Three injured in Benton tavern shooting outside 105 Lounge
Police say three people were wounded outside the 105 Lounge at 105 Railroad St Benton on Tuesday night. Mary Kissell 38 and Ernest Sullivan 27 both of Benton are in fair condition at Franklin Hospital with gunshot wounds. Melvin Holmes 27 of Benton had a minor head wound treated and released. Lawmakers and deputies said little, with Investigator Brad Flaveson noting a tight lid as the probe begins. owner Paul Aniloski said Kissell reported Sullivan shot her after the shooting outside the tavern.
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Benton
Mary Kissell
Ernest Sullivan
Franklin Hospital
Melvin Holmes
Franklin
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Brad Flaveson
Franklin County State’s
Loren Lewis
Tes
Mary
Kissell
Paul Aniloski
SIU C Faculty Senate seeks AAUP probe of tenure denial
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Faculty Senate passed a motion by James Diefenback asking the American Association of University Professors to investigate the denial of tenure to Edwin Pearson, an assistant physics professor. The motion cites procedural irregularities in the decision, which the SIU Board of Trustees upheld, and Pearson said he values peers action while noting he has no other appeal channels. The senate omits a portion urging Gov Walker be informed, and under normal guidelines Pearson could lose his job next year.
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Southernlinois University At Carpendale
Siu-C
American Association of University Professors
AAUP
Edwin Pearson
James Diefenback
Pearson
Fessor
SIU Board of Trustees
Daniel Walker
SIUC
Richmond
Acton
Walnut ‘Street
Carbondale
James Newton
Council
Hughes to get SIU service award at Carbondale
Hughes, ex director of Southern Illinois Inc. will receive the Distinguished Service Award from SIU at Carbondale. Kenneth R Williams of Winston-Salem State University will get an honorary doctor of laws. SIU Board approved both awards in Edwardsville. Hughes, an SIU graduate, led SH for 22 years and is a life SIU Alumni member. Williams holds bachelor, master, and PhD degrees and heads a North Carolina school with ties to SIU since 1965.
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Gotfrey Hughes
Southern Ilienois ‘Inc
SIE
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Siu-C
Kenneth R Williams
Winston
Hughes
SIU
SIU: Alumni Association
SIU Foundation
Williams
North Carolina
SIL
Anti-crime funds awarded to regional police
The Illinois Southern Minor Law Enforcement Commission announced a $122,500 grant to Carbondale and Murphysboro police and the Jackson County sheriff to expand a crime deterrent program now in its second year. Funds will support special patrols deter burglary operations and refine preventive efforts.
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Minois Law Enforcement [Commission
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Jackson, County
Hearing delayed in Maceri kidnapping rape case
Arraignment for Richard Maceri 25 Walier on charges of kidnapping and rape postponed to Sept 12 in Franklin County Circuit Court. The case stems from a July incident involving a former cellmate William Ray Edwards and his girlfriend abducting a man and an 18 year old girl who were assaulted. Maceri also faces kidnapping charges involving Phyllis Kopin 34 Christopher and her 11 year old son John.
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Richard Maceri
Walier
Maceri
Franklin County
William Ray Edwards
Phyllis Kopin
Christopher
John
Du Quoin family to host state plowing contest Aug 22
The Heape family near Du Quoin hosts the Illinois state plowing contest on August 22. John Heape will compete as part of the rotating hosts setup in the northern state. Entries are open to anyone over 16 with a plow, on a first come, first served basis as fields fill. A 3 PM plowing demonstration and timed classes begin at 10:20 AM for two and three bottom plows, then 1:30 PM for four to eight bottoms. Winners advance to the national contest in Minnesota on September 9, with the state winner moving to the world contest in Ireland. The Heape home is near the RisBlatt and 154 intersection, near Du Quoin.
