Public officials urged to keep receipts for county expenses
Questions over Williamson County Commissioner John Hamiltons spending at a Springfield conference prompted Board Chairman Curtis Palmer to defend him and urge documentation. The piece argues officials should provide receipts for hotels meals transportation and other travel costs when reimbursements are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
John Hamilton
Springfield
Curtis Palmer
Hamilton
Palmer
Open meetings law under attack again
Open meetings law faces renewed attacks as officials push a quorum rule to replace a two or more member threshold. Critics warn a majority rule could allow secret actions by a few leaders, weakening public access to decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tyrone Fahner
Fahner
Illinois Freedom of Information Council
General Assembly
Atlanta murders trigger national aid and cautions
The nation responds with donations and support for Atlanta families of murdered children. Federal funds total 1.5 million for the search, and 979 thousand for related programs, with high profile entertainers and thousands of volunteers contributing. Authorities warn against scams while endorsing two legitimate funds to aid families and investigators. People urged to monitor children and donate to approved funds.
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Ly Julian Bond Newspaper Enterprise
Assa
United States
Atlanta
Sammy Davis Jr
Frank Sinatra
David Duke
Ku Klux Klan
Chattanooga
Tenn
Washington, D.C
Philadelphia
Rhode Island
South Carolina
U.S. Capitol
Atlanta Police Bureau Special Investigation Fund
City Hall
Women Fight the 59-Cent Wage Gap
Editorial discusses the 59 cents per dollar wage gap for women, citing 1979 median earnings and the Equal Pay Act. It covers factors behind the gap, the push for comparable worth, union support, legal debates under Title VII, and the potential impact of the Equal Rights Amendment. NOW and other groups advocate revaluing traditional female jobs and broader anti-discrimination efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Stencel
National Organization For Women
Labor Movement
Coalition of
Labor Union Women
Afl-Cio
Ronnie Steinberg Ratner
Center For Women In Government
Supreme Court
Gunther
Washington
Oregon
Eleanor Smeal
Senate Committee On Labor and Huan Resources
U.S. Department of Labor
Women’s Bureau
Budget cuts as long-term answer to economic woes
Paul R. Piche argues in favor of reduced government spending and tax relief to boost free enterprise and curb inflation. He contends Reaganic policies surpass Dianne Gibson’s approach, warning against扩大 government and urging balanced budgets, deregulation, and taxpayer control over spending.
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Ms. Gibson
Paul R. Piche
Carbondale
CWIP debate mirrors coal vs consumers in Illinois
The Southern Counties Action Movement argues CWIP funds for scrubbers favor shareholders over consumers and warns against backing nuclear power. The piece cites bills to exclude transport costs from the Energy Fuel Allowance, notes Illinois as a top nuclear promoter, and urges anti CWIP measures and a nuclear moratorium while pursuing forward energy options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Counties Action Movement
CWIP
Illinois
Southern
Jim Rea
Christopher
Alstat
Richmond
Dunn
McCormick
Winchester
United Mine Workers
Commonwealth Edison
Illinois Commerce Commission
Rep. Rea
Abortion debate questions Human Life Amendment aims
A Southern Illinois editorial criticizes Wayne Helmer’s Human Life Amendment proposal. It argues the plan fails to address Roe v. Wade, risks broader rights issues, and would burden pregnant women while not improving life quality. It cautions against extending rights without responsibilities and notes irony in government promises.
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Southern Illinoian
Wayne Helmer
Supreme Court
Phyllis Schlafly
Vigilantism Not Animal Control in Southern Illinois
The Humane Society of Southern Illinois cautions against vigilantism in pet control, noting dogs are property and harming them is a crime. It urges lawful, rational animal control programs and offers assistance to communities, signed by Eugenia C. Hunter, president.
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Southern Illinoisan
Humane Society
Southern
Illinois
Humane Society of Southern Illinois
Eugenia C. Hunter
Carbondale
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference Foundation
Auburn Ave
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Dianne Gibson
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Reagan
Gibson
America
Max and Southern Counties Action Movement
Herrin
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