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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
5
Norfolk and Western Railway settles with railroad clerks for 2 million dollars after a large fire at the East St Louis freight yard. Union talks include pay for five years service and options to give up seniority or retain employment rights until reassignment.
The Norfolk and Western faced charges of operating faulty trains between Chicago and Decatur as ICC hearings on four passenger services continued across five cities. Witnesses totaled about 60, with Richard S. Ries closing the inquiry as N and W announced May 10 plans to drop two St. Louis Chicago runs and two St. Louis Detroit runs.
Washington reports privately that Israel’s move to join the Jewish and Jordanian sectors of Jerusalem cooled Johnson Hussein talks. White House warnings and UN statements followed as Israel unified the city despite protests from the United States and other powers. The event drew mixed public reactions and raised concerns over future actions in the region.
The United Auto Workers will lend at least one million dollars interest free to the United Rubber Workers. International president Peter Bommarito announced the seven figure amount and pledged ongoing support. The loan funds will sustain strike benefits for about 55,000 workers idled by sitdowns with Firestone, Uniroyal, B F Goodrich, and General Tire, with weekly payments planned at 15 dollars.
Audie Rains Jr., 37, of Johnston City, faces arraignment in Williamson County Circuit Court Wednesday on a charge of aggravated battery for allegedly threatening State Trooper Verlyn Dobbins with a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun on May 29. Carterville: John Yost, $15, reckless driving.
The Jades of Herrin will play for the teenage dance at the Herrin pool. Admission is 50 cents. The pool opens at 8 30 and stays open until 10 15 p m.
The steering committee will set the election date for a referendum on forming the Egyptian Junior College District. Chairman Leslie Stilley of Marion said the committee will meet at West Frankfort High School. A State Junior College Board representative will explain new legislation affecting junior colleges including voting precincts and election costs.
An advertisement promises fat loss with Odrinex tablets backed by a money back guarantee. It claims rapid results and long life, with purchase through Rexall Drug Stores in multiple towns and mail orders available.
Call any CIPS office for information on modern flameless electric heating. Request the Happy People booklet and details on special cash allowances and the low electric heating rate. An operating cost estimate is available with no obligation.
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