Chicago desegregation effort urged to deliver plan
The Illinois State Board of Education demands a concrete desegregation plan from Chicago Public Schools by month end, criticizing past interim goals as unmet. Cronin warns further delays risk cutting state funding and hindering desegregation statewide. The columnist supports stricter action to avoid jeopardizing progress across Illinois.
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Hua Kuo-feng a Chinese leader of compromise and progress
Hua Kuo-feng, 59, rose to power in China as a pragmatic reformer and loyal Maoist. He holds the posts of head of government, Communist Party chairman, and head of the Military Commission, guiding policy while balancing radicals and pragmatists amid political purges and a cautious modernization drive.
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Hwa Go-Fung
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Mao
Chou En-lai
Chou
Teng
Yangchu
Hunan
Teng Hsiaoping
Giscard Faces Left Turn After Tight French Vote
In France the center-right coalition led by President Giscard d Estaing held a stable majority amid gains by the Socialist and Communist left. Voter turnout surpassed 85 percent as analysts weigh the left's 20 to 25 seats and the implications for reforms and future elections.
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Francois Mitterand
Communist Party
George Marchais
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Giscard
Italy
Netherlands
Carol Burnett Leaving After 11 Years On TV Roller Coaster
Carol Burnett ends an 11 year run on her CBS television special after delivering consistent high quality work with a celebrated cast including Harvey Korman Vicki Lawrence Tim Conway and Dick Van Dyke The network preferred another season but Burnett chose to depart though she may do a few specials yearly and will likely remain a television standout.
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Vicki Lawrence
Tim Conway
Dick van Dyke
Sid Caesar
Imogene Coca
Miss Burnett
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Carol Burnett
Enormous changes signal China stepping toward modern state
An editorial notes China shifts from Cultural Revolution fervor to pragmatic reforms aimed at modern industry and improved living standards. It highlights economic liberalization, revamped education, professional management, and a new national anthem. The piece cautions against overestimating liberalization while acknowledging rising Western attention and ongoing internal power struggles.
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Christian Science Monitor
People’s Republic of China
China
How to Submit a Letter to The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters on current news but keeps them under 300 words and may edit longer pieces. Writers should sign with full address for verification, print only name and hometown unless occupation matters, and avoid libelous or tasteless content.
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Letters Miners public need each other Editor
Miner families urge mutual support as coal workers face dangerous conditions and painful injuries. Donna Howerton of Mascoutah appeals for better benefits and public respect, noting long recoveries, repeated surgeries, and the dangers miners endure daily.
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Donna Howerton Mascoutah
Coal industry stability requires respect for miners and contracts
In a letter to Southern Llinoisan Editor the writer criticizes coal companies for exploiting labor, urging fair treatment of miners and honoring UMW contracts. The piece accuses firms of inflated egos and dictatorial tendencies, arguing cooperation with workers is essential for survival.
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Southern Llinoisan
William Orlandi
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
UMW
Reader letters criticize editor Ben Gelman over cave rescue costs
A Southern Illinois subscriber denounces Byline B.G. for valuing rescue dollars over five lives in a cave incident. He urges the paper to reconsider Gelman’s position and vows to stop reading that column while remaining a reader of the paper.
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