Mobile mine lab aids rapid atmosphere analysis in dangers
A $25,000 mobile laboratory shown at the Illinois Mine Rescue Station in Benton demonstrates advances in atmosphere analysis for mines. Officials say results arrive in 15 minutes, aiding in fires and gas leaks in Illinois and nearby states. The unit detects 10 chemicals and replaces 29-year-old portable gear, with staffing by Mike Elliot and Gary Janello.
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Dave DeWitte
Illinois
Benton
Brad Evilsizer
Illinois Department of Mines and Minerals
Evilsizer
Illinois Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Council
Federal Office of Surface Mining
Benton Lab
Mike Elliot
Gary Janello
Elliot
Janello
Sue Massey
Minelands Council
Mount Carmel
Ms. Massey
Common Cause Volunteers Learn Lobbying From Buzbee
Common Cause volunteers statewide learn lobbying techniques used by state Senator Kenneth Buzbee. They hear his positions on campaign finance and open meetings and discuss eight earmarked issues including open meetings reform and public financing of gubernatorial elections. Buzbee stresses honesty with lawmakers and suggests presenting both sides of an issue while monitoring legislators’ stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Common Cause
Kenneth Buzbee
Buzbee
Congress
District of Columbia
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
James R. Thompson
Common Cause Bureau
David Sadler
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Elected ICC urged by Marion consumer rally
A Marion protest backed by SCAM and the National Council of Senior Citizens urged Illinois residents to press for an elected Illinois Commerce Commission. Organizers argued elected boards curb inflation and utility costs, calling for CWIP elimination and closer public accountability, with about 50 participants marching outside the Central Illinois Public Service office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Illinois Commerce Commission
Southern Counties Action Movement
National Council of Senior Citizens
ICC
Commerce Commission
Max Aud
Robert Gustafson
Gustafson
Thorugh
Ilinois Public Service
W. Main St
CWIP
Gasoline spill after Marion train collision blocks several businesses
A gasoline tanker struck by an eastbound train on West College Street in Marion spilled thousands of gallons into a small creek near Crab Orchard Lake. At least three businesses—Martin Oil Co service station, Stewart's Lounge, and E. Blankenship & Co.—were closed for about six hours as emergency crews contained the spill and pumped gasoline from the creek. The 48 year old driver, Robert R. Snider of Cape Girardeau, escaped injury. The train engineer said travel was 20 to 25 mph when the crash occurred and the spill area remained closed until early Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
West College Street
Martin Oil Co
Stewart’s Lounge
E. Blankenship & Co., Inc. Auto Parts
College Street
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Gary Johnson
West Frankfort
WSIL seeks two new 1000-watt stations in Illinois
WSIL owner O L Turner filed FCC applications for two 1,000-watt stations, one in Mount Vernon and the other between Carbondale and Marion. If approved, the stations would air local programs and part of ABC’s schedule. The FCC is reviewing about 3,500 minority-oriented station applications as it opens markets to boost minority involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Southern Illinoisan
Wsil Television
Harrisburg
Federal Communications Commission
Mount Vernon
Carbondale
Marion
WSIL
O.L. Turner
FCC
ABC
Collector's item ads show inflated value pitches
In a column by Ben Gelman readers encounter ads selling limited edition collectibles and coin replicas such as the Giant Krugerrand. The piece warns these items carry slim gold content and may only deliver small resale value, while presenting parallel ads for tiny diamonds with dubious genuine value. Names cited include Merritt Mint of Perth Amboy New Jersey and Jewelers David McNeill Lyn Williams Dreyfus Jewelers Carbondale.
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Merritt Mint
Perth Amboy
N.J
Carbondale
David McNeill
Krugerland
McNeill
Abernathy and Closther, Ltd
Westbury
N.Y
Lyn Williams
Dreyfus Jewelers
Tod Family Weekly
Astor Program
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
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Cape Canaveral
Centralia
Southern
Jerry Lower
New Mobile Mine Gas Laboratory
Common Cause Unit
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Robert R. Snider
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Belleville
State Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Jerry Jones
Jones
Crab Orchard Lake
Turner
Ben Gelman
Menominee County
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