Illinois Universities and State Government Forge Economic Link
Illinois aims to strengthen growth by aligning universities with state needs. SIU Carbondale names Elmer J. Clark to head Office of Regional Research and Service. University of Illinois ties boost farming, coal research, medicine, and education. Clark seeks community input to drive regional development and jobs, stressing reciprocal support from businessmen and local leaders.
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Main Street
Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Elmer J. Clark
University
College of Education
Office of
Stanley Oerysgoin
University of Illinois
Siu-C
U of I
U of I’s Agricultural Extension Service
Piensa
California
Stanford
University of California
Boston
Harvard
MIT
SIUC
Clark
Southern Illinois
Counties must act on zoning issue in rural Illinois
ANOTHER RURAL Jackson County family is homeless after its mobile home became unfit for human habitation. The James Ricketts family moved out when their 4-year-old daughter fell through the bathroom floor. County boards, lacking comprehensive zoning and health regulations, have not enacted laws to condemn substandard rented trailers, leaving authorities with only inspections and warnings. The piece argues zoning and housing codes are essential for local governance and safety.
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Jackson County
Southern Illinois
James Ricketts
Ricketts
Illinois
County Health Department
United States
Washington
Rough start for French socialism
The 16 weeks since Mitterrand took office show a government under pressure as debates swing between rapid reform and stability. While the press voices cautious warnings, ministers clash over pace, wealth taxes, and shifting policies affecting the economy, nationalizing industries, and public services. A poll shows 44 percent approve, 35 percent disapprove, 21 percent unsure, signaling a fragile honeymoon fading amid economic strain.
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Francois Mitterrand
France
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Mitterrand
le Matin
le Nouvel Observateur
Anicet le Pors
le Pors
National Assembly
Letters O'Connor not good for Supreme Court
Open letter to Sen Alan Dixon criticizing Sandra O'Connor's Supreme Court nomination. The writer questions qualifications and cites abortion votes, Arizona Senate record, bar ratings, and alleged conflicts of interest. References Knights of Columbus opposition and a NYT note for further details.
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Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus
Louisville
U.S. Supreme Court
Arizona State Senate
Sandra O’connor
Morane Council of the Knights of Columbus
Southern Illinoisan
Alan Dixon
Reagan
Supreme Court
U.S. Senate
Arizona
Illinois
Senate
Thomas Jefferson
Dra O’connor
Percy and Stevenson
Paul Simon
Stevenson
Washington
Sible
Arizona Bar Association
O’connor
Peals
Clement F. Haynesworth, Jr
Nixon
Haynesworth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Letter urging strong defense amid world security debate
Paul M. Seaton of Carbondale argues history proves freedom requires a strong defense against rising ideologies. He criticizes a professor of geology and warns against appeasement, noting Holocaust, Vietnam, and civil struggles as lessons. He contends democracies fail without robust deterrence and warns of repeating “isms” that threaten liberty.
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Southern Illinoisan
Reagan
Union benefits and worker security in coal mining politics
A reader urges support for union benefits against non union risks. The letter cites personal medical bills paid by UMWA welfare and questions who will cover large hospital costs, pensions, and retirement security. Kerr-McGeeCoal is critiqued as offering less protection, the writer warns, insisting unions remain essential.
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Southern Illinoisan
UMWA
St. Louis University Hospital
Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation
Federation for American Immigration Reform Leads Public Push
A broad national group presses immigration control and enforcement. The Federation for American Immigration Reform based in Washington advocates policy changes and public action to curb illegal immigration. The piece urges citizens to contact the organization to influence legislation and public opinion.
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Southern Illinoisan
Federation For American Immigration Reform
F.A.I.R
Street
N.W
Washington, D.C
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Carbondale
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