Simon Dixon bill seeks to treat pipelines as common carriers
The article argues Illinois senators Paul Simon and Alan Dixon should not curb natural gas deregulation now. It notes their proposal to reinstate price controls and classify pipelines as common carriers, amid debate on rising home heating costs and broader policy concerns. The piece urges relief for the poor without disturbing the market while criticizing broader political actions.
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Simon
Paul Simon
Illinois
Alan Dixon
Simon and Dixon
Cap
Weinberger and Co
Waxman Sikorsky bill linked to Bhopal disaster impact
A Coal Age note ties Rep Henry Waxman and the Sikorsky acid rain bill to the Bhopal catastrophe and sulfur dioxide scrubber costs. It questions how federal pollution controls might affect Southern Illinois coal, whether raising utility charges for scrubbers boosts high sulfur coal or kills low sulfur coal, and notes uncertainty about outcomes for the industry.
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EARTH
Union Carbide
Bhopal
Waxman
Pennsylvania
Three Mile Island
Illinois
Waxman-Sikorsky
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Opens with New Chocolate Treat
A school notice announces Girl Scout cookie sales starting today after a parent posted in the lunchroom. Prices rise to 1.85 per box and a new Chocollage chocolate caramel cookie debuts. Cookies will be sealed at the bakery to prevent tampering, with proceeds benefiting Shagbark Council and local troops. If needed, a scout can be sent before the January 27 sale end.
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Shagbark Council
Southern Illinois
Illinois Center debate sparks mixed views in Chicago Loop
A Chicago debate centers on the Illinois Center in the Loop with residents and officials weighing its bold blue glass complex. Gov. Thompson defends the project calling it a landmark for year 2000 while critics liken it to a salad bowl or an alien helmet.
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E.R. Shipp
New York Times
Chicago
State of Illinois
Dominick Prohm
Prohm
Loop
Jean Dubuffet
Lincoln
Kim Loofbourrow
California
Harry M. Weese
Weese
Helmut Jahn
Helmut
John F. Hartray Jr
The
Chicago Tribune
James R. Thompson
John. Thompson
Big Jim
Governor’s Palace
E.T
John
New York City
City Center
56Th Street
Illinois Center
Robert A. MacPherson
Capital Development Board
Randolph
Richard J. Daley Civic Center
Robert Bruegmann
University of Illinois In Chicago
Randolph and Clark
Tom Palazzolo
Thompson
Samantha
Snoopy
Nurse disputes seat belt myths in Illinois letters
A Southern Illinois editor replies to letters about seat belt laws and dispels fear. A nurse with 18 years’ experience warns against sensational claims of belt-related deaths, citing fire and water survival odds and emphasizing real injuries from crashes.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Personal care and comfort from CIPS improves leisure ease
The speaker notes CIPS increases effort and time to look after them, especially in summer, enhancing comfort. They feel cared for and can relax, needing no decisions if they prefer not to think. The realization comes that someone cares when they previously felt neglected.
Seat belt urge sparks editorials and warnings
A reader column argues for seat belt use, challenging critics and urging politicians to back safety measures. The writer claims seat belts save lives, notes deaths in 30 mph crashes, and mocks belt opponents while urging drivers to avoid reckless risk.
Murphysboro Key Club thanks helpers for toy drive
The Murphysboro Key Club thanks residents and businesses for supporting its annual Toy Drive for Needy Children, providing toys for over 400 kids and responding to most requests. Special thanks go to listed donors and sponsors while inviting new project ideas for Southern Illinois.
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Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro Key Club
Impos
Melvin Buckler
City National Bank
Towne Pharmacy
Dairy Queen
McDonalds of
Jackson Square
Pizza Hut
Hardee’s
Walmart
Kmart
Murphysboro American
The
Mike Lewis
Key Club
Southern Illinois
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Charles Moore
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