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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1978
Page
3
Merrill Perlman recaps historic snowfall in Southern Illinois, noting 14 inches on the ground at Southern Illinois Airport with more expected. He cites weather observer Richard Moore on measurement, contrasts with 1918 and 1924 records, and recalls the severe 1918 winter as a benchmark.
Henry deFiebre reports that SIU geography professor David L. Jones predicts balmy winters will recede as the region faces a future with more intense snow events, contrasting memories of Southern Illinois winters past. The expert cautions residents to prepare for changing climate patterns and stronger winter impacts.
Carbondale council member Joseph Dakin will resign to join the Illinois Prisoner Review Board starting February 1. He accepts the state post, plans a leave from his SIU Carbondale correctional services job, and will remain a Carbondale resident while serving.
Snow shovels sell out in Southern Illinois amid demand for snow chains and tires. True Value in Carbondale sold about 70 shovels Monday with few tire chains remaining, while Sears in University Mall had limited tires and no chains. Marion’s Cox True Value sold out of shovels and sleds, shifting to corn scoops and wide coal shovels, and Jakes Tire noted subdued store traffic after a November peak. Stores report ongoing salt, insulation, and space heaters in supply, with widespread purchases of melting salt and related winter gear.
Police Chief Frank Haught, indicted on official misconduct and intimidation charges, was relieved of duties by Mayor William Schettler. The mayor said the action, not a suspension or firing, leaves pay halted as the city and Haught’s attorney negotiate. Haught, 27, appointed last September, is the town’s third chief in four months. Indictments allege threats to close Rend Lake Pavilion for sexual favors from the manager’s wife. additional charges accuse grand jury tampering. Haught remains free on 1100 dollar bond.
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