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Heape
John
Minnesota
Ion
Ireland
Ris
Du'Quoin
Four Lane Murphysboro Carbondale Route Planned
State plans for a four lane Murphysboro Carbondale artery with a second two lane road on the north side and new bridges over the Big Muddy River and the Sinois Central tracks. City will study resurfacing Walnut street center section and adopt road safety measures including multiple stop signs and traffic controls near Murphysboro.
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Coreeanae
Stevena
Bruce
Richmond
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Transporta
East Walnut Street
Big Muddy River
Murphysboro weighs eye sore removal ordinance
Murphysboro City Council reviews a proposed ordinance to facilitate vacation removal or demolition of dangerous buildings that threaten health or safety. The measure sets notice, appeals, and daily fines, with a $10 to $30 penalty per violation and a permit fee for demolitions. Mayor Bruce Richmond notes planning commission support with minor changes.
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Murphysboro
Board of Appeals
Bruce Richmond
Dress at flea market led to lost heirlooms
Murphysboro woman Ethel Mumson donated a grey tweed fall dress to St Joseph's Church flea market on May 25. She later learned priceless family heirlooms including two turquoise rings an onyx and a pearl ring were sewn into the dress pocket and were likely sold. She seeks recovery or replacement with a reward, contacting radio stations and the Southern Illinois newspaper.
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Murphysboro
Ethel Mummson
Bt. Joseph’s
Has
Wail
Jackson County Liquor Board Considers 4 AM Tavern Cutback
Jackson County liquor control committee votes 3-1 to urge a 4 AM daily closing for taverns, amid debates on current 24 hour operation with Sunday morning exception. State Attorney Hood to draft formal resolution for next board meeting. Also notes Anna Grade School District enrollments for seventh and eighth grade.
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Jackson County Board
County Board
Frank Bridges
the . Committee
Atty
Howard
Hood
the. Board
Liquor Control Committee
Unit 186 boosts school lunch prices
Blackwood, Unit School District 186 superintendent, told board members on Tuesday night that rising costs force higher meals. Last year ham burgers sold for 20 cents. now prices range from 1.15 to 1.25 per quarter pound. The board approved hikes of 35 to 48 cents for pupil lunches and smaller increases for adults, hamburgers, milk shakes, and breakfasts.
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Jim. Blackwood
Murphysboro
District 186
Blackwood
Unit 186
Detroit man tops posts in new criminal justice staff
Detroit police veteran Frank Los will be criminal justice training coordinator at 14009 a year, replacing Sol Zlochower. Emery C Abley of Carbondale becomes associate regional training coordinator at 11000. Mitchell Eldorado joins as assistant regional coordinator at 9000. Moreno said about 200 applications were received and some initial offers were declined. The commission expands to 15 counties and will bill per capita for added counties.
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Southern Illnoisan
Greater Egypt
Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
SIUC
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Abley
Montana
James’ “Mitchell
Eldorado
Mitchell
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STUC
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Vietnam
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Franklyn Moreno
James Rush
Iincis Law Enforcement Commission
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Hardin
Hamilton
Pope
Saline
Sacks
Tema
Pryce Perry
Jefferson
Alexander, Johnson, Massac
Pulaski
Union
Bush
ILEG
Fogel
Ilinois
ILEC
Federal
Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare
Gene Health Services and Mental Health Administration
Human Resources Research Organization
Alexandria
Moreno
Logan College create new vice presidency post
Logan College board approved a new executive post of college vice president at a two hour and 45 minute closed session. No hire named. Board discussed a candidate, and also approved budget and tax levy for 1973-74, plus purchases for IBM Selectric typewriters and outdoor patio furniture. A temporary accountant was authorized due to dean’s illness. The Phase I project delay was linked to labor, with new Sept. 11 completion date set.
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Sandra Holter
Southern Clinoisan
John ‘A. ‘Logan College
Jerome Alongi
Indiana
Hans Fischer
Carbondale
John’ McKown
McKown
Carney General Contractors
Jackson County
Earl Milton
Famous Barr, Co
St. Louis
Environmental Protection Agency
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