Evading Homework and Public Schools in Focus
An Illinois State Board of Education analysis links stronger student outcomes to parental help with homework and regular home reading. The report, drawn from 120 schools per grade, notes that home learning environments affect reading and math achievement and warns that neglect wastes taxes and harms education overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Illinois State Board of Education
State Board
Illinois
India Pakistan drift toward war fears rise
New Delhi reporters describe growing suspicions between India and Pakistan as calls for a swift nuclear option intensify. Officials note Pakistan's alleged atomic aims and Indian anxiety fueled by U S arms moves to Pakistan. Indira Gandhi warns war is possible if tensions persist. Subrahmanyam urges rapid nuclear preparation now rather than after any test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael T. Kaufman
New York Times
New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Rajasthan
Subcontinent
Indira Gandhi
United States
Washington-Moscow
Reagan
Persian Gulf
Congress
U.S
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Indian Institute For Defense Studies and Analysis
Subrahmanyam
Defense Ministry
Times of India
Letters to the editor corrects Lockeyville spelling to Lockieville
Janice Lockie Sear from Holmes Beach Florida writes to Editor of the Southern Illinoisan to request accurate spelling of her family name Lockie in Lockieville. She recalls Carterville and Kelso Scotland roots, describes relatives, occupations, and an old family meat market still in Kelso, urging correct village name usage.
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Southern Illinoisan
Lockeyville
Hurst
Lockie
Marion
Carterville
William and
Janet Wright Lockie
Kelso
Scotland
George Proctor Lockie
Clara Hope Perry
William Henderson Perry
Lou Ella Jane Willeford
Louise
George
Isabelle
Ivy
Edith
Doris
Alexander
Alice
Charles Fitch
Detroit
Bell
T.P. Russell
Russell
Eldorado
Brock
Brockton
Arizona
Mobil Oil Co
St. Louis
Oakwood
H.V. Ferrell
Alex
Dad
Grandma
Lockieville
Janice Lockie Sear
Holmes Beach
Fla
Abscam trial ends with Williams and Feinberg conviction
The final Abscam trial culminated in the conviction of Senator Harrison A. Williams Jr. and co defendant Alexander Feinberg. Prosecutors had secured convictions across six former or current House members and 11 other men in New York Philadelphia and Washington. The case sparked ongoing questions about entrapment and government overreach in undercover operations and may lead to further indictments or appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Taylor Jr
New York Times
Washington
Justice Department
Harrison A. Williams Jr
D-N.j
Alexander Feinberg
House of Representatives
New York
Philadelphia
D.C
Abscam
Federal District Court
John P. Fullam
Congress
Melvin Weinberg
House
Michael J. Myers
John W. Jenrette Jr
South Carolina
Frank Thompson Jr
Trenton
John M. Murphy
Staten Island
Raymond F. Lederer
Pennsylvania
Richard Kelly
Florida
Lederer
Angelo Errichetti
Camden
N.J
Howard Criden
United States Supreme Court
Murphy
Weinberg
Supreme Court
High Court
Carbondale music students seek more newspaper coverage
A letter from Joan Simon urging the Southern Illinoisan to give greater attention to Carbondale Community High School music. She notes daily rehearsals, a New Orleans tour, May concerts, and the musical No, No Nanette. Dir. Deborah Burris is praised for dedication as she invites community support and affordable admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illnoisan
Carbondale Community High School
Carbondale
New Orleans
Deborah Burris
Simon critics defend Paul Simon record in letters
Editor defends Congressman Paul Simon against two letters claiming unfair criticism. He cites his support for spending restraint with regional sacrifice, accessibility of district staff, and education cuts that protect the handicapped and college aid. He urges voters to judge Simon on facts, not fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Simon
Southern Illinoisan
Congressman Simon
Southern Illinois
Reagan
Simon
Pistol Packer Waiting Ready in Pinckneyville
Elaine Folden of Pinckneyville recounts a troubling month of threats after a man and seven friends vowed to visit to retaliate for her shooting dogs and cats. She imagines coffee ready and a hand-tooled Luger drawn if they come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinoisan
Elaine Folden Pinckney
Hello Jimmy Carter Ex President Honored Quiet Leader
Virginia L Marmaduke writes a fond note praising former President Jimmy Carter for his calm, nonconfrontational presence and steady, behind the scenes leadership amid political turmoil. Her message highlights Carter's restraint and steadiness as a refreshing example.
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Kashmir
Fullam
George X. Schwartz
William French Smith
Carbondale Music
Joan Simon Carbondale
Pistol Packer
Jimmy
Jimmy Carter
Virginia L. Marmaduke Pinckneyville
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