Stewart Endorsement of Retirement Timing Sparks Debate
Justice Potter Stewart said it would have been harmful to retire in the 1980 election year and denied delaying to affect a Democratic successor. He cited family time and age as reasons, noting he could reconsider leaving July 3 due to Iran hostage talks and court decisions. He discussed his plan with wife Mary Ann, Vice President Bush, and William French Smith before Reagan spoke.
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Washington
Potter Stewart
Stewart
St. Cloud, Minn
Reagan
High Court
Then- Carter
Mary Ann
George Bush
William French Smith
Deci
Iran
Controllers warn of jail as FAA contract dispute escalates
PATCO president asserts controllers will strike at 6 am Monday if no contract accord is reached, risking legal penalties. He accuses FAA of a take-it-or-leave-it offer, while officials warn of nationwide flight cancellations and possible indictments for illegal work actions.
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Associated Press
Jim Santori
Southern Illinoisan
Air Traffic Controllers’ Union Today
Robert E. Poli
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization
PATCO
Poli
House Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Norman Mineta
D-Calif
Charles Mallett
Patco Local 464
Southern Illinois Air
Reagan
Robert Browning
Mallett
Airlines brace for major strike disruption across region
Airlines prepare to cut schedules by over 60 percent and may halt operations if a strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers union goes ahead. FAA estimates two thirds of O'Hare flights could be canceled, with limited service remaining to St Louis and routes altered for smaller airports. Contingency schedules force travelers to rebook multi-leg trips and manage separate transfers, while carriers like Eastern United and Delta outline reduced or replaced flights. More airports gear up for increased feeder traffic as rental cars and charters mobilize to move passengers.
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Associated Press
Jim Santori
O’hare International
FAA
Air Finos
St. Louis
Lambert Field
Carbondale
Springfield
Chicago
Air Illinois
Judy Bergiel
Air Ilinois
Ozark Air Lines
Williamson County
Cahokia
Southern Illinois
Astern Airlines
Eastern
United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Continental
Trans World Airlines
Mel Brooks Turns History on Its Head in New Interview
In a candid chat the famed comedian discusses his film about world history told through a waiter’s eyes. He balances humor with moments of seriousness as he outlines the project and its satirical aims.
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Mel Brooks
Old Carbondale Bank Faces Demolition After Move
The Bank of Carbondale moves to a new building while the old structure, once a bank, a pharmacy and the city’s opera house, may be torn down. Tom Woolf examines its history and past uses.
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Bank of Carbondale
Tom Woolf
Heritage House preserves Carterville's town mementoes
Heritage House showcases local attic and parlor relics telling Carterville's history. As Comprehensive Employment Training Act funds expire, the museum relies more on donations and volunteer support.
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Carterville
Southern Illinoisan maps 1980s agenda from community needs
A 48 page section compiles responses from hundreds of Southern Illinoisans detailing desires and needs for the 1980s. The People’s Agenda outlines expectations for leaders and government, reflecting regional voices on priorities and policy direction.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Publication Offices and Circulation Rates
Publication details for the Southern Illinoisan including office locations in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Marion contact numbers and classified ad lines. It lists subscription rates for 18 county outside area and Illinois and mail options with monthly and yearly prices.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Ill
States urge EPA to curb Midwest air pollution spread
Pennsylvania and New York petition the EPA to limit sulfur dioxide and sulfates blamed on coal plants in Ohio Michigan and other Midwest states. They cite testimony from meteorologists at a federal hearing as the seven member panel weighs tougher limits including scrubbers lower sulfur or washed coal. Utilities counter that claims lack concrete proof.
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Pennsylvania
New York
EPA
Midwest
Washington
Illinois
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Tennessee
West Virginia
Indiana
Roger Strelow
Anne Gorsuch
Lake of Egypt man named U.S. marshal for 38 Illinois counties
Robert L. Simpson of Lake of Egypt was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois by Chief Judge James L. Foreman. The interim appointee will oversee the district's southern 38 counties, dividing time between Benton and East St. Louis.
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Lake of Egypt
Man
Robert L. Simpson
U.S
Illinois
James L. Foreman
East St. Louis
Simpson
Albert S. Hinds
Ofallon
Benton
U.S. Marshal’s
Cable TV workers approve 2 year pact at Cablevision
Ten electrical workers for Southern Illinois Cablevision approved a two year contract with 13 percent raise in year one and 12 percent in year two. The pact raises sick leave from 60 to 70 days, adds two personal holidays, and requires formal job descriptions. The company serves 11,500 subscribers in Herrin Murphysboro West Frankfort Johnston City Carterville Crainville Energy Harrisburg and Eldorado.
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Southern Illinois
Cablevision
Southern Illinois Cablevision
Herrin
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Carterville
Crainville
Energy
Harrisburg
Eldorado
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S. 12Th
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Suntan
Illinois Ave
Bruce Cranston
Gary Roan
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 702
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