Restrictions On University Are Removed
Governor Otto Kerner signed bills removing statutory limits on degree grants at Southern Illinois University and Northern Illinois University in law medicine pharmacy and dentistry. Board of Higher Education retains jurisdiction over new programs. SIU and NIU need state board approval before starting such programs. no immediate plans announced by SIU president.
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Otto Kerner
Southern Illinois University
STU
State Board of Hirth
Education
Delyte W. Morris
Kerner
Northen Illinois University
SIU
Board of Higher Education
Driver Fined In Randolph County Court
Robert M. Green of St. Louis was fined 140.20 and two days in jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Randolph County Court. Deputy Huey ticketed him on the Menard Prison farm road near Kaskaskia State Park on Aug. 3. Russell Morgan of Chester pleaded guilty to cutting and mutilating trees on S. F. Brown property at 1019 Opdyke Street. fined 200 and six months probation. Hubert Hart of Sparta pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated and driving with a revoked license. arrested by Sparta officer Bill McKnight on Aug. 2 in Sparta.
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Robert M. Green
St. Louis
Randolph
Green
Lloyd Huey
Menard
Kaskaskia State Park
Russell Morgan
Chester
S. F. Brown
Opdyke St
Goldwater Campaign to Exhibit Tent at State Fair
The Egyptian Goldwater for President Committee plans an exhibit tent at the Quoin State Fair next week. Separate from party displays, the tent will be strictly Goldwater with literature to gauge support and make contacts in area communities, said Dr. Arthur Lenzini of Herrin, vice chairman.
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Goldwater For President Committee
Quoin
Goldwater
Arthur Lenzini
Herrin
Lenzini
Herrin Group
Sen
Barry’ Goldwater
Ariz
Former Anna Woman Dies in Rosiclare Funeral
Funeral services are set for Frances A. Douglas 70 formerly of Anna at First Baptist Church Anna with Rev. Walter M. Bartels officiating. She died Tuesday night in Rosiclare Hospital. Born February 17 1893 in Wolf Lake she was daughter of Dr. Andrew J. and Sarah Lyerly. She married Jasper A. Douglas in 1913. he died in 1955. Survived by two daughters Lucille Daisy Golconda and Frances John Monterey Calif, two sisters Esther Johnson Chicago Electa Coe Springfield, a brother Grover Lyerly Elgin and six grandchildren. a son Wayne died in 1956. Burial in Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call at McCarty Funeral Home Anna. Donations to American Cancer Society requested in lieu of flowers.
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Rosiclare
Frances A. Douglas
First Baptist Church
Walter M. Bartels
Douglas
Rosiclare Hospital
Wolf Lake
Andrew J
Sarah Corzine Lyerly
Anna- Jones
Elgin
Wayne
McCarty Funeral Home
Anna City
Amercan Cancer Society
Lea of Flowers
Funeral rites for Daniel Gene Newlin hurt in Benton area
Funeral services are planned for Daniel Gene Newlin, a former Herrin resident killed in a car accident. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at George Van Matre Kineral Home in Benton. The obituary notes regional development and population trends affecting Benton.
Anna Rodeo Shines At Anna Fair Grandstand Show
The Anna Fair features the Lazy O Rodeo with William Lance Olmsted and Collin Boyd in saddle, broncs and bareback riding, tricks, and clown acts. About 2,000 watched car stunts from the grandstand and another 2,000 along mid-way as shows progressed. The program includes Egyptian Colt races with $1,000 purses, tractor sled demonstrations, a fair queen contest, and various harness, pony, mule, and running events.
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William Lance
Olmsted
Brahma
Saddiel
Collin Boyd
Anna
Jack
Livésay
Phila
Okie
Harry
Harold ‘Bato
Thomas Tanner
Pinckneyville
Gerald Cain
Jonesboro
Henry Piper
Delbert
Bauersachs
Randy Morgan
Cain
Purdue
Meldd
Power Progress Show Opens in Pinckneyville With Parade
Thousands gather as 1963 Power Progress Show kicks off in Pinckneyville. The five day event by the American Thresherman Association features steam engines threshers and vintage cars, with a grand parade to the Perry County fairgrounds and the U. S. Grand Champion Tractor Pull. Ralph Tallon of Downs wins Class A 5500 lb tractor pull with 223 ft 6 in. Sunday caps the event with hostess selections for 1964.
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Pinckneyville
American Thesherman Association
Louise ‘Templeton
Louis Templeton
Perry County Fairgrounds
U. S
Ralph ‘Tallon
Downs
Amos
Rixmann
Oklahoma City
Okla
Everett Pyle
St. ‘Jacob
Threshers Association
Highland
American Thresherman’ Association
Power
Thresherman Association
Power Show
Theater Gets Hot Popcorn The Hard Way
The Strand Theater in West Frankfort suffered a popcorn machine fire on Wednesday night. Firemen responded at 7 15 p m and extinguished the blaze with an estimated 20 damage to the machine. The show continued despite the burning odor.
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Strand
West Frankfort
Fred Harkins
Rehabilitation Course Opens at Southern Illinois University
Forty eight professional workers in service to the disabled are enrolled in the 10th annual Institute for Rehabilitation at Southern Illinois University. The two week program aims to show the broad scope of rehabilitation, emphasizing services for the handicapped and methods to mobilize resources. Guy A. Renzaglia, director, notes top rehabilitation specialists from SIU staff, state and private agencies, hospitals, and other universities will lecture and consult.
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Institute For Rehabilitation
Southern Illinois, University
Guy A. ’Renzaglia
SIU Rehabilitation Institute
STU
Allen Keeps On Working Despite Ford Strike
Allen Industries Inc expects to keep operating its Herrin plant during a Ford strike in Chicago Heights that shut 3,750 Ford production workers from the stamping plant. Plant manager Frank DeMonsi said the strike should not affect Herrin if it does not drag on, with Herrin recalling 75 to 100 workers before reaching about 800. The firm makes door panels and seat covers for Ford and hopes to have all employees back within a couple of weeks.
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Allen Industries Inc
Herrin
Ford Motor Co
Chicago Heights
Frank DeMonsi
Allen
Ford
DeMonsi
Escapee Held by U S Marshal After Marion Prison Break
U S Marshal holds Tarrant Lott Smith at East St Louis for federal court appearance after he walked away from a Marion area prison camp Friday night. Smith was captured hours later and waived preliminary hearing in arraignment on escape charge before Commissioner Charles Hines. Bond set at $1,000.
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Tarrant Lott Smith
Camp
Marion
Federal Marshal’s Office
East St.Louis
Federal District Court
Smith
U. S
Charles Hines
Carbondale
Herrin High School Board to Meet for Hiring
The Herrin High School Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 30 p m today at the school. Principal Russell Em ery said the only business will be hiring cafeteria employees.
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Herrin High School Board of Education
Russell Emery
Button Away Radios Aid Anna Employees
Anna city installs a two way radio system to connect the police gas water and fire departments with a base station at the city clerk. Pocket units with two frequencies and one with one will speed meter readings and daily tasks, letting readers relay data without writing. The radios arrived last week and were in use by Monday.
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Anna City
Anna
Police, Gas and Water and Fire Department
Dallas West
West
Don’t Scratch That Itch In Just 15 Minutes
An ad touts quick relief for itching with Itch Me Not antiseptic action to stop itching fast. It promises relief for eczema, insect bites and skin irritations, with 24 hour availability at Hagler Drug Store in Murphys Shore Twiniois.
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Hagler Drug Store
Murphys_ shore
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