Dollar shuffle widens gap as social security taxes rise
As of today older Americans gain while working people grow poorer. Reagan and Congress boosted Social Security payments after scrapping a modest cost of living adjustment cap. In Southern Illinois, residents receive 245 million this year, likely larger than taxed benefits, while nationally the middle class young lose discretionary income amid calls for higher taxes to curb debt.
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Ronald Reagan
Congress
Open Meetings Act debate in Williamson County
Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati faces criticism for calling the Illinois Open Meetings Act unworkable in a three member county. Critics say two commissioners meeting privately to hash out county business violates law and withholds public debate. The attorney general's office notes the law is hard for small bodies but beneficial. urges strict compliance.
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Charles Garnati
Garnati
Garnall
Attorney General’s
Shawn Denney
Attorney General
Denney
Attorney General’s Office
Percy’s Retirement Signals End of Era for Illinois Politics
The 65 year old Charles Percy, long a Republican senator from Illinois, retires after losing to Paul Simon in the November election. Despite praise for his foreign policy work and vigor, observers note Percy’s career may continue in executive or business roles, with energy firms among potential employers.
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Charles Percy
Illinois
Paul Simon
Percy
Simon
Senate
Word to blacks You're on your own by Tom Wicker
In a New York Times column Tom Wicker discusses Kenneth Clark and Thurgood Marshall noting that after Brown v Board the hard work remains. He cites changes to busing guidelines and employment discrimination reviews, warning of rising white backlash and potential political realignment affecting blacks.
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Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court
Marshall
Kenneth Clark
Kenneth
Clark
Justice Marshall
Reagan Administration
Justice Department
South
Letters on a veteran's death and humane care in society
A reader criticizes coverage of a World War II veteran who froze to death near the White House. The letter argues the press bears responsibility for not fully addressing the vet's life, resources, and the systemic failure to provide housing and care. It urges focusing on domestic care before global activism.
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White House
South Africa
Happy Hours and Misery Behind the Spectrum Story
A letter to the editor blasts the notion of divine relaxation and refutes the appeal of happy hour. It argues drink‑driven bliss causes accidents, financial strain, broken homes, and family unhappiness, urging readers to choose sobriety and reflect on trusted relationships.
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Southern Illinoisan
Spectrum
Abuse program removes perpetrators
Letter from Donald J. Campbell of the Marion DCFS clarifies that the program separates the perpetrator from the victim until treatment progresses. It aims for cessation of abuse and eventual family reunification, with perpetrators often required to leave the home during early treatment.
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Southern Illnoisan
Nancy Weil
Ms. Weil
Donald J. Campbell
Marion Regional
DCFS
Publicity Aided Reid Kirkpatrick Cemetery Restoration
Ruby Price Henderson of Mulkeytown thanks The Southern Illinoisan for generous publicity that spurred donations and renewed interest in the Reid Kirkpatrick Cemetery. She praises reporters Elizabeth Renshaw and Dave DeWitte and photographers Joe Jones and John McCutchen for theirhelp, noting Silkwood Inn and the Bennett Barn also benefited.
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Reid-Kirkpatrick
Elizabeth Renshaw
Dave DeWitte
Joe Jones
John McCutchen
R-K
Silkwood Inn
Bennett Barn
Ruby Price Henderson
Mulkeytown
Punditry pool foreshadows 1985 political bets
William Safire notes a casino style office pool on future events with 20 questions covering White House staff, scandals, budget, amendments, defense, economy, diplomacy, and future Supreme Court picks. The piece ends with Safire’s own predicted answers and a nudge to readers to submit their own bets next year.
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Michael Deaver
Richard Darman
Robert McFarlane
William Clark
Reagan
Jimmy Carter
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