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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1972
Page
2
Kandace Kellett daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Kellett De Soto and Mrs Laverne Worthen Murphysboro a judge view an exhibit of dining covers shown by Jackson in a local display.
A Franklin County group of farm bureau members seeks to abolish the coroner’s office and may seek voter approval this fall. They have about two thirds of 1,800 signatures needed for a petition and plan to meet soon to decide whether to file. Other counties Perry and Pinckneyville show similar efforts. Randolph and Williamson counties show little support and no formal petitions filed.
A readable fragment outlines publishing details for the Southern Illinoisan with address listings in Carbondale and Herrin and notes its status as successor to prior local newspapers. The text references Associated Press republication rights and local mailing offices.
Jackson County considers electing a coroner while possibly eliminating the office at the November 7 general election. The county board will discuss placing the issue on the ballot with formal opinions due from the attorney general and plans for funding alternate arrangements if the office is eliminated.
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