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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1981
Page
4
A brisk analysis of Ronald Reagan's inauguration praises the speech as memorable and era defining. It contrasts Reagan with Kennedy, noting renewed American resolve and a pledge to peace and strong allies while acknowledging the burdens of governing.
Harold Lindemann argues in the Southern Illinoisan to celebrate Washington and Lincoln while urging drastic debt reduction. He proposes paying off the national debt in 50 years at two percent interest, cutting federal aid, and restoring state responsibility to curb spending and preserve liberty. Eatontown, N.J.
Editor questions whether the U S should push for Japanese limits on car and merchandise shipments. Cites 1852 Perry mission at Fillmore’s direction to open Japan, flooding markets with American goods. Asks if naval pressure should resume to curb Japan’s trade now.
By Tom Wicker Reagan becomes the 40th president amid economic crisis with high inflation and unemployment. The test is inflation control and growth, not just campaign promises. The public supported tax cuts and spending restraint aimed at reviving the economy, while concerns over social programs and cultural issues shaped his coalition. The long fight now begins as he faces inflation, Social Security indexing, and uncertain oil prices, with no quick fixes expected.
As a Western presidency rises, the South loses political cohesion and influence in Congress. The Nov 4 elections produced a divided Southern delegation and broader Republican support, while Westerners assume key leadership roles. The shift reshapes committees, power bases, and the balance between regions in national policy.
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