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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1966
Page
9
The secretary of state revoked the license of Preston J. Parks of Rt. 1 Du Quoin for driving while intoxicated. Phillip S. Stanley of Du Quoin had his license suspended for driving while license or permit had been revoked or suspended.
Republican and Democratic headquarters open in adjoining offices at 1112 and 1114 Walnut Street Murphysboro. The GOP uses the old City National Bank building with platform themed windows while the Democratic site occupies the former Goodstein Shoe Store. Local observers note the proximity aids pre election outreach.
Fire Chief H. E. Douglas presents Anna’s new $16,234 fire truck to John West and crew. The unit features an all weather cab and a 700 gallon booster tank while the department will retain its 1939 pump truck and a 1949 model as backup. Douglas says the new apparatus enhances fire containment capabilities.
Luci Johnson Nugent and Pat attend a tea at Government House Nassau Bahamas with Sir Ralph Grey the governor. It marks their first public appearance since a quick honeymoon retreat at a $250000 villa despite earlier efforts by reporters to secure interview through flowers. The couple smiled and chatted on the south patio during a pre arranged session with photographers.
Springfield AP witness Robert Chambers, a convicted murderer, testified that Menard prison workers made favors for a party hosted by the wife of Illinois Public Safety Director Ross Randolph. He said inmate benefit funds paid for television sets sent to Randolph's warden apartment and that he feared retaliation after the Nov 23 riot.
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