Jackson agencies building budget surplus
Jackson County board faces budget problems while some agencies show surpluses. Richman notes ambulance service plans a $50,000 working capital fund, $13,938 uncollected taxes, and a higher levy to cover costs. Eriksen defends cash flow borrowing and IMRF handling. Richman urges agency funded adjustments and stricter budgeting.
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Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Board
Richard E. Richman
Richman
Douglas Eriksen
Eriksen
Ambulance Service
Kevin Buenerkempher
County General
Illinois Municipal
County General Fund
IMRF
County Nursing Home and Health Department
County Health Department
Health Department
Siegfried Wolff
TV 27 Debuts Delayed As Viewers Rally For Channel 27
Theresa Churchill reports Marion's WDDD-TV Channel 27 faced a Sunday delay due to transmitter work, prompting a flood of calls while crews completed a 40 hour plus setup. Local mayors urge cable carriers to carry Channel 27, with Cranston weighing FCC waiver to replace St Louis NBC affiliate KSDK if demand exists. Other towns will receive the station on blank Channel 5. regional cable systems plan adjustments.
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Dennis
Doelitzsch
Wddd-Tv
Channel 27
Goreville
Southern Illinois Cablevision
Herrin
Donald Swinford
Cablevision
Ibly Doelitzsch
Swinford
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Carterville
Channel
Bill Stevens
Frank Samuel
Bruce Cranston
Federal Communications Commission
St. Louis
Cranston
NBC
KSDK
WDDD
Senator Buzbee decries governor veto on coal tax credits
Senator Kenneth Buzbee of Carbondale faulted Gov. James Thompson for vetoing a bill offering a 20 percent income tax credit for Illinois coal use research and a 5 percent credit for equipment to boost coal utilization. Thompson argued the incentives were too small and costly, risking $70 million in losses and harming state revenues. Buzbee, also chair of the Illinois Energy Resources Commission, called the veto political. The measure passed the House but failed in the Senate 30-25, needing 36 to override. He suggested electing a new governor. he remains hopeful about a future coal commerce office.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
James Thompson
Sen
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Buzbee
Illinois
Thompson
Institute of Natural Resources
Illinois Energy Resources Commission
Reagan
House
Senate
Uzbee
Coal Commerce
Richmond and Dunn Clash Over State Remap Dispute
Bruce Richmond and Ralph Dunn traded blame as the state reapportionment commission failed to reach a new map by the August 10 constitutional deadline. Richmond accused Republicans of seeking a strongly Republican map, while Dunn claimed both parties fought for control and that Democrats aimed to tilt districts toward Chicago and suburban Cook County.
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Bruce Richmond
Ralph Dunn
Richmond
Murphysboro
Dunn
du Quoin
Chicago
Buzbee Declines Walker Running Mate Offer
State Sen. Kenneth Buzbee of Carbondale said he has no interest in being Dan Walker's running mate for lieutenant governor. He noted a longstanding opposition to Walker and cited close ties to other Democrats like Philip J. Rock and Adlai Stevenson while Walker contemplates another gubernatorial bid.
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Buzbee
Walker
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Dan Walker
Philip J. Rock
Oak Park
U.S
Adlai Stevenson
Murphysboro Looks to Boost CDBG Home Repairs
Murphysboro seeks low income homeowners for a third-year CDBG rehab program with $185,000 to aid 21 houses. Up to 10,000 in interest free loans for health and safety work. Target area limited to between 3rd and 13th streets and Illinois Avenue and Shoemaker Drive. Elderly prioritized. few applications received so far.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
CDBG
Susan Stover
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
3Rd
13Th Streets
Illinois Avenue
Shoemaker Drive
No talks set in strike by mechanics in Carbondale
Nearing end of first week of wage dispute for 52 members of Lodge 1242 IA M A W. Mechanics seek 3 dollar per hour raise over three years. dealers offer 2 dollars. Affected service departments include Vogler Motor Co Jim Pearl Vic Koenig Chevrolet and Smith Dodge plus Carbondale Auto Supply.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Auto Mechanics
Lodge 1242
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Vogler Motor Co. Inc
Jim Pearl Inc
Vic Koenig Chevrolet
Smith Dodge
Carbondale Auto Supply
David Garner
Machinist’s
Energy fair linked to Old King Coal Festival in 1981
Plans are underway for an energy fair on September 25 and 26 in West Frankfort to coincide with the Old King Coal Festival. Sponsored by Volunteer Services Inc the two day event will feature coal electricity solar power home weatherization and energy technology displays at West Frankfort High School gym. Contact Gail Thomas at Volunteer Services West City office for involvement.
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West Frankfort
Volunteer Services, Inc
Franklin
Williamson
Jefferson
Gail Thomas
West City
Preliminary hearing delayed for murder suspect James Drake
James Drake, 27, of Du Quoin, had his preliminary hearing on a murder charge continued to Wednesday in Franklin County Circuit Court Benton. Billie Ann Melvin was found strangled in her home at 805 S Victor St Christopher on August 7. Drake was arrested about eight hours after the death on a warrant issued in Franklin County.
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James Drake
du Quoin
Billie Ann Melvin
Franklin County
Benton
Drake
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