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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1973
Page
1
SIU Carbondale prepares to clash with the Illinois Board of Higher Education over a 62.8 million operating budget for 1974 75. A 3 million cut could force hundreds of layoffs, potentially 800, as university leaders vow a fight to preserve programs and staff.
Truck drivers demonstrated against lower speed limits and higher diesel prices, blocking I-380 near Blakeslee in Pennsylvania and other routes in Ohio, West Virginia, and New Jersey. Affected motorists faced hours of congestion as arrests were reported in Ohio and New Jersey, with no arrests in Pennsylvania and New Jersey protests.
High winds in Southern Illinois snapped four telephone poles on Carbon dale Main Street near the railroad. No service disruption was reported. Police diverted traffic as technicians prepared to repair the poles today.
Washington AP reports Congress may be asked to approve a gasoline tax hike that could lift prices to about 60 cents a gallon. President Nixon to announce a new Federal Energy Administration led by William E. Simon as energy duties shift. Simon says rationing not favored by treasury officials, though sources note tax approach dominates. House backs year round Daylight Saving Time to conserve fuel. A 55 mph speed limit bill also advances tied to highway funds. Emergency energy measures stall in Commerce Committee amid school bus funding debates.
The Department of Interior Coal Research Office proposed a $270 million coal refinery demonstration plant that could produce gas or liquid fuel from coal. Funding would require about half from non federal sources, with Southern Illinois favored for its coal reserves and potential industrial demand. A contract could be awarded as early as Jan 1, aiming for completion by late 1977.
Illinois Senate committee subpoenas records from the Personnel Department as it investigates plans to remove thousands of state jobs from civil service. Senator Karl Benning chairs the panel and seeks documents on 34 exempted job classifications and minority employment records. Department promises compliance.
A weather synopsis notes a cold spell with gusty winds and showers that may mix with or change to snow or snow flurries. Lows hover in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Wednesday brings partial cloudiness and more cold with a continued shower or snow flurry risk and highs near the 40s.
An Associated Press report says a tornado with high winds touched down in Mur rayville northeast, Morgan County, Illinois, community of about 500, near Springfield. National Weather Service confirms the touchdown in this rural area.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education plans to approve a 1974 75 operating budget for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with no new funds for pay raises price increases or new buildings. Total operating funds would be 62 8 million with a 3 million internal reallocation and a 6 percent tuition increase under consideration.
Rep. Clyde Choate of Anna plans a Wednesday press conference at the Marion Ramada Inn to announce a major Southern Illinois political race. Rumors link retirement or a 24th district bid, with Dean Barringer tipped as a possible congressional candidate.
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