Area pilot urges firm Viet stance in Vietnam war report
Maj. Charles Richard Copin, an F-105 Thunderchief pilot based at Kadena on Okinawa, speaks from the Viet Nam area about air power, operations and the need to stop aggression. He notes 58 combat missions, first strikes into North Viet Nam, and describes civilian impact and civilian casualty concerns during air campaigns.
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Viet Nam
Maj
Charles Richard “Dickie” Copin
Charles Copin
Murphysboro
Copin
Eglin Air Force Base
Florida
Air Force
Kadena Air Force Base
Okinawa
Asiatic
North
U.S
G.I
Saigon
Red River Valley
Viet Nam War Views From Copin of Murphysboro
Maj. Copin, a former Jayne Roberts resident, discusses civilian attitudes in Viet Nam, bomb accuracy, and the risk of terror bombings. He notes broad civilian respect for U.S. forces, some opposition groups, and confirms helicopter rescues as crucial safety net for downed pilots. Copin expects press reports to be accurate and describes intensified air operations and SAM threats. He returns to Okinawa after a Florida meeting, with a year remaining in his Far East tour.
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Copin
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Murphysboro Star Relocated Family in Air Force Life
Major Charles Richard Copin and his wife Jayne Roberts, former Murphysboro High School athletes, now serve at Kadena Air Base Okinawa with three children. The family, in Okinawa three years after Germany and France assignments, praises base facilities including a US staffed government school. Copin piloted an F 105 Thunderchief after training begun in 1951 and marriage in 1954.
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Murphysboro
Air Force
Charles Richard
Dickie” Copin
Jayne Roberts
Kadena Air Force Base
Okinawa
Janet
Patty
Chuckie
Copins
Germany
France
Copin
Maj
Murphysboro Township
Popham Plans Application For Postmaster Job
Postmaster Paul Popham said he plans to apply for the postmaster job. Also seeking the position are Williamson County Sheriff Carl Miller and Acting Postmaster Tom Childers. Two unidentified persons have applications. Competition for the 8100 dollar a year job is expected to be keen with as many as 25 applicants anticipated before September 20.
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Herrin
Paul Popham
Williamson County
Carl Miller
Tom Childers
Childers
Intruder flees after kitchen window entry in Carbondale
Police reported a small, barefoot boy window peeping in Tatum Heights at 2 18 a.m. Sunday. A separate incident listed a window entry at 502 N Carico St Carbondale at 2 a.m. Sunday as the intruder fled through the front door when woke.
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N. Carico St
Carbondale
Tatum Heights
Roach Pleads Innocent On Suspended License Charge
Earl W. Roach of Murphysboro pleaded innocent in Jackson County Circuit Court to driving with a suspended license. He was arrested Monday by a Jackson County deputy. Bond was set at $200. A jury trial is scheduled for November.
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Earl W. Roach
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Roach
North St
Two Killed In Truck Crash At Route 1 and 46 Junction
Two men died when a semi truck overturned and caught fire at the Route 1 46 junction near Cave in Rock at 5 40 p m. Driver Charlie Craig 40 Carmi and passenger Harvey Littleton 46 New Haven were dead in the cab. They were taken to Rose Funeral Home.
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Rt. 1
Cave In Rock
Charlie J. Craig
Carmi
Harvey Lee Littleton
New Haven
Rose Funeral Home
Apportionment Commission Sets Hearings for Constitution Study
The State Constitution Study Commission schedules a public hearing in Carbondale at 10 30 a m September 17 in the SIU Center ballroom on apportionment sections of the legislative article and on local government home rule. A second hearing in Springfield is set for September 12 at 9 30 a m in the state house legislative hearing room on non apportionment sections of the legislative article and the executive article. Persons wishing to appear must notify Chairman Marjorie Pebworth by September 8 at Room 1315 State of Illinois Building 160 N LaSalle St Chicago.
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Southern Illinois University Center
Springfield
State House
Commission
Marjorie Pebworth
State of Illinois
N. LaSalle St
Chicago
Teen Town Reopens in Anna Friday Evening
The Anna Jonesboro Teen Town will reopen at 325 S Main St Anna Friday after July and August closure. It will operate three nights a week 7 30 to 10 p m on Tuesdays and 7 30 to 11 p m Fridays and Saturdays. Admission 15 cents for members 8th grade graduates up to age 20 who are students or former students of Anna Jonesboro High School. Non members and guests pay 30 cents.
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Anna-Jonesboro Teen Town
S. Main St
Anna
Anna Jonesboro Teen Town, Inc
Jean Cunningham
Jonesboro
Larry Haley
Mirs
Robert Choate
Anna Jonesboro High School
Herrin High School adds new wing opens amid delays
Herrin High School opened Monday with the new addition in operation. Classrooms and cafeteria equipment arrived late and were being installed. The $550000 project expands space for 240 pupils and helps absorb over 100 students from the former Hurst-Bush district joining Herrin this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin High School
Kenneth Rushing
Hurst-Bush Highty
Herrin
Frick Receives God and Country Scout Award in Marion
Roger L. Frick 18 of 205 N Garfield St Marion received the God and Country award during a service at Warder Street Baptist Church. Active in scouting seven years in Troop 140 Post 140 and Order of Arrow, he chairs the church Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship and has worked with Youth for Christ. A 1966 Marion High School graduate, he will enter Southern Illinois University next month and serves as carrier adviser for the Marion office of the Southern Illinoisan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Frick.
