Democracy at work in a presidential veto and disunpassing
A satirical tour through Congress and the Ford presidency mocks how a bill can be passed unpassed and disunpassed. The guide explains democracy as a system where a small minority governs by appointment rather than broad consent.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Washington
Capitol
Congress
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ford
France’s quiet bid for Middle East peace and oil security
James Reston reports Paris pursues a plan for a guaranteed peace backed by major powers halting arms to any side that breaches a settlement. Giscard d Estaing stresses 1967 borders for Israel and warns Europe may pressure Washington toward a broader 1967-line accord, with little European help for Israel.
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James Reston
New York Times
Paris
France
Middle East
Israel
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Giscard
Soviet Union
Jerusalem
United States
Kissinger
U.S. Senate
Europe
Washington
Eyes for Kids Not Fireworks Safety Editorial
Southern Illinois editors urge police to curb firecracker sales especially to children. They cite 6 500 injuries last year and warn sparklers can burn and tear clothing. Enforce laws to protect children from explosive hazards and keep July 4 displays as the public spectacle.
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Illinois
Budget cuts urged as governor seeks general fund restraint
The editorial backs Gov. Walker's call for a roughly 300 million dollar general fund reduction in fiscal 1976. It questions across the board cuts, urges targeted trims in contracting, travel and personnel, and warns welfare needs may require protecting welfare spending while trimming other agencies.
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Daniel Walker
Walker
General Assembly
Code Departments
Education
State Board of Education
General Revenue Fund
Judiciary
Legislature
Board of Higher Education
Universities trim salaries to meet six percent budget cut
Illinois boards face a $43 million reduction from a $729 million higher education budget increase for fiscal 1976. Gov. Walker, who endorsed the plan, now seeks belt tightening to avert a fiscal crisis.
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Illinois Board of Higher Education
Daniel Walker
Southern Illinois University At
Carbon
Illinois State University
Illinois
Ball Park
Archway Walk-a-thon Thanks Participants and Sponsors
Archway thanks all participants in the second annual Walk-a-thon held April 26. Walkers raised pledges over 7000 dollars, with 5112 dollars collected so far and about 700 dollars in expenses. Funds will support expanding infant stimulation and homebound programs and staff office space.
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Southern Illinoisan
Archway
Jeffrey Pauline
Unions and the cost of living critique in Cobden
Vertis K. Hileman argues unions caused wage-driven price hikes and argues for pay cuts to lower living costs. He blames labor strikes for higher prices and economic strain, urging workers to accept lower wages to help the public afford services.
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Vertis K. Hileman Cobden
Du Quoin alum Ken Swofford shines in California acting career
A reader from Du Quoin thanks a Sunday article about Ken Swofford. The letter recalls the 1951 high school graduation, warm neighborly ties, and two class reunions. It notes pride in his TV work and hopes for future coverage.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Ken Swofford
du Quoin
Ken
California
du Quoin Township
Select Southern Illinois candidate for governor
A reader urges the Southern Illinois Editor to choose a local candidate for governor and asks the paper to poll readers first to boost grass roots involvement and influence in state government.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Southern Illinois
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