The new federalism who is paying for it
A regional columnist critiques Reagan era cuts to unemployment benefits and federal spending. The piece cites local job seekers in Carbondale Marion and Evansville, compares state and national unemployment rates, and argues that the proposed federalism shift shifts costs to the jobless and vulnerable, highlighting Illinois Gov Thompson's budget cuts and lingering recession pressures.
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Carbondale
Marion
Evansville
Reagan
Illinois
James Thompson
Union
Franklin
Williamson County
Sever
Perry County
Jackson
America
Reagan budget cuts hit farmers in wide policy shift
The Reagan administration plans 1982 cuts across the Agriculture Department totaling about 12 percent of the farm share, preserving dairy subsidies near 1 billion dollars annually and shielding tobacco supports, while targeting the Commodity Credit Corp and Rural Electrification Administration for tighter financing and tighter oversight amid rising loan delinquencies.
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Ann Crittenden
New York Times
Washington
Budget Office
Congressional Budget Office
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Senate Agriculture Committee
Reagan
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corp
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Programs
Farmers Home Administration
Rural Electrification Administration
Carter
America
Block
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Unemployment benefits face slashes by Reagan plan
President Reagan proposes shrinking Extended Benefits, a 13 week top‑up after 26 weeks of state aid, targeting long term jobless. The change aims to curb fraud and encourage work, with critics warning it harms migrant workers, women, and minority groups who rely on the program during downturns.
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Philip Shabecoff
New York Times
Washington
Reagan
Congress
al Angrisani
Secretary of Labor For Employment and Training
Bert Seidman
Social Security Department
Afl-Cio
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Michael J. Romig
Angrisani
Carterville on edge as neglect grows in town and schools
A Southern Illinoisan reader argues Carterville risks becoming a slum due to neglected streets and debris strewn school grounds. The letter challenges mayoral candidate endorsements, noting stray dog incidents and a failing school board while criticizing tax and federal aid talk.
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Southern Illinoisan
Frank Samuel
Carterville
Garford Gooen
Schwartz Responds On Jackson Health Levy Shortfall
William G. Schwartz of Carbondale explains how the Jackson County Health Department levy overstepped the 5 cent referendum limit due to 1970s legal changes. He notes Public Act 81-825 and the Jan 1 1980 effective date, clarifying why 1979 levies were unaffected and outlining the involvement of State's Attorney Hood and Health Director Amadio.
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Southern Illinoisan
Jackson Health Levy
Siegfried Wolff
Jackson County Health Department
Wolff
Health Department
Howard L. Hood
Hood
John Amadio
Amadio
Jackson County Board
State’s Attorney’s Office
William G. Schwartz
Carbondale
A tough talk on Elkville dogs and cats
A Elkville resident recounts years of dog trouble in the Southern Illinois town, noting dangerous dogs and roaming packs that imperil yards and school grounds. He describes a failed mayoral response, then details building his own protections with traps and guns. Cats and a rabies incident enter the debate as he argues humans, especially children, must take priority.
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Southern Illinoisan
Elkville
Illinois
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