Murphysboro Considers Test Period for USS Phone Rate Plan
Residents face a potential shift to Usage Sensitive Service by General Telephone. If approved, local calls are billed like long distances, varying with usage. ICC and officials weigh a full test before permanent install, amid concerns for businesses, charities, and welfare across Southern Illinois.
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Illinois
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John Kissel
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Spain's democratic path gains momentum with IPI visit and NATO membership
A Spain emerging from Franco's grip shows two signs of progress. The International Press Institute held its annual meeting in Madrid, signaling support for press freedom. Spain's entry into NATO as the 16th member boosts political liberty and paves the way toward joining the European Community, while enduring challenges to democracy remain.
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International Press Institute
Madrid
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Ape
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North Atlantic Alliance
Juan Carlos
Peter Galliner
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GOP moderates win primaries signal shift in party tone
The GOP shows gains for moderates in several states with Millicent Fenwick defeating Jeffrey Bell in New Jersey for Senate and George Deukmejian with Pete Wilson winning in California. The result suggests a push back toward the political center, despite ongoing conservative purges and Reagan era tensions. The piece argues Americans favor pragmatic leaders and warns the party risk if extremists prevail.
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Millicent Fenwick
Jeffrey Bell
Senate
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San Diego
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Eft
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Ted Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
Loving Fry Earned Respect Not Love in Carbonale City Hall
An editorial on Carroll Fry’s decade as Carbondale city manager says his work has earned respect though he is not widely loved. The piece argues public affection for leaders would improve government and notes strong local appreciation for Fry’s service.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carroll Fry
Carbondale
Fry
Israel and Soviets in Lebanon War Debate
Anthony Lewis argues that Israel's Lebanon invasion worsens regional instability, boosts radicals, and narrows U S leadership. He warns of a growing Soviet role, condemns Western optimism, and questions whether American mediation can lead to peace as Beirut and Damascus risk escalation.
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New York Times
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Lebanon
Dr. Pangloss
United States
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Saudi Arabia
West Bank
Mubarak
Jordan
Egypt
Hussein
West Bankers
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Iraq
Persian Gulf
Iran
Nicholas Veliotes
National Security Council
Geoffrey Kemp
Reagan
Begin
Letters: Ideology undermines arms freeze in Carbondale
The Southern Illinoisan criticizes anti nuclear groups and local support for a nuclear arms freeze. It argues Soviet aims would be aided by a freeze and contends that Soviet propaganda shapes public opinion while warning that a freeze offers the Kremlin tactical advantage and risks.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
America
Kremlin
Soviet Union
United States
Rulng Communist Party
Russia
Neville Chamberlin
Local CCHS teachers defend school record against editorials
In a June 6 response from Carbondale Community High School educators, teachers defend the school’s performance. They cite above-average standardized test scores and dozens of awards, noting college-bound students succeed nationwide, while praising union activism and student elected Teacher of the Year Jane Dycus. They challenge The Southern Illinoisan to fairly cover academics over sports.
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Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Munity High School
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Teacher unions defend quality education in Southern Illinois
In response to editorials I argue teacher associations promote professional standards and student learning. Unions provide protection, fair pay, reasonable class sizes, and grievance channels, not job insecurity. Administrative leadership, not contracts, impacts teacher quality. Citizens deserve a truthful view of how unions benefit children and taxpayers.
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