Decontrol Triggers Gas Price Jump Across Local Stations
A Southern Illinoisan survey finds price hikes from 2 to 14 cents per gallon two weeks after Reagan decontrolled gasoline. Self-service stations show smaller increases, diesel largely unchanged, withags to rise further. Independent operators blame price controls for distortions while forecasting higher future costs.
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Ken Mac Garrigle
Reagan
Marion
Joe’s Mobil
Harrisburg
Cheker
Carbondale
Wareco
Herrin
Richard Bundren
East Side
Texaco
Bundren
Frustrated motorists lash out at gas station workers
Bierman Mobil dealer Mike Bierman says rising gas prices anger motorists who vent on attendants. He cites complaints, rare assaults, and near misses as customers glare at pumps. He urges public understanding and humane treatment of service station staff.
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Bierman Mobil
Steeleville
Bierman
United States
Steelseville
Ken Mac Garrigle
Law students offer free tax help in three cities
SIU Law School volunteers from the VITA program will assist elderly, disabled, and low income residents with income tax returns in Carbondale Murphysboro and Anna. About 14 students trained in federal and state taxes will staff the sessions with required forms and supporting documents.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
Anna
Internal Revenue Service
VITA
Carbondale Community Center
E. College
N. 11Th St
Sunshine Inn
Decontrol of oil prices defies gradual script
After President Reagan ordered decontrol, major oil firms raised prices quickly. Exxon boosted wholesale prices twice for an eight cent gallon increase. The pace contradicts forecasts of a gentle rise and expectations of reduced foreign oil reliance amid a consumer squeeze.
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New York
Reagan
Exxon
Jimmy Carter
Self supporting man defends beard amid parental clash
Dear Ann Landers column recalls a 28 year old medical intern bronzed in a beard and self supporting life who faces bitter parental disapproval. The writer seeks guidance on how long parents can enforce such control and counsel to ease the family rift. The second letter asks for help after discovering her husband is gay and faces hardship with no money or job skills, prompting advice to seek counseling and local mental health resources.
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Ann Landers
Colege
Cleveland
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