Hazardous cargo derailment ends safely
Authorities prepared for evacuations affecting over 100 homes in Hurst and Bush after a Missouri Pacific derailment. No evacuation was ordered as crews moved the derailed cars, with one tank car noted as extremely toxic and flammable. Officials said the crossing on Illinois 149 would reopen after repairs, and Mayor Mize praised the precautions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Hurst
Bush
Missouri Pacific
Williamson County
William Halstead
Halstead
North Street
Royalton
Illinois State Police
Illinois 149
Eugene Mize
Area legislators split on RTA issue
Southern Illinois lawmakers remain divided over Chicago area transit. Rep. Rea calls for higher fares and new regional funding, Rep. Richmond opposes state tax increases, Rep. Winchester predicts separate systems with a shared labor board, and Sen. Johns favors a long term regional approach with possible taxes on cigarettes and liquor for highways.
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Southern Illinois
Robert Winchester
Rosidare
RTA
Chicago
Suburbs
Illinois
Winchester
C. L. MecCormick
Vienna
McCormick
Gene Johns
Marion
Johns
Shortage of funds closes mine at Pittsburg
About 200 miners at Classic Coal Co No 5 in Pittsburg were laid off indefinitely as the mine ran out of working capital during the United Mine Workers strike. Thirty salaried employees also lost jobs, with 50 River Venture drivers potentially laid off. The mine will stay on standby while the company studies capital infusion options, including a possible sale, with studies due in 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
The
Southern Illinoisan
Classic Coal Co
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Adams Resources and Energy, Inc
Classic
River Venture Co
Carbondale talks stall over gag rule during talks
Carbondale Elementary School District negotiators suspended contract talks with teachers to press for a gag rule about discussing session details. CEA President Robert Barrow said the board’s Michael Altekruse demanded a rule never agreed to, and warned a meeting of the executive committee may be called to decide next steps. He argued over who the CEA should negotiate with and criticized the bid to curb media disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Carbondale Education Association
Robert Barrow
Michael Altekruse
Barrow
CEA
Altekruse
George Edwards
Edwards
Larry Jacober
Jacober
Interest rates stall new library
Carbondale voters approved a 1.7 million bond for a new public library but no construction has begun. Library Director Ray Campbell coordinates space planning with architects Harry Weese and Associates as UMIC Inc handles bond finances. Market rates around 10.5 percent delay sale. officials expect improvement before year end and plan fall construction of a 16 000 square foot facility with parking for 77.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Old Brush
West Main Street
Ray Campbell
Library Board
Campbell
Harry Weese
Chicago
Walnut St
Memphis, Tenn
Umic, Inc
UMIC
Morris Fair
Fair
Du Quoin police chief Minton resigns to rejoin army
Du Quoin Police Chief Walter J. Minton resigns effective 4 p.m. June 17 after four years in command. He will join the U.S. Army Special Services at the government’s request, returning to military service. Mayor Armstrong to seek council approval for acting chief Gerald Lively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Ilinoisan du Quoin
Walter J. Minton
Southern Illinois Enforcement Group
Minton
U.S. Army Special Services
Robert Armstrong
du Quoin
Arbua
Netherlands
Antilles Islands
Anna-Jonesboro
University of South Florida
Tampa
SIEG
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department
Tampa, Fla
Carbondale High 1981 Graduates Hear Valedictorian Address
Sonia Heidinger of the 1981 class carried her own graduation card in line for the commencement ceremony Friday. The class graduated 256 students. John Chen, class valedictorian, delivered the graduation address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia Heidinger
Carbondale Community High School
John Chen
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Richard Carter
Evan M. Davis
Regional Transportation Authority
James Rea
D-Christopher
Rea
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Richmond
John Bevenage
Sal Peritore
River Venture
Peritore
Tennessee Valley Authority
Walter Minton
Jerry Lower
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