Postman recalls busy Christmases as mail declines in 1981
Carbondale postal veteran Alvin Griffith notes holiday mail is down about 12 percent in 1981 across 183 Southern Illinois post offices, with 336000 fewer pieces during peak week. Higher postage and weak economy curb greetings, while memories of longer shifts in the 1950s and 60s linger.
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Brad Betker
Alvin Griffith
Carbondale
Griffith
U.S. Postal Service
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Post Office
Alstat Named Chair of Illinois Recreation Council
State Rep Wayne G Alstat of Vergennes was named by Gov James Thompson to chair the Illinois Recreation Council which reviews the states recreation program and makes recommendations. The 18 member panel reports to the governor the General Assembly and several departments and includes lawmakers, industry labor and conservation groups. Members serve without pay but are reimbursed for expenses.
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Wayne G. Alstat
Rvergennes
James Thompson
Illinois Recreation Council
Alstat
General Assembly
Department of Conservation
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Council
State Senate
House
Industry
Labor
Sportsman
Coal industry's 1981 strike overshadows safety record
Evan M. Davis reports that Southern Illinois coal production held near 5 million tons monthly in 1981, totaling far less than 1980 due to a March 27 to June 6 UMW strike. The year saw a hoped for fatality-free record unless December ends with a death, while a major strike cost families about $60 million in wages.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
United Mine Workers
Illinois
Congress
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Reagan
Office of
Mine Safety and Health Administration
UMW
Union
Thorugh
Classic Coal Co
Williamson County
Carbondale
United States
South Highway Water District Cleared After Contamination Mixup
A mistaken IEPA release claimed South Highway Public Water District had coli form contamination in August. The error traced to a mislabelled test from SIU Carbondale, with SIU’s notices sent to users while the district believed no bad samples existed. No health hazard was found.
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South Highway Water District
IEPA
Evan M. Davis
South Highway
Carbondale
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Jackson County
Marion
Springfield
Saundra Biggs
Joe Stewart
Stewart
South Highway Public Water District
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
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S. Stewart
University
SIU
Univer
Sity
Water District
Johnston City sewer hearing set to discuss west side extensions
Johnston City Council scheduled a 6:30 p m special meeting on December 29 to discuss sewer extensions on the west side toward Interstate 57. Mayor Pro Tem Virgil Harris noted the I 57 interchange area remains unsanitary and after sewer installation could attract businesses. Engineer Lawrence Lipe will present plans and cost figures. Also, residents complained about icy streets and salt shortages, later replenished.
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Johnston
Virgil Harris
Lawrence Lipe
Ray Dare
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