Murphysboro Chamber Backs Zone Decision
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce directors voted unanimously to back the plan commission on zoning West Walnut as business rather than residential after a request from Mayor Joe Williams. The group also discussed SIU baseball in Riverside Park, opposition to the federal unemployment bill, chamber finances, a Queen’s float for the Apple Festival, and participation in the Du Quoin State Fair display.
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Murphysboro
Riverside Park
Midwest
Howard
Chamber
Dirksen and
Douglas
Kenneth Gray
Dwest
Barney Williams
Ne Sr4
State Chamber of Commerce
Williams
du Quoin
Police Briefs From Benton and Herrin Fines Given
In Benton James B. Childress was fined 15 dollars for disobeying a stop sign. In Herrin Wallace F. Springer Jr. was fined 20 dollars for speeding.
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Benton
James B. Childress
Herrin
Wallace F. Springer Jr
City officials urge prioritizing garage and cemetery building
Herrin officials pressed the Public Building Commission to place a city garage and cemetery maintenance building ahead of a new city hall. Mayor Henderson and Alderman Marlow asked for a decision on whether the city should handle construction, with a Sept. 6 meeting set to decide. The bill from Clark Altay and Associates totals 3600 dollars for schematic development and financing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Public Building Commission
Fred A. Henderson
Herman Marlow
City Council
Henderson
John McVey
McVey
Clark Altay and Associates
An Ur
Dale Sullivan
Harrisburg
Midwest Securities Co
Commission
Two Eldorado youths die in early morning crash east of Marion
Five youths were injured in a two car crash at Old and New Rt 13 near Marion at 2 25 am. Phillip Sinks 19 and Charles Kuhn Jr 19 both Eldorado died in Marion Memorial Hospital. John Copeland 20 of Marion sustained injuries and five others from Eldorado were treated at the scene. An inquest will be held by Williamson County Coroner Paul Litton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldorado
Marion
Old
New Rt. 13
Phillip Sinks
Marion Memorial Hospital
Charles William Kuhn, Jr
Algene Gidcomb
Ivan Dean Cox
Roy Graves
John Copeland
S. Court St
Copeland
Gidcomb
Cox
Graves
Williamson County
Paul Litton
Mr. Kuhn
Charles and
Martha Kuhn
Weather Summary: Scattered Showers Across Southern Illinois
Scattered showers affected towns in Southern Illinois Tuesday night with measured rainfall. Murphysboro recorded 1.05 inches, Benton 0.04, Carbondale 0.03, while Marion Herrin and West Frankfort reported no rainfall.
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Illinois
Murphysboro
Benton
Carbondale
Marion
Herrin
West Frankfort
Makanda Police Brief on Lane Use Fine
Herman Francis was fined $15 in Makanda for improper lane use, according to local police records.
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Makanda
Herman Francis
Carbondale Teens Press for Separate Teen Town Center
Ten Negro youths from Carbondale told the Human Relations Commission they face social snubs and inadequate facilities while seeking more summer recreation. They urged a separate Teen Town, closer to their neighborhoods, and more inclusive activities at Hogan Center and Elm Street Teen Town.
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June Gray
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Human Relations Commission
Crab Orchard
Laster
Hogan Center
Teen Town
Sylvia Green
Commission
Parks District
Charles Boudreau
Park District
Jennie Miller
Austin
Melvin Slipe
Richard Corbit
Ethel Smith
Tee Town
A. A. Crim
Luella M. Davis
William Hays
United Fund
Job Corps Center
Rosetta O’neal
State Police Standby Alert Aims to Contain Racial Tensions
Illinois State Police placed a standby alert on a stand ready basis as a precaution against possible racial outbreaks statewide. Officers work longer shifts, and are immediately available off duty with leaves canceled except emergencies. Officials cited readiness for potential demonstrations in Chicago and other areas.
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Illinois
Chicago
Murphysboro Dispute Over West Walnut Zoning
Greater Egypt planners advised residential zoning for West Walnut Street two years ago, but Murphysboro officials changed to business zoning after hearings. The commission also approved a $17,567 funding request for 1966-67 from four counties and outlined goals for a multi-county industrial data program with confidential firm information.
