Consultant outlines plan for 350 bed hospital in Carbondale
Henry de Fiebre reports that Doctors Memorial Hospital in Carbondale may expand to a 350 bed facility with heart and neurosurgery capacity by the early 1980s. A Michigan consultant drafted the long range plan reviewed by the board last week, detailing changes needed to meet rising patient demand and to serve medical students from Southern Illinois University.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan Doctors Memorial Hospital
Carbondale
Michigan
Medical School of
Southern Illinois University At
Taylor
Southern Illinois
East Ide
St. Louis
Giant City Youth Center to Close in September
The Giant City Youth Development Center will close September 20 due to plummeting juvenile population and cost concerns. 36 youths remain, with 26 staff. most residents will be paroled or transferred, and staff receive first chance at openings elsewhere in the department.
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Allyn R. Sielaff
Illinois Department of Corrections
Sielaff
Giant City
Illinois
General Assembly
Warner Semells
Makanda
Clamp Brahe
Springfield
New Salem
Petersburg
Menard County
Department of Corrections
Morris
Brownfield
Manteno
Savanna
Grafton
Freeman Coal Mining court halts Orient No 6 wildcat strikes
Freeman Coal Mining Corp wins a temporary restraining order and injunction from U S District Court in Danville led by Judge Henry S Wise to stop unauthorized strikes at Orient No 6 mine Wal tonville. Miners must return to work for five days or face court action. a permanent injunction may follow if further wildcat actions occur.
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Freeman Coal Mining Corp
Orient
Ers
Freeman
UMWA
Driver charged after resurfaced street damaged in Carbondale
Henry Granberry III 18 of 106 Parrish Lane allegedly drove 800 feet across a just resurfaced section on Parrish Lane forming ruts. He reportedly entered around a road closed barrier. City estimates 50 cents per square yard for resurfacing. He faces damage to city property charge and a city court appearance September 17.
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Parrish Lane
Carbondale
Henry Granberry III
Harold Hill
Hill
Granberry
Chautauqua Street
Freeman Street
Carbondale council approves bicycle licensing plan
Carbondale City Council tentative approval for annual bicycle licensing in cooperation with SIU Carbondale. A $1 miniature plate issued Sept 30, with bikes engraved by driver license or social security number to curb theft and aid recovery. SIU-C registration mirrors city system. Council seeks funds to expand bikeway program and notes survey support.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University At
Mager
Dan Shannon
State Department of Transportation
Herrin approves 1973-74 tax levy at 195544
Herrin council set a 195 544 levy for 1973 74 down from 219 554 in 1972 73. No garbage tax this year offset by sales and state income taxes, lowering assessed valuation to 80.6 cents per 100, down from 90.8 and 1.06 in 1971.
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Herrin
William Drake
Drake
Tom Haney
Herrin Public Building Commission
The
Building Commission
Haney
Airport contract awarded for Williamson County project
The Williamson County Airport phase two upgrade, totaling 5.6 million dollars, was awarded to E. T. Simonds Construction Co. of Carbondale and J. D. Barter Construction Co. of Harrisburg for 1.81 million dollars. Bids opened in July by the Illinois Department of Aeronautics in Springfield. Work may start by late September with a 200 day schedule.
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Williamson County
E. T. Simonds Construction Co
Carbondale
J. D. Barter Construction Co
Harrisburg
State Department of Aeronautics
Springfield
Charles Miller
Long hours, long trips define carnival family life
J W White 32 his wife Ann 22 and their two children Angela 2 and Tonya Lynn 3 months travel with the Du Quoin State Fair midway. White is rides foreman while Ann sells tickets and cares for the children. They endure long days on the road from dawn until after midnight and plan to keep traveling as long as the husband wishes.
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J. W. White
Ann
Angela
Tonya Lynn
du Quoin State Fair
White
Richlands
Virginia Mountains
Anderson
S. C
Johnson City
Tenn
Tonya
Savannah
Tanya
du Quoin
Tennessee
Mountains
Teachers and Johnston City Board Reach 1973 74 Contract
The Johnston City board of education and the Johnston City Education Association have reached a contract for the 1973-74 school year. Supt Remo Castrale said an agreement was reached Monday but full details await a joint news release. Mediation by John Pink of FMCS helped resolve an impasse on economic and non economic issues. School begins today for residents.
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Johnston City Board of Education
Johnston City Education Association
Remo Castrale
John Pink
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Evansville
Ind
Johnston City
Chamber plans report on membership drive in Murphysboro
Reports on the membership drive will be presented to the Chamber of Commerce executive board at a noon luncheon in Murphysboro. The drive was revived after lagging sign-ups, with the meeting moved from Wednesday to Thursday to avoid Hambletonian Day conflicts at the Du Quoin State Fair.
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Chamber of Commerce Executive Board
Murphysboro
Chamber
Jackson Beach
du Quoin
Murder charge filed in death of 2 year old Matthew Holder
Raymond Sexton 24 of Anna is charged with murder in the head injury death of his 2 year old stepson Matthew Allen Holder. Sexton arrested Monday and held on 50 000 bond in Union County jail. Matthew died Friday at Barnes Children's Hospital after suffering head and face injuries. State's Attorney James Seaton alleges Sexton struck the child with his fist causing death.
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Raymond Sexton
Anna
Matthew Aillen Holder
Sexton
Union County
Matthew
Barnes Children’s Hospital
St. Louis
James Seaton
State’s Attorney’s
Off year Hambletonian draws heavy political turnout
At Du Quoin State Fair Hambletonian Day attracts politicians including Gov. Daniel Walker and Lt. Gov. Neil Hartigan. Walker plans to walk the parade route and present the trophy while Hartigan attends a midday barbecue. Republican Speaker W. Robert Blair headlines Perry County pre Hambletonian events with a brunch and press conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Daniel Walker
Kenneth V. Buzbee
D-Carbondale
Gene Johns
D-Marion
William Hayes
Hayes
Walker
Fairgrounds
Perry County
John Rednour
Neil Hartigan
Illinois
Hartigan
Rednour
W. Robert Blair
Pontiac
Blair
Pinckneyville
Knights of Columbus
Republican Women’s Club
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
C. L. McCormick
R-Vienna
Carbondale Holiday Inn
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J. Dennis Taylor
Comprehensive Health Planning Agency
CHP
Gram
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Jack Edmundson
Jackson Street
Carbondale Council
Gary Blackburn
Siu-C
Dick Mager
SIU
SIU Board of Trustees
Yellow Cab Co
Dan Kimmel
Cab
Kimmel
Burke and
Wall Streets
Ann Monty
Burke Street
Hans Fischer
Fischer
Neal Eckert
Southern
du Quoin Fair
Butch Nevious
Seaton
Karren Sexton
By Karen Rothe
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