Lead shot ban put on hold
Hunters take aim on proposals as officials pause the lead shot ban debate. The delay leaves open the possibility of future restrictions while lawmakers review evidence and consult stakeholders.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1985
Page
1
Hunters take aim on proposals as officials pause the lead shot ban debate. The delay leaves open the possibility of future restrictions while lawmakers review evidence and consult stakeholders.
Ricky Starr, leader of a non union mine coal convoy, plowed through cars and rock throwers as UMW pickets blocked a Massey Coal plant near Sprouse Creek. Starr said the violence was routine work for truckers needing income. eight demonstrators were arrested amid tense clashes at the Tug Fork bridge near Blackberry.
The FDA reviewed use of an unapproved Phoenix Heart pump in a dying man and a baboon heart used for Baby Fae. Meanwhile William Schroeder’s family condemns his surgeon for barring attendance at his son’s wedding amid his artificial heart treatment.
Washington AP reports a 966.1 billion budget proposes a Social Security freeze and military spending, aiming for Senate floor action. Dole backs the freeze amid GOP support and Democratic opposition. House plans may test Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, signaling broad debate with Moynihan and Chiles calling for better bipartisanship.
CHICAGO AP A circuit court judge upheld the Illinois Compensation Review Act ruling that created a 12 member board to recommend pay raises for over 1 000 state officials including the governor cabinet legislators and judges The raises took effect in January with legislators gaining 4500 a year from 28000 to 32500 Coalition founder Patrick Quinn pledged an appeal arguing the governor and legislature delegated too much authority to the citizen board The state contends lawmakers retained sufficient authority over the board’s recommendations
Washington AP reports wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent last month as cheaper meat and gasoline offset a sharp rise in fresh fruit and vegetable costs, reflecting mixed deflationary signals in the wholesale sector.
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The Southern Regional Council reports Reagan era cuts reduced federal poverty aid, dropping about 1.4 million people from welfare since 1980, with 680,000 fewer South children receiving aid. The study cites impacts on children, women, and the elderly as the region bears 36 percent of nationwide losses.
Governor Celeste invoked emergency powers to declare a three day bank holiday for about 70 savings and loan institutions insured by the Ohio Deposit Guarantee Fund. The move aims to give officials time to restore confidence as depositors line up and some thrifts face liquidity strains after Home State Savings closed following losses tied to a Florida investment firm.
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