Whither Reaganomics Deficits Tax Hikes Confront Reagan
The piece analyzes rising unemployment and weak capital spending amid the Reagan administration’s policy shifts. Weidenbaum warns of a recession’s depth, while Reagn’s Treasury team pins blame on timing of tax cuts. Budget deficits loom, with talks of energy taxes and spending cuts as options, amid stock market fears.
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Edward Cowan
New York Times
Washington
Murray L. Weidenbaum
Council of Economic Advisers
Weidenbaum
Carl] D. Pursell
Michigan
Treasury
Donald T. Regan
Reagan
Ted
Congress
Federal Reserve
Fed
U S debate over Latin America pits church against Reagan policy
The debate centers on whether the Catholic Church or the Reagan Administration offers a stronger anti communist program for Latin America. Haig cites a drift toward totalitarianism in Nicaragua while bishops urge ending U S military aid to El Salvador and restoring economic aid to Nicaragua. The piece warns that closer ties to juntas risk ceding ground to communists and urges the administration to broaden cooperation with Nicaragua and the Salvadoran left.
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Reagan
Latin America
Central America
Alexander Haig
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Honduras
el Salvadr
Haig
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
U.S
el Salvador
United States
Serpico’s Son Case Sparks Debate on Fatherhood
A New York City judge ruled a man isn’t fully liable for child support after a one night stand with Pamela P. The case involving Frank Serpico drew attention to whether the mother deceived him about contraception. The ruling highlights the fallout for the child and raises questions about accountability and gender dynamics.
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New York City
Pamela P
Frank Serpico
New York
Serpico
Pamela
Paras
Challen
Williams Sees GOP Split In 1982 Challenge
Williams, Marion health official, notes GOP split as George A. Williams declines to challenge Rep. Paul Simon next year due to party demands. Simon, already fundraising, faces an economy riven by Reagan era cuts. Williams recalls past losses and the difficulty of defeating an incumbent in a fiscally strained district.
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George A. Williams
Marion
Williams
Simon
Washington Romenty
Reagan
George Williams
Unemployment worries as rates bite into economy
Editorial predicts U S unemployment could reach 9 percent in the current recession, with 8.5 million jobless and a sharp October jump. Postwar trends show recoveries averaging 49 months, while inflation and credit conditions influence labor talks and potential concessions in autos, trucking, and construction.
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Richard L. Worsnop
Washington
Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Murray Weidenbaum
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Chrysler
Veterans face new VA funding cuts in 1982 budget
A letter from Let ters to Southern Illinoisan argues that a proposed 451.7 million cut to Veterans Administration programs for fiscal year 1982, urged by the Reagan White House, would worsen hospital beds and care for veterans. It notes prior 110 million reductions and urges Congress to restore funding, urging readers to contact the White House and Congress.
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Editer
Southern Illinoisan
Veterans Administration
Reagan White House
Congress
Office of Management and Budget
Reagan
VFW
Steckman
OMB
White House
Heart of Downstate Illinois Unions Help Jackson Workshop
Curt Kohring executive director of Jackson Community Workshop in Murphysboro thanks local unions and citizens for rebuilding the facility for handicapped residents. He praises neighborly care and the strong Jackson County spirit.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphyshoro
Mike Royko
Chicago
Illinois
Royko
Jackson
Were Swedes Afraid of Soviets Editor Letter
A Southern Illinoisan reader criticizes the press for not thoroughly probing a submarine incident. The writer argues officials fear Russians, deeming the public narrow minded or the authorities cowardly for failing to assess nuclear capabilities.
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Southern Illinoisan
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