This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1979
Page
1
Doris Mager known as Eagle Lady sits in a 50 foot pine nest in Oviedo Florida to dramatize the plight of the bald eagle. She plans a six day perch to attract public attention to the endangered status of Americas symbol and highlight conservation concerns.
Mrs. Mager climbed a tall tree near Maitland to sleep in a bald eagle nest as part of a conservation effort. Local supporters aim to raise about $20,000 for a new aviary and bird of prey cages while volunteers keep a vigil and feed the nesting birds. She has cared for injured raptors 17 years and hopes stricter penalties for hunters will protect eagles. The team uses a rope ladder and hoisting equipment, monitoring nests and documenting the birds' activity from dawn to dusk.
Washington AP reports Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger urges a crash program to raise coal consumption from 623 million tons to 1.8 billion by 1985 and 2.1 billion by 2000. He calls for a presidential Coal Commission, possible easing of environmental laws, and heavy synthetic fuel investment to reduce oil dependency.
The Illinois General Assembly approved a workfare measure requiring able bodied general assistance recipients to register with local governments and work at minimum wage until benefits are offset. The bill excludes disability and dependent child aid cases and faces local cost and feasibility concerns.
The Inter State Commerce Commission authorized independent truckers to collect a 5.6 percent surcharge to cover soaring diesel costs. ICC chairman Daniel O'Neal said the move would bring thousands back to work, while Independent Truckers Association president Mike Parkhurst denounced it as garbage and called for a broader strike expansion amid ongoing violence.
Weather outlook shows fair warm nights with upper 60s lows and Saturday highs in the lower 90s. Sunday to Tuesday stay warm with possible thunderstorms, highs in the 80s and lows around 60s. Editorial notes caution on nuclear energy limits. SIUC basketball schedule brings back Hartman against Kansas State. CARTERVILLE High School seeks Tim Bleyer as head coach.
Nine SIU Board of Trustees face a 24 page suit by Madison County State's Attorney Nicholas G. Byron alleging illegal telephone discussions and private breakfasts about a governance change. The suit seeks court oversight including tape recording and logging of future meetings and conversations, with no criminal penalties requested.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.