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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1981
Page
1
Two Murphysboro brothers were rescued by firefighters in New Melle Missouri after inhaling fumes while painting the inside of a water tower. Kenny Roach suffered back injuries from a 25 foot fall to the tank bottom. His brother Charles Roach climbed up and called for aid from bystanders 130 feet below and was unharmed.
President Reagan's administration signals it may press the Illinois General Assembly to end automatic pass-through of transportation costs for western coal. William Morris said such policies that favor western coal over Illinois coal do not make sense. Morrill noted the administration will study state rules affecting coal movement, marking a rare federal look at midwestern coal issues. Anti-pass-through bills have already passed in Springfield with United Mine Workers backing the measure.
Mor rill says a pass through bill could raise pressure in the General Assembly over utility rate increases to cover transport costs. The discussion covers coal exports, port upgrades at New Orleans, dredging permits, and a move toward a nationwide financial incentive system while noting no action this year on Clean Air Act revisions.
Steeleville marks the end of a 109 year era as the Civic Center closes and demolition begins. A new community center replacement will cost 553079 dollars with offices and fire police quarters planned for 107 W Broadway. Public auction of movable parts starts with a 12:30 p.m. sale on Wednesday Oct 14.
Washington AP reports Congress resists President Reagan’s call for 22 billion dollars in miscellaneous tax increases to balance the budget two months after approving a historic tax cut. The package targets unemployment benefits and energy credits for individuals, with others aimed at corporations. Treasury briefings have met resistance, and passage this year seems unlikely.
In Union County Circuit Court, arson charges against Anna May or Robert Ferrell and Paul Coffman of Cobden were dismissed after special prosecutor Ron Eckiss moved to drop the case. Judge George Oros suppressed witness statements, leaving insufficient evidence. the trial had begun with jurors selected but not sworn, and the judge ruled the case may not be appealed.
The National Weather Service predicts partly cloudy skies tonight with a low around the mid 40s. Friday will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s. Illinois forecast shows partly cloudy conditions Saturday through Monday with highs in the 60s and lows around the upper 40s.
Illinois Commerce Commission staff backs raising Central Illinois Public Service Co summer tariff from one to two cents per kilowatt hour. The plan aims to ease relief for most customers while sparing low income users, with opposition from Southern Counties Action Movement and support from Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation. A hearing on rate design is slated for next month under federal regulatory rules.
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