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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1977
Page
1
The Labor Department reports November CPI rose .5 percent the largest in five months with food prices up .6 percent and other goods up 5 percent. New car prices climbed 1.5 percent as inflation expectations grow, following three months of 3 percent gains.
President Carter studies a House Senate compromise that would keep federal price controls but allow prices to more than double over six years. White House spokesman Jody Powell said Carter was reviewing the proposal after Christmas in Plains Georgia. Labor data show a 6.7 percent rise in consumer prices from November 1976 to last month, driven by higher auto, food, and energy costs, while workers’ purchasing power fell 0.4 percent in November.
President Carter would cut corporate taxes from 48 to 44 percent in two steps and reduce individual rates to a 12 to 60 percent range. Aims include offsetting higher Social Security taxes, aiding inflation relief, and expanding the investment tax credit to encourage spending.
A Tuesday post office robbery in Allin ends with three youths detained within minutes by police. The brief notes ongoing investigation and community impact as officials pursue details.
The Army announces opening of missile unit roles to women enlistees who may face hostile fire in future conflicts. The move signals broader integration within the service and follows ongoing budget and personnel reviews.
Marilyn Hungerford Extension Service home economics adviser suggests low calorie snacks for holiday entertaining. Pantry Patter page 19.
Farmington Maine marks Chester Greenwood Day with a show for the town’s famous son who patented the earmuff a century ago after frostbitten ears inspired a headpiece. Events include a foot race, an ear muff fashion show, and tributes to Greenwood’s other civic inventions.
Severe gusts up to 101 mph triggered widespread damage from San Francisco to Oregon. Power outages affected tens of thousands, roads blocked by fallen trees, and fires sparked across Humboldt, Santa Barbara, and other regions. At least seven deaths reported, including at Vandenberg AFB. Coast Guard aided capsized boat crew. Bakersfield and Arvin faced dust storms and grid failures.
The Carbondale Terriers post an unexpectedly good start to the season and leave their coach impressed by the team’s early performance. The notes reference broader NFL discussions on extra points and field goals as nonautomatic, indicating ongoing league debates.
The Winter Solstice marks the official arrival of winter today as Southern Illinois sees a 13 to 19 degree night with 9 hours 17 minutes of sunlight and limited snow flurries expected. Northern Illinois endures a heavy storm with up to 14 inches of snow, road closures, and one death reported from shoveling-related heart attack.
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