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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1981
Page
2
Washington reports concern in the coal sector that a prolonged miners strike could jeopardize a promising export market for Appalachian steam coal in Europe. Officials warn of reduced image and stability, while some foresee a long stoppage but claim the industry may endure.
Wildcat coal strikes idled 9,200 miners in six states, with Illinois groups returning to work after a one day walkout amid stalled talks. UMW President Sam Church prepared to resume bargaining with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association as unions press for local issue disputes and a looming national contract set for March 27.
Public notice of Southern Illinoisan offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro with delivery options. Includes subscription rates by mail and carrier, service areas, and contact numbers for offices and classifieds.
Two Charlois cows valued at 580 each were reported stolen from a Jackson County auction pen after 5 30 p m Tuesday. The calves were left behind. William F Herring of Murphysboro took two cows to be sold at Jackson County Livestock Auction on North 14th Street. Thelma Herring said the calves would be bottle fed if no cow accepts them. Authorities could not determine how the cows were removed.
A Rockwell International worker died en route to hospital after a nitrogen purge area incident during a dress rehearsal for the Columbia mission at Cape Canaveral. Five others were treated, two in critical condition, as officials explained the oxygen-free nitrogen environment. The test ended with a simulated ignition and NASA said the schedule aimed for an April launch.
Washington AP. Airports in about 60 cities urge lawmakers to let them charge a passenger facility fee if federal support ends. Proposed by Sen. Kasenbaum a 75 cent to 1.25 dollar per traveler fee with inflation increases.
In the third week of a cleanup operation near the Honduran border El Salvador fights leftist guerrillas as its armed forces await 12 additional U.S. advisers and four transport helicopters. One government soldier was killed 120 miles east of San Salvador. Secretary Haig warned of a communist campaign to take over Central America with Nicaragua already seized and El Salvador Honduras and Guatemala next.
The Vienna City Council continued deliberations on buying new fire and police vehicles, aiming to replace 1953 and 1955 models. City Attorney Matt Franklin was instructed to draft a purchase contract while three bids for a new police car were reviewed. The meeting also approved an ordinance on installation procedures for elected officers and planned an informational session with IDOT about widening the bridge on Illinois 146 east and US 45 south, plus a summer youth employment program to hire four workers for park, sewer, and water maintenance.
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