McGovern Sees Youth Power in Carbondale Rally
Democratic candidate Senator George McGovern told students at Southern Illinois University that youths 18 to 24 hold enormous voting power, noting 25 million potential new voters and contrasting with Nixon's 1968 margin. He faulted Nixon and Johnson for timidity over the war and warned of a credibility gap in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Walley
George McGovern
Carbondale
South Dakota
Seaking
Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
McGovern
McGovern Campaign Visit Draws Large SIU Photo pupils
Senator George McGovern arrived at Southern Illinois Airport as part of his Democratic bid for president drawing heavy media attention and a 40 student SIU photography class. The students, under Prof. C William Horrell, carried two cameras each to file quick turnaround shots, with the fastest print ready in seven minutes. They used the lab to develop film and prepare front page images, while McGovern criticized President Nixon on crime, inflation, the draft, and the Vietnam war during a broader Illinois swing.
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George McGovern
Southern Illinois
National
Southern Illinois University
William
Nixon
McGovern
Housing objectives outlined by Greater Egypt advisory panel
Six of 48 committee members in Marion agreed on 1970s housing goals for a five county region. Objectives include 21 320 dwelling units by 1978, promoting planning, adopting uniform codes, regional admin center, and support for large scale corporate housing and nonprofit sponsorship. Plans for December will detail action steps.
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Greater Egypt
The
National Association of Home Builders
Ment
Rayfield
Pulaski
Massac
Alexander
Pope
Jim Rush
ILEC
Jackson
Williamson
Public Defenders Association
PDA
Schoen Named to Southern Illinois Airport Board
Carbondale mayor Neal Eckert appointed 26 year old Paul G. Schoen to the Southern Illinois Airport Board, replacing James Zimmer who has served for 10 years. Schoen and Zimmer are both attorneys and Schoen cited flying experience as a key asset. Other candidates MacMillan and Cunningham were also interviewed.
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Paul G. Schoen
Terrace Dr
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Airport Board
Neal Eckert
James Zimmer
Schoen
Eckert
Zimmer
Monroe
Coucil
Courthouse furnishings fetch $2779 at auction
An auction of furnishings fixtures and air conditioners from the old Williamson County Courthouse netted $2779. More than 240 items were sold by Auctioneer Russell Oxford who is also the county sheriff. Air conditioners totaled 28 units with prices from 30 to 95 dollars.
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Williamson County
Russell Oxford
Fatalities total 121 in Southern Illinois year
Southern Illinois highway fatalities reached 121 for the year, one fewer than the same period in 1970. The latest victim was 78-year-old Alvina Hornthrop of Metropolis, who died in a one car crash on Rt. 45 two miles west of Brookport in Massac County. Police said her southbound car slid off the road and struck a utility pole after attempting to turn onto a side road.
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Southern Illinois
Alvina Hornthrop
Metropolis
Rt. 45
Brookport
Massac County
Towns Wrecking Co. Open Burning Complaint Dismissed
The Illinois Pollution Control Board dismissed the complaint against Towns Wrecking Co. over open burning of junked cars near Johnston City and Marion. The board found mere presence at the burning site does not prove a violation. A Carbondale hearing noted April incidents. Mix Towns claimed cars were already burning when he arrived. Frank Cobin of Cobin Salvage Co. was fined $3,000 in a similar case.
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Illinois Pollution Control Board
Towns Wrecking Co. of Corp
Carbondale
State Environmental Protection Agency
Johnston City
Marion
Mix Towns
Frank Cobin
Cobin Salvage Co
Dowell
Judges in First Circuit update seven year-old court rules
Thirteen judges in the First Judicial Circuit review a proposed set of revised rules reflecting 1964 rules, Supreme Court guidance, and county practices. Circuit Judge John Clayton and Judge Peyton Kunce lead the effort with plans to distribute copies to nine counties early next year.
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Zelah Scalf
First Judicial Circuit
John Clayton
Marion
Peyton Kunce
Murphysboro
Supreme Court
Bar Association
Jackson County
Clayton
Murphysboro approves pro-rated pay scale for certified staff
Murphysboro Unit 186 school board approves a new pay scale for certified personnel to take effect after the 90 day pay freeze. Supt. James Blackwood says retroactive increases await federal sign off. The package includes a 300 dollar base pay raise plus experience and education increments.
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Tony Stevens
Murphysboro
James Blackwood
Unit 186
Murphysboro Education Association
MTHS Students May Attend Logan Junior College Plan
Murphysboro District 18 board approves a new program with Logan Junior College Carbondale allowing high school seniors to take college courses for credit while still in high school. Criteria include 14 earned hours and 3 hours in senior year with acceptable grades and principal and teacher approvals. Michele Hazen granted permission to attend a Logan Junior College class.
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David Erthal
IBM
Carbondale
Adeline Young
Lincoln School
Hallie Rollins
Richwood High School
Peoria
Logan Junior College
Belleville High School
Logan
Bruce Allen
Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro Unit
James Blackwood
Carverville
Tim Bowers
Bowers
Michele Hazen
Schwegman Named Acting City Manager in Carbondale
Carbondale’s director of public works Schwegman was named acting city manager effective Jan 1 1972 to work with retiring City Manager Schmidt through Dec 31 Schmidt resigned amid council pressure Mayor Eckert announced the appointment while Council split on a two headed administration Schwegman will serve 3 to 12 months with a $20000 annual salary.
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Gary Blackburn
Bill Schwegman
Carbondale
Schwegman
William Schmidt
Schmidt
Neal Eckert
Eckert
Hans Fischer
George Karnes
Karnes
Fischer
Archie Jones
Illinois Division of Highways
University High School
Southern Iinois University
University of Illinois
Judith Crandle
Route 4
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Sen
Rip Stokes
Cornell University
Johnson
Congress
Illinois
College Towns
Greater Egypt Advisory Committee
Wanda Barras
Department of Housing and Urban Develop
Council
Sid Schoen
Air Illinois
A.R. MacMillan
Southern Illinois University Transportation Institute
Floyd Cunningham
Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
Saline
Union
A. R. Cagle
Circuit
International Business Machine
Slan
MTHS
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