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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1980
Page
1
Albert Somit, named SIU-C president after a decade at SUNY Buffalo, plans expanding the universitys community service, greater faculty governance participation, and affirmative action hiring. He emphasizes moving SIU-C forward while building ties with local legislators and the community.
A US District Court jury awarded MCI $1.8 billion after finding AT&T violated antitrust law by denying intracity connections. If upheld on appeal, shareholders would bear the cost and some charges could be passed to consumers via higher rates. MCI touted the ruling as boosting long distance competition and potentially lowering rates.
The June Saturday high reached 93 degrees in Carbon Dale, the hottest for the day since 1967. Southern Illinoisans will face more heat with sunny, hot, and humid conditions this afternoon and a low mid 60s to 70s tonight. The National Weather Service forecasts a cooler Monday with highs in the upper 80s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms though tonight may see partly cloudy skies and possible storms.
Jorge Perez, 24, the first Cuban refugee to reach Southern Illinois, arrived at Carbondale’s airport Friday with no sponsor present and no English. Officials directed him to the Illinois Migrant Council. Aura Boehne, a council secretary, arranged shelter. Perez has only immigration papers and $45 and seeks his sponsor, last known on Rural Route 3.
Rep. Paul Simon says the Carter administration plans no money in fiscal 1982 for the Perry County coal gasification plant. He notes House action provides 53 million for 1981 design and equipment, while 1982 funds would only cover further study, implying administration indecision despite Congressional support.
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