Memorial two day UMW protest over black lung plan
United Mine Workers call for a two day work stoppage in coal mines to oppose President Reagan's proposed changes to the black lung program. Memorial days March 9 and 10 include a march on the White House. Church says miners should bear the burden of solvency and urges non members to join.
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Carbondale and Eldorado survive grant race
Southern Illinois communities faced a tight HUD grant round with 26 pre-applications for 16 million dollars rejected. Carbondale alone had a three year 3 million dollar approval while Du Quoin's 750000 request to revive the Du Quoin Packing Co. was denied.
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du Quoin Packing Co
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CDBG
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Weather outlook predicts showers and cool weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows will dip to the lower 50s, with cooler conditions and a high in the upper 50s on Saturday.
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Malaysian wedding mock at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Abdullah Yunus age 26 and Bidzwan Abdul Rahman age 20 perform a mock Malaysian wedding during the International Festival at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Noreen Malek age 20 plays the bride and Kamila Ghazali age 18 is the bridesmaid as part of festival events continuing through Sunday at the Student Center.
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Kamila Ghazali
Democrats Seek Limited One Year Tax Cut Offset Social Security Taxes
Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee propose a one year tax cut just large enough to offset higher Social Security taxes and lower interest rates. They warn against a three year across the board cut and note inflation risks. The split panel released separate reports with Republicans backing Reagan style restraint and Democrats urging controlled inflation and targeted relief.
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Federal Reserve Board
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Energy crisis sparks confusion at Carbondale talk
Expert Tom Woolf quotes David Morris of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance saying crude oil prices have surged 3,000 percent in a decade and may double again in two years. Morris warns the rules of society have changed faster than behavior, creating confusion. About 100 people attend the Energy Futures Conference in Carbondale.
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Illnoisan
David Morris
Carbondale
Institute For Local Self-Reliance
Washington, D.C
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Energy conference urges community to grow new power sources
A city energy forum in Carbondale, led by Mayor Hans Fischer, produced over 100 ideas to boost energy independence. The Energy Futures Task force will shape these into a city plan, while expert Morris urged moving away from fossil fuels toward decentralized, integrated systems and efficiency.
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Carbondale
Richard Archer
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