New York Faces Budget Crisis and Political Standoff
Washington Star columnist Jack Germond surveys New York City’s fiscal crisis under Gov. Hugh Carey and Mayor Abe Beame. He notes a cash flow shortfall, proposed state aid and tax increases, and the pressure on unions, while Republicans and banks demand budget discipline and proof of solvency amid rising city unemployment and welfare costs.
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Grand Rapids
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Upstate
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James Buckey
Senate
New rules needed on local state tax policies
Editorial argues for reform of the Local Government Distributive Fund and tax sharing between cities counties and townships. It notes 1969 1 12th share allocations and proposes changes to the sharing formula or separate funds with higher total distributions while preserving budget balance. It urges state leadership to set general guidelines coordinating state and local tax policy and promoting consolidation and responsible spending.
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General Assembly
Senate
Legislators Should Not Get Longer Terms
The Illinois House has approved a constitutional amendment to set four-year terms for representatives and six years for senators, with the Senate urged to reject it. The piece argues longer terms distance lawmakers from constituents, empower lobbyists, reduce accountability, and notes that other reforms have stalled. It cites historical practice and points to May primaries as a deterrent to longer terms.
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Illinois
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House
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Statehouse
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Maryland
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Misssissippi
Peace momentum builds in the Middle East
President Ford and Egypt’s Anwar Sadat shared friendly talks in Salzburg over two days, signaling hopeful momentum toward a Middle East peace. Israel plans a Gaza Canal withdrawal gesture to ease tensions, while Kissinger’s shuttle diplomacy may resume if momentum holds, with Geneva talks seen as the path to a Palestinian homeland settlement.
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Salzburg
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Du Quoin State Fair Bet Stance Letter
A lifelong Du Quoin native expresses support for pari mutuel betting at the Du Quoin State Fair, citing forty years of attendance and familiarity with the Hambletonians seen at the event. The letter advocates betting as a needed change to the fair experience.
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Southern Illinoisan
du Quoin
Betting Ethics Stir Debate Over Gambling at Fair and Hambletonian
A political figure argues that morality cannot be decided by votes and notes no clear Christian majority against legalized gambling. He rejects strict church state separation while criticizing efforts to impose personal moral standards through government action.
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Essary
Senators push US toward Middle East war, critic says
C. Harvey Gardiner of Murphysboro denounces 76 Senators for backing heavy Israel militarization. He argues their stance upends a balanced approach, ignores UN calls, and risks another Vietnam in the region, warning he will not fight abroad.
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Murphysboro High School Choir Impresses Readers
Readers praise the Murphysboro high school choir and its director noting their last concert of the year was a delight. The writers commend the students’ talent and question Carbondale High School’s past decision.
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Murphysboro
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