Walker lays out education control plan in Southern Illinois
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan Walker argues for the governor to decide major higher education policy rather than the Illinois Board of Higher Education while allowing the board to handle many decisions. He vows to review university budgets line by line and keeps final say at the governor's desk. Walker outlines stances on local control, law enforcement, zoning, busing, and patronage during a three day Southern Illinois tour. He warns polls show slippage vs Ogilvie and discusses Mc Govern's impact on the race.
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Bud Farrar
Southern Illinoisan
Dan Walker
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Walker
Higher Board
Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers
Governor’s Office
Wed
Richard B. Ogilvie
Sen
George Mc
Sen. McGovern
Ders
Illinois Bureau of Investigation
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Nixon
Pentrol
Carbondale
Evanston
Ogilvie
Fate of Allen plant undecided after wage cut talks
The Allen Industries plant in northwest Herrin faces an undecided future as a three point proposal including wage cuts, fewer staff and faster production lines is reviewed. A August 22 meeting will decide if the plan can save the plant while new products like automotive insulation and soundproof floorboard materials are considered.
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Zelah Scalf
Allen Industries
Herrin
Marion
Allen
Edward Todd
Chicago
Midwest
Textile Workers Union of America
Afl-Cio
Paul Hampton
Johnston City
Seven counties drug workshop set at Shawnee
A two day workshop on drug abuse to be held at Shawnee Community College Karnak for community leaders from Illinois southern seven counties Alexander Pulaski Massac Hardin Pope Johnson Union. About 75 invited to attend with several speakers from state and local agencies.
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Shawnee Community College
Karnak
Illinois
Alexander
Pulaski
Massac
Hardin
Pope, Johnson and
Union
Charles Espinoza
Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Bond forfeiture reversed in rape case hearing grant
Bill Craig 48 of Creal Springs was granted a preliminary hearing on rape and two aggravated assault charges in Marion circuit court. He failed to appear as scheduled. a $3,000 cash bond was forfeited but set aside after he explained unread papers. Hearing rescheduled for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 24.
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Bill Craig
Creal Springs Gelderman
Marion
Craig
Lewis
William Lewis
Bill Craig Jr
Donald Phillips
Cream Springs
David Ham
Derge Moves Into University House At SIU
David R. Derge, appointed SIU Carbondale president February 1, moved into the University House estimated at one million dollars. The 15,000 square foot residence awaits final furnishings as Derge plans to live there with his bride Patty Williams and daughter Dorothy. Construction costs and setup are projected to total about thirty thousand dollars with furnishings arriving soon.
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David R. Derge
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
University House
Patty Jean Williams
Hollis Merritt
Derge
Merritt
Bloomington
Ind
SIU
Indiana University
University
Delyte W. Morris
SIU Foundation
Dorothy
Sesser strengthens police to curb vandalism
Eight auxiliary Sesser officers are now on duty to deter vandalism and arson after several fires and threatening calls. Police Chief Charles Bowers notes two patrolmen are on duty around the clock, up from the usual one. The latest fire at the old sale barn on Rt. 183 is suspected arson, with a device and laboratory tests under review as investigators press the probe.
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Sesser
Charles Bowers
Rt. 183
Bowers
Regional post office labor dispute settled in Carbondale
Labor dispute at a Carbondale post office ended with workers returning to their offices after unions reported a settlement late Wednesday. Art Vinson of carpenters and Gerald Butler of electricians cited changes to the original agreement and continued trenching and form work by respective crews. Ed Betts said workers would resume duties with qualified personnel handling jobs. Work had halted about four hours Wednesday morning due to assignment disagreements.
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Carbondale
Art Vinson
The
Carpenters
Gerald Butler
Ed Betts
Girl 8 Injured When Truck Hits Bicycle Near Murphysboro
An eight year old girl, Mary Besterfield, was critically injured in a truck bicycle crash on Rt. 2 near Murphysboro. Driver John C. Voigt, 22, of Carbondale, was traveling south when the truck skidded after braking over a hill and struck the girl on a bicycle.
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Rt. 2
Murphysboro
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Mary Besterfield
Dale Besterfield
John C. Voigt
Carbondale
Voigt
Jackson County Humane Society
Besterfield
Jackson County to test voting machines for November election
Jackson County plans a punch card voting machine test for the November General Election despite protests from County Clerk Delmar Ward and State's Atty. Ron Briggs. The board approved a $4,000 bid from Illinois Records Division for 210 machines and 50 demonstration units, and set two special registration days in September.
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Jackson County
Delmar Ward
Ron Briggs
Illinois Records Division
Moline
Ward
Ward Becase
Eaders
Noel Stallings
Election Committee
Storm debate over Jackson County coroner post ends in committee call
Jackson County Board narrowly rejected a proposal to place the coroner’s office elimination on the November ballot. A new three member committee will study the issue and report back, with the board naming members in September. The vote reflected a non political split and leaves options to retain, eliminate, or wait on action.
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Tony Stevens
Southern
Frank Bridges
Susan Casey
Mary Nell Chew
Gene Chambers
Noel Stallings
Reginald Stearns
Louise Wolfe
Doug Eriksen
Charles Gray
Bill Kelley
Russell Marshall
James Gillmore
Mary Miesner
J. C. Penn
Gray
Briggs
Jackson County
Carbondale District 95 to review revised discipline code
A revised draft of a new discipline code for Carbondale grade schools will be presented to the District 95 board at its Aug. 17 meeting. The document covers rights and responsibilities for students parents teachers and staff plus detention suspension and expulsion procedures and a corporal punishment policy with witness requirements. Bob Barrow says the board may seek changes or a special meeting due to a lengthy agenda.
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Joseph Arimond
Carbondale
District 95
Board of Education
Bob Barrow
Carbondale Education Board
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Detroit
Mich
Allen Group
Craft
Tllinois
Dayce Corp
Henry “Hank” Marcinkowski
Marcinkowsi
Jim Adrian
Dayce
Massac County Dept. of Mental Health and
John Huston
Whitman Jones
Massac County Dept. of
Gary Shapiro
Office of
Drug Abuse Law Enforcement
Maxine Rosenbarger
Southern Ilinois Health Services Coordination Program
Metropolis Community Action On Drugs
Drug and Alcohol Coordinating Council of Southern Illinois
Regional Post Office
Carbondale Board
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