Multiplier debate highlighted by Illinois tax issues in campaign
The piece argues that tax multipliers expose broader flaws in Illinois tax policy. It critiques Gov. Thompson and Adlai Stevenson for not addressing the underlying system: an outdated assessment method and insufficient state revenue. It cites county disparities in Jackson, Williamson, and other counties, urging counties to apply township multipliers and urging truth in tax reform. Washington Post style analysis, with President Reagan and interest-rate discussion included.
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Massachusetts
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El Salvador vote suspends key land reform element
United States faces pressure as El Salvador's constituent assembly votes 35 to 18 to suspend a core land reform measure. Sen. Percy demands no more aid unless reform and human rights advance, with Reagan policy due next month to certify aid continuation. The Falklands crisis past, violence rises, and U.S. moderating attempts stall.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Reagan
Congress
U.S. State Department
Roberto D’aubisson
Sen. Percy
Public education and parenting in postwar society
Letter from S. Sharon Bridges of Murphysboro argues for disciplined yet peaceful childrearing and questions overreliance on education as social scapegoat. She advocates parental involvement, teaching communication over belt punishment, and warns against cultural decline likened to Rome. Public educators share responsibility to foster inquiry and kindness.
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Southern Illinoisan
S. Sharon Bridges
Murphysboro
Sparta loses Mark Imhoff
Janet E. McKinney, editor notes Imhoff, a Sparta High School teacher and coach, faced a DUI charge and suspension by the Sparta school board. He resigned to take a position at Morehead State University in Kentucky, with the editor defending his character and urging calmer coverage.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Mark A. Imhoff
Sparta High School
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Sparta School Board
Mark Imhoff
Sande
Janet E. McKinney Murphysboro
Imhoff
Sparta
Morehead State University
Kentucky
No to Nora Somit Post arts post at SIU C
Marjorie Conway Morris of the Library at SIU C voices concern over funding for a research specialist in the arts Nora Somit Post. She cites budget cuts and hiring freezes and questions the value and nepotism claims while advocating reliance on internal resources and reassessment of funding priorities.
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Illinois
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Carbondale
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Tyrants and gun control quoted foes in history
The author claims ardent supporters of strict gun control include Hitler Stalin Mussolini Quisling Mao Carter Kennedy. They argue gun control is about people control and dictatorship, and promise to surrender guns only when Teddy Kennedy removes walls fences and guards.
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Southern Illinoisan
Adolph Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
Vidkum Quisling
Mao-tse Tung
Jimmy Carter
Teddy Kennedy
Teddy
Save Eagles From IDOT Protection of Napoleon Hollow Sanctuary
Citizens urge lawmakers to back House Resolution 753 to designate Napoleon Hollow in Pike County as a Bald Eagle Sanctuary. The effort seeks to block an Illinois expressway route through vital eagle habitat and protect over 20 endangered species during the 200th anniversary year of the bald eagle.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Central Illinois Expressway
Wade
Napoleon Hollow
Ellis Levin
House of Representatives
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