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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1981
Page
1
Kenny Rogers pauses in a concert at SIU Arena Carbondale to inspect a rose presented by a fan during his performance in an event at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Cuba denounces possible U S measures including naval blockade or air strike after Haig asked for options. Raul Roa Kouri delivered a UN note protesting U S plans while Cuba puts its forces on alert amid tense rhetoric from Washington and Havana.
Soviet defense minister Dmitry Ustinov warned Western powers the Kremlin will not be overtaken in military strength as missiles tanks and troops paraded through Red Square for Revolution Day. NATO's Bernard Rogers urged deterrence while venues in Venice noted Ustinov's claims of Soviet advantages in arms systems and nuclear warheads. Brezhnev watched from Lenin's mausoleum in a cold rain despite ill health.
Sen. Charles Percy criticizes leaks on Haig and Allen and urges a Reagan Brezhnev summit next year to address dangerous global tensions. He spoke at the Illinois Federation of Republican Women urging direct talks on Poland El Salvador and the Middle East.
The event featured Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm addressing Carbondale and the NAACP banquet. She warned unemployment rising under Reaganomics would widen social strain, urged careful budgeting, and urged active local participation. She criticized refugee policy and urged civic involvement despite barriers. Elbert Simon was honored at the banquet.
The National Weather Service forecasts cloudy skies today with a chance of showers this afternoon and a high in the low 60s. Tonight there is a chance of rain with a low in the upper 30s. Monday brings a chance of rain and cooler temperatures with a high in the upper 40s or low 50s.
Carbondale officials study a 1 to 2 percent entertainment tax on hotels, motels, eating and drinking establishments and amusements to cover about 590000 dollars annual debt service for a 4.25 million dollar parking garage. The plan links hotel revenue, occupancy and local rates to fund the project alongside a Nov. 23 bond sale.
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