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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1972
Page
2
The Herrin Hall sign honors the high school Tigers for a 10 season run and South Seven Conference title. Mayor John McVey designated December 4 to 9 as Tiger Week and funded the sign, painted at the high school. Coach Paul Res tive leads the 1972 73 Tigers.
A Du Quoin gathering will discuss health legislation at 7 30 p m with private state speakers and Rice as Richland administrator among proponents ISMS and THA back the bill but diverge on state role in approval The group may endorse a statement urging inclusion of patient service costs in economic feasibility determinations.
SIU legal counsel John Huffman said the report could not be released to Derge as planned due to last minute questions. The draft notes a section of the Carbondale campus outside city limits may not be covered by laws prohibiting possession or consumption of alcohol. A state law bans sale or delivery of alcoholic beverages in public buildings, and an Illinois Liquor Control Commission report is expected in coming weeks.
A Tilden couple, Noble W. Thompson 72 and Cora Thompson 70, were injured Monday when four vehicles collided about three miles north of Rt. 154 in Randolph County. Thompson tried to pass a car driven by Lloyd Coulston, causing a chain reaction as other vehicles veered and a guard rail was struck. Coulston’s car overturned. The Thompsons were taken to Sparta Community Hospital with major and minor injuries.
The Carterville School Board may decide within 30 days on a replacement for Supt Taft Baker who has resigned effective July 1 and is retiring. The board received 44 applications, narrowed to 10, and is interviewing them.
Surface support grows for Eckert proposal to route alternate Rt. 51 via western Carbondale. The plan, favored by a 3 to 1 vote from the Carbondale Area Transportation Committee, still awaits approvals from Trustees and the Department of Transportation before it can take effect.
The Williamson airport authority approves a $54,000 bond sale and a $94,000 budget with $37,000 for ramp and taxiway construction and $22,000 for salaries. The FAA may operate the tower this year and bonds carry 4.75 percent interest, repaid in one year. Local share of ramp costs totals $389,500 with federal 50 percent, state 25 percent, and local 25 percent. Construction on the ramp and taxiway is set to begin next spring.
SIU plans a Chicago information office to recruit and inform media. The lease at 625 N Michigan Ave costs 7200 annually with reception and telephone services. The site will host recruiter Michael Fenton and an information officer with 24 hour access and conference rooms. A new director of communications is expected to be approved at the Dec 15 trustees meeting.
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A new plastic cream Fixopent Denture Adhesive Cream claims to secure upper and lower dentures, allowing wearers to bite harder and eat more naturally. The product, labeled with a U S patent, is described as elastic and long lasting with a simple home use application available at drug counters.
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