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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1981
Page
4
The AWACS arms package to Saudi Arabia sparks a White House Congress clash as Reagan pushes a risky defense commitment. Senate doubt grows with 50 sponsors for disapproval while House opposition mounts amid Israel lobbying and regional tensions over oil power and security guarantees.
The United Mine Workers urge a coal severance levy with proceeds returning to coal counties citing Montana as a model. Poll shows 80 percent support among UMW members if funds aid local government. Illinois lawmakers have resisted due to utility lobby pressure amid financial strains and calls for revenue from one of the state’s valuable resources.
Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones continue a long tour that preserves their electrifying sound while maturing in image. Rockford crowds of 9,000 reflect their enduring appeal as they move from rebellious icons to established stars.
A Agriculture Department study on 1979 80 ownership shows foreigners held about 0.6 percent of the nation s 1.25 billion acres of farmland. Most purchases occurred in sunbelt states California Georgia and Florida while Illinois Iowa Kansas and Minnesota totaled under 0.1 percent. Buyers are mainly Europeans and Canadians attracted by land and tax breaks, not Arab sheiks.
The article examines Saudi Arabia's oil power in world markets, its demand for AWACS to bolster defense of oil fields, and how Congress may weigh an $8.5 billion arms package. It notes Saudi output around 9 to 11 million barrels daily, its vast reserves, and the potential oil policy shifts if AWACS sales fail. Senators McClure Bradley and Jackson weigh trust, retaliation risks, and a possible Middle East disruption.
Reporters at Voice of America face government pressure to reframe terms like warplanes and gunships. Editors say officials push for a pro administration bias while maintaining belief in accurate, objective news. Internal debate grows over self censorship and balancing policy with credible reporting.
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