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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1982
Page
1
Illinois industry and labor officials report few large coal stockpiles on the ground despite reports of widespread stockpiles. Layoffs in Southern Illinois look possible in coming weeks as producers reassess demand and contract status.
Three people died in separate Southern Illinois traffic accidents over the weekend. Charles Palmer, 18, of Dongola. Kim Webster, 24, of Mount Vernon. and Craig M. Chappel, 21, of White Salmon Washington. Palmer and Webster crashes occurred Saturday night. Chappel crash Sunday night involved a DUI driver. Funeral plans noted for Palmer. Webster’s funeral arrangements listed on another page. Circus attendance figures also reported for Benton and Herrin shows.
Readers are asked to write a 500 word letter on why their father should be named Father of the Year. Include the sender’s weather forecast, your father’s name, address, and phone number, and mail before May 28 to Father of the Year Southern Illinoisan Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901.
AP reports Atlantic Richfield Co cut credit card acceptance to save costs and raise prices after a 13 month decline. Dan Lundberg notes during April 16 to May 7 prices climbed an average 0.66 cents a gallon, Arco’s self service regular fell to 1.0645 from 1.0934 while wholesale and retail averages also increased, with non majors rising to 1.0837 from 1.0632.
Britain renews air and sea assaults in the Falklands war zone after four days with ships and aircraft bombing military targets around Stanley. A U N spokesman cited substantial progress in peace talks while Argentina reported a 50 minute attack with no casualties.
State Rep James Rea of Christoper calls for a Wednesday special session of the Illinois General Assembly to consider electing members of the Illinois Commerce Commission. He cites studies showing lower rates in states with elected utilities and says hundreds will lobby in Springfield.
Stores in Murphysboro Johnston City Herrin Grand Tower Carmi and Borgsmiller locations in Murphysboro and Johnston City closed without warning over the weekend with signs saying closed temporarily. Employees reported no official notice and uncertainty about future operations amid unconfirmed financial trouble.
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