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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1979
Page
1
New York AP reports Dr Ken Greenspan of Columbia urges motorists to use gas lines for coping and socializing, not rage. He says channel anger into constructive action against policies, practice relaxation, and bring reading or a companion to ease waiting.
AP reports fresh violence on the nations highways amid independent truckers protests. Some blockades began to come down while snipers wounded a driver near Huntington West Virginia. Kenneth Fullen suffered a facial wound as another truck was stopped and its windows shattered nearby. Levittown Pennsylvania also saw street chaos.
The operator of the bankrupt Murphysboro grain elevator has been located out of state and served with a subpoena to appear in court in Benton on Thursday. Raymond Montgomery, missing since December 1978, may or may not honor the subpoena as the hearing on creditors’ examination proceeds amid bankruptcy actions tied to the Murphysboro and Metropolis elevators and related debts.
Gen. Alexander Haig escaped unharmed as his car was hit by a remote land mine outside Obourg en route to Casteau. Three guards were lightly injured, a motorcyclist was arrested nearby, and Haig continued to his office with his car damaged but operable. No group claimed responsibility.
Southern Illinois sees first week of summer feel more like fall as a fast moving cold front lowers Sunday highs to 74 and lows to 57. Expect slow warming toward 80 with light showers possible. Saturday storm dumped heavy hail mainly in Murphysboro area, scattered rain elsewhere in the region. Three prisoners escaped Franklin County jail in Benton by sawing bars. Senate rejects insulin tax elimination, deferring broader tax relief.
Nation notes stomach cancer remains evident but is reported to be less common as Americans improve their diet. The article hints at ongoing health discussions and diet trends influencing cancer rates.
Illinois lawmakers approved Senate bill 1425 to increase the state contribution to the Du Quoin State Fair and raise the Hambletonian purse. The plan earmarks a share of betting receipts from the third and fourth races at Illinois harness tracks. If signed, the extra funds take effect in 1980, helping Du Quoin fend off a Meadowlands bid that could reach 625000 or more.
Donald C. Swain 48, the first finalist to visit SIU Carbondale, touts communication as essential for a chancellor. He meets with acting Chancellor Brown and SIU-C President Brandt, plans further sessions with faculty and students, and cites external leadership to the Illinois Board of Education and General Assembly while stressing campus tradition and systemwide focus. Swain, an alumnus of UC Berkeley with a long UC tenure, is among four finalists including Shaw and Wingfield, with Edwardsville visits pending and a schedule to rotate sites.
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