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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1985
Page
5
The text describes Stevenson weighing diverse roles from White House bid to corporate leader, judge, lawyer, and even president. It notes a shifting focus as personal life with Jayne and daughter Laitha grows, and Thompson states uncertainty about pursuing another public office or government service.
Murphysboro hosts a final planning meeting as Southern Illinois leaders prepare a regional bid for the 6,000 job Saturn plant. Chambers, city officials and groups from Carbondale, Marion, West Frankfort and others stress unity to attract future industry, with summaries due by Saturday and the overview to be delivered to Springfield.
Area chambers of commerce and local groups put forward multiple GM site proposals across several counties. Sites include De Soto Elkville near Carbondale, Herrin Johnston City Road northwest of Herrin, a 700 acre tract between Williamson and Crab Orchard areas, and a 640 acre federal wildlife refuge site. Union County offers a 10 year tax abatement. Mount Vernon proposes two sites near I-57 I-64 and US 45 plus a 490 acre Ohio River tract next to US 45. American Electric Power owns Site B at Massac County with expansion options.
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