Bridges dynamited in Kentucky coalfields amid strike
Two Chessie System railroad bridges near Beverly and Martin Kentucky were dynamited early today halting rail traffic. No injuries reported. UMW President Sam Church returned to Washington after touring western Kentucky non union mines voting this week on joining the strike. Church called the vote crucial for western Kentucky coalfields.
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Associated Press
Willis Cook
Cook
Chessie
Church
Sturgis
UMW
Western Kentucky
Masontown
Pikesville
Fairmont
W.va
Charleston
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
B.R
Bobby” Brown
BCOA
Cigarettes now ranked on monoxide
The FTC released a study ranking 187 cigarette brands by carbon monoxide content, tar and nicotine. Carlton ranked lowest for carbon monoxide, tar, and nicotine, while Bull Durham and English Ovals led higher in carbon monoxide and tar, with Benson & Hedges and other brands noted for lower levels. The report signals progress toward lower hazard cigarettes and highlights the link between carbon monoxide and health risks.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Surgeon General
FTC
Dee Ellison
Commission
Michael Pertschuk
Bull Durham
Bull
Benson & Hedges
Tareyton
Now
Triumph
Kent III
Southern Illinoisan Classified Rates and Offices
The notice lists publishing offices in Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin with contact numbers. It shows delivery options and subscription rates for 18 county outside area and Illinois mail in one year six months four months and other terms.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
Herrin
Murphysboro
Illinois
Marion
Pacbuanene
Enor
Lifeline plan paves way for low electricity rates for elderly
About 100 people mostly seniors applauded at a Murphysboro hearing on a proposed lifeline rate for basic electricity. SCAM urged a reduced rate for all residential users on the first 500 kilowatt hours, arguing it would boost conservation and aid the elderly poor who avoid welfare programs.
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Ann Schottman Enot
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Illinois Commerce Commission
Southern Counties Action Movement
SCAM
Southern Illinois
William Holton
ICC
Central Illinois
Holton
Senators Back Stalon for ICC Reappointment
Senate panel endorses Stalon of Carbondale for a second term on the Illinois Commerce Commission. Rosenblum, a Thompson nominee with a pro consumer background, is opposed by six Republicans and was not recommended. The 11-2 vote reflects strong support for Stalon despite questions over his stance and a consumer group's disappointment with his past rulings.
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Don Levener
Springfield
Charlies Stalon
Carbondale
Senate
Illinois Commerce Commission
Veteran’s Affairs Committee
Daniel W. Rosenblum
James R. Thompson
Rosenblum
Stalin
Gene Johns
Marion
Southern Illinois University
James Philip
Belmhurst
Kenneth Buzbee
D-Carbondale
Statin
Buzbee
Stalon
Southern Illinois
Max Aud
Southern Counties Action Movement
Johns
Boy Recovers From Dog Attack in Creal Springs
Timothy Edward Shadowens, an 11yearold Creal Springs boy, was hospitalized Friday after a malamute mauled him while he petted the dog downtown. He required about 70 stitches to the right cheek and was released Sunday. The owner’s name was withheld. Authorities tag the dog under quarantine to check for rabies. The case prompts possible destruction of the dog.
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Dave DeWitte
Creal Springs
Timothy Edward Shadowens
Franklin-Williamson
Timmy
Gladys Shadowens
Larry Castrale
Bi-County
Castrale
Williamson County
Randy Patchett
Timothy
Southern
Illinois
HUD rules sprinklers for Marion senior highrise project
HUD has ruled a contractor must install sprinklers in all common areas of the Marion Housing Authority’s 100 unit senior citizens highrise. Edmund Morrissey of Godfrey argued the community room attached to the main building was in a separate structure. HUD said all community areas are part of the project.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Marion Housing Authority
Edmund Morrissey
Godfrey
Schmitz
Housing Authority
Community Management
Ruby Connett
Morrissey
Ralph Korte Construction Co
Marion Inc
LPS Associates
Carbondale Inc
Housing Board
Carbondale Sears joins in waste oil recycling
Sears, Roebuck and Co will have more than 800 stores accept waste oil from the public for recycling to conserve energy and reduce pollution. Joseph Batogowski, Sears vice president, said the move aims to spur broader reclamation programs. Carbondale University Mall store would participate, though local start date was not set.
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Chicago
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Carbondale
University Mall
Joseph Batogowski
Sears
Dan Walker Named Parade Marshal for Rend Lake Water Festival
Former Governor Dan Walker named parade marshal for the 10th annual Rend Lake Water Festival Parade to be held Saturday May 16 at 1 a.m. His first festival appearance was in 1972 during the inaugural Rend Lake event when he was a gubernatorial candidate.
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Dan Walker
Walker
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