Higher board hearing on SIU University House planned
Illinois Board of Higher Education meets in Chicago Tuesday to hear a prober’s report on the SIU University House project. The committee, chaired by Merle Yontz, may decide next steps amid inquiries into funding, construction, and possible disciplinary action.
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Margaret Ann Nicesey
Southern
SIU
Higher ‘Board
University House
Merle Yontz
Chicago Insurance
W. Clement Stone
STU
Carbondale
Higher Board
Democracy’s dissent and party unity collide in debate
The letter argues against coercive applause and unthinking loyalty in politics. It cites Democratic endorsements at Southern Illinois University as example of forced unity, notes media diversity and critique vary, and rejects the idea that big party leaders must command constant approval. The piece defends dissent as essential to democracy.
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Big Brother
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Joss
Spiro Anen
Pres. Nix
Focal
Nationad
Officer missing in Vietnam Kuhnke helicopter pilot listed missing
Johnston City officer Captain William Kuhnke is listed by the U S Army as missing in action in Vietnam. His mother Mrs William Kuhnke says his wife Jo Ann De Tomasi of Herrin received word Sunday morning. Kuhnke has been in Vietnam since January serving as a helicopter pilot.
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William “Drew” Kihnke
Johnston City
U.S. Army
Vietnam
William Kuimke
Jo Ann de Tomasi
Herrin
Kuhnke
Board asks that suit be quashed
A motion to quash a suit filed in circuit court seeks to force Williamson County Board of Commissioners to split West Marion Precinct 7. Kenneth Powless filed the motion on behalf of the board citing a summons technicality. The mandamus action, filed Nov 20 by Andrew Viverito and William Brows, seeks compliance with a state law mandating precinct splits for precincts with more than 80 voters.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners
West Marion
Circuit
Kenneth Powless
Andrew Viverito
William Brows
Medical care may be miles minutes away Small-town dilemma
Small towns in Southern Illinois lack doctors due to few hospitals and aging facilities. Doctors migrate to cities for better offices and equipment, leaving populations under 250 and elderly residents with long drives to Murphysboro or Carbondale for care. Enhanced by clinic congestion in Carbondale and a looming 1972 SIU School of Medicine opening, the region faces a crisis in physician distribution and retention.
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Murphysboro
Southern Twinsis
John B. Taylor
Southern Illinois Hospital Corp
Homer Hanson
Jackson County Medical Society
Taylor
Hanson
Dr. Hanson
Jackson County
Ilinois
Carbondale Medical Clinic
Carbondale
Tilingis
Division of
Area Serviews
Southern Illnois University
Hay B. Wakeley
SIU Division of Area Services
Madison
St. Clair
Illinois
Cobden
Vienna
New Shu School of Medicine
STU
Sprigfield
Minvis
SIU School of Medicine
Center For Health Administration Studies
University of Chicago
Tilingis Board of Higher Education
Marion man charged after D and W Club shooting
Terry Sullivan 20 of West Frankfort faces aggravated battery charges after a shooting at the D and W Club on South Liberty Street Marion. James Griffin 67 of 07 S Liberty St was treated at Marion Memorial Hospital for a left shoulder wound and released. Sullivan was arrested at his West Frankfort home and held in Franklin County jail Benton. Sheriff Vernon Lowe said the 1:25 am call followed an argument before a 1.22 caliber pistol shot. Sullivan to be arraigned in Franklin County today.
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Terry Sullivan
West Frankfort
Marion
South Liberty Street
James Griffin
S. Liberty St
Marion Memorial Hospital
Sullivan
Franklin County
Benton
Williamson County
Vernon Lowe
Lowe
Griffin
Silivan
Violations Charged Close Hub Cafe in Carbondale
Jackson County Health Department seeks injunction to close the Hub Cafe at 1060 S Thnsis Ave Carbondale for operating without a permit under the county food handling ordinance. State’s Attorney Richard Richman reviews the case after an Oct inspection found several violations and a closing agreement was made, later breached. The Hub’s Bathskeller liquor license was also canceled by Carbondale Mayor David Keene based on liquor board advice.
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S. Thnsis Ave
Sanitarian Foy
County Health Department
Sanitarian
Clase
Miller
Richman
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Burglar Sentenced to Prison in Marion Circuit Court
Danny Long, 28, of rural Car fondale, was sentenced to three to five years in the Minois penitentiary at Menard after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary and theft. He targeted White City Park Market, its soda machine, and cash registers, plus schools at Hein and Hurst. Arrest followed a break‑in attempt at the market Tuesday night in Herrin. cash on hand was $20.
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Danny Long
Carfondale
Minois
Menard
Marion
Long
White City Park
Yommy Colombo
Herrin
Hein and
Hurst
John Clayton
Home Burns While Family On Holiday Trip
Mr and Mrs Gele Gunnell of Steel City east of Benton travel home from a St Louis holiday to find their four room frame dwelling burned to the ground. Firemen reported the blaze at 425 am after five neighbors alerted authorities. Only the foundation remains as investigators continue to probe the cause.
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Gele Gunnell
Steel City
Benton
St. Louis
Benton Fire Department
No new clues in Levering case
Carbondale police and area agencies meet at 1 30 p m to review facts in the Lisa Levering disappearance. The 14 year old was last seen walking toward Travis Avenue from the Teen Center. A shoe and purse believed hers were found near West Walnut and South James, but the case shows a brick wall with no fresh leads.
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Carbondale
Jack Haze
Lisa Levering
Miss Levering
N. Bridge St
Travis Avenue
W. Jackson St
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies
SIU
Carbondale Police
Federal Bureau of Investigation
City
Lisa
Carvondale
Mike Deming
Brush School
California
Inmate fatally stabbed at Marion Federal Penitentiary
Inmate Joseph Terry Madden, 35, of Ocala Florida, died from a back knife wound in the inmate dining room at about 12 15 pm Sunday. The FBI investigates. an inquest will be held once reports from the FBI and pathologist are received. Madden was serving a sentence for interstate transport of a stolen car and forged checks.
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Marion Federal Penitentiary
Sunjay
Joseph Terry Madden
Ocala
Fla
George Camp
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Wilson
Williamson County
Voroner
FBI
Madden
Hampton temporary chairman Haynes won't seek another term
Wanda Barras reports Wilissisoners elected Haynes as temporary chairman succeeding Grover Haynes who will not seek re election next year William J Sinks took office succeeding Homer Askew and seconded the nomination Haynes announced after a board meeting citing business commitments The statement prepared by James W Sanders noted Haynes resignation but he did not resign The May 10 meeting followed a Domino Club raid and Haynes was a patron County board chairman is ex officio liquor commissioner at 500 extra yearly permanent chairman to be chosen Dec 15 Deputy sheriffs merit system discussed and tabled
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Wanda Barras
Southern Tlinoisand
Dack Hampton
Williamson County Board of Comissioners
Grover Haynes
Hampton
Haynes
William J. Sinks
Homer Askew
Business Committee
Republican Party
James W. Sanders
Sanders
Cole
Sinks
Police seek clues in missing 14 year old Lisa Levering
Police have no clues leading to the whereabouts of Lisa Levering a 14 year old girl missing since Tuesday night Her mother asked that the girl's picture be published again as many people were out of town when it first appeared in the Southern Clinic on Wednesday Anyone with information should notify Carbondale Police
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Lisa Levering
Lisa
Clinc
Carbondale
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