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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1978
Page
3
Grace Loos leads a Sunday Swinging Seniors Day at Rend Lake as senior citizens from across Southern Illinois join a day-long picnic and activities. The event gathers longtime residents for socializing, games, and community fellowship.
Joseph Healey a Carbondale photographer and mountain climber climbed 20 stories of the Sears Tower on May 1 to unfurl a three story banner in Russian and Japanese protesting whaling. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in Chicago circuit court and received a year probation. He moved back to Carbondale after the incident to finish studies at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Carbondale officials and SIUC staff and students will fly to Parkersburg West Virginia on Thursday to assist in a workshop on employment and services for the disabled. Parkersburg sponsors and attendees include employers educators and city planners. SIUC will discuss barriers accessibility and research on handicapped needs and discuss hiring practices.
The Illinois mine safety board, facing two Baldwin mine incidents at Peabody's Baldwin underground mine in Marissa, will decide whether to revoke certification papers held by two supervisors. The UMW accuses lax enforcement and political influence, while board members defend inspector support and safety rule adherence. The hearing follows 1976 and 1977 actions and calls for stricter oversight to prevent reoccurrence.
A fire at the Barone Apartments on North 14th Street in Murphysboro forced residents from six units Tuesday night but was controlled by firefighters with no serious injuries or damage. An infant around one year old was treated and released for possible smoke inhalation at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital. The blaze, starting in a southeast bedroom, confined to one apartment, did heavy smoke and water damage to others. No damage estimate was provided.
On Mothers Day at Giant City Lodge in Southern Illinois we found wall to wall families enjoying all you can eat fried chicken and trimmings. The dining rooms filled early with multiple generations while Bob Gorman and former owner Jim Deppers helped manage the crowds. Desserts included blueberry cobbler and coconut pie, though apple pie had run out.
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