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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1978
Page
1
A spring evening scene follows a son and daughter-in-law who reside in Carterville sharing a quiet moment by the river. The sketch highlights family life in a small town setting and the peaceful pursuit of fishing at dusk.
Rep. Morris Udall pushes a bill to aid independent newspapers with a tax relief plan. It would fund inheritance tax payments from a newspaper income trust and extend tax payment periods to 15 years. The measure seeks to keep family newspapers from sale to large groups.
Rain and thunderstorms sweep Southern Illinois for a fourth straight weekend with no rain-free period since mid-April. Meteorologist Don Semancik notes clearing Sunday morning with mild, fair weather through Monday. Tonight mid-60s. Saturday high around 80, low in the 60s. Sunday-Monday highs in 70s, lows in 50s. Administrators at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seek board approval for high level positions. Illinois House adopts pension aid for families of legislators who resigned due to felony convictions. Page references: Page 3, 8, 10, 11.
The Postal Rate Commission rejected Carter’s proposal to shield individuals from the next rate hike and approved a 15 cent first class stamp. The jump from 13 to 15 cents marks the fifth postal rate increase in the last decade.
Farmers back changes to child labor rules amid debate from labor groups migrants and the EPA. Page 2 notes growing approval and worries about worker protections and enforcement.
An opinion piece on page 4 argues revelations from a former CIA operative show the United States has deeply engaged in Africa, challenging the notion of a distant, hands-off stance. The editorial frames this as a critique of public perceptions and prompts readers to reassess U S involvement on the continent.
Joe Gottfried will coach Southern Illinois University Carbondale basketball, signaling a new era for the program. Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda defends team effort after a Thursday loss to St. Louis, saying no excuses are needed.
Senate and administration officials expect the Senate to back President Carter’s proposed jet sale to Egypt Saudi Arabia and Israel despite disapproval moves. Byrd says votes favor the package though size of a potential margin is uncertain. The Foreign Relations Committee sent the disapproval resolution to the floor without recommendation on an 8 8 vote. The issue may be decided by procedural vote or tabled. Turkey embargo fate remains unsettled amid mixed committee votes.
Sen. Charles Percy voted to support the Carter administration's 4.8 billion Mideast arms package, defeating a motion to reject in the Foreign Relations Committee by an 8-8 tie. The measure moves to the full Senate without recommendation as debate continues.
Rabbi Leib Pinter pleaded guilty in New York and Philadelphia to bribing Congressman Daniel Flood, tax evasion, and a kickback scheme tied to a $12 million anti poverty effort. He said five $1,000 payments were made between 1974 and 1976 to influence Flood’s official actions for funding. Flood denied the allegations.
Speaker Thomas P. ONeill said President Carter is scaling back his tax-cut proposal from twenty four billion to nineteen point four billion. ONeill spoke after Carter met with budget committee chairmen and urged Congress to pass a non binding preliminary federal budget with the reduced tax cut. A White House spokesman declined to comment on a Wall Street Journal report that Carter may further cut the package and delay its effective date.
Experts say a hot, dry summer is possible after a cold, wet winter, though not guaranteed. David Jones of Southern Illinois University notes forecasts rely on past patterns, while Don Semancik of the National Weather Service cites heat and moisture balancing over time. Jet stream shifts and a cooler spring influence expectations for Illinois counties and gardens.
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