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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1985
Page
1
Southern Illinois University faces a one-year probation for NCAA violations linked to payments to Kenny Perry. The 1985-86 season bans include postseason play, conference title eligibility, national TV appearances, and sharing in conference revenue, with an MVC review slated for 1985-86.
White House spokesman Larry Speakes said if diplomatic efforts to free 40 American hostages in Lebanon fail in the coming days, President Reagan may consider actions including closing Beirut airport or imposing a blockade to deny Lebanon goods such as petroleum and food. He stressed no specific action beyond diplomacy has been decided and warned against expecting drastic military steps.
The EPA said public schools in Illinois and 26 other states must meet federal asbestos exposure limits in summer abatement work. OSHA rules cover private employees nationwide but exclude state and local government workers. 23 states have adopted comparable protections for public employees. Breathing asbestos fibers can cause lung disease and cancer with long latency.
The report notes sunny conditions for today with a shift to humid weather tonight. No temperatures are provided, and no locations or sources are cited.
Mary Huck of the Illinois Department of Public Health outlines heat exhaustion and sunstroke risks in hot Southern Illinois summers. Advice includes drinking water or juice, avoiding caffeine and alcohol on hot days, staying out of the sun, using air conditioning, and taking breaks outdoors. The heat index or humiture, measured by the National Weather Service, shows how hot it feels, with a recent HI reading of 104.
Illinois House approves a bill allowing Jackson County Health Department to seek Farmers Home Administration financing for a $550,000 office between Murphysboro and Carbondale. The move could save about $270,000 in interest. opposition lamented lack of notice. Governor Thompson must sign.
The Illinois House backed a new buckle up law requiring drivers and front seat passengers to wear seat belts. Opponents from Southern Illinois argued rights concerns and enforcement issues, while supporters said life saves and cost savings justified the measure. The vote was 57 to 59 with lawmakers like Rep. Charles Goforth opposing and Rep. Michael Curran defending the bill.
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