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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1963
Page
1
Southern Illinois coal officials and government experts warn nuclear energy could challenge coal for electric power as utilities pursue larger plants. AEC spending totals 1.3 billion since 1954 with private industry at 700 million. nine states see big plant growth, while coal leaders push expansion and new markets amid transportation and subsidy concerns.
Weather brief notes showers and warm highs in Southern Illinois with storms possible through Thursday. Thomas Tarry of United Electrical Coal on sales sees Southern Illinois as slow to feel atomic energy while promising coal demand growth. D F Ogle of Peabody Coal warns atomic plants still lag coal on cost effectiveness for power.
In Jackson Mississippi former Governor J P Coleman and Lt Governor Paul Johnson led in unofficial returns from the Democratic primary and will face a runoff on August 29 to determine the party nominee for governor. Charles Sullivan was third and Robert Mason ran a distant fourth as Negro vote-ins protested alleged registration denial amid the campaign's segregation focus.
The National Coal Association urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to carefully review any utility applications for nuclear power plants in Illinois. Stephen Dunn argues atomic plants cost more than coal or oil plants and would not lower electricity rates. James Karber of the ICC said no new nuclear projects have been approved, though interest exists. Illinois hosts Dresden Generating Station, operating since 1960, built privately by Commonwealth Edison. The Central Illinois Public Service Co funds reactor research and contemplates a plant in Illinois, with a coal mine mouth station planned at Coffeen in Montgomery County.
Civil rights leaders announced they have called off further picketing at the Downstate Medical Center construction site in Brooklyn, hoping the move is permanent. CORE and other sponsors voiced mixed feelings as they studied new measures to curb job discrimination, following talks with Governor Rockefeller’s antidiscrimination plan. Separately, Washington lobbyists said progress toward a meaningful civil rights bill in Congress remains hopeful but not yet assured.
In Haiti, Gen. Leon Cantave reportedly leads Haitian rebels in a southwest thrust beyond Cap Haitien as Duvalier air lifts at least 150 soldiers from Port au Prince toward the rebel lines. About 500 invaders, aided by deserters, move in two columns. another force may have landed near St Marc. OAS orders investigation into Dominican Republic origin claims by Haiti.
Mrs John F Kennedy wife of the President gave birth to their third child a son at the base hospital The White House spokesman said the condition of the child born five and a half weeks premature and the condition of Mrs Kennedy was good The child was placed in an oxygen tent
The Associated Press notes Senate Republicans weigh risks of the limited nuclear test ban treaty and most are expected to vote for ratification. A senior senator says the political cost of a vote against is too high, with survey mail showing 20 in favor, 14 opposed, 8 neutral among 42. Dirksen reports Republicans split 14 to 12 in favor with 6 undecided. Democrats show 6 in favor, 2 opposed, 2 undecided.
Washington reports a new East West round may hinge on Khrushchev’s push for a broad nonaggression pact. US officials expect opposition to ease after hearings on the issue, with Nehru noting India’s security concerns and Berlin as a potential flashpoint. The Kennedy administration signals a cautious stance toward expanding talks beyond a limited test ban.
New Delhi reports India remarks on Chinese actions amid regional tensions as officials assess border activity and strategic implications for bilateral ties and regional security.
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