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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1978
Page
3
Councilwoman Helen Westberg shoveled the sidewalk at 706 W. Cherry St as residents comply with a February ordinance requiring sidewalks to be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after a snowfall. Enforcement may start with citations and fines ranging from $10 to $500.
A confidential Illinois State Police report on the Carbondale Police Department details feuds over a woman, an alleged illegal phone wiretap plan, and a drug‑related allegation, none of which were proven. It notes former police chief George Kennedy’s theft case ending in acquittal and describes MEG money misuse by a county agent.
A civil action filed in Benton federal court accuses Air Illinois Inc. of pregnancy based discrimination. Roxana Rea, Benton, seeks reinstatement with back pay and interest from medical approval to return to work, plus lost seniority and benefits. Attorney John Huffman says the policy violates Title VII. Air Illinois declines to discuss. The suit cites denial of reinstatement after childbirth and a reduced pay offer for a part time flight attendant position in Jonesboro, Ark.
Five young people from St. Louis entered Old Schoolhouse Cave near Waterloo and were cut off by rising water and mud until rescue teams freed them. Reports across papers highlighted cave dangers, quotes from a diver and mothers, and local observers noted the rescue timing and conditions.
The piece questions rescue costs and motivations after five cave explorers were trapped for 48 hours. It notes gear losses, deep water, and a rescuer emphasis, while suggesting signed releases and insurance for spelunkers amidst local reactions and a Waterloo cave incident reference.
Veteran comedian George Burns will headline the Labor Day program at the Du Quoin State Fair with an 8 p.m. show on September 4. Tickets cost 6 7 and 8 dollars. Burns, 82, known from Oh God and The Burns and Allen show, previously appeared at Du Quoin in 1962. Public orders were via Post Office Box 182 in Du Quoin.
RAMR program plans an environmental impact statement with public involvement by the U S Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service A series of public meetings is scheduled at Knights of Columbus Hall Pinckneyville on Wednesday Written or oral statements limited to ten minutes will be accepted 9 am to 3 pm and 7 30 pm to 10 pm Those unable to attend may mail statements to the SCS Conservation Operations Division USDA Washington DC 20013 by March 10 The scene shifts to a snowy campus path at Southern Illinois University Carbondale featuring students Diane Gerdavich and Rory Varacani on a Saturday with a high of 24 degrees.
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