Carter outlines economic package with tax cuts and anti inflation plan
President Carter unveils a 25 billion dollar tax cut and voluntary wage and price restraints to curb inflation. The package aims to cut taxes for a typical four person family by 258 dollars, broaden relief to 96 percent of taxpayers, and lower unemployment while steering toward a balanced budget when growth is strong. The plan faces mixed reaction from business and labor.
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Carter Faces Energy Bill Deadlock and Policy Clash
President Carter acknowledged burdening Congress with proposals and insufficient consultation with leaders. He cited the energy program as the test of his first year and warned of a congressional quagmire as the energy bill stalled. He offered no fresh approach to break the deadlock, while Civil Service revamp and a cabinet department for education also appear set for strong opposition.
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Southern Illinois thaw ends snow saga after cold spell
The Southern Illinoisan reports a temporary break from snow with no strong chance of more snow tonight and scattered flurries possible Saturday. Forecasters expect arctic air to ebb, with teens to mid 20s temperatures, rising slightly on Saturday.
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Southern Illinois politicians mixed on Carters State of the Union
President Carter drew mixed reviews from area leaders after his State of the Union address. U S Representative Paul Simon called it a little anemic and urged stand by wage and price controls plus more aggressive jobs programs. Others praised his focus on unemployment, with Rep Harris and Rep Richmond saying he set priorities and showed familiarity with regional issues. Critics noted timing of tax cuts and questioned government as a job creator, while chamber executive John J McCarty cited possible five million jobs but warned against overreliance on government.
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Foreign student killed in Carbondale trailer fire
A foreign student at Carbondale died today in a trailer fire. The blaze occurred as students were away from school. Police and investigators reported the event on Page 3.
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Nation’s Fred Silverman shifts to NBC leadership bid
Fred Silverman, who left CBS to push ABC to top ratings, now aims for NBC leadership. Higher food prices and weather blamed for a 0.4 percent rise in consumer prices. Mideast talks criticized as capricious by leaders. University programs on mortality begin Feb. 1 at Carbondale. SIU carted off No. 4 Indiana State after a Salukis upset at the arena.
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Week's 3rd storm sweeps East coast
A powerful Atlantic storm drove heavy snow across the East with NYC in a state of emergency as airports and offices closed. Up to 20 inches was forecast in the city while suburbs faced deep snowdrifts and widespread travel disruption across New Jersey Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Tornadoes were reported in Florida as warm air pushed the storm northward.
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