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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1978
Page
4
The Journal editorial claimed opposition to a coal deal on wage bias. corrected figures show 1981 wages at 10.20 and total compensation over 18.00, with a 37 percent rise since 1977 and fringe benefits rising about 47 percent. Ultimately the paper concedes its earlier stance was based on faulty facts and retreats from the wage fringe critique.
In Williamson County the Democratic and Republican primaries drew sizable crowds. Democrats seek two nominees including incumbents Jo M. Walker and Curtis Palmer, praised for governance. Republicans field several candidates with Tom Anderson favored for long term plans and Donald Daugherty seen as weak on issues but educated.
Williamson County Republicans nominate Jerald Kobler a former detective with ideas like an anonymous tip hotline. Democrats back Verlyn Dobbins a retired state trooper who stresses continuous training for deputies and officers. If either is nominated voters can expect a competent race in November.
Four Republicans compete in the Tuesday primary to challenge Sheriff Don White. William Maurizio, 56, of Carbondale, left state police to push for more deputies rural patrols and radio operator merit coverage. Warren Grammer, 57, of Murphysboro, ex-state police and longtime sheriff's deputy, favors an advisory committee, off duty patrol cars, merit protection for radio operators, a countywide police department, a detective unit, and expanded authority for chief deputies. Both are strong contenders.
W Robert Blair, former Illinois House speaker, warns that wealth favors the candidate. He contests John W Castle of DeKalb, whose family owns a Sandwich bank from which Castle borrowed $150,000 at 9 percent. Blair suggests amending law, but notes legality of loans and funds. Voters should scrutinize qualifications before voting in the comptroller contest.
In a Tuesday primary for the 24th Congressional District Republican nomination to face U.S. Rep. Paul Simon, Lyndsey Couch argues a conservative line while John T. Anderson shows moderation but undeveloped views. The editorial decries the slate as moribund, favors Anderson slightly to challenge Simon in the fall, and notes neither candidate would dent Simon’s grip.
A reader rebutts a recent article on breaking up the oil industry. The letter argues oil is not a monopoly, citing numbers: market shares by the top firms, cross-energy comparisons in coal and uranium, and entry barriers. It notes profits and debts, consumer prices, and questions divestiture as a cure, urging limited regulation instead. The author is David A. Sukuta, Associate Director, Illinois Petroleum Council.
Health agencies benefit from a federal campaign in Carbondale led by Hubert Goforth of the U S Post Office. The drive raised 1822 dollars, with 361 for health agencies, 1274 for local United Way, and 188 for international services.
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