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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1961
Page
3
Southern Illinois University will replace the existing bachelor degree requirements with a general studies program for all freshmen next fall. The plan raises total required hours from about 60 to roughly 90, with five broad fields guiding interdepartmental sequences.
Frank Walker of Vernon has announced his availability as a Republican nominee for Congress from the 21st District. He noted encouragement from party leaders but said he must survey party support and assess costs before deciding how to proceed. Other potential candidates mentioned include R A Bonifield John Smail State Sen Gordon Kerr and Carl Sneed. A city council discussion on joining the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund was planned with cost estimates and potential charter changes to be decided by Dec. 15.
Carol Lambert, 27, a waitress at the Midland Inn in Carbon dale, faces a charge of selling liquor to a minor and will appear before Murphysboro Justice of the Peace Jim Bob Kerley Wednesday. The incident involved a fifth of vodka sold to 18 year old Don Mc Laughlin, with Ridgeway noting no charge against tavern operator Carl Butcher due to absence and lack of prior complaints.
State Rep. Clyde Lee of Mt. Vernon said he may seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the new 21st district. He plans a decision in a couple of weeks and notes Jefferson County’s district placement might not hinder his bid. Other potential candidates cited include Clyde Choate Bert Baker William Grindie and Chet Townsend. House Speaker Powell refused to endorse any candidate.
State police identified drivers John Hoffman 27 of Chicago and Mark A Bemis 31 of DuBois in a head on collision on a blacktop road east of Du Bois. Passengers Donald Ashford 26 of Chicago and Clarence Hoffman 23 of DuBois were reported in satisfactory condition at St Marys Hospital in Centralia.
Brookfield man Thomas Leslie McCullogh failed to appear in Carterville area court on a duck shooting after sunset charge. Carterville Justice Lacy Lee issued the warrant after notification by mail. Police Chief Louie McNeill served the warrant in Brookfield, charging 15 cents a mile travel for McNeill. McCullogh was fined 25 dollars and 5 dollars in costs.
A blazing television set drew Herrin firefighters to Bass Lockler’s home at 1509 West Monroe Street Friday at 7 10 p m The set was removed before they arrived and the house filled with smoke The family watched a program when the alarm sounded Authorities notified surveyor Mrs Lockler and discussed housing project surveys In Herrin and Johnston City The housing authority plans to force completion by another surveyor if delays persist and extended deadlines have expired Key figures include Carl Wiemken Sr Marion George Cummings Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Julius Steinmarch
The archi representatives including Cummings were dismissed Wednesday from the chamber post amid presidential plans. H Davenport notes Cum information not explained after a three week absence. Jackson County State's Attorney William Ridgeway filed an information Wednesday against Cum.
Cummings is charged with writing a $10 check to defraud Club Trocadero Inc. known as Speedy's Tavern north of De Soto. The Nov. 4 check on Carbondale National Bank is a misdemeanor. Cummings may be out of the area, with hospital reports cited. He formerly held positions with the Oklahoma University Alumni Association and the Tennessee Medical Association.
Firemen answered a call at 8 45 p m Friday to the Herrin Launderama at 100 S 14th St when a motor on an automatic washer overheated. There was no damage.
United mine list shows operations at Orient 4 and Orient 5 not producing on Monday. Zeigler numbers 3 and 4 active, Old Ben 9 and 21 listed, Fidelity and Burning Star seen with shifts indicated. Fidelity is halted, Burning Star 1 strip and Burning Star 2 first shift running while Burning Star 2 second shift idle.
Williamson County Democrats see a widening field for sheriff as Harold Tanner, a Marion taxi driver, files petitions while Carl Miller and Bill Humphreys eye candidacies. Incumbents Dean West and others plan re-election, with GOP names like Roy Cale and Robert Cooksey weighing runs. Filing opens Jan 15.
Lawrence Edwin McKnight, 23, a Menard Penitentiary inmate who walked away Aug. 18 from an outside work gang, was picked up by city police in Oklahoma City during a bad checks investigation. A federal detainer for interstate flight to avoid confinement may be pursued in Oklahoma. McKnight’s capture, plus the discovery of another missing inmate inside the prison walls, preserved Menard’s record. McKnight admitted in April 1958 and faced a 1 to 15 year burglary sentence. a parole board hearing was due in 1962. The article also notes several other escape attempts at Menard in the same period.
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