Carbondale council seeks six month extension on Good Luck site option
Carbondale officials move to delay the Good Luck Glove property purchase near city hall for six months to give the plan commission and city planner time to review the proposal. The public buildings committee praised the site while noting costs and potential civic complex plans.
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Carbondale
City Hall
Plan Commission
City Planner
City Public Buildings Committee
Randall Nelson
Nelson
William Eaton
Eaton
Frank Kirk
John Quinn
Ruling in police chief's suit due Monday
Charles Edwards seeks restore to Marion police chief post after May 8 dismissal by City Council. He filed suit June 14 for back pay and reinstatement, city petitions to dismiss, dispute centers on authority over firing under state law and a 1959 ordinance.
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Charles Edwards
Marion
C. E. Wright
Edwards
Police and Firemen’s Merit Board
Water system seeks funds for intercity project
Bend Lake Conservancy District manager Richard Jones meets federal officials in Chicago to obtain more funds for the intercity water system serving 31 southern Illinois towns. An $12.3 million loan approved by EDA and Community Facilities Administration fell short by about $1 million against bid openings on November 22. Jones will request another loan to cover the gap. Carrie Hill of Maywood died Sunday. she was married to David Hill of Johnston City. Funeral services are Thursday at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home Johnston City. burial at Lakeview Cemetery Johnston City.
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Richard Jones
Bend Lake
Carrie Hill
Maywood
Johnston City
David Hill
Hill
John
Westmont
Orval
Lisle
Murman and Wilson Funeral
Lakeview Cemetery
Decision near Illinois regional office site selection
Walter Daspit Jr of Chicago announced a decision on the site for a state regional office building may come within 10 days. The Illinois Building Authority plans a 16 county office center for seven state departments with a July 30, 1968 contract deadline and December approval to complete plans. Site candidates from Southern Illinois cities were inspected after a November 21 Carbon dale hearing.
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Walter Daspit Jr
Chicago
Illinois Building Authority
General Assembly
Illinois
Daspit
Carbondale
Du Quoin High School Bomb Scare Prompted Evacuation
A caller warned of a bomb at Du Quoin High School around 12 30 pm prompting an evacuation and a police and staff search. Principal Hewey Tweedy believed it a hoax but ordered the emptying of the building. students returned about 1 15 pm. The prior scare occurred in 1964 65.
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du Quoin
Hewey Tweedy
Marion Carnegie Library plans second floor expansion
The Marion Carnegie Library Board discussed expanding the second floor children’s room with about 75 percent completion. Local carpenters Harry Dawson and Irvin Lang handle the work, with Don Sullins authorized to obtain tile and carpet estimates. Estimated cost is about $6,000. contracts for HVAC and electrical work were previously awarded.
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Marion
Lake of Egypt Country Club Granted Liquor License
A Williamson County liquor license was issued to the Lake of Egypt Country Club on Henry Hank Wright’s last day as chairman and ex officio liquor control commissioner. Ora Snyder is club secretary and the $700 annual license runs to December 31 with quarterly renewals. The Diamond Liquor Store license was replaced after its business relocated to Herrin.
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Williamson County
Lake of Egypt Country Club
Henry
Hank
Wright
Diamond
Package Goods
Herrin
Country Club
Ora Snyder
Raymond J. Wilson Stationed in Saigon with US Army
Raymond J. Wilson is posted with Strategic Communications in Saigon Vietnam. He is the son of Mrs Raymond Wilson and the late Mr Wilson of Murphysboro Illinois. His address is RA 16988035 HQ Det USA Reg Comm GP RAM APO San Francisco California 96307.
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Raymond Jay Wilson
Strategic Communications
Saigon
Vietnam
Raymond Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Murphysboro
H.Q
U.S.A
Apo
San Francisco
Calif
Three Charged in Stickney Break-In and Theft
Three Stickney residents Lawrence Reyne Bonnie Reyne and Walter Moser were charged with breaking and entering and theft of tools from Burk Standards Service Station in Herrin. Arrestees were taken in Franklin County by State Policeman Roger Johnson after police radio described a suspect car. The 8:25 p.m. Monday break-in targeted tools and wrenches stored behind the service station building.
