Simon pressured on Williamson County air service decision
U S Rep Paul Simon faced questions over his stance in the Williamson County airport dispute. The board chose Britt Airways for service replacing Ozark, despite Simon’s favored Air Illinois as a local carrier. Critics say Simon’s ties to Air Illinois influenced the choice, while supporters argue the Britt bid offers more flights and lower fares. Local officials urge CAB action to expedite slots for Britt, stressing regional needs.
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U.S
Paul Simon
Levine
Britt Airways
Will County
Simon
Williamsonce
Air Illinois
Ozark
Carbondale
Britt
Indiana
Art
Williamson County
Democratic Nat
John Rednour
Williamsoney Airport Board
Willamson County Airport Board
Civil Aeronautics Board
St. Louis
CAB
Southern Illinois
Trade War Splits America and Japan
The Midwest faces ruin as the trade war deepens between the United States and Japan. Farm exports rose from 5.5 to 10.2 billion dollars between 1976 and 1980, while American industry and farmers fear protectionist shifts. A new trade agreement is needed to avoid long run harm to autos, electronics, and soy markets.
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American Midwest
United States
Japan
Midwest
M—Le
Congress
Supply side approach to Central America and Moscow pressure
The piece weighs Reagan era foreign policy signals as muddled, arguing Washington pursues a supply side mix of talking and pressuring allies with economic tools while seeking a settlement in Central America. It notes leaks and mixed signals aiming to deter Sandinistas, engage Mexico, and avoid hard austerity or open conflict, urging clear, realistic aims to win moderates and consensus.
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Washington
United States
Salvador
Nicaragua
Cuba
Soviet Union
Moscow
Alexander M. Haig Jr
U.S
Mexico
Honduran
America
Central America
Haig
Jose Lopez Portillo
U S
Bellig
Hiller and freedom of religion letter to editor
Jim Neal West Frankfort writes to the Southern Illinoisan criticizing coverage of Franklin County Clerk Bob Hiller and his religious politics. He defends church‑state separation, condemns possible political manipulation, notes lack of primary opposition for Hiller, and recalls press freedom importance and historic references.
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Southern Illinoisan
Bob Hiller
Franklin County
Hiller
Jim Jones
Guyana
Ernie Pyle
Faculty input on grievances at SIUC
Southern Illinoisan reports extended faculty input on grievances citing problems with current procedures. The writer argues for moving many questions to the JRB, adding a faculty advisor with academic background, expanding the JRB chair role, and a stronger Faculty Senate review to counter arbitrary administrative actions.
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Southern Illinoisan
SIUC
Senate
Donov
Gregory
Charles Hindersman
Herbert Donon
JRB
Family hurt by decision on disability
A letter expresses distress over Social Security disability rulings, thanking Tom Woolf Jerry Lower and others for coverage and support. The writer, married 22 years to Tom Davis, says he cannot work and cites worsening condition, pride, and reluctance to seek public aid, urging public awareness.
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Tom Woolf
Jerry Lower
Tom Davis
Social Security
Chilren
Energy severance taxes spark new interstate clash
Congressional debate over coal and oil severance taxes pits energy rich states against energy consuming regions. Montana and Wyoming push caps while others like Texas and Alaska resist, arguing federalism shifts wealth and jobs across state lines. The fight spans Senate and House, with utilities and consumer groups split on tax limits.
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Andy Plattner
Congressional
OQA
Congress
Montana
Wyoming
Rt Anne Beatelta
Texas
Alaska
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Midwest
House
Senate
Energy Committee
Northeastern
Thomas E. Towe
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Towe
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Tom Corcoran
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Western Governors’ Policy Office
Utility Coalition
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