Township Assessments Set to Hit 50 Percent Threshold
Jackson County board foresees a flood of complaints after publishing townships assessments with a 50 percent value target. Murphysboro book sent to James Lawder, Carbondale not yet. formal hearings must be requested within 10 days. Board aims to reach 50 percent via tentative multiplier after all figures are in, with state review to determine final adjustments.
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Jackson County Board
Murphysboro
James Lawder
Carbondale
Roy Gilbert
Board of Review
Makanda
Gilbert
Dept. of Revenue
State Dept. of Revenue
Fire extinguished. arson suspected in home blaze
Nurses moved one patient from the room and used a hand pump to put out a midnight fire. Fire Chief Chester Steele put damage to draperies and walls at 150 dollars. State authorities were notified around 10 am as Elmer Tyler, owner-operator, alerted Jackson County officials. Deputy Fire Marshal L. D. Hilton investigates the possibility of an outsider arson attack.
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Chester Steele
Elmer Tyler
Jackson County
Arch Edwards
L. D. Hilton
Davis Accused Auto Theft Charged Against Pittsburg Man
Sherman Davis of Pittsburg is charged with automobile theft. Marion Justice of the Peace Elmer Farmer said Davis fled after an inquiry into a fire at the Morgan home in Murphysboro. The Morgan family reports abandonment and a planned court appearance. Davis may have driven to California with accomplices, selling items in Marion. Davis was arrested July 1 and jailed in Williamson County.
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Davis
Pittsburg
Sherman Davis
Marion
Elmer Farmer
Charles . Morgan
Morgan
Morgan Tyler
Murphysboro
Marlene Lindsey
Logan
House Northwest of Dogwalk Area Leveled by Fire
A two story frame house owned by Charles G Thetford at 1109 Buchanan St Marion was destroyed by fire around 7 15 am. The vacant dwelling, about six rooms, was being remodeled and flames were fully involved when Marion firefighters arrived. A nearby storage building containing siding was saved. Cause undetermined.
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Charles G. ‘Thetford
Buchanan St
Marion
Thetford
Agricultural Director to Visit SIU Programs
Armando Samper director general of the Inter American Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the OAS will visit Southern Illinois University on Saturday to view SIU agricultural programs. He will be accompanied by Dean Carlos Garces of the National University Medellin Colombia. Dean W E Keepper previously worked with Samper as a consulting agricultural economist in Costa Rica and on FAO projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armando Samper
Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences
Organization of American States
San Jose
Costa Rica
Southern Ilinois University
SIU
Samper
Carlos Garces
National University
Medellin
Columbia
America
W. E.keepper
Costa’Rica
United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization
Stotlar Drops Plea For Apartment Plan In Carbondale
A housing proposal by Stotlar to build a 10 unit apartment at 1210 W Freeman St was withdrawn by him after celling it conflicts with zoning. Five opponents spoke asserting spot zoning harms single family areas while Ralph Gray proposed an eight unit shopping center on West Main with 96 parking spaces and 9,500 square feet. The Planning Commission will reveal its decision at the next meeting.
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Carbondale. Plan
W. Freeman St
Stotlar
Stollar
University Ave
Glen, Zilmer
S._ Dixon St
Ralph Gray
Myrtle’ Lane
Gray
Motel Parking Okay Sought
A proposal for a Gate Way Lodge motel at 815 819 S Illinois Ave Carbondale goes to the Zoning Board of Appeals tonight seeking a variance to parking area rules. EH R Bevis of 819 S Illinois Ave asks a leased lot meet zoning needs. hearing 7 30 p m at city hall.