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Murphysboro
West Walnut Street
Greater Egypt
West Walnut
Moreno
Franklin
Jackson
Perry
Williamson
Michael Stokal Dies at 60 in Murphysboro
Michael Stokal 60 of Murphysboro died early today at St Joseph Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. He had been a patient at Dixon State School since 1936 and moved to a Murphysboro nursing home in June. Born February 4, 1906 in Winnipeg Canada he was a Catholic and had no living relatives. Funeral services Thursday at 1?6 a.m. in Tower Grove Cemetery with Rev. Fred H. Renschen officiating. Burial in Tower Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Meyer-Denny Funeral Home after 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Michael Stokal
Murphysboro
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Dixon State School
Winnipeg
Canada
Stokal
Tower Grove Cemetery
Fred H. Renschen
Meyer-Denny Funeral
SIU Carbondale to enroll 111 international students this fall
More than one hundred new international students are expected to enroll at Southern Illinois University's Carbondale campus in the fall quarter. James Haas says 111 foreign applicants were accepted by early August and about 20 more may be approved this month. Sixty nine percent pursue graduate studies with 42 undergraduates 57 master’s and 12 doctorates. International enrollment at SIU stands at 500. 15 new students from 10 countries enrolled in the summer quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Tlinois University
Carbondale
James Haas
SIU
Haas
Mines Work in Old Ben and Orient Areas
Report notes mining activity at Old Ben from 9 to 24 and Orient from 3 to 5 with Zeigler and Fidelity Burning Star workings also listed. Details indicate multiple shafts or claims including Burning Star 2 and 3 and Zeigler 3 and 4 alongside dates in Thursday’s record.
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Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity Burniing Star
Burning Star
Delayed Walnut Street Extension Pending Cost Sharing
Walnut Street extension into Tatum Heights delayed as Car bondale Mayor Miller and Ed gar Stephens and Sons negotiate a $49 455 contract subject to a written deal with J W McKinney and Walker Schwartz. They seek right of way from Dr John S Lewis estate and plan to extend toward Rendleman road to ease East Main traffic and provide access to Tatum Heights. Dr Lewis died before a formal agreement was drawn.
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Walnut Street
Tatum Heights
Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Edgar Stephens and Sons
J. W. McKinney
Walker Schwartz
Schwartz
McKinney
Rendleman Road
Miller
John S. Lewis
McKinney and Schwartz
Lewis
Walnut
Wall Streets
East Main Street
Cedar View Street
John Lewis
Production Blast at Allen Industries Injures Three
An explosion at Allen Industries Inc. northwest of Herrin injures three workers. The blast damaged a gas fire oven in the rug cushion division and forced a 10 day to two week shutdown for repairs. One worker was admitted, two released after treatment for shock.
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Allen Industries Inc
Herrin
William Stacey Sr
Billy Wiseman
Rt. 1
Herrin Hospital
Frank Marlow
Ninth St
Marlow
Lou Faro
Allen
Pickets Claim Car Hit Them Near Plant
Three pickets at Container Stapling Corp in Herrin say a car driven by Mrs. Werner Schafroth struck them as negotiators met with the mayor to settle a strike. She denies hitting anyone, says a picket attempted to grab her steering wheel, and confirms office workers are not in production. Union officials report wage talks of 30 to 40 cents an hour over three years.
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Container Stapling Corp
Herrin
Werner Schafroth
Container
Federal Wire Mill Corp
Schafroth
Congress of Independent Unions
Fred A. Henderson
Rabies Alert After Skunk Findings Near Carbondale
A rabid skunk was killed Tuesday near a Little Grassy Lake campsite southeast of Carbondale. No human contacts were found. The nearby dog vaccinated is under 30 day observation. Rabies warnings urged residents to vaccinate dogs and monitor farm animals as Jackson County reports its first rabies case since earlier fox killings near Murphysboro.
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Little Grassy Lake
Carbondale
H. H. Rohrer
Jackson County
Rohrer
Henry Fulford
Murphysboro
Carbondale Youth Theft Case Postponed to August 15
A case against two Carbondale youths charged with theft in Randolph County was continued until August 15 at 1 30 p m in the Randolph County Courthouse. The youths appeared before a Circuit Court judge on a Monday. Sparta police found George Jessop Jr and an underage minor on the athletic field of Sparta High School with two loud speakers disconnected from a support poles.
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Carbondale
Randolph County
Randolph County Court House
Sparta
George Jessop Jr
Sparta High School
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Roseville Mich
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Michele
Patrica
Martin Funeral Home
Mr. Links
Dean Funeral Home
Miss Area
Oakland Field
Lenis Turley
Charles Platt
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Job Corps
Woodrow Austin
Murphysboro Dispute
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