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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1981
Page
22
Marion residents could purchase a smoke detector from the department at cost and have it installed at no charge. The program aims to improve home safety with affordable devices and complimentary professional installation.
Carbondale Elementary School District plans for next fall include adding two first grade teachers due to a large kindergarten rise. At a special board session, Superintendent George Edwards outlined plans for program and staff updates, including junior high Spanish elective. The board approved a new social studies textbook and set April 8 spring conferences as building needs committee meets.
Nashville District 99 teachers ratified a two year salary contract and a three year language agreement after a nine hour mediation, averting a strike. The Nashville High School Education Association will release contract details once the board ratifies. The district adds next week’s special meeting to review the agreement.
James Lasswell, a 35 year old guard at the U S Penitentiary at Marion, is discharged for subordination and excessive unauthorized sick leave. He plans to appeal to receive unemployment compensation and seeks a medical retirement, citing harassment and a nervous condition. He had criticized favoritism and inmate beatings, leading to the dispute.
Noted editor John Seigenthaler challenged idealized notions of objectivity and professionalism at the Howard R. Long Lecture, arguing the press risks credibility and freedom unless editors and reporters acknowledge their limits. He urged truthfulness, basic fairness, and candor to bolster public trust in journalism.
The Lake of Egypt Fire District again reports a balanced budget after a fire protection grant from Illinois Division of Forestry. Board members Henry Basco James Lambastis and Joe Seper received a 2878 dollar check on February 29 from Eddie Williams at the Benton office. The 50 percent matching grant matches district local contributions, aiding 1980 equipment purchases and ongoing vehicle and facility maintenance.
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