Campaign in Southern Illinois heats up in UMWA race
Two top competitors in the United Mine Workers of America race, W. A. Boyle and Joseph A. Yablonski, face Southern Illinois voters as tensions rise. Observers split on who wins the region but expect Boyle to secure a majority among miners and retirees. The contest features accusations of fund misdealing and calls for Labor Department intervention if deemed unfair.
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United Mine Workers of America
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Joseph A
Jack Yablonski
Southern Illinois
Boyle
Yablonski
Ilinois
Minois
Republic Steel Co
Pennsylvania
Labor Department
Kenneth Wells
Hinds
Weiss
Herrin
Learry
Orient 3
Waltonville
Illinois
Razkaid
Boyle supporters claim strong state lead in union race
Wells, a Boyle ally, predicts no opponent shift toward Yablonski, despite criticism from labor agencies and a split field including Ralph Nader and Rep Ken Hechler. Young miners favor Yablonski, pensioners support Boyle for gains, while locals expect a tight race with turnout by 6 PM.
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Boyle
Wells
Yasilonski
Labor Department
Yablon
Coal mine strike shuts several health and mining facilities
In Franklin County a hospital and seven coal mines were idle after an 800 worker dispute. Local 1264 and Local 1640 members walked out, delaying wards and maintenance shops at Old Ben Coal Corp facilities including Orient No 5 and No 15 Ezra. District 50 officials urged noninterference while offering to negotiate once contacted.
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Mite
en-America
Franklin County
Jdie
Trances
Aionternational Union
West Frankfort
Dis
United Mine Workers of
Hos
Maroni
Distrit 50
District 50
No. 24
No. 15
Moroni
Frank Crise
Tn International Union of District 50
UMWA
Crise
Union Hospital Board Rejects Mine Union Petition
John Bowen of Union Hospital West Frankfort warns he would resign if the seven royal unions own the hospital approve a petition for a representation election. The board denied the petition signed by four former employees of Local 12640 UMWA, to be voted on by the locals backing Old Ben Coal and Freeman Coal mines.
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Boyle
Old Ben Coal Corp
West Frankfort
Yablonski
Umwa Welfare and Retirement Fund
Funds i
Freeman Coal Mining Corp
John Bowen
Union Hospital
Royal
International Union of Dis
Ne 50
United Mine Workers of America
Old Ben Coal Corporation
Freeman Coal Mining Corporation
Orient Mines
Old Ben No. 9
Orient
District 30
Hub Cafe in Carbondale closed for health repairs
The Hub Cafe at 100 Mines Ave in Carbondale, owned by Hub Corporation, is closed as Jackson County Health Department requires repairs. Ralph Parrish plans to sell to Brite Ruzgis and vows renovations will meet health standards. inspectors repeatedly find needed fixes. The cafe has operated two years at South Illinois Avenue, after formerly owned by N. A. Masters.
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Hub
Mines Ave
Carbondale
Jackson County
Heath Department
Ralph Parrish
Hub Corporation
Health Department
Parrish
Brite Ruzgis
Rt. 2
Murphys
Ruzgis
County Health Department
Rathskellar
Burgis
Hallie Brewer
Les Miller
Teen Aide to Carry Flag at Minors Con Con Opening
Sixteen year old Drew Stoker of Murphysboro will serve as a gag bearer and delegate at the opening ceremonies of the Minors Constitutional Convention. Stoker, an Eagle Scout, is chosen to carry the state flag, with a World War II veteran carrying the U S flag to open the event.
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Drew Stoker
Murphyshoro
Stoker
Murphysboro Scout Honored for Eagle Rank Achievement
A ceremony at Murphysboro Township High School recognized Stoker, a junior and member of Boy Scout Troop 112 sponsored by the United Methodist Church. He serves as Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, with Earl Hendricks leading planning on convention site facilities. The article notes Eagles as the highest actual rank.
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Earl Hendricks
Murphys Boro
Stoker
Murphysboro Township
United Methodist Church
Murphysboro
Two youths face juvenile court in Marion car theft case
Police traced an 11 and 17 year old after a stolen car overturned at a vacant lot near Court and College streets following a Wednesday night crash at Kenneth Blades Body Shop. The car was a total loss and Blades seeks restitution. the youths, who escaped with minor injuries, had no prior record.
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Marion
L. B. Hunter
Kenneth Blades
Court
College
Blades
Hunter
Injunction Halts Royal Mining Co Operation near Elkville
A temporary injunction stopped Royal Mining Co operation near Elkville after operator Kenneth Storme presented a permit from the Illinois Sanitary Water Board. Judge Peyton Kunce kept paragraph two in effect, ordering a permanent injunction to restrain future pollution. A damages hearing for pre injunction pollution is set for Feb 1, 1979.
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Royal Mining Co
Elkville
Murphysboro
Kenneth Storme
Ilinois Sanitary Water Board
Peyton Kunce
Vandalism Targets Carbondale Businesses After Night of Sprays
Police report more than fourteen south side businesses in Carbondale were vandalized Thursday night with spray painted messages including Long Live Fred Avenge Fred's Death The VC Run It The phrases reference Black Panther leader Fred Hampton who was killed in a confrontation in Chicago in 1969.
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Carbondale
Fred
Fred Hampton
Herrin Council weighs urban renewal plan with consultant
Herrin City Council may vote to hire Urban Consultants Inc of Montgomery to prepare a HUD survey and planning application. The plan covers central business district blocks roughly four to five east-west and six to eight north-south, with a potential area of about 257 acres.
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Dave Hurst
Southern Dividson
Alabama
Gene Brock
Urban Consultants
Brock
Herrin Street
Oak Street
11Th Street
19Th Street
Dingis Central Railroad
Breck
Herrin
Winyard- Givenrod Associates
HUD
SIU to build pedestrian overpass at Carbondale campus
Governor Ogilvie releases 475000 for Southern Illinois University to fund a 325000 overpass over Rt 51 and Illinois Central tracks at Harwood avenue plus relocate Harwood avenue to clear space for a 5 million administration building. Senator Gilbert announced the move after a campus safety appeal amid heavy student crossing. Final plans expected late month.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Southern
Inois University
Andllinois Central Railroad
Harwood Avenue
Carbondale
John G. Gilbert
R-Carbondale
Siu
Gilbert
RETAP hears report at annual meeting in SIU region
Robert J. Ellis of the SIU Business Research Bureau told RETAP council members at SIU that apathy, limited federal access, and reluctance of local capital have slowed Southern Illinois economic development. Chancellor MacVicar and Pulsipher spoke on underemployment and potential reemigration, workforce study plans, a manpower research center, and efforts to foster black‑owned businesses in Southern Illinois Miragi.
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RETAP
Southern
Ilinois
Robert J. Ellis
Ellis
SIU
SIU Business Research Bureau
Federal Economic Development Administration
Robert W. MacVicar
Allan Pal
Pulsipher
al Russ
Miragis
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Carol Alexander
Bowen
Teamsters Local 347
Challenger Teamsters Local 447
Bill Wall
Old Ben 26
Old Bend
Wall
Joseph Yablonski
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Hub Cafe
Burning Star
Old Bent
Chicago
Ace Hardware Store
Council
Central Business District
Herman Branca
McVey
Chamber of Commerce
Sipher
MacVicar
Pursipher
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