Three Carbondale men face trial in triple slaying
Circuit Judge Richman rules sufficient evidence at a Murphysboro preliminary hearing to send three Carbondale men Grady Bryant Luther Carter and Ronald Jenkins to trial for the November 1 mobile home shooting that killed Terry Eanes Robert Gilmore and James Williams. The survivor, Buford J. Lewis, identified suspects hours after the incident and testified about the gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Richard Richman
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Buford J. Lewis
E. Fisher St
Ing
N. Barnes St
Mel Krekel
Terry L. Eanes
Robert T. Gilmore
James A. Williams
East St. Louis
Grady Bryant
Luther Carter
Washington Ave
Ronald Jenkins
East Danny Street
Lewis
Jackson County
Howard Hood
Carter
Jenkins
Bryant
Richman
Hood
Mt. Vernon
Carl Runge
Krekel
Doctors Hospital
Grady
Luther
Mickey
NARCO
Don Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Gilmore
Eanes
Williams
Banes
Carbondale Lab Authorized to Test Other Cities Water
Carbondale central laboratory approved to conduct bacteriological tests of drinking water for nearby cities. EPA requires towns over 5600 population to add samples. Carbondale will test at 8 dollars per sample and send results to Springfield.
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Carbondale City Lab
Carbondale
EPA
Illinois Public Health Dept
Illinois
Public Health Department
Ozment
Springfield
Chester
Carroll Fry
Marion Ponders Cuts to Fund Sewer Plant Project
Marion City Council discussed trimming the $5.29 million bid package for the sewer treatment plant to fit the $4.16 million available, aided by a $3,064 state grant, capital funds, and a bond-issue surplus. Engineer Clarida will meet bidders to negotiate reductions. contracts targeted for next Monday. Auxiliary police patrols initial Christmas period. census issues prompt residents to contact officials. city pays tribute to Harry Crisp Sr. and notes the Marion Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. executive’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Walley
Marion
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Glenn Clarida
Ron Joyner
Butler
Bureau of Census
Williamson County
Harry Crisp Sr
Marion Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Benton eyes HUD grant for downtown improvements
Mayor Herbert Mundell outlined a plan to seek a federal HUD community development grant for downtown Benton. The proposal prioritizes two water mains for fire protection, sidewalks and ramps, with a possible $500000 for a new parking lot and related drainage projects. applications are due January 15.
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Benton
Herbert Mundell
U.S. Dept. Housing and Urban Development
Mundell
HUD
Public
Illinois Health Care Committee Formed Led by Ray White
Ray White of Styrest Nursing Home Carbonale heads the Illinois Health Care Committee comprising providers of health care for the infirm and elderly. The group aims to separate funds from the Department of Public Aid for elderly care and for aid to the poor, and to update state cost related payments to providers. White notes public aid to nursing homes was frozen July 1 1975 and stresses protecting the elderly in nursing homes while engaging lawmakers and the public.
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Southern Illinois Nursing Home
Illinois Health Care Committee
Ray White
Styrest Nursing Home
Carbondale
Ilinois
White
Illinois Dept. of Public
Illinois
Carbondale council debates need for new city hall and ombudsman
The Carbondale City Council reviewed 38 community needs under the federal program and rated the city hall, civic center, and library last among important needs. Mayor Eckert pressed for city hall and downtown redevelopment, while others favored existing facilities at the University City Complex and a watchman concept or enhanced citizen assistance instead of an ombudsman.
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John Trimble
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
City Hall
Citizens Community Development Steering Committee
Neal Eckert
University City Municipal Complex
Archie Jones
Eckert
University City Complex
University City
Joseph Dakin
Carroll Fry
Fry
Cobden Inspector Charles Veal Resigns
Charles Veal, Cobden building inspector for seven years, resigned at Monday’s city council meeting. He also serves as volunteer fire chief and works as a janitor in the Cobden school system, saying he has too much on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veal
Cobden
Veal
Austin seeks GOP nomination for 58th district seat
Washington County resident Austin a Oakdale farmer and businessman announced to seek the Republican nomination for the Illinois House in the 58th district. He trails incumbents Ralph Dunn and Rube Yelvington in the race, having previously run for U S congressman and held roles in agriculture administration.
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Austin
GOP
John Austin
Oakdale
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
Rube Yelvington
Mascoutah
U.S
Val Oshel
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture
Kenneth V. Buzbee
Carbondale
David Barkhausen
Jonesboro
Gene Johns
Marion
Robert Butler
Creal Springs
Guy Peterson
Senate
Du Quoin Annexes Six Lots and Declares Five Buildings Unsafe
Du Quoin City Council annexed six lots near Green's IGA Foodliner on U.S. 51 South after owners petitioned for annexation. Buildings at 211 N Chestnut, 513 W North, 327 S Walnut, 329 S Walnut, and 123 W South were declared unsafe. If not repaired or demolished, the city could pursue court action.
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du Quoin City
Green
IGA
U.S. 51 South
Cecil Daily
N. Chestnut St
W. North St
S. Walnut St
W. South St
Daily
Wife sought in stabbing of husband in Murphysboro
A circuit court warrant was issued for Corthia Richardson of 307 E Walnut St Murphysboro for stabbing her husband O Neal Richardson 29. The victim was treated at St Joseph Memorial Hospital for two back wounds and one shoulder wound after the Sunday 12 57 a m incident at their home. Mrs Richardson reportedly fled the city and is being sought.
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Murphysboro
Corthia Richardson
Walnut St
O’neal Richardson
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Richardson
Carbondale Hospital parking dispute stalls council action
The Doctors Memorial Hospital parking plan on West Oak Street failed to win council approval as parking lots are not legal in medium density residential zones. A rezoning to R-3 or professional office may allow the lot, and the matter was sent back to the planning commission.
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Doctors Memorial Hospital
West Oak Street
Planning Commission
John Womick
Loren Jung
W. Oak St
Hospital
Jung
West Jackson
North Poplar
Park Lane
U.S. 51 South
FDA Still Uncertain On Rubin Marijuana Sex Study
A spokesman said no indication when FDA Commissioner Schmidt will rule on Harris Rubin's $121,000 two year SIU Carbondale project to measure sexual responses of volunteers after smoking marijuana. Approval hinges on FDA and Justice, with officials mulling immunity and potential legal challenges.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Alexander M. Schmidt
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Schmidt
Harris B. Rubin
Siuc School of Medicine
National Institute of Drug Abuse
U.S. Dept. of
Justice
SIUC
St. Louis
Justice Department
Rubin
U.S. Atty
Henry Schwartz
East St. Louis
Illinois
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Cambria
Sharon Wunderle
Carterville
First Baptist
Cambria School
Leroy Newton
Newton
Pat Hodges
Marion May
Ombudsman
Washington County
Robert C. Winchester
Rosidare
Rubin's
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