Midwest renewal aims to lure jobs via bonds and tax breaks
Midwestern governors meeting in Milwaukee emphasize regional resurgence to counter sun belt competition. Illinois Governor James Thompson promotes out-of-towners discovering Illinois while a new agency fights misperceptions about doing business. State advantages include educated workforce, water resources, central location, and stable communities, offset by need for capital and careful environmental and labor considerations.
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Illinois
Midwest
United States
Milwaukee
James Thompson
Southwest
Ilinois
Houston
Miami
Snieee Os
Outhwest
Birds and bees and the U S school system
Editorial on sex education in American public schools. Polls show broad support, yet few districts mandate courses. Experts note low coverage and persistent controversy over parental and religious perspectives.
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Marc Leepson
Washington
New Jersey
Maryland
District of Columbia
U.S
Jacqueline Kasun
Humboldt State University
Bruno Bettelheim
Psychology Today
Scott Thompson
National Association of Secondary School
Premee
Richard Lincoln
Alan Guttmacher Institute
Peter Scales
National
Medfly and Markets Reshape California Agriculture
California shifts toward cereal grains as Medfly threats raise fruit and vegetable costs. Economists cite rising grain demand, Asia markets, and water limits, with wheat and rice growing as growers pivot while remaining diverse. The pest could reduce farm income and accelerate urbanization if eradication fails.
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Rosa Gustaitis
California
Kirby Moulton
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
Berkeley
Philip LeVeen
San Francisco
Eric Thor
University of California Extension Service
Asia
Japan
Korean
China
Pacific Far East
Korea
Taiwan
Southeast Asia
Ing
John Mortimer
Wells Fargo Bank
LeVeen
Santa Clara Valley
Stockton
Fresno
Sacramento
Thorp
Florida
Thor
New Right attack on PAC ethics in campaign funding
The essay argues that campaign financing and ethics issues involving NCPAC PROPAC and other groups reflect broader, long standing debates in American politics. It discusses Buckley v Valeo limits, two legal avenues for supporting or opposing a candidate, and the media consumer’s role in evaluating information and conflicts of interest.
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Southern Illinois
Rep
Paul Simon
National Conservative
Political Action Committee
NCPAC
Propac
Supreme Court
Buckley v
Americans For Change
Simon
Southern Illinoisan
Servative Majority
Associated Milk Producers
U.S. Sugar Beet Association
United Technologies Corporation
Afl-Cio
Chicago Board of Trade
Progressive Political Action Committee
National Conservative Political Action Committee
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Graying of the campus spurs SIU-C adult studies
Marie J. Kilker, coordinator of University Studies at SIU Champaign? SIU-C, thanks editor Karen Ramsey for an Aug 6 article on adult university studies. She notes a dozen Southern Illinois adults are pursuing degrees, joining SIU C degree program or switching to other majors and local community colleges. The letter lauds accuracy and motivational impact, calling it never too late to return to school.
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Southern Illinoisan
Karen Ramsey
Southern Illinois
Ms. Ramsey
Eccentric horse on Illinois 13 eludes amused readers
A humorous local piece recounts a clever horse straying along Illinois 13, amusing drivers and readers with its misadventures. H. B. Koplowitz’s quick wit shines as the story captures the scene and the startled but entertained onlookers.
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Southern Illinoisan
H.B. Koplowitz
Illinois 13
Congress backs defense over social programs in new budget
The budget increased defense funding by over 50 billion while cutting solar energy and energy conservation programs. Nuclear power saw growth, with the DOE budget up 36 percent and money allocated to the Clinch River Breeder Reactor amid broader calls to reduce foreign oil dependence and inflation.
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Southern Illinois
Congress
Defense Department
U.S
Department of Energy
Clinch River
Illinois
DOE
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