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Roger L. Frick
N. Garfield St
Marion
Warder Street
Frick
Order of Arrow
Youth For Christ
Marion High School
Southern Illinois University
Southern Illnoisan
Albert Frick
Carbondale youths attend 4-H conservation camp
Two Carbondale youths Bobby Thomas and Dale Benz of Rt. 1 attended the Jackson County 4-H conservation camp at Memorial Camp near Monticello last week. Camp included classes on contouring game management migratory waterfowl with afternoons for recreation.
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Carbondale
Memorial Camp
Monticello
Bobby Thomas
Dale Benz
Rt. 1
Jackson County
4-H
Campbell Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Williamson County
Joseph C. Campbell of Creal Springs admitted guilt to a disorderly conduct charge in Williamson County Circuit Court. Judge Lan Haney ordered a $15 fine plus $30.30 in court costs. The complaint was filed by Manda Turner.
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Joseph C. Campbell
Creal Springs
Williamson County
Lan Haney
Campbell
Manda Turner
Southern Ilinoisan Newspaper Location and Ownership Note
The Southern Ilinoisan is published daily except Sundays and holidays by 710 North Illinois Corporation with multiple office addresses in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro. It is the successor to three local papers and AP news is exclusive for local republications.
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Southern Illinoisan
North Ilinois Corporation
West Main Street
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Illinois
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Grass fire and backyard blaze reported in Illinois
Fire calls logged in Johnston City at 2 15 p m Monday for agrass fire in a vacant lot at 1201 Trout Street with no damage. West Frankfort reported a backfire in a car owned by James Hoppers at 403 East Garland Street causing 50 dollars damage.
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Johnston City
Trout St
West Frankfort
James Hoppers
E. Garland St
Vegetables Contest A Winners Named in County Fair
Eleven of 25 entries in the Jackson County 4H vegetable judging contest earned A ratings. Entries included lima beans green beans potatoes sweet corn tomatoes peppers and okra. Top awards went to Charles Fager Murphysboro Terry Rosenberger Murphysboro Mark Reiman Murphysboro Dan Girtman Carbondale and Jack McMurphy Carbondale. Also receiving A awards were John Reeves Carbondale Dale Benz Carbondale Gary Trotter Murphysboro Donald Benz Carbondale Trent Lehnert Carbondale and Darwin Stearns Carbondale.
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Jackson County
Charles Fager
Murphysboro
Terry Rosenberger
Mark Reiman
Muphysboro
Dan Girtman
Carbondale
Jack McMurphy
John Reeves
Dale Benz
Gary Trotter
Donald Benz
Trent Lehnert
Darwin Stearns Carbondale
City Boys Tractor bid approved for street department
West Frankfort City Council accepted a 4 647 dollar bid from Chamness Farm Equipment Co. of Marion for a tractor with a mower and sweeper attachment after considering other bids from Murphysboro Tractor Co. and Parks Implement Co. The purchase was recommended by Street Commissioner Reginald Karroll as best suited for city use. The council granted Delmo Nani a one year sick leave and appointed Cecil Batts as interim chief operator at the sewerage disposal plant. Glenn Boner was hired to fill Batts role. City Library board members were reappointed for three more years.
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West Frankfort
Chamness Farm Equipment Co
Marion
Murphysboro Tractor Co
Parks Implement Co
Milton Wood
Reginald Karroll
Delmo Nani
Cecil Batts
Nani
Glenn Boner
Rt. 1
Batts Place
Walter Collins
C.H. Williams
Ora Sheffler
Man Fined In Battery Case In Murphysboro
Tack Taylor of Carbondale pleaded guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court to battery. He received a $25 fine and $40.30 in costs for the Aug. 19 incident involving his former wife Sandra Taylor. In a separate matter Sidney W. Hammons of Carbondale pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and was released on a recognizance bond until Sept. 28.
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Tack Taylor
Carbondale
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Taylor
Sandra Taylor
Sidney W. Hammons
Pomona Grade School District Sets Registration Schedule
Pomona Grade School District 144 announces class registration Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The session will be half day. Classes begin full time Friday. Buses run at regular times.
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Pomona Grade School
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Missouri
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Rt. 37
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Hayti
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Benton
Sullivan
Williamson
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Mount Funeral Home
State Constitution Study Commission
Teen Town
Herrin School
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Kroger
Sheffield
City Boys Tractor
Pomona
Herbert W. Heis
William L. Casper
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Comrey
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