Vienna doctor fights ban on home office in zoning dispute
Dr Ronald Grason of Vienna appeals a circuit ruling ordering him to stop practicing medicine in his Fourth Street home. The case hinges on home occupation rules in an R-1 zone, with Grason arguing medicine is a profession, not a business. He faces possible contempt of court as he pursues an appellate challenge, while local doctors remain scarce in Johnson County.
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Dave DeWitte
Vienna
Ronald Grason
S. Fourth St
Grason
Johnson County
Tom Turner
Diets argued to influence low birth weights at Illinois meeting
Dr Tom Brewer contends that restricted calories and sodium in pregnancy diets contribute to low birth weights and infant mortality. He urges expectant mothers to eat for two and consume salt, challenging modern obstetric emphasis on calorie control and high technology prenatal care.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Tom Brewer
Brewer
Society For the Protection of the Unborn
Illinois Association For Maternal and Child Health
Carbondale
Gail
Susan Ritchie
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois
Miss Ritchie
Simon Urges Bowen Center Move for Emotionally Disturbed
U.S. Rep. Paul Simon proposes placing emotionally disturbed children at the A L Bowen Developmental Center in Harrisburg. He urged Gov. James Thompson to have the state study moving the group from current placements in other states or private Illinois facilities to reduce costs and leverage the center’s proven capabilities.
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A. L. Bowen Developmental Center
Harrisburg
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Maanda
James Thompson
Thompson
Simon
Illinois
Texas
Bowen Center
Department of Children and Family Services
Bowen
Department of Mental Health
Harrisburg Area
State of
Williamson amends budget to provide more road funds
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners amended the budget to add 250000 for Unit Road District work this summer. Funds come from interest on investments and will repair winter road damage, reduce dust, and improve drainage ditches. A backhoe was purchased for 23427. The board also designated itself as safety committee for the workers' compensation program and tightened liquor license terms by requiring operation within one year or license revocation.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
William Brown
P.S. Schlader
the Insurance Company of North America
Peoria
Barney Boren
Boren
Midwest Services Ltd
Harrisburg
Land Measurement Systems
New Baden
IBHE weighs student aid vs. faculty salary hikes
Illinois Board of Higher Education staff propose higher student aid and selective program funding but cutback salary increases for public colleges and universities. The April 6 meeting in Chicago will shape Gov Thompson’s 1983 higher education budget of 1.21 billion, about 200 million less than colleges requested, with 80 percent of utility costs funded and a $50 raise in the ISCC award to 2000 dollars.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Board of Higher Education
IBHE
James Thompson
Chicago
Illinois General Assembly
Thompson
Illinois State
ISSC
Richard Wagner
Southern I Illinois University- Carbondale
Seibert’s 32 year run at Southern Illinois Airport ends
Gene Seibert, longtime manager of Southern Illinois Airport, retires May 31 after 32 years guiding the busy regional hub. He built the airport from a dirt field to a thriving center housing SIU Air Institute, a trauma helicopter, and multiple charter services while shaping regional aviation through leadership roles and a public backing network.
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Mississippi River
Seibert
Manuveur
Douglas Aircraft
Carbondale
Midwestern Aero Service Inc
St. Louis
Southern Illinois Airport
Mardale
SIU
University
Airport Authority
Williamson County
Ozark Air Lines
Southern Illinois
Marion-Herrin
Gene Dezendelet
Air Illinois
Illinois
University’s
Air Institute
Aeronautical Advisors
National University Aviation Association
Illinois Public Airport Association
American Association of Airport Executives
AAAE
United States
Gary Shafer
Miners Return to Work After Old Ben No. 21 Walkout
Miners at Old Ben Coal Co No 21 near Benton resumed work after a wildcat strike that idled about 550 union miners last Thursday and Friday. United Mine Workers official Dave McCowen blamed unexcused funeral absences as the spark, while Old Ben spokesman Rich Sachoff said the case is in grievance and a temporary restraining order halted the walkout.
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Old Ben Coal Co
Benton
Dave McCowen
United Mine Workers
McCowen
Old Ben
Rich Sachoff
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Matthew Franklin
John McCutchen
Williamson
Tom Tribble
Thompsonville
Corinth Water District Board
College
Jim Santori
Gene Seibert
Black Jacket
Illinois Aviation
Everett E. Outland
Mount Vernon
John Lewis
Old Ben No. 21
Joe Jine
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