Colleges and graduates face tighter job market pressures
With job opportunities for new B A graduates down by about 18 percent, colleges defend the value of higher education while shifting toward career oriented training. Employers demand specific job related skills, boosting demand for health technical fields and computer systems training.
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Iver Peterson
New York Times
New York
Politi
Cians
Cain
College Placement Council
Oppor
Unem
Frank Newman
University of Rhode Island
Stanford University
Something Began at Barnard The Student Movement and the Nation
Lillian Hellman reflects on American happiness myths, the Nixon era, and the rise of a disillusioned generation. She recalls the 1961 student movement at Harvard, its impact on ending the Vietnam War, and calls graduates to end government overreach and surveillance. The speech, given May 14 1975 at Barnard College, critiques power and urges civic duty.
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Lillian Hellman
Richard Nixon
White House
America
South
Committee For Public Justice
Barnard College
Geneen
ITT
CIA
Chile
Nixon
California
House Un-American Activities Committee
Harvard
FBI
Department of Justice
Editorial: State fair bill deserves veto
The General Assembly bill would shift control of the Illinois State Fair to a board with a majority from agriculture interests, reducing gubernatorial accountability. Editors urge Gov. Walker to veto to preserve public oversight, noting risks of mismanagement and buck-passing. The piece contrasts quasi independent boards with proper executive-legislative balance.
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General Assembly
Ilinois State Fair
Daniel Walker
Neil Hartigan
Illinois
State Senate
Agriculture
State Board of Education
Senate
Illinois nuclear power stance unclear as hearings unfold
Gov. Walker’s administration has not issued a direct statement on Clinton and broader nuclear power plans. While supporters cite a private meeting endorsement, officials say the governor remains neutral, with calls for a clearer, more active state role in energy policy and safety coordination.
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Daniel Walker
Illinois
Federal Atomic Safety and Licensing Board
Clinton
Champaign
Tative
Decatur Building and Construction Trades Council
Gov. Walker
Larry Lawler
Labor Group
Lawler
Walker
Mark Clark
Springfield
No Fireworks Sign Prompts Local Support in Illinois
In Jonesboro, residents share a brief letter noting the town forbids fireworks sales due to harm. A couple display a large NO FIREWORKS sign on their car after reading a paper article detailing 6,500 yearly injuries and urging caution.
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Southern Illinoisn
Road Condition Complaint Letter from Anna to Cobden
A reader from Anna criticizes U.S. 51 along the Anna Cobden stretch for unsafe curves and neglects to cut weeds or perform repairs, arguing the road is in equal poor condition. The letter reflects local concerns about highway maintenance.
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Ole U.S. 51
Anna
Cobden
M E too column invites reader good news stories
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to submit small personal stories of happiness and unsung local heroes for possible future publication. Send your reports to M E too at P O Box 2108 Carbondale Illinois 62901.
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Bill Cox
M.E. Too
the Southern Illinoisan
P.O
Carbondale
Ill
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Rockefeller
George Wallace
State Administration
Public Health Department
Ilinois
Lindsey-Schaub
William 8. Cox Jr
John C. Gardner
R.C. Garwood
Jonesboro
Choate
Clyde Choate
Clyde H. McIntire
M. E. Too
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