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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1971
Page
1
High winds lashed Southern Illinois Thursday night and Friday toppled a drummer boy decoration at Main street and Illinois avenue. crews repaired the knocked figure as trees roofs trailers campers and windows were damaged citywide. additional photos and details on page 3.
Congress sends to President Nixon a bill cutting taxes for individuals and businesses by 15.8 billion over three years. Auto tax repeal and higher personal exemptions will yield refunds and lower final payments in 1971 and 1972. The plan includes a 7 percent investment tax credit and faster depreciation rules for business.
Director Curtis W Tarr halted inductions for hearings through year end due to criticism of new Selective Service rules. The November December 10,000 man quota is filled and no drafts will occur through the holiday season. Provisions include ending most undergraduate deferments, a uniform national call system, and a holding classification 1H for some registrants.
The Senate rejected a two thirds cloture motion on Rehnquist's Supreme Court nomination by 52 to 42. The chamber plans to vote later on confirmation. Opposition leader Birch Bayh called for more debate while Republican Hugo Scott urged swift action. A 1952 Jackson memo on school desegregation drew scrutiny amid the dispute.
Early today 50 to 65 mph gusts across Southern Illinois knocked down power lines and trees, blew out windows, damaged churches and storefronts, and disrupted traffic signals from Carbondale to Murphysboro. No injuries were reported as crews restored service and assessed damage across multiple counties.
Governor Ogilvie appoints William F. Cellini 37 as secretary of the new Illinois Department of Transportation effective January 1. Senate confirmation is required by January 12. The agency oversees a $1.5 billion budget including highways and is expected to draw political attention.
In Herrin Illinois at 7 am a rooster was blown into a one gallon pickle jar by the wind. Patrolman Ward Robinson reported he broke the jar and the rooster escaped unharmed and returned to the chicken house. Two hens remained unbothered by the wind.
A weather brief notes a chance of showers tonight with a low around 36 to 42 degrees. Saturday looks partly sunny with a high near 47 to 52 degrees and a map page reference on page 21.
Attorney General William J. Scott announced his bid for a second term in Illinois. The Evanston Republican, former state treasurer, aims to extend his environmental protection focus and fend off challenger State Senator Thomas G. Lyons of Chicago.
The Senate approved a bill to authorize 1.6 billion dollars for a stepped up cancer research program. The measure, endorsed by President Nixon, passed 85 to 0 and keeps the National Cancer Institute within NIH while granting it a more independent status, larger budget, and a mandate to conquer the disease despite biomedical opposition.
Indian forces crossed the 36 mile wide Meghna river by steamer and helicopter, establishing an unopposed bridgehead at Ashuganj 36 miles northeast of Dacca. Warplanes pound Pakistani units as Pakistan seeks UN cease fire with observer demands.
Mrs Lana Piotrowski of Carbondale gave birth to her third child on a Thursday. Like the first two, the baby is a boy weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Shawn is 3 and Shane is 2. Dr Frederick Rupprecht of Johnston City attended all three births. Stan Piotrowski attends Southern Illinois University.
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