Court narrows reach of Clean Air Act on asbestos case
The Supreme Court split 5-4 to limit federal powers to punish asbestos pollution under the Clean Air Act. It overturned EPA rules requiring wetting asbestos during demolitions unless a numerical emission standard is set, in a Detroit case involving Adamo Wrecking Co. Justice Stevens dissented, while another ruling allowed states to treat unwed fathers differently in adoptions, upholding a Georgia law on consent.
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Environmental Protections Agency
Tion
EPA
Supreme Court
Rehnquists
Adamo Wrecking Co
Detroit
Adamo
Justice Stevens
Potter Stewart
William J. Brennan Jr
Harry A. Blackmun
Georgia
Storms lash coasts as midlands shiver
A severe cold snap and powerful storms swept the East and West coasts for a second day. Eight weather related deaths were reported across six states as utilities cut back power and roads closed.
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Associated Press
Midlands
Illinois
Deneice Herschberger
Humboldt
Ohio
Toledo Edison Co
Dayton Power & Light Co
Columbus
Southern Ohio Electric Co
East Ohio Gas Co
Cleveland
Warmer chance of snow forecasts in Southern Illinois
Weather forecast from John Dellinger at Southern Illinois Airport near Carbondale predicts gradual warming into week end but adds a rising chance of snow. Overnight lows expected around 10 degrees tonight with highs near 20 and mid 20s by Wednesday. Snow flurries possible Wednesday with increasing clouds and a frontal system from the Rocky Mountains, potential snow by weekend.
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Southern Illinois
John Dellinger
Carbondale
Dellinger
Rocky Mountains
Good evening view of the benchmarks and blackmarks
A brief Page 8 note offers a view of benchmarks and blackmarks from his term, presenting a concise assessment of performance milestones and criticisms.
Shawnee College Staff To See 7.6 Percent Pay Rise
Employees at Shawnee College will receive average pay increases of 7.6 percent as reported on page 3. The second law school teacher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale who faced a promotion denial has resigned. Governor James Thompson marks his first full year in office today. A re-
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Shawnee College
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
James Thompson
Federal judge orders merger of eleven Delaware school districts
A federal judge ordered the consolidation of eleven Delaware school districts to settle a 20 year desegregation case. The decision aims to unify oversight and speed desegregation efforts across the state. Page 7. The Israels authorized additional settlements on the contentious West Bank. Page 2.
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Delaware
West Bank
Opinions WHAT IS THE STATE OF SIU Carbondale
Faculty President Larry Taylor shares views on the state of Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the final part of a two part series, presented on page 4.
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State of Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Larry Taylor
Appliances as work-savers or white elephants
The article notes appliances can save labor or become costly clutter depending on use. It points readers to Dollars & Sense Page 6 for tips on choosing appliances and a formula to calculate electricity consumption.
City and SIUC to fund rape prevention transit in Carbondale
The city and Southern Illinois University Carbondale each pledge 1200 dollars to the Women’s Transit Authority to run a women only night van service from 7 30 p m to 2 30 a m on weekends and 9 p m to 1 a m other nights. Riders donate 25 cents with two women maximum per trip and priority for women traveling alone. The pilot lasts three to four months and potential matching funds may extend support.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Carbondale City
Women’s Transit Authority
WTA
Southern Illinois University
Carroll Fry
Rape Education Com
Mittee
Carbondale Women’s Center
Marie Kingsbury
Rape Education Committee
Madison
Wis
Champaign
Fry
SIUC
Legless veteran helps locate lost boy in cold Birmingham
Tommy Ray Morton a 26 year old veteran with two artificial legs led a five hour CB radio assisted search for 3 year old John Collins Jr in Birmingham Alabama. He found the boy bundled on a porch swing and comforted him until authorities arrived. The boy had been left in a running car as the car was stolen. The temperature was 14 degrees with a minus 12 wind chill. Morton volunteers with the Police Associated Citizens Emergency Radio group and credits his drive to help others from his experiences in Vietnam.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tommy Ray Morton
Vietnam
Morton
John Collins Jr
John
Tal
Citizens Band
Associated Citizens Emergency Radio
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