America Wants Clarity on Middle East Policy Say Leaders
Anthony Lewis examines how Arabs and Israelis view U S Middle East policy and the Carter plane sale. Sadat’s influence shifts opinion while Israel fears loss of exclusive U S ties and a broader Arab alliance. American leadership remains essential but limited in achieving a settlement.
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New York Times
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United State
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Adlai Stevenson
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Abraham Ribicoff
Sadat
Illinois faces ethics doubt as Scott fights a federal probe
Illinois Attorney General William Scott faces a federal inquiry into possible campaign fund tax handling. The probe clouds his candidacy, drawing in Gov. Thompson and Sen. Percy, while Scott insists on constitutional rights and a fair hearing. The piece cautions against character smears and urges integrity in Illinois politics.
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Illinois
William Scott
Scott
Richard Troy
James Thompson
Charles Percy
Otto Kerner
Thompson
Chicago
Chicago Democratic Organization
Troy
Daniel Walker
McGovern questioned on US stance toward Cuba and SALT talks
A reader argues that Senator McGovern should not pursue a policy of appeasement toward Cuba and the USSR. The letter warns that backing away from global leadership risks leaving the United States isolated in democracy versus communism, praising McGovern’s failed presidential bid.
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Southern Illinoisan
George McGovern
United States
Ussr
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
U.S
Sen. McGovern
Illinois Youth Conservation Corps Sends 1600 to Camps
Hundreds of Illinois youths will join a different camp this summer, studying environmental issues while performing park work. The Illinois Conservation Department program starts with 34 state park and 18 local projects, paying 2.65 dollars an hour for a 30 hour week plus 10 hours of environmental study. Participants come from diverse backgrounds and will help renovate trails and maintain picnic areas, gaining work experience and environmental education.
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Illinois
Illinois Conservation Department
Youth Conservation Corps
YCC
No kudos given for headline misusage noted
Ed Newman and Nancy Gillespie of Murphysboro respond to a Southern Illinoisan editorial asserting there is no such word as kudos with a singular kudos and proposing kudoses for multiple honors. The note, sent from Murphysboro, critiques usage and thanks readers for discussion.
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Harper Dictionary of
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Ed Newman
Nancy Gillespie Murphysboro
Nation Can't Forget God Letter on fairground rental to church
A letter criticizes the Williamson County fairboard for denying rental of the fairgrounds to Deliverance Tabernacle Church of Marion. The writer invokes 2 Timothy 3 and historical parallels to argue that the nation forgets God, prefers pleasures over the gospel, and faces divine judgment.
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Fair Board
Williamson County Fairgrounds
Deliverance Tabernacle Church
Marion
Paul
Southern Illinois
Jesus
God
Hell
Arms sales to Egypt and Saudi Arabia risk peace and U.S. credibility
Senator Adlai Stevenson argues Congress must trust the president in foreign policy over expediency. He contends arming Israel's rivals could destabilize the Middle East, threaten peace talks, and empower radical forces, while U.S. credibility against Soviet influence hinges on decisive action and supporting moderates.
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Israel
Senate
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Egypt
Saudi Arabia
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Iran
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