New contract stirs UMW coal industry tensions in 1981
Evan M. Davis reports that after a June 6 ratification ending a two month strike the 1981 contract leaves the United Mine Workers and coal companies facing absenteeism policy disputes wildcat actions and arbitration. Union and company officials describe mixed progress with lingering tensions over layoffs Sunday shifts and leave days while some see gradual improvement and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
United Mine Workers
Rick Tygett
UMW
Tygett
Consolidation Coal Co
Southern Illinois
Michael Bunton
Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp
Southwestern
Dick Lambert
Don Kilburg
Inland Steel Coal Co
Parks
Peabody Coal Co
Eagle II
Shawneetown
Reagan Threatens Veto to Enforce Budget Cuts
President Reagan warns he will veto legislation that busts the budget while allies doubt Congress will approve the full 1982 package of 13 billion in spending cuts and 3 billion in tax increases. Stockman argues for deeper cuts as moderates resist, with a key test next week over Labor Health and Education funding.
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Washington
Reagan
Congress
House
Robert H. Michel
Illinois
Michel
David A. Stockman
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services
Education
Pursell
Simon backs Stevenson for Illinois governor
Rep. Paul Simon said he strongly supports Adlai Stevenson for governor, calling him a unifying influence for the Illinois Democratic Party. The Carbondale Democrat aimed to end talk of a race and noted Stevenson has yet to announce but seeks party endorsement later this year. James Holloway, a central committeeman, predicted Stevenson will be endorsed by the State Central Committee, with Holloway controlling about 54,000 votes at the November meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Robinson Washington
Paul Simon
Chicago
Jane M. Byrne
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Carbondale Democrat
Simon
Stevenson
Capitol Hill
Senate
Democratic Party
Byrne
Steve Brown
Walker
Southern Illinois
Central
James Holloway
Lake of Egypt
Holloway
Democratic State Central Committee
Central Committee
Little Rock Forecast Pointing To Clear Cold Night
The National Weather Service predicts clear and cold conditions tonight with frost possible in the mid 30s. Saturday brings sun and warmer weather with highs in the mid 60s to 70s. The Illinois extended forecast shows partly cloudy mild conditions Sunday through Tuesday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
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National Weather Service
Suny
Illinois
All Savers Certificates welcomed by area folks
Area residents and bankers reported strong initial interest in All Savers Certificates a new tax free savings option with a $500 minimum many accounts coming from money market certificates and average investments above ten thousand dollars Bank officials expected higher activity as rate cuts took effect and clarified penalties and tax benefits for conversions Officials noted confusion about bond yields and tax equivalence but overall favorable reception and strong inquiries persisted across several area institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Southern Illinoisans
Bank and Savings and Loans
Ascs
U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Jack Becker
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Sparta
Becker
Association
Polly Car
First National Bank and Trust Co
Carbondale
Hal Norment
First Federal Savings and Lean
Herrin
Savings
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Twe
O’brien
Kilburg
Ed — Sonezolfa
Roy Mathis
Steeleville
Southern Illinoisan
Jerry Lower
Tod Fuhrhop
Campbell Hill
Arch Minerals, Inc
Cratic
Dan Walker
Doyle Culbertson
Bank of Benton
Barbara Schauwecker
Home Federal Savings and Loan
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