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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1972
Page
3
Williamson County coroner said the body found in a shallow grave two miles west of Cambria is that of a white male in his early twenties, about five feet six inches, 140 pounds. Dental charts with teeth aided identification. Hunters Hagler and Dee Wingett reported the grave after discovery around 10:30 am Friday.
A contract for I-24 paving was awarded with a total of 437,681 dollars. E. T. Simonds Construction Co. and J. D. Barter Construction Co., Inc. of Carbondale will pave 8.86 miles from the Interstate intersection.
Fire officials describe sprinklers and stand pipes in 16 to 17 story high rises, noting fireproof materials limit collapse but toxic smoke remains a risk. Buildings in Carbondale Murphysboro and Marion feature built in hose systems, stand pipes on every floor, and multiple fire escapes, with plans for future public housing high rises including fire drills and safety features.
Roy Alton Wyman and Wayne Herron Wyman were bound in Marion Circuit Court Friday for grand jury action on burglary and theft charges. Judge William Lewis ordered binding with breaking into Westernaire Motors in Marion on Nov. 14. A shotgun reported stolen from a state police car was in the garage for repairs. Arraignment on the charges set for Sept. 14. All mines reported working Monday.
Aidha Mahmood a 15 year old from Mr Vernon remained in critical condition with extensive burns after a November 26 bedroom fire. The Department of Children and Family Services placed her in protective custody on Monday following a petition by Pat Hollingsead. A custody hearing is set for December 27 at 10 a.m. The fire, reportedly started intentionally, is under investigation by state fire marshal Don Ragsdale and local authorities.
Ruth L. Johnson 22 of Chicago suffered major injuries as a passenger in a one car crash on Interstate 57 early Saturday. Driver David Johnson 23 also of Chicago lost control near Allin Road and struck guard rails. Ruth Johnson was rushed to St Mary’s Hospital Cairo.
An open house and bazaar will be held today from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Haven Center 500 S Lewis Lane Carbondale to announce the grand opening of the center according to E A Helfrich who adopted the event.
Two NIU educators described a death study program that lets students explore funeral customs and mortality. The materials include audio tapes Death Themes in Music and Death in Literature, a student text The Individual Society and Death, and a cemetery and funeral home visit activity.
Thousands lined the Anna Jonesboro route for Union County's second Christmas parade starting at Anna Fairgrounds and moving via Davie Street to Main Street and the Jonesboro Public Square. Floats, bands from Union and nearby counties, and local officials competed for awards. The Anna Jonesboro High School Band won Class A with the Marissa High School Band topping Class B and Don S earning float honors.
The state rested its case against the alleged slayer of Dorothy s in Marion Indiana. Pathologist John E. Pless testified the body found July 2 showed incised neck wounds blunt head injuries and multiple contusions. A courtroom disruption occurred when a graphic photo was passed to jurors and the judge ordered the room cleared.
State Rep. C L McCormick of Vienna plans to retire after his forthcoming two year term while staying active on key issues. He vows to press the Gov Ogilvie tax freeze bill to the limit though he doubts Chicago Democrats will back it. McCormick backs Blair for House speaker and notes Republicans must unite for the vote.
The Marion Unit District school board elected Sanders to a new term. Also chosen at the convention were Edward C. Epstein of Park Forest as president Myron W. Clark of Wheaton as first vice president Howard G. Thompson of Prophetstown as second vice president and directors at large Jonathan T. Howe Northbrook Virgil L. Johnson Carlock and John D. Carey Chicago.
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