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Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Zoning Board of Appeals
EH. R. Bevis
Ilinois Ave
Gateway Lodge
City Hall
Local Unions Name Subdistrict 7 UMW Board Candidates
Chester Gossett and Floyd Morris of West Frankfort and Farrell Whitlow of Benton were named as candidates for subdistrict 7 United Mine Workers board member. Each needed five nominations from 25 local unions to be on the ballot. Locals vote August 27 for the unexpired term of David Williams, who resigned to join the Illinois Coal Operators Association. next regular election in December 1964 for a four year term starting April 1, 1965. Gossett is president of Local 9878 Orient 4 mine, Whitlow heads Local 1284 Orient 5 mine, Morris is District 12 special representative.
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Chester Gossett
Floyd Morris
West’ Frankfort
Farrell Whitlow
Benton
Subdistrict 7
United Mine Workers
David’ Williams
Ilinois
Assoiation
Gossett
Orient 4
Whitlow
Orient 5
Morris
Hospital Aide Seeks Federal Grant to Save Benton Project
Franklin Hospital Administrator William Lamont travels to Chicago to press for more federal funds to salvage Benton hospital’s 99 bed addition. Officials say second bid round July 17 still exceeds available money, with costs including architect fees and equipment. Lamont notes $1,003,400 in funds from a $653,400 Public Works grant and a $350,000 bond, but additional expenses push beyond. A Rep. Kenneth Gray aide says a solution could be found. Meanwhile Taverns in the Murphysboro area resume sales after three-day license suspensions for minors, including B&W Lounge and Hillis Tavern. Chalet license remains beer only suspended by county.
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Franklin Hospital
William Lamont
Chicago
Benton
Lamont
Wil
Bigelow
Dept. ‘of Health, Education and Welfare
Panag
Murphysboro
B&w
N. 18Th St
Hillis
N. 17Th St
Rt. 2
Walker Heads Savings and Loan in Herrin
J O V Walker was elected president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association Herrin at a board meeting. Frank G Marlow was chosen to succeed Walker as vice president for a one year term through February 1964. W Douglas Bryant remains secretary-treasurer.
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Jo.v. Walker
Federal Savings and ‘Loan Association
Herrin
Board of ‘Directors
Okley Hays
Frank
Marlow
Walker
W. Douglas Bryant
J. W. Walker, and Sons Clothing Stores
Bank of Herrin
Carterville State Savings Bank
Herrin ‘Chamber of Commerce and
Southern Illinois Inc
Southern — Illinois Wholesale Co., Inc
Child Poison Cases Show Sharp Increase
Springfield report cites a sharp rise in accidental child poisoning in early 1963. State Health Department data show 5,376 cases in the first six months, up from 4,593 in the same period of 1963. Dr. Franklin Yoder notes about 5,000 more cases may have been treated without reporting.
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Springfield
State Health Department
Franklin Yoder
Mines Working Friday Report From Old Ben Orient and Burning Star
Mines working Friday list Old Ben numbers 9 and 21 Orient 3 4 5 Burning Star 2 first shift no report Burning Star second shift.
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Orient
Burning Star
SIU Board Approves Eight Carbondale Real Estate Purchases
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees approved buying eight parcels in Carbondale for 119,044 dollars. Properties include 321 East Stoker Street from Robert E. and Izetta L. Smith for 16,499 dollars and 711 S. State Street from Carl and Delores J. Page for 11,999 dollars, plus six other parcels on Forest and Grand Avenues, Pearl Street, and a farm area from multiple sellers for varying sums. The acquisitions were approved Tuesday.
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Ilinois
University Board of Trustees
Carbondale
Stoker
Robert E
Izetta L. Smith
S. State St
Carl and
Delores J. Page
Forest Ave
Newman
Janet K. Harris
W. Grand Ave
Julius Land
Audrey Koplowitz
W.H
Eulah L. Page
S. Forest Ave
Otto
Mable Fozzard
Pearl St
Cloman
Edith Lingle
R. M. Bahn
Centerville Woman Injured In Farm Attack Near Oakdale
A Centerville woman was hospitalized with a broken jaw after a hired hand attacked her at a farm near Oakdale Washington County. Authorities seek a 20 year old, 5'8" 145 lb man described as "Waco Cody." He tied her to a bed and threatened to return deadly harm. The victim freed herself, alerted neighbors, and reported the theft of rings a watch and $88. The car was found abandoned near Swanwick.
