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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1978
Page
3
Don Emmons a Pekin freshman sharpens his golf swing during a spring physical education class near the SIUC Arena in Carbondale. He focuses on form and follow through as he prepares for a season of golf.
West Frankfort podiatrist Dr Ivan B Case acknowledged selling Laetrile to reporters and others while denying cancer treatment aims. He argued the drug is for nutrition and prevention, despite state scrutiny over illegal sales and license concerns. The investigation could lead to a podiatry board action or license loss.
William L. Grindle of Herrin says he was fired from the Illinois Veterans Affairs department for being a Democrat while seeking the state representative nomination in the 59th District. Officials deny political motive, citing Hatch Act violation and discharge on Feb 7. Grindle plans a civil service hearing March 21 and potential court action if not reinstated.
The Murphysboro City Council voted to extend water and sewage service to the northeast shopping center site with a $30,000 advance from the developer Leo Eisenberg and Co. of Kansas City. Extensions include a 12 inch water line and a sewage line funded partly by the developer and partly by state sales tax rebates. Construction is planned for this summer, with annexation already approved.
Murphysboro city council approves EPA required rate schedule to raise sewage charges from 70 cents to 1.50 per 1000 gallons for the first 1000 gallons and a flat 1.11 per 1000 gallons for overages while water rates stay unchanged. Engineering costs total 175000 yearly. expected income 233000. City aims to fund treatment plant upgrades and satisfy EPA grant requirements.
Henry de Fiebre reports former SIU-C president David R. Derge, now a political science professor, wins a two year Senate term beginning May 2, joining economist and former interim president Robert G. Layer, who also won a seat.
The SIU Carbondale Faculty Senate adopted a formula linking state salary raise funds to inflation and merit. The budget committee will refine whether raises use a percentage or dollar amount and set caps, reporting at the April 11 meeting. Derge joins the senate. Thorpe presided as elections announced.
Bird books have surged in price and popularity, with pocket field guides dominating best seller lists for months. Doorway stores report rapid turnover, revisions push prices up for classic works, and modern editions bring larger color plates and expanded species lists.
The piece notes Audubon guides shift to color photos arranged by color rather than family, with prices from 4.95 to 8.95 for paper and hardback editions. It compares with Peterson and Robbins guides which offer deeper classification. A Porter Harwood coffee table book costs 29.95 yet a remainder copy sold for 0.99.
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