Mixed responses to air controllers strike movement Chicago rally draws unions
The article reports mixed peer support for air traffic control workers striking in the U.S. while European controllers threaten to close airports in solidarity. It notes union leaders like Lane Kirkland urging independence on picket lines and mentions potential aid from the International Association of Machinists. IFATCA pressures member unions to deny clearance to U.S. flights, amid a one week reprieve for St Louis area controllers and an injury to a local Aurora union official.
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Chicago
U.S
Williamson County
Illinois
Indianapolis
Robert Pres Oliamson
PATCO
Thern Illinois
Carbondale
Lane Kirkland
O’hare
Kirland
International Association of Machinists
William W.re
Sete Soa
Kirkland
London
International Federation of Air Traffic Controller Associations
New York
Ifatca
Ted Bradshaw
Canada
United States
Federation
Harri Henschler
Edmonton
Alberta
Henschler
St. Louis
H. Kenneth Wangelin
Aurora
Ill
Mediation Set for Striking Area Engineers in Belleville
Negotiators for Operating Engineers Local 520 and the Southern Illinois Builders Association will meet with Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service mediator mas O’Brien in St. Louis next week to end a 16-county strike that idled about 10,000 workers. SIBA rejected the tentative pact after changes in work rules sparked a 2-1 defeat. major projects including the $1 billion Alton Lock and Dam program remain shut down.
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Belleville
Southern Illinois Builders Association
Mas O’brien
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
St. Louis
Siba Board of
Local 520
Wa Barber Jr
SIBA
Je Wray
Engin
Wray
Billin Alton
Hart cited as one of NFL’s great quarterbacks
In an in-depth interview Jim Hart, ex-Saluki and St. Louis Cardinal, reflects on a storied NFL career with personal rewards and disappointments. The piece notes a page of Hart photos from the Big Red training camp in St Charles Missouri.
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Saluki
Jim Hart
St. Louis Football Cardinals
Mike Chamness
Hart
Big Red
St. Charles
Nazi criminals at large and how many escaped justice
A World War II era reckoning notes that about 25 000 German Nazis ran the camp killing machine and fewer than ten percent faced justice. It warns that as many as 3000 could be living nearby and asks where they are now.
In Brief 40 Courthouse Workers Attend Union Meeting
About 40 people attended a Jackson County courthouse union meeting. The union says 53 employees have signed cards showing interest, with 64 percent of staff indicating interest overall. No vote date was set. options include recognition as bargaining agent or proceeding with an employee vote.
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Jackson County
Jan Brown
Ther
Brown
Florida begins spraying to fight off Medflies
Florida starts a six hour, six block spray in a residential area using malathion and a protein bait to kill Mediterranean fruit flies seen as a threat to the state's produce industry. Charles Poucher of the Department of Agriculture supervises spraying from three trucks after three medflies were found. Officials request a 16 day embargo to resume California produce shipments amid ongoing eradication efforts.
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Pgreaiial
Florida
Charles Poucher
Florida Department of Agriculture
Poucher
Tallahassee
U S
William Stafford
California
Santa Clara Valley
Poland coal miners halt work over food cuts protest
In Poland's Silesian belt, coal miners and workers stopped for four hours in support of Solidarity. About 800,000 to 900,000 of the union's 1.5 million members joined the strike, demanding government action to end the food crisis and delays in addressing shortages. Katowice Solidarity officials warned of a possible nationwide strike within a week if national leaders do not set a date.
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Poland
Warsaw
Silesian
Solidarity
Ryszard
Kuszleyko
Conegnion
Katowice
Moscow
Com
Independent Labor Union
Du Quoin Boys Club to Reevaluate Programs
Du Quoin Boys Club faces debt and aging programs as board plans changes with help from Boys Club of America, John A Logan College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lyndal Graff says current offerings suit the 60s and 70s, not the 80s, with a goal to reopen after Labor Day and revitalize activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
du Quoin
Preens
Boys Club of America
John A. Logan College
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Lyndal Graff
Graff
Boys Club
Richard Seppes
Esco Ape
Air conditioning costs meet comfort for Saereans
Government guidelines push businesses and offices to balance cooling needs with energy use amid hot humid summers. The debate centers on keeping customers comfortable while preventing wasteful consumption and high bills.
Subscription rates for Southern Ilinoisan announced
The newspaper lists delivery options and prices including Sunday through Friday carrier rates of 6.00 for each 4 week period, motor delivery at 6.50, and outside 18 county area rates of 75.00 or 85.00 for 6 months and 40.00 or 45.00 for 6 months depending on locale. Contact numbers 2391- and 942-S187 and classified line 549-3326 are provided.
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Sanehtn
Illinois
Herrin
Umpires may boycott baseballs All Star Game
San Diego AP reports the Major League Umpires Association may boycott the All Star Game amid pending labor talks. president Runge notes ongoing negotiations with leagues and hesitation to work the Cleveland game. Bruce and Bennett worked Atlanta exhibition. San Diego hired local umpires for Oakland A a game.
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San Diego
Major League Umpires Association
Association
Runge
Cleveland
Bruceoe
Rennett
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Brewers
Oakland A’s
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Carbondale Savings and Loan Association
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