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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1976

Page

3

Hangovers No Magic Cures New Year's Eve Tips

Merrill Perlman summarizes safe drinking tips from Illinois authorities and outlines the consequences of DWI. He notes alcohol absorption timelines, urges designated rides, debunks sobering myths, and offers relief suggestions for hangovers while stressing time as the only cure.

Merrill Perlman Randall Tolbert Illinois du Quoin Tolbert John Amadio Jackson County Mental Health Services of Franklin and Williamson County, Inc Amadio Myers Meyers Bob Sisson Franklin- Williamson Mortal Heath Service

Resolutions for 1977 From Southern Illinois Residents

The article surveys area residents on New Year resolutions for 1977. Olga Todd, Jeanette Minton, LaRue Shelton and Sabian Guarceras discuss weight loss, health, quitting smoking and willpower, noting resolutions often fail but some intend to continue efforts.

Jeanette Minton Herrin LaRue _ Shelton Carterville Sabian Guarceras

Area residents plan to make and break them

Residents share mixed New Year’s resolutions for 1977. Ray Schmitt aims to save money and travel. Ann Barker plans to decide and likely break resolutions. Mike Hedgecock targets advancing to machinist mate chief by January. Others doubt they will keep goals, hoping the new year improves on 1976.

Ray Schmitt Carbondale Schmitt Ann Barker West Frankfort Mike Hedgecock Marion Navy Tom Armstrong Carterville W.A Buck”’ Morris Benton

Three Carbondale youths found safe after subzero campout

Three Carbondale teenagers Robert Hesketh James Bynon and Marty Robb were located by Jackson County deputies after an intensified search near Alto Pass. The youths ages 17 to 18 had been dropped off Thursday for a Boy Scout campout in the Pomona Natural Bridge area and faced extreme cold before rescue.

Carbondale Alto Pass Nancy Robb Marty Robb Robert Hesketh James Bynon Jackson County Don White James Robb Marty Etherton Switch Pomona Natural Bridge White Pomona

Illinois to Demonstrate Mine Fill in Belleville Area

A $1 million federal project will test hydraulic backfill to fill abandoned mine voids around Belleville Maryville Illinois to curb subsidence risks. Exploratory drilling starts mid February to locate mines and assess stability as part of a joint Illinois plan with the Bureau of Mines and state agencies.

Barbera Schechter Southern Illinois Belleville Maryville U.S Bureau of Mines Alan Cole Bureau Pennsylvania Appalachian Cole Illinois Cent. of Mines and Minera's Illinois State Geological Survey C. Melvin Price East St. Louis Russell T. Dawes Tillino Dept. of Mines and Minerals Federal Agency U.S. Bureau of Mines Dawes Congress Paul Simon D-Carbondale

Perry County Tops Illinois Coal Output

Illinois coal mines produced nearly 5.2 million tons last month, up from 4.7 million a year earlier. Perry County led with 930,821 tons, followed by Randolph 733,799 Franklin 495,317 and Jefferson 430,771. A total of 13,736 workers mined the coal across 58 mines.

Springfield Illinois Perry County Randolph Franklin Jefferson

Cunningham and Butler Lead Southern Illinois Union Council

William Cunningham of Cunningham Enterprises Anna and Gary Butler of IBEW Local 702 were elected co chairmen of the Southern Illinois Union Management Council created December 13 by regional industry and labor leaders. The 12 member panel will meet in January to fuse industry and labor objectives focusing on economic improvements.

William Cunningham Cunningham Enterprises of Anna Gary Butler International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Southern Ilinois Union Management Council Southern Illinois Richard Darby Egyptian District Council of Carpenters Andrew Pribble Iron Workers Local Elmer Brandhorst Service Employes Union William Calis Teamsters Local 375 Butler C.S. Heaton Central Illinois Public Service Co Robert L. Chapin Norge Co Jack Lewis Bunny Bread Co James R. Brigham Diagraph Bradley Industries James E. Redden Olin Corp Cunningham

Waiting eight years for Verlee Hiller's new kidney yearned by faith

Verlee Hiller, 24, of Christopher, has waited nearly eight years for a functioning kidney after a transplant failed. She endures dialysis four days weekly, benefited recently from shorter sessions due to new tech, and remains hopeful for a compatible donor. She stays active, helps her church, and pursues education while awaiting the right time for another transplant.

Verlee Hiller Merrill Perlman Miss Hiller Christopher Kansas St. Louis Poe Archie

Carbondale student abducted and shot escapes

Gregory E. Prineas, 19, a John A. Logan College student, was kidnapped near SIU Carbondale and shot in the back after being forced to drive to near Campus Lake. He escaped to a nearby house and is listed in stable condition at Memorial Hospital. his assailant drove away with Prineas’s car. Police and SIUC security investigate the incident.

Gregory E. Prineas John A. Logan College Carbondale Prineas Memorial Hospital Peter G. Prineas Crazy Horse Southern Illinois University Princas SIUC

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