Big powers urged to curb refugee flow from West Bank
Editorial calls for action by major powers to stop the emigration of Palestinian refugees from the West Bank across the Jordan. It argues refugees risk becoming UN relief dependents and warns against further Arab displacement or Israeli annexation moves. The piece decries forced exits and emphasizes humanitarian and regional stability concerns.
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Abba Eban
Old
Jerusalem
Allenby Bridge
Jordan River
West Bank
Jordan
Middle East
United Nations General Assembly
U.N
Israel
East Bank
Mediterranean Sea
United States
Kosygin Press Conference Shows Televised Harshness and Hope
Kosygin’s cordial summit appearance contrasted with a firm television address reaffirming Soviet-US tensions over Vietnam, Israel, and the arms race. He warned against China’s nuclear progress while advocating deescalation and a broader nuclear test ban, signaling cautious optimism for future talks.
Kosygin Defends Soviet Stance At U N News Conference
Soviet Premier Kosygin used a United Nations press conference to accuse the United States of aggression in Vietnam and Israel of aggression in the Middle East. He urged Israeli troop withdrawal and a halt to nuclear tests while noting potential talks on disarmament and Gulf of Aqaba passages.
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Alexei Kosygin
Kosygin
Russia
United States
Vietnam
Soviet Union
Israel
Johnson
Sygin
China
Middle East
Mr. Kosygin
David C. Reedher Lindsay-Schaub
United Nations
N. Y
U. N
U.S
U. S
Svetlana Allelvyeva
Josef Stalin
Svetlana
United Arab Republic
Gulf of Aqaba
Illinois river barge tax proposal sparks debate
Editor argues for taxing barge lines using Illinois waterways. He notes taxpayers funded lock and dam maintenance along Des Plains River and the Chicago Barge Canal from Joliet to Chicago and says barge operators pay mills per ton mile while trucks and railroads pay taxes. He urges one mill per ton mile to raise needed revenue.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Illinois River
Des Plains River
Chicago
Joliet
Dissenters Challenged Over Boys State Policies
James Hill and Mrs. Gordon Beers Chester protest alleged violations of Boys State rules by American Legion units. They argue dissenters are labeled disturbers while programs for citizenship aim to teach democracy. an ambassador highlights debate as vital to democracy.
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Southern Illinoisan
United States
Girls State
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
James Hill
Gordon Beers
Chester
Alberto
Karl Marx
Julio
Guatemala
Father Blase
Christian Brotherhood
Guatemala's student rebels seek democratic change in Guatemala City
In Guatemala City 16 to 20 year old university and secondary students drive a peaceful reform movement. They organize weekend cursillos to teach literacy and civic responsibility among Guatemala's indigenous communities while courting church support and opposing oppressive conditions.
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Vern K. Richey
Lindsay-Schaub
Guatemala City
Guatemala
John F. Kennedy
Pope John XXIII
Karl Marx
Julio
Father Blase Bonpane
Marian Peter
Fr. Blase
Latin America
Alliance For Progress
United States
Much wiser from stay Delegate praises Girls State
The 27th Illini Girls State session at MacMurray College Jacksonville Ill is over. Girls learned about city county and state government and the duties of citizens. Lessons on parliamentary procedure were given by Daniel Jensen and activities included flag ceremonies banquets talent show and a candlelight service. Donna Korando encourages others to attend and notes the value of civic participation.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illini
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Ill
Daniel Jensen
Greenville College
Illini Girls’ State
Donna Korando
Chester
Lincolns in academia noted in Felts column
Dave Felts surveys Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and other Lincoln institutions noting alumni such as Thurgood Marshall Kwame Nkrumah and Cab Calloway. He recalls Marshall's hazing incident and university history while mixing in light social commentary and stray observations.
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Pennsylvania
Langston Hughes
Lincoln
Ill
Thurgood Marshall
U.S
U.S. Supreme Court
Lincoln U
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