Brakeman Believed Killed In Cobden IC Gulf Collision
Illinois Central Gulf crews searched two unmoved diesel engines for a missing brakeman, D B Baltzell of Centralia. Four crewmen survived as investigators studied a head on wreck between two Tilinois Central Gulf trains near Cobden, with cranes and temporary track aiding the recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobden
D. B. Baltzell
Centralia
James Johnson
Carbondale
Johnson
Anna
R. L. Cover
Illinois Central Gulf and Federal Railroad Administration
L. E. Rees
Murphysboro
D L. Miles
Dover
T. K. Wilson
Railroad
Civil Defense
Virden
Ronald Haack
Mascoutah
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Haack
Illinois Central Gulf
Democrats take control of Williamson County board in 1967 shift
Democrats Carterville resident William Humphreys begins a three year term on the Williamson County Board of Commissioners as the party gains control for the first time since 1967. Jo M. Walker of Herrin is named temporary chairman while Republican William J. Sinks of Marion remains on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Board of Commisioners
William Humphreys
Carterville
Jo M. Walker
Herrin
William J. Sinks
Marion
Snyder Hampton
Harold Vaughn
Blairsville
Edwards
Hampton
Vaughn
Ann Brown
Energy
Two West Frankfort men arrested after fire at Old City Lake
West Frankfort police say James Hemphill 23 and Charles E Pittman 18 were detained near a lake cabin owned by Charles Fields after a fire at 1 45 a m destroyed the cabin. Bolts cutters were found in Pittman s car and sheds behind the cabin were broken into. Hemphill faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor burglary and illegal possession of fireworks. Pittman faces burglary unlawful fireworks possession no valid license plates and illegal transportation of alcohol. Both await court for bond.
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West Frankfort
Old City
Charles Fields
Marion
James Hemphill
S. Madison St
Charles E. Pittman
Rt. 2
Franklin County
Benton
Thompsonville
Pittman
Hemphill
Saline jailer hurt in escape
Two inmates fled the Saline County jail in Harrisburg at 1 a.m. and surrendered within two hours. William Martin of Stonefort and Michael Stephenson of Harrisburg overpowered a jailer, stabbed him with a wire, and were arrested after being found hiding in a shower. Jailer Gary Estes sustained minor injuries and returned to duty.
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Saline County
Harrisburg
William Martin
Stonefort
Michael Stephenson
Martin
V. R. Lopardo
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Stephenson
Glenn Oglesby
Oglesby
Gary Estes
Estes
Doctor’s Hospital
Everett Estes
Marion Park District retires pool bond. future levy planned
The Marion Park District retired a $225,000 1958 swimming pool bond with a final payment of $19,000. A 1972 $115,000 bond will fund park improvements and be retired in six years, potentially lowering overall park taxes. The board also voted against park Christmas decorations due to energy concerns. pool leakage repairs were delayed by bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Park District Board
Oasis Park
Park District
Fair board re elects officers in Williamson County
Williamson County Fair Board re elected Sam Jones as president and Melvin Felts as vice president and treasurer. Carlyle Sims retired. new members named W A Jones Les Meredith and Richard Darby join. Jones appoints Atkisson as chairman to form standing committees including attractions entries privileges gates notice stalls advertising and grounds and track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Fair Board
Sam Jones
Melvin Felts
East Carbondale annexes 40 acres for business district
Carbondale City Council approved annexation and rezoning of 40 acres of suburban business land owned by the J. W. Land Trust east of Rt. 13 near Penneys and University Mall. The action, a 4-0 vote, includes grading and utility work for a new K Mart and a frontage road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Blackburn
Southern Illinois
Carbondale
J. W. Land Trust
Rt. 13
K-Mart
J. W. Rendleman
Penneys
University Mall
Rendleman
J. W
Pete
McKinney
McKinnney
Hans Fischer
Planning Commission
Gordon Parrish
Ramada Inn
Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Marion approves 16458 contract for off street parking lot
Marion City Council awarded a 16458 bid to D L White for a 41 car off street parking lot on Jefferson Street owned by First Christian Church. The project trims city costs below engineer's estimate and follows a 16 148 reduction from funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Jefferson Street
Marion
D. L. White
Rt. 2
Glenn Clarida
First Christian Church
Carbondale Council Bans Hunting on Cedar Lake Property
City council approves general lake development guidelines after months of study by a planning commission committee. The policy bans hunting on city owned land as part of keeping Cedar Lake a safe natural water source, plus restrictions on motor boats and off road vehicle use. Friends group opposes hunting and any motorboats near the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Cedar Lake
Planning Commission
Friends of
SIU C trustee race eyed for Carbondale students
Students at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will vote Wednesday on a student representative to the SIU Board of Trustees. Twelve candidates are running as polls open at seven campus locations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The elected student will serve as a non voting member of the board representing SIUC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
SIU Board of Trustees
SIUC
Doerr to oppose Hale for GOP state central committeeman
Ray Doerr announces his challenge to incumbent Joseph Hale for the 24th district state central committeeman seat. The race, set for March with the state primaries, highlights party battles behind the scenes. Hale, eight years in the post, aims to run hard and keep influence for the party while balancing his legal career. James Holloway, Sparta, will run as a Democrat against Bennie Cherry Zeigler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Ray Doerr
Vergennes
Joseph Hale
Harrisburg
State Central
Doerr
James Holloway
Sparta
Bennie Cherry Zeigler
Massey-Ferguson, Inc
Hale
Holloway
Cherry
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
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Robert D. Taylor
Richard Arning
Donald E. Shedelbower
Democrats
Williamson
Michael O. Marks
Cambria
General Assistance Office
Lee Booth
Ethel Buchanan
Margaret Jenkins
Rt. 5
General Assistance
John Hamilton
Cora Lee Clark
Fred Harkins
Tom Aaron
Fair Board
Rt.13
John R. Parrish
Mardale Shopping Center
Soil Conservation District
Parrish
Police Pension Board
Herman Burnett
Robert Butler
Federal Revenue Sharing
Memorial Hospital
John McAnelly
S. Pine St
Council
SIU
GOP
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