Carbondale and Fry close out a decade
Carbondale city manager Carroll Fry marks ten years in office amid praise and criticism. Reporters note his blunt style yet credit his leadership for stable zoning, stronger staff, and securing federal and state grants. Fry, a controversial but dedicated administrator, is described as both irascible and deeply committed to the city.
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Carbondale
Ef Carroll Fry
Iranian Revolutionary Council
Fry
Southern Illinoisan
Tom Woolf
Arbondale
Carroll Fry
Million dollar coach Fairbanks leaves Colorado program
Chuck Fairbanks departs the University of Colorado after a 7 win 26 loss record in three years. He earned up to 1 million dollars annually, with 200 thousand paid to New England Patriots to buy out his contract. He heads to the New York franchise of the new USFL, illustrating the high cost of coaching salaries and the uncertain link to results.
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Chuck Fairbanks
University of Colorado
Boulder
New England Patriots
Fairbanks
Rocky Mountains
New York
Texas A.& M
Jackie Sherrill
Colorado
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Exocet Missile Shifts Falklands War Edge and Arms Trade
The Exocet, a French made anti ship missile credited with sinking the British destroyer Sheffield, is hailed as the war winner even as fighting continues. Priced at about 200000 per copy it underscores how arms traders profit from conflict. The United States remains the top arms supplier since 1973 with Saudi Arabia and Iran major buyers, fueling economies but prompting questions about peace.
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Sheffield
France
Exocet
United States
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Three-fifths rule unfair Letters urging ERA support
Bradley Skelcher of Marion argues the three-fifths requirement for ERA ratification is unfair. He cites Illinois House and Senate voting records showing majorities in favor and urges Senator Gene Johns to push a three-fifths rule change. He includes Micah 6 8 as a closing note.
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Southern Illinoisan
Era
Illinois State Senate
Gene Johns
Illinois Senate
Illinois General Assembly
Illnois
Illinois House of Representatives
Johns
Micah
Bradley Skelcher Marion
Legislative Hotline Announces Nonpartisan Springfield Info
The League of Women Voters of Illinois offers a legislative hotline to Springfield with current nonpartisan information on action. Call toll free 800 252 8959 to learn how government works and participate in civic life, per Muriel S Hayward, president.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Springfield
League of Women Voters of
Illinois
Muriel S. Hayward
League of Women Voters
Teens Choose Adoption Over Abortion Amid Economic Strain
The shift toward adoption among pregnant teens grows due to economic recession and changing terms. Agencies report increasing interest especially among black teens, with open adoption allowing more mother involvement. Counseled teens cite difficult finances and fear of raising a child alone, though many still struggle with the wrenching decision.
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Allison Engel
Chicago
Chicago Catholic Charities
Booth Memorial Hospital
Edna Gladney
Fort Worth
Texas
Booth
Fern Barushok
Midwest
Kim
Mary
Democracy as a Democratic Foreign Policy Principle
Gus di Zerega argues that democracy, not anti-communism, must shape American policy. He cites Argentina and the Falklands to show dictatorships breed war, while democracies avoid conflicts with each other. He urges halting arms sales to undemocratic regimes and expanding democratic reforms as a path to world peace.
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Gus di Zerega
South Atlantic
Falklands
Washington
Germany
Japan
Costa Rica
Guatemala
Argentine
Argentina
NATO
England
Latin American
War alters PLO aims amid Lebanon invasion
Thomas L Friedman argues Israel seeks to crush the PLO to undermine Palestinian statehood, with Beirut attacks and southern Lebanon strikes reshaping inter Arab ties. He notes PLO resilience, the potential for radicalized factions, and possible new hardline leadership after the conflict.
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Thomas L. Friedman
New York Times
Beirut
Lebanon
Israel
Palestine Liberation Ece
PLO
Begin
West Bank
Gaza
Rashid Khaladi
Tor
Wafa
Khalidi
Menachem Milson
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Syria
Yasser Arafat
Fahd
Copley News Service
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