Dismemberment on the table at Midwest rail talks
Federal officials vow no giveaways and propose breaking up weak systems while urging revitalization funds. Chester Davenport of the U S Transportation Department says capital needs should come from Wall Street, not Washington, as Brock Adams calls for private reorganization amid endgame talk of potential nationalization.
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Chicago
Ches
Ter Davenport
U.S. Transportation Department
Wall Street
Washington
Davenport
Transportation
Brock Adams
Adams
Carter’s plan outlines tax cuts and spending programs
President Carter’s economic program details a $25 billion net tax cut with $17 billion in personal relief and $24 billion via rate reductions. Business tax cuts total $6 billion with over $8 billion in corporate reductions. The package covers excise tax cuts, unemployment insurance relief, and broad reforms to raise revenue. It also targets job expansion, inflation deceleration, and regulatory reforms to curb rising prices. A grain reserve, early-warning inflation system, and careful budget management are included to shield consumers from shocks.
Consumer prices rise 0.4 percent in December 1977
The Labor Department reports December 1977 consumer prices up 0.4 percent, lifting 1977 inflation to 6.8 percent. Administration forecasts for 1978 expect a similar rate, with food costs rising 4 to 6 percent. Weather-hit food supplies drove last year’s inflation.
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Washington
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Southern Illinoisan Publication Offices and Rates
The Southern Illinoisan lists its publishing offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and notes delivery options. Rates are stated for Sunday through Friday carrier service at 4.50 per month and mail subscriptions varying by region, with durations of one year or six months. The paper acknowledges predecessor papers and AP agency rights.
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Furphysboro
Carbondale
Hillnois Herrin
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
Herrin
S. 12Th Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Southern Illinois and Military
Southern Illinois
Sadat Spurns Quick Peace Talks as Israel Rebuffs
After meetings with Secretary Vance in Cairo Sadat criticized Israeli arrogance and the push for settlements in Sinai saying peace cannot be achieved without justice. He warned of delaying moves and left open new options while noting an Israeli move to resume talks via a military committee in Cairo.
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Barry Schweid
Associated Press
Cairo
Egypt
Cyrus R. Vance
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
NBC News
Washington
Carter
Menahem Be
Israel
Sinai
Vance
Jerusalem
Illinois farmers find D C friendly but full of mazes
Illinois farm delegation roams Capitol Hill tunnels in Washington as they try to reach lawmakers for 100 percent parity. The scene features overalls and work boots amid security guards and welcome signs, with Sam Rayburn statue wearing a strike cap and a banner urging support for American farmers.
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D.C
Washington
United States Capitol
Washington, D.C
Illinois Farm Strike
Capitol Hill
Senate
House
Roger Menees
Anna
Illinois
Capitol
Sam Rayburn
Carter Surprise Farm Remarks Move Speech to Capitol
President Carter broke from his State of the Union to acknowledge protesting farmers outside the Capitol as a nationwide strike drew over 2,500 to Capitol Hill. He conceded rising prices and noted fertilizer costs have more than doubled since his farming days, urging stronger farm support measures and a plan to boost grain reserves and exports. Carter pledged 7.3 billion in price supports for 1978 and proposed reform of disaster aid, rural housing, and health staff in rural areas.
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Washington
Carter
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Congress
Farmers Home Administration
Carter faces steady applause and sharp GOP critique
President Carter’s State of the Union outline draws praise from Democrats but faces Republican and some Democratic criticism over energy and tax proposals. A 50 page plan prioritizes energy, jobs, tax reform, Civil Service revamp, and Panama Canal treaty, while Rhodes and Dole critique the package as unfocused and insufficient.
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Donald M. Rothberg
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Congress
House
John Rhodes
Thomas P. O’neill Jr
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Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Henry W. Block
Sun
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Aml Ce
University Mall
Tration
Senate Finance Committee
Sen
Bob Dole
Kansas
William V. Roth
Delaware
Dole
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Dennis Wood
Chester, IL
Herrin’s Middle School
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Chittyville
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