Mine suppliers brace for end of strike in coal belt
The United Mine Workers proposed contract in Washington faces rank and file approval, risking more layoffs in Southern Illinois as mines remain shut. Companies like Norge, Koppers, and Anixter Cable Service report heavy cuts while Illinois Central Gulf and MoPac caution on coal-related staffing. Labor ties to coal weaken regional suppliers, with sizable firms and small operators alike reducing crews and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
United Mine Workers
Washington
Norge
Koppers
Tom Jennings
Sisco Supply Co
de Soto Company
Les Huntsman
Anixter Cable Service
West Frankfort
Anixter
Western Mines
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Robert O’brien
Illinois and
Western Kentucky
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Harry Hamm
MoPac
Hospital official seeks move for downtown postal substation
Memorial Hospital administration wants a change of address filed for the facility to gain space for physicians moving to Carbondale, while Postmaster Goforth notes the postal substation remains downtown and near the university. The Memorial Building at 306 W Main houses doctors offices the post office and a brokerage. The postal lease covers 1,654 square feet at $514 monthly with a $3.75 per square foot rate, well below go ing market rents. Negotiations continue on relocating a pharmacy and securing a new downtown site, with no firm move timetable. The lease offers a five year option, with five physicians currently in the building and two more expected July and one in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
George Maroney
U.S. Postal Service
Carbondale
Memorial Hospital Administration
Towne Central
Memorial Professional
W. Main St
Maroney
Postal Service
Merchant’s Association
Hospital
A.G. Edwards and Sons, Inc
Hubert Goforth
GOA
Government Accounting Office
Goforth
Ray Stockley
Zwick’s Shoe
Mardale
De Soto shortens secretarial applicant list to four
De Soto Grade School District 86 reduced its four secretary applicants after Thursday night. The four finalists will be interviewed at 7 p.m. Monday in a continued board session. Karen Bowlby resigned as district secretary effective year end. Superintendent Gene Broombaugh also resigned effective July 1, with screening for a successor planned for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Soto
Karen Bowlby
Gene Broombaugh
Du Quoin welcome for Army buddy nicknamed General
John Alongi bought a billboard at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds greeting Phil Neiberg, once a Korea era Army buddy, who joked about the hometown joke. Neiberg, 52, and his wife found the sign hilarious as they visited the town that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
General Neiberg
du Quoin
John Alongi
Korea
Alongi
Phil Neiberg
Los Angeles
Neiberg
L.A
Malaysian student revels in America's freedom
Malaysian exchange student Ho Peng Soon, 18, spoke in Marion about the freedoms in the United States versus Malaysia. He described government criticism risks at home, reflected on education differences, local culture, and his year with the Kirby family before graduating from Marion High School. He noted language skills, national views, and his aim to see the real United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Ho Peng Soon
Malaysia
Mari
Peng
Marion Rotary
Soviet Union
Vietnam
Thailand
Pang
Tom
Sallie Kirby
Marion
American Field Service
Marion High School
America
Los Angeles
United States
Perry road workers seek union recognition in Perry County
Seven hourly workers in the Perry County Highway Department seek recognition by the Laborers International Union of North America. Local 644's Donald Moore says workers signed agreements and will negotiate a contract after board recognition. Some counties in the region already have LIUNA and local operating engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Southern Illinoisan
Perry County Highway Department
Laborer’s International Union of North America
Donald Moore
Pinckneyville
Moore
International
Williamson, Union
Gallatin Counties
The
International Union of Operating Engineers
Harrisburg
Carpenters vote totals delayed in regional pact
About 1,500 union carpenters in 13 Southern Illinois counties went on strike May 5 and returned May 19 after a tentative settlement. Ten locals ratified a two year contract by about a four to one margin while the millwrights local did not vote. The final totals are delayed as internal problems are resolved under Art Vincent of the Egyptian District Council. Local leadership under Four Rivers District Council is not releasing figures and could change none of the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamm
Howard Shephard
Marion
Southern Illinois
Carpenters Union
Art Vincent
Millwrights
Illinois
Kentucky
Vincent
Four Rivers
Paducah
Hubert Carmen
Carmen
Threatened air traffic strike could hit area flights
Area airport officials warn a PATCO walkout could halt regular service from Southern Illinois to major cities. Small craft flights to near airports would continue with UNICOM traffic reporting. Complete walkouts would limit jet service to long routes, while short hauls may be banned or restricted under FAA contingency plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Santori
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Robert Poli
Professional
Air Traffic Controllers Organization
Avation
Poli
PATCO
New Orleans
Congress
FAA
Southern Illinois
Williamson County
Gary Shafer
Unicom
St. Louis
Charles Stoker
Air Illinois
Roger Street
Carbondale
Chicago
Meigs Field
American Association of Airport Executives
Association of
AAAE
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Shepard
William Nole
Long-Airdox Co
Benton
Nole
Gary Beaver
Lebco, Inc
Benton Hydraulics
Lebco
Beaver
Becaus
Energy Village
John Connell
Paul Bean
Robert Jeralds
Joe Jines
Gen. Neiberg
Peng’s High School
Perry Road Workers
Saline
Johnson
Pulaski
Alexander
Union
Carpenter
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