Legal pendulum swings over Illinois surface mining policy
The piece notes two plagues of the 1970s, bureaucracy and over-litigation, threaten Illinois surface mining in the 1980s. Courts at all levels delay regulation enforcement of the 1977 federal surface mining law and OSM rules, with coal interests and state regulators filing suits to stall deadlines. Environmentalists face a shifting legal landscape as administrations change, while the future impact on mining, farming, and reclamation remains uncertain.
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Illinois
Circuit Court
Sangamon County
Supreme Court of the
United States
Office of Surface Mining
State of Illinois
Department of Mines and Minerals
OSM
Goal Association
Mines and Minerals
Coal Industry
Interior
Ronald Reagan
Supreme Court
Washington
Reclamation
Open Meetings Act suit against SIU dropped
Madison County State's Attorney Don Weber chose not to prosecute the Open Meetings Act case against the SIU Board of Trustees citing cost lack of penalties and Fahner's pledge. The writer argues for a ruling to clarify the law and record closed sessions to deter future violations.
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Madison County
Don Weber
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Weber
Illinois
Tyrone Fahner
Fahner
Boar
Urbana 9
Illinois Supreme Court
SIU
Rural housing dispute prompts tenant to voice concerns
A Carbondale tenant profiles severe plumbing and heating failures in a rental house owned by Jackson County Board member Larry Lipe. The letter cites nonstop toilet runs, $50 water bills, and an uncomfortable lack of heat. Lipe defends upkeep noting post occupancy repairs and furnace issues caused by a frozen oil line.
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Southern Illinoisan
Larry Lipe
Mr. Lipe
Mary Pat
Eric Becker
Carbondale
Jackson County Board
Beckers
It Was a Pretty Good Holiday by Russell Baker
A humorous look at a family holiday with multiple visitors dogs and cats. The author recalls Biff the dog eating a Christmas tree last year and a new year with Parker Glenda and Grandmother visiting and Rover Prince causing more tree trouble. The piece ends noting everyone leaving by New Year’s Day and the house finally quiet.
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Russell Baker
New York Times
Duke
Louise
Biff
Parker
Sybil
Stones
Glenda
Jim
Harriet
Prince
Max Bialystock
Grandmother
Adlai Urges End to War Not Just Limits
Adlai Stevenson calls for abolition of war by removing means of war in a 1955 Armistice Day address. He warned hydrogen age danger, urged sustained disarmament effort, and argued foreign policy must transcend bases, pacts, and stockpiles. He invoked Woodrow Wilson and universal human rights.
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Southern Illinoisan
Adlai Stevenson
University of Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
America
Illinois
Trust Our Congressmen Reply to Ernest Morgan Letter
Ruby Franklin Hall defends Congressman Simon against Morgan's claim about the Panama Canal vote. She argues Simon backed the Panama Canal Treaty to save cost and long term maintenance, noting most lawmakers did not vote to please Morgan. She asserts Simon will act in the district's best interests and U.S. welfare.
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House
United States
United Staes
Morgan
Simon
24Th
Ruby Franklin Hall
Carbondale
Red Devil nickname debate at Murphysboro High
Letter writer Laura Glotfelty defends Murphysboro Red Devil as school nickname arguing a devil mascot is myths and religion should stay separate from public schools while expressing pride in the name and spirit.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro Red Angels
Webster's
Murphysboro
Laura Glotfelty
Don t blame Rep Simon for canal treaty
Edward L Adams of Carbondale responds to Ernest Morgan s Dec 26 letter urging opposition to the Panama Canal Treaty. He notes the Senate ratified the treaty, the House acts only on appropriations, and Rep Paul Simon voted to fund the treaty s implementation, not to renegotiate it.
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Ernest Morgan
Canal Zone
Paul Simon
Mr. Morgan
Edward L. Adams Carbondale
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