Notices no substitute for collecting taxes
The piece argues that tax due notices sent in separate envelopes were prompted by politics and lobbying. It credits Congress with delaying a planned deduction program, notes the notices aim to raise visibility and payments, and estimates tens of millions in bank costs while questioning the total extra tax revenue generated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
John Q
Reagan
Congress
Capitol Hill
IRS
Sanctuary churches and the Central American refugees debate
Federal prosecutors seek to bar defendants from testifying about civil strife in Central America while defending sanctuary churches in Tucson. They argue illegal aliens seek refuge from poverty, but churches say they flee political persecution. The piece accuses the government of anti Salvadoran policy and defends churches as humanitarian allies aiding refugees beyond El Salvador.
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el Salvador
Tucson
Chicago
United States
Pacific News Service
Mexico
British grandeur fades as pound sinks and decline deepens
Anthony Lewis surveys Britain’s economic erosion from a weak pound to reduced public investment and rising decline in science and industry. He cites Lord Jenkins and observers, notes Labour weaknesses, Thatcher monetarism, and the hollow sense of impending decline, with no easy political remedy ahead.
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Anthony Lewis
New York Times
Boston
Britain
London
England
Scotland
Wales
J.K. Galbraith
United States
Peter Jenkins
The
Guardian
Spain
Harold Wilson
Labor
Margaret Thatcher
Simon defends Cairo weather station in long letter
Senator Paul Simon defends the 1871 Cairo weather station at the Mississippi Ohio confluence. He argues against closing it, cites its cost of 50000 dollars, Don Samancik as forecaster, and asserts the decision lacks cost benefit analysis. He notes pressure from shippers farmers and flood-control agencies and mentions a merit based bill with Baldridge support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Cairo
Robert Walters
Mississippi
Ohio
Don Samancik
Virginia Smith
Congress
Commerce
Malcolm Baldridge
Weather Service
Language and journalism in Hispanic culture taught in Oaxaca hostel
Lincoln Canfield reports from Oaxaca that the 12th Elder hostel in Oaxaca aims to broaden perspectives for Americans over 60. The piece contrasts Latin American press practices with American liberal prose and notes how language reflects culture and public opinion in Nicaragua Costa Rica and broader Hispanic society.
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Southern Illinois University
Mexico
la Barricada
la Prensa
Nicaragua
la Nacion
Costa Rica
UPI
Oaxaca
Lincoln Canfield
Carbondale
Oax
Heart of Egypt Coin Club earns trust at auction
The author recalls selling family silver through the Heart of Egypt Coin and Collectibles Club at fair prices after joining from acquaintances. A member overpaid by mistake and sent back the difference. Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at John A. Logan College Room 101. visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Egypt Coin and Collectibles Club
John A. Logan College
Pro Life Movement Reacts to Washington March
Rose Marie Nowacki of Jackson County Right to Life notes Southern Illinoisan did not cover the March for Life in Washington where about 71,000 protesters gathered on January 22. She condemns abortion and highlights vigils, church services, and President Reagan’s address, while opposing violence at facilities.
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Southern Illinoisan
March For Life
Washington
Southern Illinois
U.S. Supreme Court
Reagan
The
Southern
Rose Marie Nowacki
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Right To Life, Inc
United States
Grenada’s Blaize Takes Lead With New Grenadian Government
Herbert Blaize, at 66, leaves retirement to become Grenada prime minister after the National Party wins about 60 percent of votes and 14 of 15 seats. He faces a collapsed economy, 30 percent unemployment, and a decayed infrastructure, but aims to reform taxes, boost investment, and develop light manufacturing and tourism with U.S. aid.
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ST. George’s
Grenada
Herbert A. Blaize
Blaize
New National Party
Eric Gairy
Botanical Gardens
U.S
Europe
United States
Herbert Blaize
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Island
Caribbean
U.S. Inter
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East Germany
Libya
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