Editorials Our Opinions TAaddle in Laos
The Nixon administration hides American military activity in northern Laos from the public and Congress while insisting Thai volunteers and aid are legal. Senators push for a ceiling on spending and for Congress to decide any expansion, arguing that expansion harms national interests and warrants legislative review.
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Laos
Congress
Nixon
State Department
United States
Sen. Symington
Missouri
Sen. Case
New Jersey
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Cambodia
Purge Rumors Rise Over Bakalis Office Turnover
The report claims a broad purge of Republicans by Michael J. Bakalis, Democratic state superintendent of public instruction. Critics say his pledge to keep politics out of the office is contradicted by many terminations and vacancies, arguing turnover follows party control and seeks genuine accountability beyond a stated mandate for change.
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Mr. Bakalis
Bakalis
Off dessert and executive stamina debate
Goodyear chairman Russel DeYoung cites executive weight as a measure of fitness while research links job level to belly size. Studies show executives live longer and stay trimmer than general workers with overweight percentages higher in lower wage brackets. Doctors note active bodies support active minds among leaders who skip dessert.
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Russel DeYoung
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Southern Ilinoisan Masthead and Editorial Team
The Southern Illinoisan lists John C. Gardner as Editor and General Manager, Robert D. Reid as Managing Editor, and James K. Adams as Business Manager.
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John C. Gardner
Robert D. Reid
James K. Adams
Open burning must stop, letter urges enforcement
Dr Samuel S Rowell of Carterville praises Carbondale city council for upholding state open burning laws and Williamson County leaders for landfill disposal plans. He laments smoky, nauseating garbage fires that threaten health, urges county wide enforcement, and appeals to officials to protect air quality.
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Southern
Ilinison
Carbondale
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
William J. Sinks
Samuel S. Rowell
Carterville
Elevator bill and Capitol computer plan prompt satire
A Springfield bill proposes 500000 for two elevators to let legislators reach chambers via the back door. The piece jokes about lawmakers reducing exposure and using computers to handle legislative action as the session moves quickly.
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Springfield
Sadat tightens grip as cabinet resignations stun Egypt
Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat consolidates power after five cabinet ministers resign following a dramatic palace clash. The move strengthens his position against rival strongmen, while public support and military loyalty bolster his push for free elections and a settlement with Israel. The United States eyes leverage to press Israel but faces a wary Soviet influence in Cairo.
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Cairo
Anwar El-Sadat
Sadat
Egypt
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Farouk
Aly Sabry
Moscow
Sharawy Gomaa
Gamaa
Mohammed Fawzi
National Assembly
Arab Socialist Union
Middle East
United States
Israel
Soviet Union
Washington
Suez Canal
Sinai Peninsula
William P. Rogers
Rogers
Daylight seen for settlement in Middle East
C L Sulzberger discusses possible interim talks between Israel and Egypt to ease tensions this summer. He notes optimism for a partial troop withdrawal and Suez Canal reopening but warns such steps may not lead to full peace. The piece analyzes Israeli and Egyptian positions, the Rafa Port Suez line proposal, and US and Soviet influence shaping the interim framework.
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Israel
Egypt
Ysraeli
Suez Canal
Sinai
Bailey
Pigypt
Suez
Rogers
Mediterranean
el Arish
Sharm el Shiek
Aqaba
Soviet Union
United States
Sadat
Moscow
East Bank
Canal
Rafa-Port Suez
Port Suez
Radar use warning laws and hydrant parking limits
The Illinois Bar Association notes radar speed checks require 500 feet before a speed limit sign when posted, not advance warning to motorists. It also states Illinois law bans parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
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Illinois State Bar Assn
Illinois
Hinois State Bar Assn
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Twe
Anwar Sadat
C.l.sulzberger
C. L. Sulzberger
New York Times
Nicosia
Cyprus
Thesraelis
Amtrak
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