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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1981
Page
2
Lebanese fighting intensified with Syrian soldiers and Christian militiamen exchanging shelling, rockets, and sniping in Beirut for a second day. At least 23 civilians died and 276 wounded, many on the capital’s beaches. The toll raises overall fatalities to over 550 since April 1.
Washington AP reports a tax cut bill seems likely this year even if Congress and President Reagan cannot agree on a single compromise. Leaders plan more talks this week with Reagan and Democratic lawmakers while Treasury Secretary Regan signals the president may hold firm. Democrats on Ways and Means reject Reagan’s 30 percent three year cut, favoring a one year tilt toward lower incomes.
Washington Star reports Chief Justice Warren E. Burger blaming sloppy drafting by inexperienced Congress members for rising federal court caseloads. He warns committees drop controversial elements to let courts decide, and cites trivialization of the judiciary and misuse of civil rights law as evidence.
The Franklin County arts group FCA AA will present its first show Sing Out Sweet Land in Benton at 7 p.m. Thursday. The 45 minute performance features music and dance from the Roaring Twenties to 1980s disco with a $1.50 admission that includes apple pie and ice cream. Cast includes Pam Johnson Rob Bingham Sherry Moore Lori Lowry Jamie Mace Dana Barnfield Lisa Lowry James Scott Kevin Webster Steve Jankovsky Mark Fred Brad Willard and others from Benton.
Washington Star reports Budget Director David Stockman warned Congress against deliberate sabotage of the $695 billion 1982 budget. He urged a closed rule for reconcilation and early informal leader talks to prevent major differences, suggesting substitutions without changing committee subtotals and rejecting scaling back the tax cut.
Investigators compile detailed background on John W. Hinckley Jr. to address likely future questions by historians. Since April 2, he undergoes psychiatric exam at Butner Federal Prison under round the clock watch after a suicide attempt. Justice officials note downturn in spirits following rejection of plea negotiations under Youth Corrections Act. Hinckley turned 26 on Friday, becoming ineligible as a young adult offender. The rights of a defendant in pretrial psychiatric exams remain contested. A Supreme Court ruling warns prosecutors to inform defendants of right to remain silent if results could be used to show danger. Hinckley’s lawyers have not announced an insanity-defense plan.
New York AP Oakland Manager Billy Martin suspended for one week and fined 1000 dollars after a bumping incident with umpire Terry Cooney. President Lee MacPhail announced the penalty which is retroactive to allow resume duties Saturday against Boston. Clete Boyer served as acting manager. Martin can appeal.
Chicago AP reports prosecutors dropped all pending charges Monday against six inmates facing murder and other crimes for the 1978 Pontiac Correctional Center riot. Ten inmates were acquitted May 9 after a five hour jury verdict. Williams was freed. Gilberry to be freed soon. others returned to prison to serve sentences.
Genstar Conservation Systems Inc plans a 40 million toxic waste and chemical processing center to serve Illinois and the Midwest. The facility would treat and incinerate about 50 000 tons annually, opening in 1984. spokesman George Fell said plans will be released June 9 10 in Chicago Tribune interview.
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