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Centerville
Oakdale
Washington County
Waco Cody
Virgil May
Swanwick
State Seeks To Close Bucher Hardware Store
The Illinois Department of Revenue seeks an injunction in Williamson County Circuit Court to close Bucher Hardware Store in Herrin. Operator Allen F. Bucher allegedly ran the business without a valid retailers occupation tax certificate after it was revoked on Feb 28 for failure to pay taxes from November 1961 to May 1982. The suit argues the store would violate the Retailers Occupation Tax Act if not halted.
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Dept of Revenue
Bucher
Herrin
Williamson County
Allen F. Bucher
Will Halt In Herrin Mosquito Spray Group Running Out Of Money
Herrin mosquito abatement district faces money shortages as spraying costs near 5400 and tax levies fall short. Board president Gerald Bailey says a special levy of about 4100 will fund next year as officials plan a formal levy ordinance due September 10 and prepare details. Citizens may complains when spraying ends, but no alternatives exist.
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Gerald Fe ‘Bailey
Bailey
Snyder
Herrin
Murphysboro Delivers Water Revenue Bonds for Harrison District
Second lien revenue bonds totaling 185000 were delivered by Murphysboro to Midwest Securities Co Chicago to finance the Harrison Water District purchase. Mayor Williams and City Clerk Taylor signed 185 bonds. City Council had authorized the move in June. Proceeds, after a 2 percent discount, will retire about 174000 in Harrison bonds with about 7500 in premiums to call bonds before maturity. The city now serves about 260 Harrison District customers. Bond revenue will be deposited with American National Bank and Trust Co Chicago. The Harrison bonds were redeemed today with a 42.50 premium per bond. interest on those bonds stops. The new bonds carry an average 4.75 percent rate, above the city's 1957 issue. All payments rely on revenues, not taxes.
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Murphysboro
Midwest Securities Co
Chicago
Harrison Water’ District
Joe Williams
Kenneth Taylor
City Corp
William Wolff
Harrison District
Ito
American National Bank and Trust Co
Harrison
Midwest
Allied Workers Vote Tonight on Firm Contract
Allied Chemical Corp plant in Metropolis will hold a 5 p.m. vote tonight on a proposed contract. About 140 members of the International Union of Allied Chemical, Atomic Workers walked out when the June 7 contract expired. Plant production remains steady under 50 supervisors, with nearly all output going to the Atomic Energy Commission. The contract covers 353 tons per month of uranium hexafluoride. renewal is pending with AEC notice due by September 30 if extended.
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Allied Chemical Corp
Metropolis
Chemical, and Atomic Workers’ International Union
Jocal
A. H.sutton
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Allied ‘Chemical Corp
Strike Blocks Randolph County Carpenter Jobs
A carpenters strike halted construction in Randolph County after wage talks failed Wednesday. Unions demand 60 cents per hour plus fringe benefits, while contractors offer 30 cents. Current rates: carpenters 4.35 plus 0.10, cement finishers 4.37, iron workers 4.50 plus 0.10.
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Randolph County
Released prisoner robbed on way home
Leonard Adams, 35, freed from Menard after ten years for forgery, said two women guided him to a St. Louis alley where two men robbed him. He claimed the cash was prison wages and gifts from relatives for his trip back to Paris, Illinois.
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St.Louis
Aug
Ap) Leonard
Adams
Menard
Inois
Inia
St. Louis
Paris
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Hospital Aide
Kenneth Gray
D-West Frankfort
Ellis Tavern
Chalet
Thes
He-County
Tommy Davis
Savings, Loan
Jo V. Walker
SIU Board
Grand Avenue
Washington
Allied Workers
Randolph
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