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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1978
Page
1
The Labor Department reported December wholesale prices up 0.7 percent driven by a 1.5 percent rise in consumer food costs. Finished goods prices climbed 6.6 percent for 1977, with pork, poultry, and vegetable oil leads. economists foresee about 6 percent inflation in 1978.
Rep. Al Ullman chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says a $25 billion tax cut is too large and may fuel inflation. He urges any cut take effect by July 1 if possible, offsetting new energy and Social Security tax increases, with several Carter tax revisions likely delayed until 1979.
Former West Frankfort alderman Burl T Andy May was indicted by a Williamson County grand jury on official misconduct for allegedly accepting a fee in 1975 to vote for a Southern Illinois Cable TV franchise. The case ties May to broader investigations of city government with trials pending.
Snow began overnight across Southern Illinois leaving about four inches accumulation. Roads were slick and hazardous as state plows spread melting chemicals and cinders. Officials shifted to 12 hour shifts to clear intersections hills and bridges while airports reported normal or routine operations and flights continued as usual.
Southern Illinois coal miners qualify for food stamps but face longer waits for benefits. A separate statewide survey finds the number of poor women seeking abortions has fallen by over 50 percent since welfare payments for abortions were barred.
Nation's scientists and doctors are ranked as the most prestigious jobs in a public survey. The Harris poll results suggest belief that science and medicine hold the highest social esteem among occupations in Page a.
In Ohio the ruling allowing girls to play contact sports on boys teams is expected to have little immediate impact on Illinois. Anna-Jonesboro pulls off a surprise upset over Cairo, ranked No. 2, in a tense basketball tournament thriller.
Short column notes and witty remarks from Ann Landers reflecting on daily frustrations and social quirks, offering humorous insight and practical advice in a brisk syndicated voice.
Senator Kenneth Buzbee of Carbondale renews a push to dissolve the Illinois Board of Elections after a new eight member panel was approved by both chambers. The plan would shift duties to the Secretary of State’s office. Debate centers on governor Thompson’s appointment power and constitutional timing ahead of upcoming elections.
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