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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1981
Page
2
Delta Queen edged the Mississippi Queen by a boat length in the 1,039 mile, 12 day upriver race from New Orleans ending near St Louis a smoky finish marked by a final burst of speed as both boats retraced the famed 1870 Robert E Lee Natchez river challenge.
RTA votes 12-0 to boost fares 12.5 percent for CTA, commuter rail, and suburban buses starting Monday as officials warn of possible system shutdown. A 40 percent rail surcharge may follow, with Chicago Mayor Byrne exploring a 1 percent local sales tax to fund mass transit.
Two St Louis residents and a Lake of Egypt man face theft charges after Marion police recovered several vehicles in a three hour span. Robert J Childers 25 and Tanya Aston were held in Williamson County jail with charges including theft of a motor vehicle over 150 and burglary. Charles Sullins 19 was arrested after a septic pump truck was found stolen from Merill Lucas Septic Service.
Readers meet Vietnam veterans seeking support to heal from delayed stress syndrome. The piece highlights how the war divided the nation and how soldiers, families, and communities continue to cope as they rebuild their lives.
Cablevision Systems plans price increases for cable television service in Southern Illinois but also announces new offerings. The article highlights upcoming additions and improvements for customers, signaling a mixed outlook for households and local markets.
Photographer Jerry Lower and reporter Bonnie Marx begin a week long series on the courageous campers at Touch of Nature the outdoor laboratory of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The feature highlights both frustrations and joys of camping for the handicapped and introduces the full page spread.
Public notice outlining publication offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and mailing addresses. Includes subscription rates by carrier and mail, office phone numbers, classified ad numbers, postmaster address and general publication details.
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed rulings freeing suspects and suppressing statements in the 1978 Makanda home invasion and abduction case. Shelly Kite and Fidelmar Tello face charges of armed violence and home invasion. prosecutors will proceed after the reinstatement order.
Two Southern Illinois state representatives James Rea and Bruce Richmond voted for the unemployment insurance compromise approved by the General Assembly. They were the only area legislators to oppose the earlier business backed bill that failed by one vote in the House. The compromise raises business taxes while reducing benefits and aims to settle the state debt to the federal government for unemployment coverage.
The legislature sent a bill to Gov. James Thompson to purchase the Hardin County Work Camp near Elizabeth town for $200,000. The camp, an extension of Vienna Correctional Center, houses 50 minimum security prisoners doing public service as it is rented for $50,000 annually from the Hardin County School District. The move compromises Winchester's push for $500,000 to buy and expand the camp, with plans to add 50 prisoners and 25 to 30 supervisory jobs, and a later bill to authorize expansion.
Sharon L. McNair of Chicago appeared in Chester circuit court where Judge Carl Becker set a 35000 bond after Menard Correctional Center stakeouts. Lt. Randy Tinsman saw a woman toss a one pound bag of cannabis over the prison wall. Police found no further contraband in the car.
Makanda mayor Bill Wheatley urged residents to fast three meals in the month to unite Christians and heal divisions. He noted some progress in his administration and described village tensions as by products of spiritual breakdown. The board approved Makanda Community Development Council use of the village hall on July 13 for a recycling meeting, with standard hall-use requirements. A first reading on an annual appropriations ordinance proposed expenditures of about $59,500.
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