Simon seeks radio time to respond to conservative group
U S Rep Paul Simon plans to ask four Southern Illinois radio stations to provide equal time to answer NCPAC anti-Simon ads under the Fairness Doctrine. Some stations have not run the ads. others are open to negotiation, with potential legal review.
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Simon
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
National Conservative Political Action Committee
NCPAC
Federal Communications Commission
Reagan
Dale Adkins
WINI
Adkins
Paul McRoy
WCIL
New budget cuts threaten agencies
President Reagan orders a new wave of budget cuts for the 1982 fiscal year aiming to shrink the deficit beyond prior reductions. Officials caution that higher interest rates may force deeper cuts, potentially eliminating federal agencies and jobs, with Cabinet review planned for September.
EEOC study finds women systematically underpaid
The EEOC prepared study shows women are concentrated in low paying occupations and firms and are systematically underpaid compared with men. It notes that fields dominated by women pay less and discusses potential for court involvement on comparable worth wage issues. Daniel Leach of the EEOC says the findings may ease judicial intrusion into wage setting.
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New York Times
Washington
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Daniel E. Leach
Inmates Hold Four Employees at Fort Madison Prison
A small group of inmates at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison took four employees hostage, detaining them in the dining room. One of the captives was said to be a warden. negotiations were reportedly sought to be handled by a Des Moines newspaper reporter who had prior prison coverage. State officials did not comment.
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Fort Madison, Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary
Ron Welder
Des Moines
Stockman backs defense spending cuts
Budget Director David Stockman said no federal program is immune from Reagan era budget cuts to balance the budget and reduce high interest rates. He cited the need to trim military spending and warned of further reductions if required, amid White House moves to cut 30 billion from 1983 84 defense budgets.
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Bill Janklow
Stockman
Ed Dale
Office of Management and Budget
Speakes
Reagan
Washington
Springfield
David Stockman
Illinois
Paul Findley
Department of Defense
White House
Defense Department
Larry Speakes
Los Angeles
Defense
Caspar Weinberger
Federal Reserve
Nashville bakers excel in Du Quoin State Fair display
Lottie Buhrman and husband Fred, residents of Nashville, collected a large share of the baked goods entries at the Du Quoin State Fair. She entered 19 items in 15 categories and assisted with displays while he handled prep and cleanup. The couple also judges multiple contests, crafting recipes as a long-time farm family.
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Brad Betker
Fred
Lottie Buhrman
Nashville
Mrs. Buhrman
du Quoin State Fair Grandstand
Buhrman
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