Inflation War Pushes Tax Cut Down to 19.4 Billion
President Carter trimmed his proposed tax cut from 24 billion to 19.4 billion amid congressional pressure to curb the deficit. Inflation rose 9.3 percent annual pace in Q1 driven by higher food prices, with economists projecting about 7 percent for the year if prices level off.
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Rewrite ERA not extend deadline for ratification
Opinion argues extending the ERA deadline would be unwise. It notes ERA is three states short, Illinois unlikely to ratify this year, and urges a rewritten ERA if extension fails. Backers urged a seven year extension, while opponents warn of constitutional tampering and extended uncertainty.
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Readers letters policy reminder from Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan invites letters on news topics but restricts length to 300 words, notes possible publication delays for frequent authors, and requires a signed letter with full address for verification. It reserves printing only name and hometown unless occupation is relevant to the letter and warns against libelous or inappropriate content.
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Barge User Tax Should Reflect Industry Costs
The barge lobby resists paying for waterways while Congress debates a user fee. The Carter administration ties approval of Alton Locks and Dam 26 funding to a barge tax, but a conference committee seeks a low levy and delayed enforcement. The committee should resist industry pressure and approve a substantial waterway user fee.
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Mideast peace guide is really an obstacle
Bernard Gwertzman analyzes how UN Resolution 242 has become a stumbling block to Middle East peace. The piece traces Israeli Arab positions after the 1967 war, US and British mediation, and the ongoing dispute over withdrawal bounds and recognition. It notes Begin Dayan talks with Carter yielded no agreement and highlights the shift between optimism and pessimism regarding a durable settlement.
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Arab Israeli and U S views on Resolution 242 analyzed
The piece surveys Arab, Israeli, and U S positions on Resolution 242. Arabs demand full withdrawal from all 1967 territories, citing the French text. Israel shifts with Labor and Likud factions, balancing withdrawals with security. The U S favors broad withdrawal for peace, endorsing Palestinian self determination and a phased transfer overseen by an international body.
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U S should not deny food to Laos a moral stand
U S Representative Paul Simon condemns the refusal to aid Laos amid drought and war fallout. He notes past U S bombing worsened Laotian irrigation, urges immediate food relief from the United States, and warns of future protests if aid is denied again. He cites UN need and international volunteers while criticizing policy choices.
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