Illinois closings prompt call for open deal on Chanute cuts
Illinois lawmakers confront the Pentagon plan to close Chanute Air Force Base and other facilities. They urge the Carter administration to show clear evidence of cost efficiency, reveal full facts, and protect central Illinois from severe economic impact while seeking federal aid if a reversal is needed. Rep. Madigan and Rep. Price are highlighted for their pivotal roles.
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Pentagon
Illinois
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Champaign Urbana
Thompson
Carter
U.S
Edward Madigan
Lincoln
Chanute
Colorado
Central Illinois
Madigan
Melvin Price
East St. Louis
Price
House Armed Services Committee
Global economics and Western protectionism threaten American prosperity
The article argues that despite American wealth, global inequality and Western protectionism risk stagnation, recession, and joblessness at home. It warns that oil dependence and poor nations’ needs require foreign markets to sustain Downstate Illinois industries and avert broader crises. It stresses the risk of conflict from widening gaps and calls for cooperative reform.
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United States
Downstate
Illinois
A new full employment theory at the local level
Gar Alperovitz and Jeff Faux argue for shifting from a national full employment goal to community based targets. They cite varied local unemployment rates and urge policies that accelerate local public spending, targeted procurement, and regional job creation to reduce distress, lower welfare costs, and bolster local tax bases.
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Gar Alperovitz
Jeff Faux
Washington
Humphrey-Hawkins
Youngstown
Ohio
New York City
Johnstown
Alaska
Northeast
Upper Midwest
Democratic Party
Irving Bluestone
United Auto Workers
House of Representatives
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Phoenix
Detroit
Unemployment figures mask uneven job picture
Gar Alperovitz and Jeff Faux of the National Center for Economic Alternatives propose a radical restructuring of the SS economy aimed at full employment. They argue national averages hide pockets of extreme unemployment and outline their unconventional approach to broad job creation and stability.
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Tion
Gar Alperovitz
Jeff Faux
National Center For Economic Alternatives
More union problems loom
A Fortune Magazine analysis warns that union anarchy at the coal mines may undermine major bargaining structures across railroads the postal service and trucking with potential ripple effects into steel and other key industries. The piece notes that rambunctious rank and file actions threaten settlements and court orders and could destabilize three major contract negotiations over the next year.
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A. H. Raskin
Fortune Magazine
Letters oppose political control of Illinois education chief
In a Southern Illinoisan letter the author argues against amending the 1970 Illinois Constitution to restore political appointment of the state superintendent of education. The writer criticizes Rep Celeste Stiehl for proposing governor appointment, warns of partisan influence, and urges support for a professional state board of education with appointment powers. The piece emphasizes accountability to the public, cooperation, and maintaining a high professional standard for Illinois schools.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Celeste Stiehl
Office of Education
Department of Education
Stiehl
Board of Education
Boards of Education
Sys
Ilinois
State Board of Education
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