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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1981

Page

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Democrats Split Over Tax Cut Plan In House Rift

Democrats face intra party split over competing tax cut plans as Reagan camps judges support. President to address nation from Oval Office with networks airing broadcast and rebuttals. Vote timing targets Oct 1 for some cuts and a three year policy.

Washington Reagan White House Camp David Oval Office James A. Baker III Treasury Donald T. Ryan House Senate Congress

Weather outlook calls for showers and storms tonight and Tuesday

The National Weather Service expects possible showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low in the 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday with a high in the 80s and a 70 percent rain chance. The Illinois extended forecast hints at showers Thursday or Friday with highs in the 80s and lows in the 70s.

National Weather Service Illinois

Fire destroys Harrisburg furniture store

Fire investigators probe the warehouse Furniture store blaze in Harrisburg within a converted Catholic church near the business district. More than 70 firefighters battled the flames on Sunday with no injuries reported and an estimated 110000 dollars in damage.

Harrisburg

Covert action plan haunts CIA director

Embattled CIA Director William J. Casey faces new controversy over a covert action plan he allegedly approved to undermine Libyan leader Muammar Khadafy. A Republican source and Rep Zablocki cite Libya as the target, while Casey seeks hearings and provides written responses to Senate questions on Multiponics Inc. and his appointment of Max Hugel. Newsweek reports a disinformation campaign and a paramilitary effort to remove Khadafy, prompting Republican concerns about assassination, which is banned by executive order.

Washington CIA William J. Casey Muammar Khadafy Casey House Intelligence Committee Clement J. Zablocki D-Wis Edward P. Boland Dmass Reagan Zablocki Libya Senate Intelligence Committee Senate New Orleans Multiponics Inc Max Hugel Dale Peterson Newsweek Magazine Khadafy House Committee Rep C.W. Young R-Fla Newsweek Carter Egypt Israel United States

Du Quoin Mile Races Mark Peaceful Yet Tumultuous Night

At the Du Quoin Mile National motorcycle races crowds totaled 15 000 to 18 000 from surrounding states. A turnstile operator was punched and injured, one arrest occurred, and a Georgia man faced aggravated assault and weapons charges after threats with a rifle. A separate crash in Marion left Patrick Williams injured. he was hospitalized in St Louis in critical condition. Police noted no deaths or serious injuries overall and refunds were arranged for cancelled Saturday races.

O.R. Walley Southern Illinoisan State Fairgrounds Lyndel Graff du Quoin Kenneth DeMent DeMent Illinois James Lindsey Carbondale Lindsey Graff Fair Board David Emerson Emerson Georgia Kenneth Bailey Darien University Motor Inn Jackson County Bailey Evansville Ind Firmin Desorge Hospital St. Louis Io Reigions Marion Patrick Williams Illinois 13 Carbon Street Williams Firmin Desloge Marion Memorial Hospital

Presley’s Is a Story of Success

Tony Stevens profiles Wayman Presley of Makanda a local legend and founder of a major tour business. From sharecropper’s son to postmaster and cross builder he built a multi million dollar enterprise now the town’s largest full time employer. A TV documentary from Columbia University of Chicago highlights his life and plans including a Holy Land trip and a 1982 China tour.

Tony Stevens Southern Illinoisan Wayman Presley Makanda Area Presley Makanda Holy Land China Thompson White House Council On Columbia University of Chicago Carbondale Channel 8 Illinois Bald Knob

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