Court won't hear appeal of order outlawing strike at Illinois mines
Eight United Mine Workers locals were denied Supreme Court review of a Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals ruling that outlawed a 1972 strike at McGuire Shaft and Tunnel Corp and Robers and Schaefer Co Inc. in southern Illinois. The strike supported by Old Ben Coal Corp and Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp aimed at wage controls under the Economic Stabilization Act during Phase 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UMW
McGuire Shaft and Tunnel Corp
Robers & Schaefer Co. Inc
Southern Illinois Mines
Old Ben Coal Corp
Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp
Economic Stabilization Act
Black lung lawyers face scrutiny over high fees
Social Security spokesman James Brown says lawyers collecting large fees for black lung claims are legal and no investigation is planned. Reported Kentucky lawyers earned over 100000 each in 1972 and more this year, with some handling hundreds of cases and collecting two fees.
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Ly Media
Washington
Social Security Administration
James Brown
Social Security
Kentucky
Brown
United Mine Workers Union
UMW
Craig Baab
American Bar Association
ABA
Carl Perkins
D-Ky
House Education and Labor Committee
Perkins
Union may challenge Franklin Hospital board validity
Local 529 in Benton may sue to test whether Franklin Hospital board members served lawfully. Attys say oath timing and financial disclosures could trigger quo warranto actions. Two members reappointed after oath delay. three new appointees. Union dispute and new employees group challenge hospital representation.
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West Frankfort
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Joe Hickman
International Brotherhood of Laborers Union of North America
Franklin County
Local 529
The
Warren Stark
Hickman
Robert Hill
Williamson County Board of Review Opens With No Complaints
Williamson County Board of Review convened its annual session with no complaints on file about 1973 property assessments for 1974 tax bills. Bills for 1972 taxes will be mailed in July. The board will bid for 1973 highway program materials on June 25 at 10 a.m. Sheriff Oxford’s semi annual report recorded receipts of 7 963 and expenditures of 106 252 through May 31.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County
Board of Review
Illinois
Boards of Reviews
William J. Sinks
Boards of Review
Springfield
Sinks
Frank A. Kirk
Department of Local Government Affairs
Russell Oxford
Oxford
SIU Board Endorses Derge China Trip for National Publicity
University of Illinois at Carbondale President David R. Derge led a two team delegation to mainland China with State Dept backing. The SIU Board of Trustees polled members individually and unanimously approved the month long trip for national recognition. Derge departed June 11 and planned to return in the second week of July.
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David R. Derge
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Mainland
SIU
Derge
China
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
Ball
U.S. State Dept
SIU Board of Trustees
Ivan A. Elliott Jr
Carmi
Elliott
Track reopens after derailment near Valier with no injuries
A Burlington spokesman said the derailment of seven teen cars carrying 100 tons of coal each derailed for unknown reasons. The line was cleared, and the incident is under investigation. The 105 car train originated in Lesser and was bound for TVA in Paducah, Kentucky.
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Valier
Burlington
Lesser
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Paducah
Burlington Northern
Franklin County
Miss Du Quoin Crowned at Lions Carnival Final Night
Debbie Pfeiffer, daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Pfeiffer, was crowned Miss Du Quoin at Keyes City Park on the final night of the 31st annual Lions Carnival. She will be a senior at Du Quoin High School this fall. First runner up was Jancie Willi with four other finalists Debbie Malone Cecelia Lively and Ann Chambers. The coronation concluded the carnival which began last Tuesday.
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Debbie Pfeiffer
W. C. Pfeiffer
du Quoin
Keyes City Park
Miss Pfeiffer
Sandy Powers
Wayne Leedy
du Quoin High School
Jancie Willi
Justin Willi
Debbie Malone
Olen Malone
Cecelia Lively
Earl Lively
Ann Chambers
Dan Tilley
Geen
Northwest Wastewater Plant Hearing Planned in Carbondale
A public hearing at 7 30 p m on June 25 will discuss improvements at Carbondale's Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant. The EPA requires the hearing before grant consideration. Plans include chlorination, piping treated sewage to the Big Muddy River, and doubling capacity from 0 75 to 1 5 mgd with an estimated $3 million cost. Funding may involve a federal grant or a mix of state federal and city money, conducted alongside a town meeting at University City.
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Carbondale
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Big Muddy
University City
Charges to be dismissed in Texaco service robbery case
Williamson County State's Atty. Robert Howerton said charges of attempted robbery with a water pistol against Roy Deason II and David W. Thompson will be dismissed. The incident at Willmore's Texaco in Johnston City occurred at 2 25 a m June 11 after a dispute over change with a $5 bill. The attendant did not feel threatened.
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Williamson County
Robert Howerton
Roy Deason II
T. 2
West Frankfort
David W. Thompson
Rt. 4
Thompsonville
Johnston City
John Clarida
Willmore
Texaco
Howerton
Levee Locks Open. Internal Drainage Water Drops in Jackson County
After more than 12 weeks of backlog the locks along western Jackson County opened over the weekend as internal drainage water fell about three feet. River crests had risen to all time highs, with 43.3 feet recorded on April 29 and 27 feet water level at Chester dropping to 24.9 feet this morning. Many residents moved back into homes as roads reopen. extensive prime cropland may be lost for the 1973 season with an estimated 10 000 acres flooded.
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Jackson County
Gorham- Jacob
Chester
Mississippi
Gorham
Jacob
Neunert
Murphysboro projects seek 71043 in federal revenue sharing
Mayor Bruce Richmond outlined Murphysboro’s formal application for the third entitlement period from January 1 to June 30 1973. The report shows 71043 in anticipated federal revenue sharing and 26043 for a new fire engine plus 45000 for street alley and sidewalk improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Bruce Richmond
Richmond
Barbecue Sparks Fire At Marion Residence
A Sunday barbecue at the home of Rev. Max L. Martin at 530 E. Everett St. Marion started by an electric charcoal starter stored on ceiling tile. The starter ignited a fire in the garage, burning a hole in the wall before firefighters arrived at 1 30 p.m. No damage estimate was available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max L. Martin
E. Everett St
Marion
Farm target prices win Adlai Stevenson support
Sen Adlai Stevenson backs the Senate farm bill provision for target prices as a balance for farmers and consumers. He cites guaranteed prices of 2.28 a bushel for wheat 1.53 for corn and 0.43 per pound for cotton with expected limited government cost and steadier output.
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Washington
Adlai Stevenson
D-Nii
Stevenson
Pastor Injured in Fall at Zeigler Church
The Rev. Leroy Waggoner of Zeigler Christian Church was taken to Herrin Hospital after falling down stairs and into a glass partition in the church basement. His right arm was badly cut. his wife reported he is recovering, expected home in a few days, with infection check pending. Hospital listed condition as fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Waggoner
Zeigler Christian Church
Herrin Hospital
Fort de Chartres Rendezvous Recreates 1700s Life
Weekend event at Fort de Chartres in Randolph County recalls French rule over the Illinois region with trading, crafts, and voyageur canoe races. Demonstrations include bread and candle making, pottery, blacksmithing, and leather craft. Activities feature tug of war, ox cart rides, pole climbing, musket and knife throwing, self guided tours, and a Prairie du Rocher street dance.
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Illinois
Fort de Chartres
Randolph County
Prairie du Rocher
United States
Walter Mitty
Voyageur
la Guienne Singers
Caho
Kia
Canada
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Pay Board
Black Lung
Benton Hospital
Peking
Mou Tso-Yun
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John F. Kennedy College
Miss du Quoin
Northwest
Adlai
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