Southern Illinois must act fast to lure GM Saturn plant
Southern Illinois faces a clash of pace as GM seeks a state of the art Saturn plant. Local leaders urge sustained cooperation among six chambers, better regional coordination, and rapid decision making to compete with other sites. If won, a 6000 plus jobs factory could spur 50 miles of regional benefit.
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General Motors
Carbondale
United States of America
Congress
Big Ditch
Joseph Sanchez
Saturn
Carbondale Ditch
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Mount Vernon- Bend Lake
Illinois 13
St. Louis
Lugar Leads Charge To Redefine U S Foreign Policy
In a speech Indiana Senator Richard Lugar outlines a new American foreign policy approach. He plans hearings to gauge public opinion on international priorities and sacrifices, contrasts with Jesse Helms, and aims to build a non doctrinaire consensus. Lugar’s past as Indianapolis mayor and Senate chairmanship position him to influence policy direction.
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Washington D.C
Richard Lugar
Charles Percy
Senate
Lugar
Indiana
Illinois
Percy
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Helms
America
Indianapolis
Tax plan gains momentum for Reagan tax simplification
James A. Baker III at his confirmation hearing emphasized the administration's push for a fairer simpler tax code. The White House signals priority through the State of the Union and endorsements, while polls show public sentiment supporting reform though many remain unfamiliar with Treasury details.
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David Rosenbaum
New York Times
Washington
James A. Baker III
Reagan
Treasury Department
White House
Treasury
Baker
New York Times- Cbs News
Star Wars plan risks escalating arms race says Gro myko
In a column by editor quot.Hi tech won t save usquot. former Carterville official Mr Wickersham argues that a Star Wars defensive shield would trigger endless cycles of offensive and defensive spending. He insists no tech fix defeats war and urges creative conflict management and broad security talks.
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Southern Illinoisan
Andrei Gromyko
U. S
Soviet Union
Middle-class federal workers voice concern over pay cuts
A middle-class citizen and federal employee argues against proposed changes to cost of living adjustments and a 5 percent pay cut for civilian civil service staff. He warns of reduced Illinois buying power, highlighting about 100,000 state federal workers and the broader impact on housing, taxes, and the economy.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Associated Press
Phones used sparingly in Murphysboro
Letter from local resident condemns the USS phone-system in Murphysboro, saying it raises bills and chills usage. The writer notes privacy invasion and distrust of long calls, citing difficulty reaching services and fear of charges for calls they did not make. Carbondale ties are blamed for higher rates under USS.
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Southern Illinoisan
Adams
USS
Murphysboro
General Telephone Company
Carbondale
Carbondale urged to back Attucks board over cutbacks
Martha Farris argues that Carbondale should support the Attucks Community Service Board and Burma Hayes Center, detailing 1970s agreements, city takeovers of programs, and $159,125 in recent funding from agencies. The piece contends cuts threaten services for low income residents and urges cooperative action with city staff.
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Martha Farris
Attucks Community Service Board
The
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Bmma Hayes Center
Burma Hayes Center
Attucks Board of Governors
Northeast
Attucks Board
Community Service Board
ACSB
Bmma Hayes
Southern Illinois University
Burma Hayes
Big Muddy Community Action Agency
United Way
Carbondale Township
Jackson County Board
Illinois Farmers’ Union
Jackson County
Emma Hayes
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Cal
James Baker
Darth
Hi Tech
Wickersham
Carterville
Egyptian Agency On Aging
U.S
SIU
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