Leo Ogolini on Strike at Consolidation Coal Co
Leo Ogolini remains on strike at Consolidation Coal Co despite most United Mine Workers returning after a June 6 contract ratification. He spends long shifts in a green lawnchair under the De Soto sky reading Mother Jones as his weathered shelter shifts from umbrella to blue pickup, awaiting a new settlement that could end the three month 1981 strike if the construction workers ratify their contract today.
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Evan M. Davis
UMW
Three Consolidation Coal Co
Warehouse Strike Drags On At Consol Mines Near Sparta
A two week unassisted picket by about a dozen warehouse workers at Consol mines Nos 3 4 and 5 near Sparta Cutler and De Soto keeps the mines closed. Union leaders vow to persist while Consol declines to discuss the dispute. Ogolini a No 5 warehouse worker who joined the union cites higher pay and security as motives saying they may seek unemployment benefits. The NLRB says Consol’s challenge to unionization was rejected and a federal court order could be pursued if talks fail, with potential delays of about a year.
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Burning Star
Sparta
Cutler
de Soto
Consol
Bronte Razmas
UMW
Ogolini
Murphysboro
No. 5
National
Joseph Moore
National Labor Relations Board
Washington
NLRB
Razmas
No. 3
Moore
Murphysboro starts development plan work at Chamber luncheon
Murphysboro residents favor a master plan prioritizing removal of downtown parking meters a swimming pool and redevelopment. The Chamber of Commerce announced survey results at a Jackson County Country Club luncheon as committees form to craft a long term growth plan with city council cooperation and university help as options.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan New Industries
Murphysboro
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Jackson County Country Club
Murphysboro Financial Institutions
Russell Breading
Breading
Brown Shoe Co
Chamber
Marvin Boyer
Boyer
Southern Il
Nna
Sydney Appleton
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Appleton
Murphysboro to start strict litter code enforcement
Murphysboro Mayor Sydney Appleton announced a city cleanup effort focusing on enforcing litter codes. Code Enforcement Officer Charles Vallo will notify residents with 30 days to clean up. A final one week notice will follow, then citations if cleanup is not done.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Sydney Appleton
Appleton
Key Club plans new mini park in Murphysboro downtown
Murphysboro High School Key Club receives permission to build a mini park in a downtown alley between 13th and 14th streets north of Walnut Street. Landscaping, picnic tables, wrought iron fencing and gated access are planned with possible removal of four parking meters. Construction could start mid July with completion by fall. The alley will not be vacated and shrubbery will be boxed for future removal.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Key Club
Robert Hall
Hall
13Th
14Th Streets
Walnut Street
Mark Kennedy
Bill Porter Construction Co
Mount Auburn
Roblee Avenue
J. and L. Robinson
Wiggs Excavating
Whippoorwills a call in the wild from elusive birds
Southern Illinois naturalist notes the common yet elusive whippoorwill. The piece contrasts its night activity, earthy plumage, and cave-mouth bill with relatives the chuck-will's-widow and nighthawk. It describes behaviors, habitat, and regional sightings near Carbondale and Pomona Road.
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Ben Gelman
Illinois
Europe
Donkey Ball Game Raises Funds for De Soto Little League
Donkey ball at De Soto Community Park pitted men against women in a fundraiser. Donkeys carried all throws and baserunning as players rode in a playful twist of sport. The women won 8 to 6 amid lighthearted chaos.
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David Jones
Route 1
de Soto
de Soto Community Park
Whippoorwills, Kite Nest Found in Union County
Notes on local birds include a possible strayed whippoorwill near Pomona Road and a confirmed Mississippi kite nest found by Jan Toler in Union County. The endangered kite, part of a Southern Illinois University study, nests in tall trees by drainage ditches and feeds on insects and small vertebrates. The kite population appears stable despite land-clearing concerns.
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Jan Toler
Anna
Union County
Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory
West Frankfort rejects joint talks with townships
West Frankfort City Council votes 3 to 2 to not meet with Denning and Frankfort Town ship officials to discuss cooperative efforts. Commissioner Simmons notes planning commission called it a gabfest while Harkins and Culley cite the city's and town's ongoing problems. Five other Simmons proposals pass, including arcade regulations, museum zoning, private home businesses, administrative fees for bonds, and annexing an undeveloped 111 acre tract. Residents complain of youths loitering near arcades.
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O. R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
West Frankfort
Denning
Frankfort
John Simmons
Fred Harkins
George Culley
Mike McClatchey
Simmons
James Bernhard
Planning Commission
Zoning Commission
Hve
Herrin Chief Plans New Image for Police
Herrin Police Chief Bruce Townsend aims to improve the department image after the 1978 extortion case involving city officials. He pledges to focus on administration over patrols, shift from a reactive posture, and urge public hel p at first trouble signs. Townsend, 25, was appointed May 11 after time with Williamson County Detective Unit.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Bruce Townsend
Townsend
the William
Son County
Chamber of Commerce
Donald Swinford
Clyde Brewster
Chamber
Park Ave
Jon Nicholas
Herrin Norge
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