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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
1
An inch and a half of snow and about a half inch of rain fell in Southern Illinois, with freezing rain creating slick spots on highways. Ed Brewald of the Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale notes the precipitation will linger another day as temperatures dip to 7 to 16 degrees and sunshine returns.
A dry cold spell continues with temperatures not rising above the mid 20s through Wednesday. A warm frontal system currently in the Plains is forecast to bring relief by Thursday with daytime highs in the mid to upper 30s.
President elect Carter says he will consult with economic advisers and congressional leaders before deciding on any tax cut to spur the economy. Rep. Al Ullman argues a general tax cut would be ineffective, favoring a jobs program instead. Bert Lance shifts from certainty to leading option, adjusting unemployment goals and noting the recession persists as capital spending remains distant.
House Democrats chose Wright of Texas as majority leader 148 to 147, edging Burton. O'Neill of Massachusetts won the speakership by acclamation as Congress nears Jan 4. Wright vows to lift the nation out of recession and restore House ethics amid graft probes. Burton led initial ballots but faded. Foley defeated Chisholm for caucus chairman.
William Billy Kelley a Carbondale Democrat is chosen chairman of the Jackson County Board at age twenty six. The notice notes his youth and new leadership role with plans hinted in Page 3.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that employers may omit pregnancy benefits from disability insurance programs. GE's health plan pays 60 percent of earnings up to 150 dollars weekly for 26 weeks, excluding pregnancy-related absences. The decision overturned a 4th Circuit ruling that the omission discriminated against women.
Bing Crosby returns to Broadway at age 72 for a two week run to raise funds for Fordham Prep and other charities. An audience of 2,500 paid up to 250 dollars a ticket and demanded encores after his performance.
Illinois legislator Rep. William Walsh accuses House Minority Leader Bud Washburn of paying $136000 a year in consultant fees to political allies who do little work. Walsh alleges a $10000 fundraising effort aimed at backing Rep. George Ryan for leadership, a charge denied by Washburn and staff.
Illinois Senator Gene Johns joins the Crazy Eight, replacing Kenneth Buzbee who leaves to back Phil Rock for Senate president. The nine member bloc seeks economic development tax reform and unemployment law revisions while tensions over leadership remain unresolved.
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