Budget plan confusion hits the Hill
Congressional budget writers push binding spending and revenue levels amid internal confusion. Republicans press for a budget balance plan with tax increases and benefit cuts, while House leaders seek a formula aligned with Reagan. President calls for delaying tax hikes and cuts, signaling possible 1984 balance doubts. Senate members urge immediate action on taxes and benefits despite leadership ambiguity.
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Congressional
Senate Budget Committee
Reagan
House
James R. Jones
D-Okla
House Budget Committee
White House
Senate
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Ae
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Pete V. Domenici
R-N.m
The Jinx of 81 Conquers Friday the 13th Fear
A historic note on Friday the 13th occurrences this year February March and tomorrow sparking triskaidekaphobia. It cites superstition and the NASA Apollo 13 mission aborted after an oxygen tank explosion on April 13 with astronauts James, Fred, and John.
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Jesus
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
James
Fred
John
Southern Illinoisan address and circulation notice
Public notice from the Southern Illinoisan lists publication offices in Carbondale Herrin and Marion with contact numbers and payment terms. It outlines subscription rates for in county outside circulation areas and Illinois, including 1 year 75.85, 6 months 40.00 45.00, 3 months 21.00 23.00, and 1 month 7.00 7.75, plus delivery details. The notice also notes postmaster mailing address Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion Pass
Southern Illinoisan
Ill
Illinois Citizens Could Vote Directly If Initiative Passed
Patrick Quinn of the Coalition for Political Honesty promotes a constitutional amendment allowing direct voter initiatives in Illinois. If approved, governors could not veto measures, but legislatures could amend them later. The push targets 60 percent approval and about 70,000 of 250,000 signatures by next May for the November 1982 ballot.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
Patrick Quinn
Coalition For Political Honesty
Outback
Quinn
Ohio
Michigan
Missouri
Midwest
California
Referenum
Uinn
Chicago
Federal Reserve chief calls for more budget cuts to curb inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker urged further federal budget cuts and tight credit to slow inflation. He suggested tax increases could be needed to offset deficits, while Senate Republicans pressed a three year plan with 48 billion in tax hikes and 40 billion in benefit cuts, meeting with Senate Minority Leader Baker to push the plan.
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Associated Press
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
Paul Volcker
Central Bank
Volcker
Senate Budget Committee
William Armstrong
Colorado
Rudy Boschwitz
Minnesota
Slade Gordon
Washington
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Stockman apologizes for furor over Atlantic Monthly piece
David Stockman apologized to President Reagan and Republican lawmakers for his Atlantic Monthly confession that the administration's economic program may not work. He denied resigning and said he remains a capable public servant with the president's confidence. Senate leader Baker called the remarks embarrassing but not lethal, while House Republican leader Michel praised Stockman’s dedication.
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Washington
David A. Stockman
Reagan
Congressional Republican
White House
Stockman
Senate
Howard H. Baker
Baker
Tennessee
Atlantic Monthly
Dave Stockman
Robert Michel
House
Atlantic
Defense Department
Bailey elected president of Crab Orchard board
Incumbent board member Terry Bailey was elected president of Crab Orchard Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education at the organizational meeting. Donald C. Richey was chosen as board secretary. both were re-elected with 119 and 126 votes. Bobby J. Green won 119 votes. seven write-ins were recorded for five persons. The board set a 7:30 p.m. December 21 public hearing on the 1981 tax levy of 357,330, part of a 1,057,915 tentative budget, and approved specifications for a new 65 passenger school bus with bids to be opened December 21.
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Terry Bailey
Crab Orchard Community Unit School District No. 3 Board of Education
Donald C. Richey
Bailey
Richey
Bobby J. Green
Gasoline Spill Halts Hope For Immediate Hazards In Mississippi
The Coast Guard says about 8,000 gallons of aviation fuel spilled into the Mississippi River north of Cairo after a barge hit a buoy in fog at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities call it a medium-pollution incident with no immediate health or fire hazards, and responders were on the scene promptly.
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Cairo, Ill
Mississippi River
Here
U.S. Coast Guard
Randy White
Coast Guard
St. Louis
White
Cairo
Racism charges spark Illinois congressional map redraw
Chicago AP reports a revised Illinois congressional map seeks to preserve the two black representatives, Washington and Collins, amid accusations of racism. Judges hear the plan to cut Illinois’ delegation from 24 to 22, with Savage urging gains for his reelection chances in 1982.
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Chicago
Illinois
U.S
Gus Savage
Savage
Richard B. Ogilvie
Michael Howlett
Robert McClory
Lake Bluff
Harold Washington
Cardisf Collins
Washington
Collins
Robert A. Sprecher
Frank J. McGarr
Susan Getzendanner
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