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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1981
Page
1
President Reagan vetoed an emergency spending resolution to restore funds to federal agencies. He urged cutting unnecessary services as his Cabinet prepared for a near shutdown. The measure was sent back to Congress as Democrats conceded they could not override the veto.
White House workers face payless days as 150 of 351 employees are sent home and nine of 13 in the press operation stay away. Lights are out in many offices while federal agencies prepare to close. Reagan defends the veto as a real move to curb excess spending, urging further talks on a real appropriations bill after Thanksgiving.
National Weather Service forecast tracks rain ending tonight with low 30s to 40s. Tuesday brings partly sunny skies and highs around the mid to upper 50s. Wednesday and Thursday turn mostly cloudy with highs 40s to 60s and cool nights, while Friday stays mild with a chance of rain and highs near 60.
Evan M. Davis reports that county chairmen from the 59th Senate District met near Goreville and decided not to endorse any candidate in the March primary. They noted Sen. Gene Johns, recovering from an emergency appendectomy, may still seek the nomination despite indictments over false campaign finance reports. Johns has indicated he will run again, while two others Glenn Poshard and Ned Mitchell announced bids.
Efforts to save the house end in public sale on December 12 after rising operation costs. The Grand Tower Park District failed to fund upkeep since 1970s transfers to local historical groups, prompting approval for auction with a minimum bid of 18 000. The house closed after caretaker illness and has long links to Bicentennial festivities and local families.
Clayton Prigge, a Murphysboro native with an Air Force background, faced ineligibility and a $640 repayment under the Budget Reconciliation Act after leaving the service. He questions fairness toward veterans with honorable discharges while others remain eligible, plans to appeal, and seeks an exemption. Rep. Paul Simon’s office notes the law took effect Oct 1 and promises help.
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