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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1978
Page
2
Washington AP reports the Federal Reserve Board says industrial production increased 0.5 percent in August, signaling steady growth as mines factories and utilities maintained output. The rise follows 0.7 percent gains in June and July, with inventories growing more slowly due to weaker sales.
Managua prepared for a potential rebel attack as commandos with armored cars and gunship helicopters pressed the siege on Leon while rebels in other northern cities held firm. Venezuela sent four warplanes and a transport to Costa Rica, with President Perez denying hostile plans and mediation urged.
The EPA announced the 1979 model year fuel economy ratings with the diesel Volkswagen Rabbit leading at about 41 miles per gallon. Diesel Volkswagens occupy the top three spots, while the Datsun 210 leads gasoline cars at roughly 35 mpg. All top vehicles are subcompact four-cylinder manuals.
Defense Secretary Harold Brown urged restoring $2.2 billion in projects but the Senate Armed Services Committee voted to keep cuts and send identical authorization bills to the Senate and House. The measures, vetoed by President Carter last August, omit the carrier but keep many smaller projects.
Springfield AP reports grand juries in Sangamon and Lake counties issued subpoenas amid investigations of alleged fraud in Gov. James Thompson's tax lid petition drive. SignaturesForgery alleged. Sangamon seated three Lt. Gov. aides for next week. Lake County DA cites preliminary evidence of at least 150 forgeries.
Senate Finance Committee proposes negative withholding to increase take home pay for workers under 12 000 a year while ensuring most Americans face no higher federal tax next year than in 1978. The panel approved initial tax cut measures and plans further rate cuts targeting those under 50 000 income, offsetting higher Social Security taxes and inflation. Long said the plan guarantees no tax increase for those making 30 000 to 50 000 or less due to Social Security changes.
Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd voiced optimism that the 17 month energy program bottleneck may ease as lawmakers set a showdown vote next week on the natural gas pricing compromise. He doubted that Carter's energy tax package, including a crude oil tax, is dead and noted the plan could unlock broader energy legislation with a final Sept 27 vote if a House Senate conference motion fails.
Richard Day Research polled 811 voters Aug 10–23. Thompson leads 55 percent. Bakalis 28 percent. Voters cite personalities and party labels over issues like jobs, federal funds, tax reform, roads, and ERA. Issue preferences show Bakalis favored rebates, Thompson spending caps. independents and demographic groups diverge, with Thompson ahead across age and race groups.
Willy Messerschmitt, German aircraft pioneer and designer of the world’s first production jet fighter, died after a major surgical operation at age 80. He became a glider pilot at 15 and later founded his own company, shaping famous German aircraft.
Subscription rates for the Southern Illinoisan are listed as delivered Sunday through Friday at $4.50 per month, with mail subscriptions payable in advance where carrier service is unavailable. Office contact numbers are provided for Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, and Marion, along with a classifieds advertising line and a Postmaster address for address changes.
A coalition of labor unions and citizens groups urged the Illinois congressional delegation to oppose the natural gas deregulation bill. They warned costs would rise sharply, pushing annual winter gas bills higher and stressing consumers already hit by high utility charges. They advocated authorizing allocation of natural gas supplies if shortages occur this winter.
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