BCOA Opens Case in Coal Contract Talks With UMW
The Bituminous Coal Operators Association argues low productivity and higher UMWA wages hinder competitiveness. It cites 39 percent more coal per man-day by non-UMWA miners and cites wage, pension, and safety concerns while signaling targets like more flexible work rules and feather bedding. UMW leadership seeks wage gains, cost-of-living protection, better pensions for 68,000 retirees, dental and medical benefits, plus reduced work time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
United Mine Workers of America
Bituminous Coal Operators Association Today
BCOA
UMWA
Sam Church
UMW
Church
Simon defends handling of Marion prison work stoppage
U S Representative Paul Simon spoke in Carbondale defending the four month inmate walkout at Marion prison industries as fundamentally handled properly while pressing for oversight. He discussed Iran hostage crisis diplomacy noting Warren Christopher trip to Algeria signaled progress and urged fair treatment of visiting Iranians. He urged a long term plan to avoid letting inmates “vegetate” and emphasized national interest over passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinois
Congress
Iran
Carter
Warren Christopher
Algeria
U.S
Paul Simon
Carbondale
Marion
Simon
Norman Carlson
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Christopher
ABC
America
Lee Hamilton
Indiana
Hamilton
Benyahia
Africa
United States
Museums booming as 1000 plus major institutions rise
A national cultural boom sees more than a thousand major museums in the country with sixty six percent of Americans visiting them. Family Weekly reports growing visitor interest and expanding museum networks across communities.
Chainsaw injury alters Johnston City carver Kenny Zimmer
Kenny Zimmer of Johnston City adapted after a hand injury from a chainsaw. He cannot do some forms of art but now creates competent country carvings with the tool, showing resilience and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenny Zimmer
Johnston City
Southern Illinois Warms Slightly Amid Winter Strain on Stove Makers
Bitter winter elsewhere has hit wood burning stove producers, but Southern Illinois reports comparatively warmer weather and a softer economic outlook. Local manufacturers face weaker demand while regions hit hardest by cold snap show higher sales and backlog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tax breaks for seniors and tax help available
Tax facts for seniors explains that older adults can qualify for special tax breaks and highlights assistance in the area to ensure seniors claim these benefits. The guidance encourages early planning for income taxes and utilizing local resources for eligible deductions and credits.
Southern Illinoisan Subscription Rates and Postage Details
Publication details list offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro with delivery rates by carrier and mail options for 18 county area. Rates include annual 65.00 outside Illinois 75.00. six months 35.00 40.00. three months 18.00 21.00. one month 6.50 7.50.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
Herrin
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Arion
Reagan meets GOP allies to push economic plan
President Reagan conferred with Republican leaders in the White House as inflation data showed 1980 at 12.4 percent. Senate minority leader Baker said the economy is worse than expected and urged involvement in shaping the administration’s package ahead of congressional submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ronald Reagan
Congress
White House
Labor Department
Senate
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Baker
Ex Jonesboro councilman files for mayoral election
Former Jonesboro official John L. Gardner Williford Read filed petitions to run for mayor. Incumbents and trustees across several towns have filed for multiple positions with petitions due by Monday afternoon for April 7 elections.
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Jonesboro
Southern
Matella Tucker
Grammer St
Helen Sanders
S. Locust St
Herrin
Cecil Isaacs
Indian Hill Drive
Hurst
Charlotte Cliffor
Park Ave
State funds approve SIU coal conversion study plan
Governor James R. Thompson announced nearly 7.5 million dollars for a three phase coal conversion and feasibility program. Phase one converts three boilers at the University of Illinois for about 6.9 million in construction with annual savings around 2.5 million. Phase two designs a conversion system at Western Illinois University Macomb. Phase three covers preliminary feasibility studies at 12 other facilities including Northern Illinois University Chicago Illinois Medical Center and multiple mental health centers and two prisons East Moline and Pontiac. If adopted the 14 projects would burn 175000 tons of Illinois coal yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Siu-Edwardsville
James R. Thompson
University of Illinois
Thompson
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Illinois
Siu-C
Siu-E
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
University of Illinois Medical Center
Chicago
Dixon
Alton
Kankakee
Manteno
Tinley Park
Read Mental Health Center
East Moline
Pontiac
Wildcat Strike Closes Inland Steel Coal Mine
Inland Steel Coal Co. No 2 mine near McLeansboro shut down by a wildcat strike at 4 p m Thursday a company official confirmed today More than 300 miners work at the site The official did not specify the walkout cause and expects a quick return Union members were at a meeting at the mine and could not be reached for comment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Steel Coal Co
McLeansboro
Schwartz gets 6099 for White case defense work
Jackson County Sheriff Don White was acquitted of charges while special prosecutor William Schwartz and an assistant were paid 6099 for their work. Judge Loren Lewis ruled Robertson could be paid as Schwartz's assistant, citing necessity and past familiarity with the case. State's Attorney Clemons argued improper disclosure and contract overlaps.
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Ann Schottman Knol
William Schwartz
Jackson County
Don White
John Clemons
White
Clemons
Schwartz
Leonard Robertson
Robertson
Loren Lewis
Lewis
Wis
County Board On Desiquent Tax Property
Charles Grace
David Watt
Murphysboro
Watt
Chwartz
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FBI
Family Weekly
Reagan
Zine Craig
E. Maple
Pat Brumleve
Clemens
Karen Vitt
Vienna
Paul Taylor
Tom Turner
Taylor
Christopher Glenn Burnett
Christopher City
Lester Grogran
Thompsonville
Darla Hargett
Wayne Baney
June Haze
West City
J. B. Kearney
Cris Overturf
Shirley Smith
Billie Arnold
LaVerne Aaron
William Thomas
George Saylor
William Reed
James Watkins
Frank Proveson
Bob Wiggins
Freeman United
Coal Mining CO. Operations Office
SIU
Designer Jeans
Sassoon Jordache
Chic
Liz Claiborne
Calvin Klein
Vanderbilt
Holiday Inn
Gerald S. Reed
Edward J. Heller
Thomas W. Mansfield
St. Murphysboro
S. Mill St. Pinckneyville
Hoover
Halfe
North 4Th & East
Cherry
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