Israeli Jordan front quiet after major air strikes in Jordan
Israeli air raids inside Jordan targeted Iraqi artillery, troops and dumps near Amman and Irbid. A French Super Mystere bomber did not return, a 22 year old Israeli pilot died after bailout and gun battle, reports say. Iraq reportedly lost several aircraft amid heavy combat near Al Marfaq.
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Jordan
Amman
Irbid
Jordan River
al Marfaq
Radio Baghdad
Iraq
Lease-Lend housing plan studied by Jackson Authority
Jackson County Housing Authority studied a Lease-Lend Project proposed by John Schwinn to build private housing for elderly and low income tenants with authority rental control and HUD subsidies. The Elkville area interest and a 400-application backlog were noted as factors in considering the plan. Thomas B. Walters of Du Quoin died Wednesday, with services set in Du Quoin.
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Jackson County Housing Authority
John Schwinn
Westwood Drive
Murphysboro
Schwinn
John T. Blankinship
Authority
Reid Troutman
Housing and Urban Development
Chicago
County Housing Authority
Troutman
Ity
Elkville
Campbell Tyner
Thomas
Carbondale
Thomas B. Walters
du Quoin
Marshall Browning
Keeling Funeral Home
Cost of dying up more than cost of living
The cost of living rose by six tenths of a percent in October, the largest monthly increase in eight years. In Grand Tower the cost jumped sixty six percent and the city raised grave digging fees in Walker Hill Cemetery from 30 to 50 dollars.
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Grand Tower
Walker Hill
Rome Strikes Hit Italy as Rumor Forms Government
A 24 hour general strike paralyzed Rome as Premier designate Mariano Rumor resumed talks to form a new government. Workers demand higher wages while students seek educational reforms amid nationwide demonstrations in Naples Rome and Milan. Police protests and traffic disruptions marked the unrest.
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Rome
Mariano Rumor
Naples
Milan
Gestapo
Tourism promotion conference planned for Region 9
Illinois Region 9 Tourism Promotion Council prepared for a January 29 conference at Southern Illinois University to discuss tourism, state campaigns, and funding. The workshop will feature talks on promotion efforts, recreation improvements, and available state funds for matching promotion costs.Robert Sullivan leads the planning committee with members Goffrey Hughes Lodge Grant Les Broom Rex Karnes and Mary. Frederick J. Jones an 18 year old Southern Illinois University student died in Chicago. an inquest is pending. In Murphysboro Raymond E. Tucker 25 and Carbondale Larry G. Richison 17 face traffic related fines.
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Illinois
Midwest
Illinois Region 9
Tourism Promotion Council
Carterville
University Center
Southern Illinois University
Region 9
Chamber of Commerce
Robert Sullivan
Goffrey Hughes
Lodge Grant
Les Broom
Rex Karnes
Mary
St. Elizabeth Church
Chicago
Frederick J. Jones
Cook County
Jones
Counties Receive Motor Fuel Tax Allotments
Jackson and Williamson counties were allocated a total of 99 097 in motor fuel taxes paid to the state treasury in November. Jackson received 50 900 with 17 342 to the county 16 586 to townships 13 014 to Carbondale and 5 958 to Murphysboro. Williamson distribution totaled 48 197 with 18 609 to the county 14 643 to road districts 6 118 to Herrin 7 151 to Marion and 1 676 to Carterville.
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Jackson
Williamson
State Treasury
State Department of Public Works
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Carterville
Forgery case hearing set for Joe Griffin in Benton
A preliminary hearing on forgery charges against Joe Griffin, 43, of Benton, is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in circuit court at Benton. Griffin, held in Franklin County jail, is charged with forging two $75 money orders. State's Attorney Gerald Owens says other lesser charges are pending. Griffin is held on a $6,000 bond.
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Joe Griffin
Benton
Griffin
Franklin County
Gerald Owens
Vienna to Survey Gas System for Leaks
Vienna City Council will commission a survey to detect leaks in the city gas network. Carl Burgener, manager of the Anna Central Dlinois Public Service offices, will inspect street lights and propose improvements at the January council meeting.
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Vienna
Carl Burgener
Anna Central Dlinois Public Service
Odrinex Fat Reduction Ad Promises Money Back
An advertisement touts Odrinex tiny tablets to reduce fat with a full refund guarantee. Priced at $3.00 and $5.00 for a larger size, the offer is backed by Hewitts Rexall Drug Store in Carbondale and Herrin Rexall Drug Store with Murphysboro mail orders.
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Hewitts Rexall Drug Store
Carbondale
Herrin Rexall Drug Store
Hagler’s OK
Murphysboro
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bin Darman
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