Californians face service losses if Proposition 13 stands
The piece argues Proposition 13's passage harms local California services and jobs while Illinois faces differences and seeks a plan to shift tax burdens. It urges a statewide panel to design fair funding and protect essential local services amid tax relief debates.
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Carter must share Zaire details on Cuban raid evidence
The article argues Carter's administration withholds intelligence on Cuban troop involvement in the Shaba raid, pressing that evidence should be given to McGovern's Senate Foreign Relations Committee rather than limited to a few officials. It ties secrecy to past administrations and stresses Carter's campaign pledge for openness amid national stakes.
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George McGovern
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Zbigniew Brzezinski
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O'Neill
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Congress
Lambert remembered as lover of the game after coach dies
Paul Lambert, 43, died in a Columbus hotel fire while en route to Auburn to speak at a prep coaches clinic. The former Southern Illinois University Carbondale coach led SIU during eight seasons including a 1977 NCAA postseason appearance, and he preached loving the game through good times and bad.
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Federal Reserve policy blamed for sustained U.S. inflation
An analysis argues that the main driver of inflation since the mid-1960s has been the Fed s aggressive expansion of high powered money. It notes a near match between money growth and prices with a lag, warns easy money does not lower rates, and calls for a gradual monetary slowdown to avoid recession.
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Assumptions shape economic views and public policy
George McClure argues that hidden assumptions drive economic behavior and that society often acts on false premises. He questions free market justifications, notes overemphasis on employment over actual needs, and suggests public investment in transit, parks, and health could better serve society, funded by taxes rather than private profit.
Marion meter regulation complaint over two hour limit
A Marion resident objects to a two hour parking rule and $3 fines cited for not seeing posted signs. The writer notes no warning signs at Marion Civic Center parking and questions city hall and Maureen Johnson about the change, referencing a May article.
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Letter on Marion parking meters and two hour limit
Maureen Johnston Marion City Clerk reports a council trial plan for free two hour parking around Marion square and surrounding streets with tire marking after two hours and a $3 fine. Out of town shoppers may not know the rules until new signs arrive. Citizens express disagreement but fines are in effect during the trial.
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