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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
3
SIU announces that Marold See will be reassigned from the Edwardsville campus to lead a broader role, valued as a promotion though critics call it forced. Morris defends the move as speeding Edwardsville campus development with $25 million bond funds and a plan to accelerate architectural work.
Freeman Coal Mining Corp plans to resume coal production at midnight as officials finish checks on a smoke and gas problem. Combustible gas was found Saturday night and the western section was sealed by Tuesday night. Liquid carbon dioxide was used to reduce oxygen and fire risk while federal and state inspectors analyze the scene. Orient 3 near Waltonville is Freeman's largest mine with about 40 workers.
C. T. Parks reports seven registered Herefords stolen from his herd of 43 near the Parks Western Store on Rt. 13 east of city limits. Four bulls valued at $1,000 and three heifers worth over $500 were missing. Chutes were found open Saturday. Parks suspects theft occurred Friday night. He found only two bulls remaining when he began checking Wednesday.
Lester and Mrs. Jordan of Herrin named new directors of Hortin Teen Town by Tech Town Senior Council replacing Basil Russell. Mrs. Jordan previously led war era teen activities and earned Good Neighbor honors. An open house at the new building is set for December 26 from 2 to 6 pm. Junior Town Council meets at noon Friday as the building nears completion.
A noon recount of the 44th District state senate race found John Gilbert, the Republican winner, with a net gain of 34 votes. Democratic candidate Wayman Presley, who petitioned for the recount, ended with a net loss of 41 votes. Gilbert’s margin in canvass returns stands at 198. Presley, unavailable for comment, claims faith in the process.
Mines working Friday Freeman 4 Zeigler 9 Zeigler 4. Burning Star No 1 and No 2, Fidelity No report. Orient Old Ben 9 Old Ber 21.
Murphysboro will begin destruction work Monday on eight storm damaged properties from the 1957 tornado. City Atty. William Wolff said the council approved the list in October and turned it to Street Dept. Supt. Claud Hiser for action. Properties include sites on Plum Street, Sid Street, Mulberry Street, and Walnut Street with a 30 day notice given to owners to clear or improve.
Orient 2 mine near West Frankfort ends nearly 29 years of operation and a record 63,286,712 tons of coal. 195 to 200 workers lose jobs, with some to salvage recovery gear from tunnels. Freeman Coal Mining Corp continues Orient 3, 5, and Freeman 4 operations.
Ross Priddy says a contract with John Tr Blankinship and Associates will be signed tonight for a feasibility study of a proposed sewer system in the Carbondale South Highway Water District. The board, attorney Edward Melton, and Blankinship will meet to finalize the study and outline legal steps to establish the system along Rt. 51.
Excavation began Wednesday after an ancient Indian burial mound was uncovered at Menard Penitentiary. SIU anthropology staff supervise with inmate labor assisting. Preliminary dating places the remains at 900 to 1,000 years old, with further work planned across the 2400 acre prison farm near the Mississippi River and near historic Illinois burial grounds.
A one vote margin in Randolph County commissioner race triggers a petition for a full recount across all 31 precincts. Samuel Johnson of Sparta, the Republican candidate who lost to Democrat Robert G. Pautler 7 352 to 7 391, filed in Randolph Circuit Court. The petition claims counting errors in numerous precincts and asks for hearings after Pautler answers within 15 days. If ruled in favor, a recount could proceed. if not, the original tally stands.
Carbondale Park District considers sending a letter to the attorney general to investigate why annual levies yield diminished returns. President Tony Langdon to confer with Attorney Haynes Reese as the board reviews levy figures from 1957 through 1959 and notes 80 percent collection under the Butler-Hodge law, with never full 100 percent collection.
In Carbondale the Park Board seeks levy extensions amid budget strains. Langdon warns of potential bankruptcy as credit warrants and back salaries loom. Jim Winkler resigns from the Park Board citing workload, leaving plans to fill his term and manage a $710 operating fund.
Winkler resigns from the park post prompting him to second a motion for his own departure. Absent were Bil Howe and Frank Bridges.
Carbondale Park Board outlines the initial three phases of an improvements program with costs over a million dollars for Carbondale Park and Reservoir. Plans focus on upgrading toilet facilities, boat mooring, an access road to the south lake area, with wilderness areas retained and new picnic tables and small play areas planned.
Two lawsuits filed Wednesday in Williamson County Circuit Court target Glenn and Ida May Adams of Herrin. The Kanes seek an injunction to block officers from acting, demand an audit of Mak Stone Co and Adams Trucking Co, and request a receiver. The actions allege improper funds use and missing books tied to limestone contracts and bids. A related replevin case by Harrisburg dealer Superior Explosives seeks $9,966.64 on a promissory note and a separate explosive purchase. The Adams, now vacationing in Mexico, are named as officers and stockholders in the Stone company with ties to Patrick and others.
The plan notes hopes for December board review, with removal of roads in the north reservoir area and emphasis on peripheral parking. Open play fields would lack backstops and equipment, and future plans include swimming areas at the city reservoir though none exist now.
The Murphysboro United Fund drive has extended to December 15 to reach a goal of 20 850. About 8 percent of the goal 17904 24 had been collected this morning. Drive workers met Wednesday night at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union office to plan final activities. Executive Drive Chairman Charles Mileur said the campaign will end December 15.
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