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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1985
Page
8
The piece praises education reform but critiques Governor Thompson for sidelining it behind the Build Illinois program. It urges treating reform as a long term commitment, notes tentative teacher salary plans, and warns that initial changes will be just a beginning.
The text argues buying homes once seemed safe due to tax breaks and equity, but rising then falling interest rates, new loan types, and a volatile dollar create risk. It notes that lower rates help borrowers yet hurt savers and exporters, stressing careful finances, frugality, and awareness of taxes and markets amid uncertainty.
The Beirut crisis centers on Amal leader Nabih Berri negotiating for the release of 700 Shiites jailed under Israeli occupation while Hezbollah factions press each side. Shiite militants, Sunni gunmen, and Druse militias clash as Amal appears to gain control of the hostages, with some captives marked as Jewish-sounding names.
NYT columnist Anthony Lewis summarizes Gary Sick view that Reagan could have swapped 700 Lebanese Shiites held in Israel for 700 TWA 847 hostages via Nabih Berri, arguing quick action on Berri’s terms was essential to avoid radical escalation. Kissinger's comments are criticized as irresponsible and the piece notes public opinion, regional pressure, and the risk of prolonged stalemate.
President Reagan plans to reintroduce legislation for tuition tax credits for private elementary and secondary school students. The proposal faces stiff opposition from teachers and lawmakers, with Treasury signaling possible removal if the broader tax overhaul passes intact. Proponents say credits aid lower middle class families, while critics warn of drained public education funding.
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