Grimsby Returns to Washington as Hopeful Secretary
Russell Baker sketches Grimsby in shabby hat and overalls seeking a White House comeback after years on the federal payroll. The ex foreign policy heavyweight jokes of a Jubilee and dreams of outsmarting catfish, while observers note his fall from power and lack of polish. The scene ends with Grimsby leaving the Council on Foreign Relations.
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New York Times
New York
Grimsby
Washington
New Frontier
Park Avenue
Huckleberry Finn
Howdy
Kennedy
Weevil
White House
Council On Foreign Relations
Soviet Bloc
Editorial urging U S aid to World Food Fund via $1 billion fund
The piece argues for a $1 billion international agricultural development fund to combat hunger. It notes OPEC would provide 40 percent while industrialized nations cover 60 percent, with the United States already contributing $200 million but facing budget limits. It warns against letting a $100 million gap derail a potentially costly, stabilizing effort.
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U.S
World Food Fund
United Nations
Rome
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
United States
Walker warns against cynicism in 1970s politics at SIUC and Farm Bureau
Governor Daniel Walker urged residents not to scorn government amid a nationwide cynical mood. He cited benefits from regulatory agencies protecting the environment and minority rights, spoke at the Illinois Farm Bureau session in Chicago, and addressed SIUC graduates calling for faith in government while resisting anti-government cynicism.
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Walker
Siuc Grads
Daniel Walker
America
Kissinger voices concern over Chile human rights record
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger criticized Chile's military regime during a visit for an Organization of American States meeting. He said the human rights issue damages U.S.-Chile ties and suggested U.S. intelligence involvement in Chilean affairs may remain unresolved, while noting limited military aid discussions with Congress.
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Henry Kissinger
Chile
Mr. Kissinger
Organization of American States
Hemisphere
United States
Congress
France Pushes Nuclear Power as Oil Alternatives Rise
Illinois Power Company reports France aims to shift from oil and coal to nuclear energy, projecting 60 million tons oil-equivalent by 1985 and 75 GW light-water reactors plus 25 GW fast breeders by 2000. France plans fast breeder use, plutonium cycles, and policy to replace fossil fuels with electric generation.
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Leonard J. Koch
Illinois Power Company
France
United States
Assessment questions raised over two parcel valuations
A Jackson County couple protest a split valuation on 444 acres in Makanda Township, arguing two parcels should not carry separate assessments for a single contiguous property. The editor notes the policy to combine only at the owner’s request, with parcel values stated as 94 and 54 per acre and a market value of 321 and 186 per acre, respectively, plus a 40 foot easement providing access.
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Southern Mindisan
Lowell Heller
Jackson County Board of Review
Southern Illinoisan
Makanda
CIPS
Vernon
Jackson County
Martin
Nuclear power race and policy debate cross continents
Letters discuss land taxation questions in Jackson County, then focus on global nuclear programs. The article cites Argonne National Laboratory work on Phenix and Super Phenix reactors, EU joint ventures, and global spreads from France to Iran. It warns of uranium costs, breeder reactors boosting independence, and possible inflation impacts including a proposed three dollar bill.
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West Germany
Italy
Electricity de France
Edf
England
Canada
Japan
Spain
Sweden
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