SIU-C students vow votes to spur aid cuts response
A roomful of SIU Carbondale students testified against federal cuts to student aid, warning they would struggle to finish degrees. They pledged to vote, mobilize registration drives, and press officials including Reagan and Bell. The campaign aims to pressure lawmakers amid fears of fewer job prospects for students.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Walvis Edward Ozols
Ozols
SIUC
George Collins
Karriem M. Shari’ati
Brian Blank
College degree not a guarantee for better jobs says SIU seminar
Elliott Brower of the Bureau of Labor Statistics told SIU Carbondale students that a college degree does not guarantee higher employment. Projections show 13.5 million graduates enter the 1980s job market versus 10.2 million degree jobs, with one in four graduates likely in nontraditional or blue collar roles.
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SIU
Ginny Lee
Southern Illinoisan
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Elliott A. Browar
SIUC
Browar
Bureau
Brower
West Frankfort unit rehiring all district staff for 1982 83
The Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 Board of Education rehired all 132 teachers and 53 non certified staff for the 1982 83 year. They approved the calendar with school starting August 24 and ending June 3, Easter break tentatively April 5 9, and renewed the Thompsonville vocational class agreement at West Frankfort High School. Principal Gail Barton noted a computer workshop at SIU Carbondale March 18 19 and future visits to area schools using computers.
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Frankfort Community Unit
Board of Education
Thompsonville
West Frankfort High School
Gail Barton
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Library delays bid opening for Carbondale project
Carbondale Public Library delays bid opening for a new $1.4 million building after a change order by the architect. Library Director Ray Campbell cited strong contractor interest with 10 firms referred to the architect after the library depleted its 41 specification sets.
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Carbondale
Marion to buy three police patrol cars from Landmark Ford
Marion City Council approved a 22,007 purchase to acquire three 1982 Ford LTD patrol cars with trade in under a statewide bid arrangement after local dealers declined. Each car priced at 7,335, delivery expected in 60 to 90 days, replacing 1980 models with over 60,000 miles. Public Safety Commissioner Williams warned delays could force bicycles.
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Dave DeWitte
Marion
Illinois
Landmark Ford
Springfield
Ford Ltd
Public Safety
George A. Williams
Council
Williams
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