Marion Mechanics Return to Work in Individual Deals
Marion auto mechanics who had been on strike since May 1 began returning to work under individual agreements with six employers. Agreements cover wage increases totaling 1.50 over three years with variations by shop, and negotiations continue at remaining agencies in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Bill Absher
Absher Motors
Absher
Dave Garner
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Marion Mechanics
Kimmel Auto Supply
Marion Ford-Mercury
Leon Webb Auto Sales
Mayer Brothers
Westernaire Dodge
Ervin N. Baker Motors
Karl-Barnfield Motors
Aselton
International Sales and Service
Garner
Carbondale Mechanics
Carbondale fights arbitration demand in police labor suit
The City of Carbondale asks a Jackson County court to dismiss the Carbondale Police Officers Association bid to force arbitration over a new labor pact. The city argues no binding arbitration contract exists and cites no Illinois law authorizing municipal labor arbitration. The CPOA petition seeks court-ordered arbitration after weeks of stalled talks and a mediator’s involvement. Patrolmen continue working as contract talks remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Police Officers’ Association
CPOA
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Police Association
Illinois
Steam-engine train will make coal runs
The Crab Orchard and Egyptian Railroad based at Marion will haul coal shipments this week for the first time. Two sets of 10 cars will be loaded at Mantle crossing and Creal Springs Road Wednesday and Friday, delivered by COE to Missouri Pacific interchange for shipment Thursday and Saturday. Regular shipments will continue. Governor Thompson hopes to ride the train this week as Illinois coal is used. Illinois Division of Tourism members rode the train Friday to study promotional possibilities. The COE operates the short line from Mantle east of Marion to near Crainville, carrying tourists and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crab Orchard
Egyptian Railroad
Marion
Hugh Crane
Mantle Crossing
Creal Springs Road
Co&e
Missouri-Pacific Railroad
Crane
James Thompson
Thompson
Illinois Coal
Illinois Division of Tourism
Mantle
Crainville
Land for expansion Mall asks annexation Carbondale
Mall developers will ask the Carbondale city council to annex 13.2 acres immediately south of the existing mall for a planned expansion. The annexation petition was signed by John W. Feirich, trustee, and development group Hocker Squitieri Co of Owensboro Ky will present site plans before construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale University Mall
J. W. Land Trust
John W. Feirich
Hocker-Squitieri, Co
Owensboro, Ky
Valier gunfire exchange under investigation
Franklin County prosecutor Ter rence Hopkins weighing whether to file charges after a weekend gunfire exchange in Valier. Rutherford Eubank, 43, allegedly shot James R. Jackson, 49, who was wounded multiple times. Jackson, in good condition at Franklin Hospital, reportedly angered after Eubank’s son nearly struck a Jackson child.
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Franklin County
Terrence Hopkins
Valier
Rutherford Eubank
James R. Jackson
Walier
Thompson Dunbar Jr
Jackson
Franklin Hospital
Benton
SICO predicts top five finish in ARRL Field Day
Southern Illinois Code Operators led by William Hinchcliff expect a top three finish in the ARRL Field Day. The group logged over 1,000 contacts across 49 states within 24 hours, missing only Alaska, and earned about 2,000 points as ARRLQST magazine prepares to publish results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Code
SICO
American Radio Relay League
William Hinchcliff
Hinchcliff
Alaska
Southern Illinois
QST
Manart inmate 25 found hanged in Menard cell
Wayne Schmidtgall 25 of Fairbury was found hanged by a belt from his cell door at Menard State Penitentiary in Chester. The coroner said he had been in prison since August 1977 serving 3 1 2 to 10 years for theft reckless homicide and burglary. Relatives brought his body back to Fairbury for burial.
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Menard State Penitentiary
Chester
Wayne Schmidtgall
Fairbury
Randolph County
Gary McClure
Schmidtgall
Menard
Central Illinois
McClure
Former Carbondale man held in jail
A former Carbondale man sought by Jackson County authorities for more than two months on a reckless conduct charge was arrested Sunday in Carbondale. Robert L. Taylor, 25, formerly of 312 N. Washington St., was being held today in Jackson County jail in Murphysboro. Taylor was charged on April 23. He is accused of using his car in an attempt to run over Frank Stonemark in Taylor was to appear in court today for a bond hearing.
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Carbondale
Jackson County
Robert L. Taylor
Washington St
Murphysboro
Taylor
Frank Stonemark
Are Siuc Officials Overpaid The Debate Over Administrator Salaries
Henry de Fiebre reports SIUC officials face scrutiny over pay. CFUT cites national medians showing Brandt at 54 873 while Horton earns 47 904, with several administrators earning well above the medians for comparable campuses. Horton disputes CFUT criteria, urging comparisons by enrollment and budget. He cites surveys showing higher national president salaries and adds faculty compensation concerns. Other figures: Gentry 43 500 Susman 43 704 Swinburne 36 000 Sayers 33 160.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern
CFUT
SIUC
Siu-C
Brandt
Frank E. Horton
Horton
SIU C
Herbert S. Donon
American Association of University Professors
Robert E. Gentry
Arthur M. Sus
Sman
Bruce R. Swinburne
Gale Sayers
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