Yeats and Peterson on Northern Ireland Violence and History
Irish poet Yeats describes Ireland's sorrow from terrorism as rooted in history. Richard F. Peterson of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale notes the conflict arises from nationality and prejudice, not a holy war, tracing origins to 1921 partition and long-standing discrimination, with figures like the IRA and events from 1969 to 1972 shaping decades of violence.
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William B. Yeats
Northern Ireland
Ireland
Richard F. Peterson
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Peterson
Cathlic
Republic
South
North
Ulster
Londonderry
Irish Republican Army
IRA
the Bogside
Cork
Terrence Sweeney
Libya
Germany
England
United States
Pentagon plans Mideast Bright Star exercises across Egypt and Oman
The Pentagon announced that U S ground air and naval forces totaling over 6000 will conduct month long drills in Egypt Sudan Oman and Somalia in the largest Middle East maneuver to date The drills include a six B 52 bomber nonstop flight to the Egyptian desert to drop explosives and a Marine landing in Oman scaled down to about 1000 Marines due to local cautions from the Oman government
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Washington
Pentagon
U.S
Egypt
Sudan
Oman
Somalia
United States
Soviet Union
Defense
Anwar Sadat
Minot
Grand Forks
N.D
Persian Gulf
Navy Amphibious Force
Area theaters rebound except drive-ins amid nation
The region reports stronger performance for moving picture houses overall, with Herrin opening a new theater and Du Quoin’s Grand Theater adding a new screen. University 4 expands by installing an electronic game arcade, signaling broader entertainment investments.
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Herrin
du Quoin
University 4
Funding programs for aged in face of budget cuts
In Carbondale, area aging officials seek grants to sustain elderly programs amid government budget cuts. The Agency on Aging plans to leverage grant expertise to ensure continued funding for Golden Years initiatives and related services.
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Carbondale
Evernightte 5
Ace
Southern Ilinoisan subscription rates and office info
Delivery and mail rates listed for Sunday through Friday service and motor route, with period options and prices. Contact numbers for Herrin Marion Carbondale offices and classified line. mail payable in advance.
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Herrin
Ill
Tie Neath- Say
Holigk Ae Ern Illinoisan
Murphysboro St
Marion
Carbondale
Coal mining suit targets Classic Coal over Williamson County mine closing
Mineral Resources Inc and two officials sue Classic Coal Corp and Adams Energy and Resources for about 17 million, including 7 million in coal commissions plus 10 million in punitive damages. The suit stems from Classic closing the Williamson County underground mine after an extended strike and TVA canceling contracts, leaving about 210 union workers idled. The plaintiffs claim 3 percent commission on 7.3 million contracted tons and say Classic will not deliver coal to TVA.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
St. Louis Coal Brokers
Classic Coal Corp
Classic
Williamson County
St Louis City
Mineral Resources Inc
Adams Ener and Resources Inc
Coal Commission
Adams
Spencer Murchison
Mineral Resources
Hugh B. Lee Jr
Harry Foster
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
United Mine Workers
Mike Fisher
Drake murder case goes to jury in Franklin County
Franklin County Circuit Court jurors began deliberations at 11 35 am in the murder trial of James Drake 27 of Du Quoin charged with killing Billie Ann Melvin 29 of Christopher Testimony ended Thursday with final arguments by State and defense After jury selection Monday testimony ran Tuesday through Thursday Judge Loren Lewis gave final instructions The body of Mrs Melvin was found in her kitchen about 9 am August 7 She had been strangled with a cord and her throat cut Drake testified Thursday she was alive when he left her house at 10 pm
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Franklin County
James Drake
du Quoin
Billie Ann Melvin
Christopher
Terrence Hopkins
Carroll Owens
Loren Lewis
Drake
Melvin
Logan teachers seek formal contract meeting with board
Logan Grade School teachers, urged by Elvis Martin, reaffirmed willingness to work under current salaries while asking for a future meeting with the Board of Education to discuss a formal contract. They previously picketed, cancelling one day of classes to press for recognition of their affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Logan
Board of Education
Elvis Martin
Martin
American Federation of Teachers
James K. Toms Sr
James Rice
James Toms Jr
Sherry Piazza
Toms Sr
Rice
Heigher
Sweden frees Soviet submarine after grounding near coast
Sweden hands over Whisky-class submarine No. 137 and crew of 50 plus to a Soviet flotilla outside Sweden's 12 mile limit. The aging sub, towed through archipelago then released due to weather, carried reported nuclear-armed munitions. Minesweeper pilot escort, torpedo and patrol vessels, and anti submarine helicopters accompanied it on the voyage.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Navy Office
Soviet Union
Baltic
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Betty Friedan
Family Weekly
Illinois
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Classic and
Kentucky
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le Os
Crame Furniture & Apps
Ben Franklin Huffman
Pauline’s
Jeanery Chapman
Rollo Furniture
First Federal Savings & Loan City National Bank First Bank & Trust
Ross
Borgsmiller’s Wholesale & Jewelry
Carterville
Kohlsdorf
Oxfords
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