Editorial: Evacuation by Navy risky but prudent
The piece argues President Ford's use of the U.S. Navy to evacuate Americans from Lebanon was smooth but raises questions about direct U.S. involvement. It notes few evacuees departed, the ambassadorship killings, and the broader implications for U.S. military use and campaign politics. It cautions that the operation showed both firmness and peril in foreign policy.
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Gerald Ford
U.S. Navy
Lebanon
Mr. Ford
U.S
Ford
United States
Mayaguez
Ronald Reagan
Riots Highlight South Africa Apartheid and Calls for Reform
The piece argues that last week's rioting in 11 black townships around Johannesburg stems from apartheid and harsh poverty. It urges Kissinger and Vorster to push for political equality for blacks and reject separate development while seeking a peaceful Rhodesia settlement.
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U.S
Henry Kissinger
John Vorster
West Germany
Rhodesia
Johannesburg
South Africa
United States
Vorster
Dr. Kissinger
Kissinger
Classified ad bias in the Capitol Hill era
A reflection on unfairness in classified ads and stenographers amid Washington politics. The piece notes how three weeks of allegations changed how ads were read, with Springfield stenographers not displaying typing badges and adding to the difficulties faced by ads placers and copy writers.
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Capitol Hill
Springfield
Washington
Open Letter Raises Voting Criticisms of Rep Simon
The letter by John Hiland to Rep Paul Simon questions spending records and voting choices. It cites Simon support for government funded busing and sex integration, plus ratings from IAA and Taxpayers Union. Editor's note defends Simon on killing the Internal Security Committee and argues partisan context.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Paul Simon
Southern Illinois
Peter Prineas
U.S
Prineas
House Internal Security Committee
Judiciary
HSC
Ilinois Agricultural Association
IAA
Illinois
Committee For Survival of A Free Congress of
Washington D.C
National Taxpayers Union
D-Carbondale
Hiland
John Hiland
Judiciary Committee
Peter Rodine
Letter Writers Discuss Education and Policy Stances
The piece defends non discrimination in letters to the editor and argues busing is a local issue. It supports farm policies, tax reform, export aid, and family farming, while defending fiscal restraint and a balanced budget. The author argues for cooperation with opponents and questions their leadership for Southern Illinois.
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Hiland
Farm Bureau
Congress
Continued fund cuts threaten Illinois higher education gains
The Illinois State Chamber of Commerce warns that ongoing reductions in General Revenue funding threaten growth in higher education. Despite enrollment rises through 1975, the IBHE seeks $89.5 million more, while the Governor’s 1977 budget cuts trim this to $43.2 million. Tuition increases are discussed to offset funding gaps, with emphasis on preserving need-based aid and a strong state scholarship system.
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By Iscc
U.S. Office of Education
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Illinois Board
Board of Higher Education
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Illinois
State
IBHE
Cartoonist Berry Takes a Look Inside the White House
Cartoonist Berry presents a visual tour inside the White House offering scenes of official rooms and daily presidential life. The piece highlights key spaces and the president’s routine through sketches and captions.
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Berry
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