Thompson lukewarm on Scott Air Force Base airport plan
Tim Landis reports that Governor Thompson may exclude Gray's proposal for a joint military civilian airport at Scott Air Force Base from Build Illinois. Gray remains confident of securing Thompson's support, with a postponed news conference cited as scheduling issues. Scott AFB officials say no proposal has been presented and any plan would require extensive evaluation before any reaction or inclusion. Gray bases optimism on military interest and says Democrats will push ahead despite Missouri concerns.
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Southern Illinois
U.S
Ken Gray
West
Frankfort
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
Jim Thompson
Illinois
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Thompson
Scott
Susan Mogerman
Build
Mogerman
Air Force
Paul Reynolds
Scott Air
Missouri
Margaret Hamilton dies at 83 Wicked Witch of Oz actor
Margaret Hamilton 83 died in a Salisbury nursing home from an apparent heart attack. The Wizard of Oz actress gained fame as the Wicked Witch of the West and passed away today in Connecticut. She also appeared in other performances and left a lasting legacy in film history.
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Margaret Hamilton
Salisbury, Conn
Nursing Home
Inside Carbondale man drowns at Kinkaid
A Carbondale man drowned at Kinkaid Lake, authorities said. Rescue teams recovered the body after reports of an drowning incident near the lake shoreline. Investigation and identifications were pending.
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Carbondale
Kinkaid
Light-delay crash claims 74 year old Marion woman
Floy Ladd, 74, of Herrin died at the scene when her car crossed Skyline Drive into a eastbound station wagon on Illinois 13 in Marion. The fatal intersection, long opposed to traffic, prompted city and state steps toward installing a traffic signal after years of push by residents and the Greater Marion Chamber of Commerce.
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Larry Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Floy Ladd
Herrin
Skyline Drive
Illinois 13
Marion
Benton
Appulin
Marion Memorial Hospital
Carbondale
Memorial Hospital of
Williamson County
Ladd
Illinois Department of Transportation
Inter
Blue-Cross
Blue-Shield
Carl Beck
Lowe’s Lumber
Pattin-Marion
Clarida
Illinois
Dorothy Brush
Chamber of Commerce
Blue Cross
Dick O’connell
Chicago
O’connell
Zedialis
Energy: City weighs energy education amid tight funds
Carbondale leaders warned of a future energy shortage like an impending earthquake and urged continued energy education and planning within tight financial limits. City Manager Bill Dixon noted funding challenges but stressed the program remains essential in this 27 000 population community. The Energy Advisory Commission may refocus priorities after Wednesday's joint session.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Bill Dixon
Dixon
Carbondale City Council
Carbondale Energy Advisory Commission
Energy Advisory Commission
Neil Dillard
Reagan tax overhaul would raise exemptions and cut deductions
President Reagan plans a broad tax overhaul featuring a higher personal exemption, lower rates, and fewer deductions for most Americans. He will delay the proposal a week after White House officials say he will launch a speaking blitz, including an Oval Office address on May 28, following requests from Senate and House leaders to push back the plan.
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Washington
Reagan
House
Oval Office
White House
Larry Speakes
Senate
Robert J. Dole
Robert Michel
Reagan Tax Plan Proposes Three Brackets and Higher Exemption
The proposal aims to cut individual rates to 15 25 and 35 percent and raise the personal exemption from inflation. It would nearly double the exemption to 2000 in 1986, expand deductions and repeal state and local tax write offs while keeping home mortgage interest. It also tightens the corporate minimum tax.
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Reagan
Special interest PACs surge in 1984 Senate race
A Federal Election Commission study shows Percy and Simon led Illinois and North Carolina contenders in PAC funds. Percy raised about 1.1 million, Simon more than 897 thousand, ranking 2nd and 5th in PAC receipts while Helms lagged in PACs despite high overall spending. Gramm and Doggett topped PAC totals in Texas.
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Washington
North Carolina
Charles H. Percy
Paul Simon
Illinois
Federal Election Commission
FEC
Jesse Helms
James Hunt
Percy
Simon
Helms
Hunt
Senate
Texas
Phil Gramm
Lloyd Doggett
Gramm
House
Bob Michel
Peoria
Michel
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Armed Services Investigations Subcommittee
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