Reagan vetoes emergency funding act in first veto in months
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.
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White House furloughs begin after Reagan vetoes spending bill
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.
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Speakes
Weather outlook with mixed showers and mild temperatures
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.
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Democratic chairmen in 59th district decline Senate endorsement
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.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Democratic
Senate
Callatin County
Ralph Colbert
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Johns
Colbert
Goreville
James Wilson
Alexander County
James Merchant
Johnson County
Raymond Hale
Pulaski County
James Morse
Massac County
F.D. Porterfield
Union County
Ovie Edwards
Williamson County
Elmo “Butch” Beevers
Pope County
Roy Lane
Saline County
Ben Cherry
Franklin County
Martin Hamm
Hardin
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Esther Dunbar
Rep
C.L. McCormick
Vienna
McCormick
George A. Williams
Glenn Poshard
Carterville
Ned Mitchell
Lesser
Auction set for historic Huthmacher House in Grand Tower
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.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinois
Huthmacher House
Grand Tower
Midwest
Jackson County Historical Society
Southern Illinois Arts and Crafts Guild
Huthmacher House Association
Grand Tower Park District
Park District
Joseph Brunkhorst
Brunkhorst
Ending jobless pay really stinks for veteran Prigge
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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Clayton Prigge
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D-Carbondale
Murphysboro
Red Bud
Concordia Teachers College
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Ile
Prigee
Simon
Vicki Otten
Armed Services Committee
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