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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1966

Page

8

Wage Boost Rejection Riles UAW

The UAW signals not accepting the Big Three rejection of contract reopening for a wage boost. GM Ford and Chrysler reject immediate 50 cent raises, citing upcoming automatic raises and 1964 three year pact terms. Fraser warns the issue could top the Sept. 7 executive board agenda. Auto workers to receive automatic increases a week after next Monday under current contracts.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union General Motors Ford Chrysler UAW Big Douglas Fraser Skilled Trades Department Fraser

Franchising Executives Attend Harvard Seminar

A class of 42 executives from franchising firms began a five day Harvard Business School seminar on marketing strategy corporate planning and capital budgeting under International Franchise Association auspices. Donald R. Hamacher president elect described the program as professional guidance from professors to refine industry practices. Hamacher leads Dog n Suds, a Champaign Illinois hotdog and root beer chain operating in 40 states.

Harvard Business School International Franchise Association Business School Donald R. Hamacher Association Hamacher Dog ’N’? Suds Champaign Ill

Weather Map Forecast Across Regions

Cooler conditions spread from the mid Atlantic to the Mississippi Valley while southern Plains and Great Basin see warmth. Rainy spells expected in New England Carolinas Florida Pacific coast and central Plateaus. AP Wirephoto.

New England Carolinas Florida Pacific Coast Central Plateaus Great Basin Mid Atlantic Coast Mississippi Valley

Townspeople Describe Turbulent Varto Earthquake

The Varto district in eastern Turkey faced a devastating quake that destroyed most homes and left thousands homeless. An estimated 2,100 lives were counted in the district, with officials planning emergency housing as winter nears and 58,000 families to be resettled.

Varto Turkey Osman Duman Interior Ministry Sulemyan Demirel Demirel Warto

Skeletons found in St Ignace grave speculation on Father Marquette

Archeologists in St Ignace Michigan speculate a skeleton unearthed from a grave may be Father Jacques Marquette. Tests suggest three skeletons dating 1650 to 1700 are of European descent. Father Marquette founded a mission at St Ignace and lived 1637 to 1675.

St. Ignace, Mich St. Ignace Father Jacoves Marquette Lyle Stoner Michigan State University Father Marquette

Septic Tank Bid Invitation for Evergreen Park Restrooms

The Carbondale Park District invites bids for construction of septic tank systems for restrooms at Evergreen Park near the city reservoir. Bids open publicly at 4 30 p m Monday at the park district office 208 W Elm St Specifications available at the office.

Carbondale Park District Evergreen Park Park District W. Elm St

Area Weather Snapshot and Lake Spill Data

High Monday to 83 with a low of 71 and overnight 56. At 10 am today 67 degrees. Trace precipitation since 7 am Monday. Sunset 7:46 pm, sunrise Wednesday 6:20 am, sunset Wednesday 7:45 pm. Crab Orchard Lake 6 inches below spillway. Devil's Kitchen Lake and Little Grassy Lake at spillway. Lake of Egypt at spillway. Pollen count 23.

Little Grassy Lake Lake of Egypt

Fire Crews Respond to Multiple Rural Blazes

Fire calls reported in Carbondale Giant City area for a shed fire at Clifford Foster residence with minor damage. Johnston City grass fire on Newton Street started from an incinerator at Dave Martin home, no damage. Christopher area saw a grass fire west of town on Route 14. cause undetermined, about half an acre burned.

Carbondale Clifford Foster Johnston City Newton St Dave Martin Christopher City Rt. 14

Inflation Reaches Highest Pace Since 1957 in July

Labor Department data show consumer prices up four tenths of one percent in July continuing a rise seen since the year’s start. The July index stands at 113.3, 2.8 percent higher than a year earlier, with services and food driving much of the increase and New York transit fares contributing to the rise. Real earnings fell as prices rose, while wage contracts gained cost of living protections for about 1.14 million workers.

New York Times Washington Labor Department New York City

City council proposes entry cash requirement for visitors

Athens officials urge Greece to require all foreign arrivals to carry at least 200 on arrival in an effort to curb a wave of beatniks and cashless undesirables. The plan aims to screen travelers and bolster tourism revenue.

Athens Greece

FDIC To Endorse 10000 Dollar Continued Banking Service

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation plans to continue a banking service at ten thousand dollars for seventy three years. The announcement outlines ongoing support and stability measures for insured deposits and customer protection.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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