conference saw the president troubled by groups attacking before candidates are chosen. The piece condemns NCPAC’s early, coercive tactics and extortion claims while upholding First Amendment rights and urging voters to judge the actual candidates.
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Senate bought spoilsman's creed by Tom Wicker
United States senators call for resignations of CIA director William Casey and Interior Secretary James Watt amid controversy over Casey's business record and Hugel appointment, and Watt's pro development stance. The piece argues the Senate bears responsibility for approving appointees and failing to scrutinize records, reflecting the spoilsman ethos in high office.
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Alan Cranston
Cranston
West
Harris
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Tirso del Junco
California
Ed Meese
Jim Watt
Senate of the United States
Move to reduce Education faces Cabinet reorganization options
Education Secretary Terrel Bell will propose options to President Reagan by Labor Day to dismantle the department. Choices include merging into other cabinet agencies or creating a government foundation, with some groups opposing further cuts and urging cabinet status to ensure education policies receive high-level review.
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Washington Star
Washington Education
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Reagan
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National Education Association
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Outsiders urged to mind their business in 24th District push
Stanley A. Maciejski Randolph County Democrat Central Committee chairman appeals to voters in Southern Illinois urging residents to choose their own candidates. He condemns outsiders and campaigns funded by outside groups as misaligned with local interests and states residents should decide who represents the 24th District without external influence.
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Stanley A. Maciejski
Randolph County
Democrat Central Committee
Chester
NCPAC attack on Rep Paul Simon spurs Southern Illinois backlash
A reader denounces the NCPAC for pressuring voters in Southern Illinois to back or oppose Rep Paul Simon. The letter argues locals will elect their own representative, rejects external influence, and warns the group may target state legislators and local officials if not stopped.
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Hit list cited by National Conservative PAC targets Paul Simon
The Southern Illinoisan reports a National Conservative Political Action Committee claim of a hit list aimed at Representative Paul Simon of Illinois 24th District. The piece cites PAC founder Lisa Stoltenberg and notes earlier victories by Simon over John T. Anderson, plus his Black Lung benefits legislation for 11,500 widows.
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National Conservative Political Action Committee
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John T. Anderson
Reagan
Lisa Stoltenberg
Illinois
Voters warned of faceless group funding campaigns in Southern Illinois
Jewel Verble of Anna voices alarm over a $500,000 NCPAC donation aimed at influencing the 24th District race for Paul Simon. She urges voters to consider what is bought with money and advocates for ruling, accountability, and independent choice rather than buyable candidates. She warns of potential loss of freedoms and urges citizens to read and listen carefully.
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Letter on Reagan tax cuts and Paul Simon
Edward L. Adams of Carbondale argues against the Reagan tax cuts in a letter to the editor. He says the plan mostly benefits high earners, risks inflation, and lacks voter mandate, urging support for Paul Simon.
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Edward L. Adams
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