Interstate Banking Debate Faces Illinois General Assembly
Banks will be a major issue as the Illinois General Assembly weighs a regional interstate banking bill. It would allow Illinois banks to buy banks in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Missouri and Kentucky and vice versa. Proponents argue the move would boost competition and services, while opponents warn it could reduce local bank offices and tighten farmer lending. The debate centers on whether midwestern banks or national firms will seize efficiency gains and profits.
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General Assembly
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Kentucky
Sears
Illinois Bankers Association
Illinois Coalition For Competitive Banking
Coalition
Bank of America
Citibank
Midwest
Move September primaries to curb campaign money pull
The paper argues for shifting state primaries from March to September to cut campaign costs and reduce fund raising pressure. It notes legislators and lobbyists face pressures, cites Sens Ralph Dunn and Glenn Poshard as examples, and says shorter cycles keep issues aligned between elections while allowing leaders to act without constant election looming.
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Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Glenn Poshard
D-Carterville
Dunn
Poshard
Senate
Budget amendment drive stalls in state legislatures
In early 1985 supporters of a constitutional balanced budget amendment faced a string of defeats as state legislatures rejected or stalled convention calls. Connecticut halted a resolution, after Republicans gained control, while Michigan debates shifted toward endorsing a budget concept with hopes to trigger a convention. NTU chief Keating remains optimistic, citing lobbyist activity and backing from Bush and Dole despite opposition from Citizens to Protect the Constitution.
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Nadine Cohodas
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Congress
Illinois
Connecticut Senate
David Keating
National Taxpayers Union
NTU
Connecticut
Keating
Senate
George Bush
U.S. Senate Ce
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Connecti
Michigan
Michigan House
Reagan to honor Sinatra with Medal of Freedom and honorary degree
Washington reacts as President Reagan plans to award Frank Sinatra the Medal of Freedom at a White House luncheon and Stevens Institute of Technology credits him with an honorary doctor of engineering. The piece contrasts Sinatra’s self-promoting fame with calls for higher standards and notes public skepticism toward both honors and Reagan's taste for glitter.
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Jim Fain
Cox News Service
Washington
Reagan
Frank Sinatra
Francis Albert
Nancy
Ronnie
White House
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
N.J
Harvard
Stevens
John Kennedy
Sinatra
China
Barbara Howar
Washington Post
Apartheid Deepens Black U S Ties Across Borders
Louis Freedberg analyzes why apartheid stirs intense black American support. Personal ties to civil rights, political leadership from figures like Jesse Jackson and Randall Robinson, and a strong religious base unify U S black activists with South Africa’s struggle. Despite progress, persistent U S racial inequities echo in Oakland and beyond, linking domestic justice to global fight against racism.
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Louis Freedberg
Pacific News Service
South Africa
Ethiopia
U.S
Central America
Chad
Jesse Jackson
Randall Robinson
TransAfrica
America
Martin Luther King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Desmond Tutu
South African Council of Churches
Allan Boesak
World Alliance of Reformed Churches
Tutu
Car sales ban unfair to dealer
Letter argues Sunday closing law discriminates against car dealers who work long hours to serve the public. Writer, a dealer, says he supports open hours and questions why other businesses may stay open on Sunday while auto sales are restricted. He emphasizes freedom of enterprise and the right to choose operating hours for employees and customers.
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Southern Illinois
Eng
Bible reading version disputed by reader letter
A reader challenges Mr. Radcliffe's Bible interpretation on abortion verses Exodus 21 22 25 Psalm 137 9 137 Kings 2 23 25 and medical timing of fetal formation. The writer asserts Scripture supports abortion debates and defends God not endorsing murder while demanding accuracy.
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Southern Illinois
Radcliffe
David
Babylon
Memorial Day Service at Woodlawn Cemetery
Kendall and Kathryn Adams invite Carbondale residents to the traditional Memorial Day ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday May 27 at 10 am. The event honors fallen soldiers veterans and those currently serving in the Armed Forces and asks attendees to spare an hour to reflect on freedom and sacrifice.
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Southern Illinoisan
Woodlawn Cemetery
Carbondale
Kendall and
Kathryn Adams Carbondale
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