Energy and Herrin in annexation dispute eyed for talks
The article discusses Williamson County communities Energy and Herrin, where land annexation disputes have sparked talk of courtroom conflict. Local property owner Donald Beltz criticizes the energy firm’s handling, urging cooperation rather than legal battles to unlock regional development near Illinois 13 148 and Williamson County Airport.
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Herrenergy
Donald Beltz
Williamson County
Beltz
Herrin
Energy
Marion
Illinois 13-148
Williamson County settles harassment suit for 32500
Taxpayers in Williamson County face a 32500 settlement in a political harassment suit over the dismissal of eight employees in the sheriff s and treasurer s offices. The out of court agreement avoids further legal costs but implies some fault, prompting calls for accountability and a public vote on whether officers aided the Democratic Party at taxpayers expense.
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Williamson County
Democratic Party
Illinois Lottery Loss Sparks Global Grumble
Commentary rails at Gov James Thompson for urging China to build its own lottery instead of adopting Illinois. The piece argues the governor missed a chance to boost revenue and insists a bold Illinois Lotto pitch could have drawn 1 billion Chinese buyers, easing tax burdens for residents.
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James Thompson
Illinois
Shenyang Huck’s
Illinois Lotto
Doctors petition against abortions at Memorial Hospital
Letter from a Southern Illinoisan reader supports 44 doctors who seek to disallow abortions at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. The writer defends the Hippocratic oath and criticizes framing abortion as a profound detriment while urging care for mothers considering birth. She cites Birthright resources and honors healthcare workers stance on healing over killing.
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Southern Illinoisan
Hospital
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Illinois
Nuke talkers jockey for position
Geneva coverage shows James Reston outlining early shifts in U S Soviet arms talks. He notes Gorbachev’s expected cautious approach, calls for a propaganda pause, and stresses verification and past treaty compliance. The piece frames the Geneva talks amid Chernenko’s death and White House Star Wars rhetoric.
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New York Times
Geneva
Mikhail Gorbachev
Moscow
United States
Gorbachev
Kremlin
Moscow Radio
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Western
Europe
Reagan
Strategic Defense Initiative
Soviet Union
White House
Washington
United States Congress
Gromyko rises as second power in Soviet leadership
New York Times reports Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko growing influence as he nominates Mikhail Gorbachev for Soviet leader, with analysts split on whether the old guard or a rejuvenated leadership will prevail. They note Gromyko's prominence in protocol, possible path to presidency, and the impact on Cold War diplomacy and SDI debates.
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New York Times
Geneva
Switzerland
Kremlin
Max M. Kempelman
U.S
Viktor P. Karpov
Kampelman
Hedrick Smith
Washington
Andrei A. Gromyko
Mikhail S. Gorbachev
Gromyko
Nikolai A. Tikhonov
Konstantin A. Chernenko
Tikhonov
Gorbachev
Guard
Yuri V. Andropov
Chernenko
Jerry F. Hough
Duke University
Opinion Letter Dismisses Rock Music A A Music
Sherry L Hill from Lesser responds to Johns criticism of the American Academy of Music calling it musical trash. The writer suggests turning off TV and playing a Lawrence Welk album as a remedy for the problem.
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Southern Illinoisan
Johns
American Academy of Music
A.A
Lawrence Welk
Sherry L. Hill
Lesser
Nauseating rock and roll sparks reader letters
A March 11 newspaper letter laments rock and roll as garbage and fumes about changing morals. The writer recalls classic big band roots, condemns today’s youth culture, and critiques parenting and societal shifts while praising earlier musical values.
Bring back our big band music for happier towns
A Southern Illinoisan reader urges reviving big band sounds at local venues to lift spirits and curb drug use. The writer praises WEW St. Louis and KMOX for airplay and laments noisy modern lyrics while praising older bands that paid in good times and groceries. The call is for renewed support of the big band generation and local music culture.
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Southern Illinoisan
Bromo Johns
WEW
St. Louis
Southern Illinois
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