Illinois coal towns brace for recession without mass layoffs
Southern Illinois coal firms report limited job cuts so far amid a national downturn. Peabody and Freeman United began layoffs, while firms like Inland Steel Coal Co and Old Ben Coal foresee possible cuts only if demand worsens. Executives stress cautious optimism as long term contracts shelter some, but spot markets remain soft and prices pressured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois Coal Companies
Peabody Coal Co
St. Clair County
Freeman United Coal Co
Jefferson County
Illinois
Linois
National United Mine Workes
Illinois Coal Association
Taylor Pensoneau
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Reg Ankrom
Old Ben Coal Co
Hugh Evans
Old Ben
Franklin County
Evans
Inland Steel Coal Co
McLeansboro
Inland
Don Kilburg
Peabody
Don Simpson
Consolidation Coal Co
Consol
Lowe defends unpaid parking tickets in sheriff race
Vernon Lowe, candidate for Williamson County sheriff, calls the resurfaced 311 unpaid tickets mudslinging while Marion city officials delay action to avoid elections interference. City attorney James Garrison notes enforcement would be costly with multiple ordinances, and Marion Mayor Robert Butler questions the paper trail but doubts prosecutions. Lowe says he will pay if ordered by a court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Vernon Lowe
Williamson County
Marion
Lowe
Johnston City
James Garrison
Garrison
Jerald Kobler
Robert L. Butler
Butler
Flexible scheduling shines at Franklin Hospital nurses say
Nurses at Franklin Hospital in Benton praise a pilot flexible scheduling plan that shifts work hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. toward a 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. option and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for some, claiming more family time, better baby-sitting, and improved continuity of care for patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Bailey
Southern Illinois
Cathy McClellan
Franklin Hospital
Benton
William
Jennifer
Michelle
Jason
West Frankfort
Lilymae Shaw
Karen Hensley
Ms. Hensley
Experts form panel to review SIUC aviation program
A panel of aviation industry experts will review Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s flight training program. Members include Richard Hansen of Furnas Electric, Pat Henry of McDonnell Aircraft, Willam Kershner, Charles Kessler of Ozark Airlines, Richard Perry of United, Wayne Predmore of Brunswick, Paul Poberezny of the EAA, Charles Priester, and Phillip Veatch. The group, chosen for knowledge of aviation education, will meet SIUC flight-training administrators several times yearly under Tom Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Richard Hansen
Furnas Electric Co
Batavia, Ill
Furnas
Hansen
Pat Henry
McDonnell Aircraft Co
St. Louis
Willam Kershner
Charles Kessler
Ozark Airlines
Chicago
Richard Perry
United Air Lines
O’hare International
Wayne Predmore
Brunswick Corp
Skokie
Paul Poberezny
Experimental Aircraft Association Foundation
EAA
Oshkosh
Wis
Charles Priester
Priester Aviation Service
Tom Young
SIUC
Air Institute and Service
Young
Williamson airport tax meeting set on Monday
A 19 percent tax levy increase triggers a 7:30 p.m. Monday special hearing at the Williamson County Airport Authority. Fiscal 1982 revenue is projected at 220000, up 35000, with total estimated revenue 303000 and expenses rising 31 percent to 340500. A 69121 surplus is expected to leave 31621 year end. major increases include maintenance, equipment, utilities, and higher salaries for manager Charles Stoker who also runs Aeroflite Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Santori
Southern Illinois
Williamson County
Charles Stoker
Stoker
Ozark Air Lines
Aeroflite Inc
Joyce the Artist dramatizes Joyce centennial at SIUC
SIUC playwright Ben Gelman finishes a one act dramatization titled Joyce the Artist drawing on Joyce works Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Ulysses and Exiles. The 45 minute piece centers Stephen Dedalus Joyce’s alter ego with Calv in MacLean acting Dedalus Joyce and Carolyn Boyce playing the women in Joyce life and his work. The premiere is set for April 10 11 at 8 p m in Ballroom D SIU C Student Center with nominal admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin MacLean
James Joyce
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Joyce
MacLean
SIUC
Ulysses
Stephen Dedalus
Dedalus
Carolyn Boyce
Harry T. Moore
Richard Peterson
Siu-C
Peterson
Ms. Boyce
Siu-C Laboratory
Sam Shepard
Detroit
Michigan
University of Michigan
University of Massachusetts
Montana
Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Bloomington
Illinois
SIU C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hnoissn Concenmne Alipais Pics BA
CIPS
Freeman United
James Ryan
Chicago Area
Inland Steel
Kilburg
Sahara Coal Co
Tim Delaney
Sahara
Saline County
Zeigler Coal Co
Coulterville
John McCutchen
Herrin Street Department
Jim Rosson
Loyd Meneese
The
Bank of Marion
By Ben Gelman
State (Normal) University
Byline
B.G
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!