ERA revival in Illinois hinges on unity and explanation
In Springfield nine women hunger strike for the Equal Rights Amendment as Marlo Thomas appeals to the Illinois General Assembly. With six weeks left the drive hinges on governors and leaders boosting support, dispelling myths, and stressing equality.
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Thompson
Jane Byrne
ERA
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Cryts in Congress Testifies on Grain Bankruptcy Reform
Missouri farmer Wayne Cryts, jailed for contempt after removing his 31,000 bushels of soybeans from a bankrupt elevator, testified before Congress on federal bankruptcy relief. Proposals would shield farmers in asset distributions and compensate holders of storage receipts, aiming to prevent future civil disobedience.
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Wayne Cryts
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Congress
Tom Eagleton
Moon a cult or church Moon denounces IRS charges
Moon was convicted in New York City of conspiring to evade income taxes. The Unification Church founder, Joseph Moon, claims Jesus appeared to him at age 16 and says his movement has millions of adherents worldwide. Critics call it a cult and allege political and fundraising excesses. He lives in a mansion on the Hudson and faces religious bigotry charges from the IRS.
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Joseph B. Treaster
New York Times
Sun Myung Moon
Jesus
Korea
Moon
New York City
Japan
Seoul
Holy Spirit Association For
United States
Moonies
Hudson River
Irvington
N.Y
Buddha
Moses
Presbyterian Church
South Korea
Federal Internal Revenue Service
Smart bombs reshape warfare and arms balance
The article argues that precision guided munitions PGMs are transforming conventional war, enabling small nations to defeat large powers with inexpensive missiles. It notes the spread of smart weapons to the Third World, the threat to naval fleets, and the idea that defense may offer a decisive edge, potentially replacing large fleets with smarter, more mobile forces.
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Michael Klare
Pacific News Service
Sheffield
Asia
Africa
Latin American
United States
North Vietnam
NATO
Warsaw Pact
North
U.S
Navy
Johnan
Washington
San
Gary Hart
Colorado
Lehman
Hart
Falklands
Argentina
Pentagon
Letters critique of General Telephone USS proposal
Editor in Southern Illinoisan argues USS rate structure is a hidden rip-off. He cites James Garrigan testimony to ICC noting repression adjustments per call and potential 10 percent local cost shifts. He warns of $9 monthly access charges and urges public hearings to oppose USS.
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Murphysboro
Metropolis
Garrigan
Herrin Ambulance volunteers plea for city action
A letter from Herrin Ambulance Service volunteers denounces the mayor for forcing their unit to quit after two years of service. They recall responders wading through water and mud to aid the injured and urge aldermen to appoint a qualified director to restore dependable service for Herrin residents.
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Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Paramas
Reagan's difficult economic choices
A New York Times analysis outlines a proposed midcourse shift in policy toward a looser money supply and tighter budgets to spur growth. It notes conflicts with supply siders led by Rep. Kemp over tax cuts and deficits, and warns that too sharp shifts could stall recovery or heighten unemployment.
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Alan
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