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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1981

Page

2

Soviets to allow Swedes to grill submarine skipper

The Soviet Union agreed to let Swedish authorities interrogate the grounded sub skipper aboard a Swedish ship outside the military zone. Swedish officials insist on explanations, not just apologies, as the sub is refloated after questioning and escorted out of Swedish waters with Soviet representatives present.

Soviet Union Karlskrona Mikhail Jakovlev Ola Ullsten Ullsten Cmdr Pyotr Gushin Kaliningrad Sobein Kaliningrbene Lennart Forsman

Shuttle countdown nears mid point for Columbia flight

Cape Canaveral AP Joe Engle and Richard Truly push toward Columbia's second mission as countdown hits halfway. Weather looks favorable for a 7:30 a m Wednesday launch. Both rookies seek to curb space motion sickness after medical checks in Houston.

Joe Engle Richard Columbia NASA Houston Clyde Netherton National Aeronautics and Space Administration Norm Carlson Engle Truly Johnson Space Center Cape Canaveral Patrick Air Force Base Florida Air Force Navy Defense Department

Tamaroa man seeks Republican nomination for Congress

Tamaroa resident Samuel Chapman, 32, former SIU Carbondale philosophy student and bookseller, formally announced his bid for the GOP nomination in Illinois 24th District. He backs Reagan policies, calls for deep budget cuts, opposes ERA and antiabortion amendments, criticizes Moral Majority, and plans district meetings in Marion.

Evan M. Davis Southern Ilinoisan Reagan The Moral Majority Samuel Chapman Tamaroa Today U.S. House of Representatives Southern Illinois Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Chapman Tony Zelasko Tamaroa Perry County Saints Iran GOP Marion Peter Princas Carbondale Ronald Ledford Eldorado Republican Party SIUC

Five Springfield men charged with alcohol and drug offenses

Five Springfield men faced varying charges from illegal possession of cannabis and alcohol to illegal possession of controlled substances. Arrested by Sparta police Friday night, they were released on bonds from $35 to $1,000, except one held on burglary and others facing DUI and transport of intoxicants.

Springfield Randolph County Sparta Mathew D. Baldwin Paul J. Bulinski Robert A. Cellini Richard E. Herrick Hugh M. Keating John D. Keeling Hecker Chester Keeling Red Bud Robert D. Asbury Percy Asbury Martin J. Belt Fults Mathew Miles Long Oxnard Calif Illinois Steven W. Jones Oakdale Jones Coulterville

Hurst Council Seeks Input on Cable TV Franchise

The Hurst City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday to invite public input on potential cable television service. Mayor Eugene Mize said two applicants have filed for a franchise and encouraged public participation in deciding whether to award it.

Hurst Eugene Mize

Southern Illinoisan Circulation Rates Notice

Publication offices announce delivery options for the Southern Illinoisan with carrier rates Sunday through Friday and motor route options. Mail subscriptions list 1 year 75.00 85.00 outside area 1 year 6 months 40.00 45.00 and 3 months 21.00 23.00 with monthly 7.00 7.75.

N. Illinois Sagire Ill N. 16Th Herrin, Ill Holice Carbondale Murphy Herrin Illinois Southern Illinoisan

Rabid Skunk Seen in Ava Prompts Vaccination Warning

Jackson County Animal Control Warden Vicki Ashley warns Ava residents to vaccinate pets and keep animals indoors after a rabid skunk was sighted last Thursday by Violet Clinton. The skunk showed central nervous system signs of rabies and had contact with at least three dogs. two dogs were taken in, and the animal was destroyed.

Ava Jackson County Animal Control Vicki Ashley

Marion and Wye water boil order after hydrant crash

A boil order remains for Marion and Wye Water District customers after a Saturday night crash knocked a fire hydrant and reduced water pressure. The order starts at 10:31 p.m. and will lift Tuesday if samples meet purity standards. Police say Sharon L. Burns, 36, lost control while turning from White Street to North Market Street, striking the hydrant at 703 North Market.

Marion and Wye Marion Water Department Sharon L. Burns West Boulevard St White Street North Market Street North Market

Jury selection begins in Du Quoin man murder case

James M. Drake, 27, of Du Quoin, faces trial in Franklin County Circuit Court Benton for the murder of Billie Ann Melvin 29 whose body was found Aug 7 in her kitchen with a cord around the neck and throat slit. Sheriff Willis said no panel selected at 1030 am with three likely approved. Drake was arrested about eight hours after the slaying.

du Quoin James M. Drake Billie Ann Melvin Christopher Franklin County Benton William Willis Willis Melvin Drake

Prison hostage talks said delicate as six or more held

Prison officials described inmate demands as somewhat reasonable while talks continued at Graterford Penitentiary where six or more hostages have been held for six days. Intermediary Chuck Miele met with the ringleader, receiving a handwritten list of 12 demands including family visits for Joseph Bowen and limited solitary confinement.

Carl Manning Graterford Chuck Miele Philadelphia Daily News Stone Kenneth Robinson Pennsylvania The Pottstown Mercury Joseph Bowen Bowen Robison

Anna native among eight killed in Air Force bomber crash

Capt. Stanley H. Eddleman of Riverside California died Friday October 30 1981 in a U S Air Force bomber crash near Pueblo Colorado. He was navigator and electronics warfare officer aboard the eight crew. He attended Anna Jo nesboro High School class of 1971 Bradley University 1975 Emory Riddle University masters in Aviation. Survived by wife Christine Caulfield parents Loren and Linna Harvick Eddleman and brother Philip of Anna. Memorials and services planned. a memorial fund established at local banks for Freed Hardeman College Kentucky.

Stanley H. Eddleman Riverside Calif U.S. Air Force Pueblo Colo Dongola Anna Jonesboro Community High School Bradley University Peoria Emory Riddle University California Anna Loren Linna Harvick Eddleman Christine Caulfield Mount Prospect Sparta Philip Sparta Unit Anna Jonesboro March Air Force Base Chicago Air Force First National Bank of

Edgar confirms bid for election to state post

Edgar, a Republican, formally announced his campaign to retain the Illinois secretary of state post. He planned stops in Charleston Springfield and other cities to repeat the plan and unveiled a crackdown on issuing special driving permits while reinstating driving privileges for drunken driving convictions.

Charleston Jim Edgar Illinois Edgar James R. Thompson Alan J. Dixon U.S. Senate Springfield Rockford Peoria Chicago Carbondale Coles County

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