Fischer to serve as interim Carbondale mayor
The Carbondale City Council elected Hans Fischer, a council member since 1969, to serve as mayor after Neal Eckert's resignation. He will hold the post until April elections and may seek a four year term, with emphasis on open government, separation of policy making from administration, downtown renovation, and careful handling of conflicts of interest with his architecture work.
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Carbondale
Hans Fischer
Neal Eckert
Fischer
Eckert
Ern
Illinois
Kaskaskia Project in Illinois Faces Changing Times
The Kaskaskia River Navigation Project, started in 1962 with a $137.2 million price tag, drew support from Rep. Kenneth J. Gray and allies for jobs and growth. Critics warned it would divert rail traffic, benefit a single industry, and harm ecology, and recent events show a changed public attitude toward pork barrel projects and environmental constraints.
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Kaskaskia
Congress
Kenneth J. Gray
Meramec
Indiana
Meramec Caverns
Illinois
Midwest
Shawnee plan would save it for us
Randall Bulwerk argues wilderness in Illinois' U S Forest Service areas is worth preserving. He recalls Bear Branch in Pope County as a pristine example and warns against converting every acre to mines, roads, or homes. He says wilderness sustains plants, animals, and genetic lines for future science and gifts future generations a cleaner landscape.
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Randall Bulwerk
U.S. National Forest
Bear Branch
Lusk Creek
Pope County
U.S. Forest Service
Illinois
Shawnee National Forest
William Choate
Union County
Citizens Against
Choate
Cobden
Wilderness protection for Shawnee National Forest urged
A column argues for declaring wilderness in Illinois areas including the Shawnee National Forest. It recalls Yosemite and Giant City, notes opposition from local landowners and timber interests, and stresses that most forest land would stay open to mining and logging while preserving tranquil areas for walkers and future generations.
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Yosemite National Park
Giant City State Park
Illinois
Shawnee National Forest
Pope
Union
Nixon should be allowed to speak as private citizen
The piece argues Nixon may address domestic and world affairs as a private citizen, potentially seeking forums or invitations abroad. It notes his criticism of Carter, questions his credibility, and warns against treating him as a political force while urging cautious limits on his public role.
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Richard Nixon
Jimmy Carter
Nixon
Carter
Washington
Soviet Union
U.S
Shawnee plan would cut tax base
Union County boards oppose Rare II Project saying it reduces county revenue and would force higher assessments. The plan risks unemployment hit, especially in timber and farming areas, with ripple effects on hunting and local economies. William Choate outlines citizen opposition while Randall Bytwerk promotes wilderness preservation.
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William Choate
Union County Board of Commissioners
Union County
Rare project faces social toll and access loss
The proposal would bar about 95 percent of current area users, halting auto touring and limiting access for most visitors and residents. It risks harming family cemeteries, raising relocation costs, and favoring a small minority over the public, contradicting welfare principles.
Dam safety gains as inspections find unsafe dams
National dam safety push grows after the Toccoa Ga disaster as the Army Corps of Engineers reports 45 unsafe dams in early inspections. The findings prompt Senate action on bills to speed inspections, empower states and fund repairs, with ongoing funding and policy debates shaping prospects.
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Toccoa
Bob Livernash
Congressional Quarterly
Washington
Congress
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Illinois
Olney
Pinckneyville
Lake-in-the Hills
Algon
James A. McClure
Idaho
McClure
Senate
South Dakota
West Virginia
Nixon Administration
Corps
Office of Management and Budget
Kelley Barnes
Toccoa Falls Bible College
Carter
Bruce A. Tschantz
University of Tennessee
White House
Office of Science and Technology Policy
McClure’s
Environment and Public Works
Jennings Randolph
D-W.va
Corps Engineers
Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
House
House Rules Committee
Hte Ee
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Kenny Gray
Southern
Democratic Union
Republican Chamber of Commerce
Corps of Engineers
Missouri
St. Louis
Peabody Coal Co
East St. Louis
Peabody
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Randall Bytwerk
Shawnee Gro
Sierra Club
Southa By University
Lindsay-Schaub
John C. Gardner
William B. Cox Jr
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