U S and Soviet urged to curb conventional arms
The United States and the Soviet Union should press for a non escalation pact on conventional weapons while nuclear treaty talks continue. Arms to undeveloped nations have fueled civil upheavals, and economic motives like oil politics further complicate arms policy. Breaking the arms race requires mutual limits to end the cycle of retaliation and shifting attention to conventional weapons.
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Illinois lawmakers urged to replace personal property tax now
The Illinois Legislature has ducked the personal property tax problem for seven years and now urges a constitutional amendment to remove it. Voters will decide on November 7 whether to rewrite the constitution to eliminate the tax. if defeated, replacement taxes must be ready by January 1. Lawmakers should press for concrete replacement tax packages now rather than rely on the ballot measure.
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Illinois
Unit 4
Capital Development Authority
Halt U.S. exports of torture tools urged
U S Representative Donald Fraser proposes an amendment to a foreign aid bill to ban exports of torture devices including thumbscrews leg irons and racks to nations with grievous human rights abuses He argues the move won't end torture but will stop U S profits from such harms amid concern the tools are still manufactured and shipped from American ports such as Boston New York or New Orleans
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New York
New Orleans
U.S
Donald Fraser
D-Minn
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United States
Riverside Pool Should Stay Open for Kids
Riverside pool, oldest and largest in the area, suffers vandal damage during winter. Repairs and upgrades cost about 10,000 dollars to meet health standards, with volunteers and local agencies urged to rally for a Memorial Day reopening and future pool planning.
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Riverside
Russell Marshall
Louis Wides
Lottie Marshall
Park District
Senate tie on planes to Israel highlights Church rise
The 8-8 Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote over delivering military planes to Israel Egypt and Saudi Arabia exposes a cautious bipartisan stance. James Reston notes Frank Church's ascent as chair and questions how the Church State dynamic will shape foreign policy and State Department plans in the years ahead.
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D.-Idaho
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Alabama
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R.ill
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Key Pittman
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
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Georgia
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Michigan
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Arkansas
William Ed
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Idaho
Borah
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U.S
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Fulbright
Letters defend teachers against misrepresentation in ABC region
In a Southern Illinoisan letters page response editors defend teachers from claims of brainwashing and influence over school finances. The writers argue teachers fund classrooms and pay taxes, urge accurate reporting, and call for fair critique without blanket accusations. They emphasize respect for opinions and cooperation with the community.
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Southern Illinoisan
Commendation for General Telephone Co. service manager
Southern Illinoisan praises Aruel A. Phillips General Telephone Co service manager for his prompt handling of customer service problems. The letter notes his regard for customers as individuals not just numbers and views his personal attention as a refreshing change from the norm.
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Southern Illinoisan
Aruel A. Phillips
General Telephone Co
Herrin Voter Plea For Clear School Growth Plan
A former Herrin Unit District 4 school board member urged a comprehensive long-range building program and better voter engagement after multiple referendums failed. He commended 4,400 voters and praised Dr. Jack Murphy for orderly, legal referendum conduct.
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