Simon Opposes Meese Nomination In Senate Fight
Illinois senator Samuel Simon accuses President Reagan of nominating Ed Meese as a confidant and warns the attorney general pick could compromise independence. He notes limited opposition from Sen. Howard Metzenbaum and mentions Dixon, Thurmond seeking a Thursday committee vote. Simon also critiques Education Secretary Bennett nomination.
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Ford
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Gal
White House
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Lockhart
Illinois public aid up 73 percent in decade
Illinois public aid spending rose 73 percent over the decade driven by higher medical bills for the poor. Burris says nearly 31 cents of each general treasury dollar went to public aid last year, with welfare eligibility rising far faster than population.
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Roland Burris
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U S records
The United States posted a record foreign trade deficit of 123.3 billion dollars for last year as imports surged and exports barely rose. Analysts blame the strong dollar for the widening gap, with the deficit fueling calls for import restraints and job losses estimated at 2.5 million. China opposes resuming official ties with the Soviet Union.
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Soviet Communist Party
Wu Xingtang
Reagan Plan to Double Peru Military Aid Evident in Session Notes
A news conference details the Reagan administration's plan to request Congress to double U S military aid to Peru to 20 million dollars to bolster Peru against internal strife. The move positions Peru as the largest U S aid recipient in South America and aims to support Peruvians in fighting their own significant difficulties.
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South America
State Department
Southern Illinoisan Circulation Rates and Contact Lines
A brief listing shows different circulation options for the Southern Illinoisan newspaper with various contact numbers and price points. It notes 18 county circulation and annual, monthly, and shorter-term rates.
Pope John Paul II meets Ecuador crowds praising the poor
Pope John Paul II arrived in Quito on his first Ecuador trip, greeting huge crowds and reaffirming the churchs advocacy for the poor. He praised liberation theology in parts of South America while condemning Marxist elements, and planned a youth rally and Mass for hundreds of thousands. He met bishops and clergy to praise their work for the poor.
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Ecuador
John Paul II
South America
Backed Baker heads for the treasury
James A. Baker III, 54, Texas lawyer and former White House chief of staff, won Senate confirmation 95 to 0 to become secretary of the treasury. He will leave the White House office Monday and assume the treasury post, succeeding Donald T. Regan.
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James A. Baker III
Senate
White House
Treasury
Baker
Texas
Donald T. Regan
Buenos Aires Visit Promoted by Airlines and Argentina Government
A traveler recounts a study tour to Buenos Aires sponsored by Eastern Airlines and the Argentina government. The note suggests planning a trip to the city and vibrant Argentina at reasonable current rates.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Eastern Airlines
Thompson rules out tax hike for cities get creative
Gov. Thompson says Illinois will not raise state income or sales taxes or give cities new taxing power in 1985. He urges mayors to get creative with finances, noting state funds must cover hard earned tax dollars of 11 million citizens.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Harold Washington
Kid Stuff On The Space Shuttle
The crew on the next shuttle flight will pass time with toys while in zero gravity. David Griggs will use a yo-yo, Karol Bobko a spinning top and gyroscope, Rhea Seddon Slinky and jacks, Jeffrey Hoffman magnetic marbles and a red car plus juggling, and Donald Williams a toy mouse called The Rat Stuff. It is part of a science teaching aid filmed during training and to be demonstrated in space.
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