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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1985

Page

4

Harmony in Carbondale School Board Faces Fresh Tensions

A brewing clash at Carbondale School District 95 shows lingering board frictions with Superintendent William Thomas. The controversy centers on overpriced science kits, evaluation tensions, and questions about district leadership, with calls for patience as Thomas aims to steer toward stability.

Carbondale William Thomas Supt Thomas Bill Thomas

Carbondale Eyes Pool as City Rec Breaks Opportunity

Carbondale could turn the YMCA closure into a chance for a municipal pool and small recreation center. Park District may lease the Y facility, enabling a temporary pool opening and later upgrades to serve residents and county visitors.

Carbondale Southern Illinoisan Carbondale Park Carbondale Park District Park District George Whitehead

Congress opens to full agenda in 1985 preview

Congressional Quarterly surveys likely 1985 actions across agriculture budget and tax reform banking defense education environment and public health. Major items include farm bill reform pesticide law renewal deficit reduction tax simplification MX missile and anti satellite tests space defense Superfund reauthorization Clean Water Act and safe drinking water standards with agency and congressional clashes noted.

Congressional Quarterly Congress Reagan Treasury Department Senate House House Banking Committee U.S Supreme Court

Banquet of leftovers defines coming Congress agenda

As the 99th Congress prepares to convene, lawmakers face a looming $200 billion deficit and a budget battle shaping the agenda. The debate will touch nearly every program from farm price supports to social welfare, with hard choices on taxes, spending, and deficit reduction.

Janet Hook Congressional Quarterly Congress House Thomas S. Foley John H. Chafee Nicaragua Reagan Mideast Saudi Arabia Jordan Israel South Africa Senate Africa U.S Admin United Staes Sen Conrail Department of Transportation Ays Mass Transit Highway Trust Fund

Women Entrepreneurs Could Boost Economy If Not Held Back

The Pacific News Service piece argues women owned firms could spur growth as the economy slows. It details barriers: discrimination, limited management experience, credit hurdles, spousal co-signing, higher insurances, and underfunded SBA support. It cites examples of women-owned steel firms in Houston and cites federal contracting gaps.

Kathleen Sharp Pacific News Service U.S. Commission On Civil Rights

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Stephen Burgess Peter W. Selkowe Publisher Ag Committee Jesse Helms Robert Dole LAW Judiciary Grove City United States National Advisory Council On Women’s Mary Ann West Brenda Backett Houston Office of Women’s Business Ownership
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