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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1985
Page
1
Springfield AP reports a Illinois House committee rejected proposals to move primaries later, aiming to shorten the official election season despite concerns about voter fatigue and campaign costs.
A brief weather update reports sunny conditions today and fair skies tonight. No additional details or regional specifics are provided.
The notice lists lottery draws and calendar items across sections B9 B11 B10 and C22, with local mentions of events and dates. It notes appearances by public figures in opinions and classifies items under classifieds, comics, and sports within the Bit pages. It also references Spectrum listings and obituaries in the Deaths and World sections A2.
Auditor General Robert Cronson says SIU Foundation should forward about $519,185 plus any future excess to the state treasury for the University Income Fund. The dispute centers on funds from a 1960s Carterville building financed by foundation bonds and later sold, with income once used to retire the bonds.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will keep the Anna office open after pressure from Sen. Ralph Dunn and other lawmakers. Director Gordon Johnson reversed a Marion region plan, saying Anna will remain a local hub for swift abuse and neglect investigations while Cairo staff support continues. Local residents and officials had warned closure would slow responses despite most Union County workers already based in Cairo.
The House voted 248 184 to authorize 27 million dollars in non lethal aid to the contras in Nicaragua, reversing prior denials and marking a major Reagan administration victory. It also refused to extend a ban on U S military or para military action there and defeated a six month delay on aid.
U S Rep Ken Gray reverses position supporting humanitarian aid to Contra rebels but opposes funding without Red Cross oversight. House approves non-lethal aid to Nicaragua 248 to 184. military aid ban fails 232 to 196. Gray notes prior votes were consistent and cites Ortega Moscow trip as context.
Gray said Ortega's Moscow visit likely shifted his stance on aid to Nicaraguan rebels while recalling consti tuent pressure from Franklin County. Demonstrations occurred at Marion and Mount Vernon offices as groups urged a vote against Contra aid, arguing humanitarian aid still fuels militancy.
A Senate Insurance Committee defeated a bill requiring motorists to carry proof of auto insurance. Supporters, led by Governor Thompson and Sen. William Marovitz, intend to push the measure to the full Senate where they claim votes are present. The bill would issue insurance IDs and impose fines or license suspensions for violators.
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