Reagan Fireside Victory Pushes Budget Cuts Forward
President Reagan won a 217-211 House vote after two days of heated clashes with Democratic leaders. The Senate backed a parallel measure, with a package totaling about 38.2 billion in cuts for fiscal 1982 and 145 billion over three years, while the Senate plan calls for 39.6 billion in next year’s cuts. Reagan, at his California ranch, hailed the votes as a major victory in the war against inflation.
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Reagan wins approval for 38.2 billion budget cuts package
The House passed a revised $38.2 billion spending cut plan after partisan tactics and lobbying from President Reagan. Democrats argued the amendments hurt the needy while Republicans cited long fight for a balanced budget. The vote stood 217 to 211 with 29 Democrats and 188 Republicans backing the measure.
Back to work after a 24 foot fall and storm aftermath
Lewis Bugs Minton, a 58 year old maintenance man for Egyptian Electric Co operative in Murphysboro, was gravely injured July 5 when a secondary power line shocked him and hurled him from a pole 24 feet to the ground. He spent two weeks in a St Louis hospital and months recovering, later proving his strength by climbing a backyard pole. He credits luck and faith for his recovery as he returns to duty after a year of rehabilitation following the 1980 Southern Illinois storms.
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Illinois House approves pensions for lawmakers facing ouster
The Illinois House voted to ratify pension increases for most lawmakers, intended to aid those facing ouster after a voter-backed amendment. The package, linked to a push for a pay-commission for officials and judges, passed 93-66 amid Senate opposition and procedural controversy.
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R-Du Quoin
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Vienna
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Bruce Richmond
D-Murphysboro
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Khomeini Aide Wounded In Tehran Attack
A booby trapped tape recorder exploded in a Tehran mosque injuring Hojatoleslam Seyyed Ali Khamenei. He was hospitalized in satisfactory condition. Tehran reported additional bombs, executions, and arrests linked to the purge following Bani Sadr's impeachment, with 54 killed that week and 12 arrests in the life attempt.
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Victor Babe Woodside of Du Quoin Birthday Birthday
Du Quoin resident Victor Babe Woodside born 6 28 1932 celebrates his birthday as forecasts from the National Weather Service predict a hot, partly sunny weekend with highs in the low 90s and warm nights in the 70s. similar conditions expected Monday.
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