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Stickney
Burk Standards
N. 22Th St
Herrin
Lawrence P. Reyne
Bonnie
S. Luna St
Walter Moser
S. Lotus St
Franklin County
Roger Johnson
Station burglarized in Willisville late Tuesday
The Charlie Todaro's Mobile Service Station in Willisville was broken into after closing at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Entry was gained via a broken north window, enabling the thief to unlock the door. The Perry County Sheriff's Office reports losses from a cigarette machine, about 15 bags of peanuts, and a battery charger. Investigation ongoing.
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Charlie Todaro
Willisville
Perry County
Chamber votes 75 to 71 against opposing train discontinuance
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce members vote 75 to 71 in a mail poll against taking a formal stand to oppose the discontinuance of Carbondale St Louis passenger trains. Executive Director Harry Weeks says results inconclusive after a 295 questionnaire mailing. study continues for possible impact on traffic and jobs.
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Carbondale-St. Louis
Harry Weeks
Weeks
Chamber
Illinois Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marion Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers
Three new members joined the Marion Chamber of Commerce Board on Tuesday as Nolen England Maurice Arnold and Virgil Wilson were elected. Six incumbents were re elected Earl Blankenship William Todd Roy Campbell Dee Rodd Jesse Childers and L C Cavaness. Ballots mailed in November counted Tuesday afternoon. A tenth seat will be filled by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ten of the 30 board members are elected annually.
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Marion Chamber of Commerce
Nolen England
Maurice Arnold
Virgil Wilson
Earl Blankenship
William Todd
Roy Campbell
Dee Rodd
Jesse Childers
L. C. Cavaness
Chamber
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Speed-up urged for two road projects by State Senator
State Senator Delmer Mitchell of Johnston City urged the Williamson County Board of Commissioners to accelerate two road improvements. He cited already allocated state funds for a new Colp to Carterville road and proposed work next year pending right of way. He also urged starting plans to upgrade Rt. 13 to Pittsburg and said he would coordinate with Francis Lorenz on including these in next year’s program. Also, a Johnston City man, William Hooper, 22, was treated for minor injuries after his car skidded on Rt. 37 south of Johnston City during rain at 11 p.m.
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Grover Haynes
Wright
Homer
Leslie Jones
Rt. 5
Marion
Herrin
Mark Carter
Carterville
Robert Howerton
Norman Albert
Johnston City
Howerton
Delmer Mitchell
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Mitchell
Colp
Pittsburg
Francis Lorenz
Rt. 37
William Hooper
Marion Memorial Hospital
Hooper
CCHS
McBride
Thrift shop site sought by Murphysboro panel
Murphysboro Human Relations Commission searches for a location for a proposed thrift shop to aid needy residents. Committee members report property owners reluctant to allow use due to cost and heat or water fixes, with a preference for a site near Walnut Street. Tom Dimond, a SIU graduate art student, earned an honorable mention at the Rockford Craft Show.
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Murphysboro
J. W. Wade
Wade
Tom Dimond
South Milwaukee
Wisc
Southern Illinois University
Rockford
Murphysboro Man Stabbed. Suspect Charged in Car Dispute
D L Harrison 42 of 608 Dewey St was taken off the critical list at Doctors Hospital Carbondale after a shoulder stab wound. Susan Marie Smith 19 sister in law to Harrison is charged with attempt to commit murder and held on 15000 bond following a home argument over car use.
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Murphysboro
Doctors Hospital
Carbondale
D. L. Harrison
Dewey St
Richard Richman
Harrison
Susan Marie Smith
Miss Smith
Carbondale referendum on education tax rate faces vote
Carbondale voters decide whether the maximum educational tax rates for the grade and high school districts should rise 21 cents per $100. Officials warn a defeat could limit teacher salary gains and expansion plans while maintaining core academic programs. Districts plan libraries, audio visual aids, counselors, and more if approved.
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Carbondale
Illinois
Norman Geyer
William McBride
Laurence Martin
Haynes Reese
Shoeshine man wins firht for public aid
Williamson County Board of Commissioners grants George Williams a reinstate to General Assistance after his appeal under a new state law making the county board the appeals body. Williams, 63, cried as he recounted a notice of aid cancellation and alleged lack of resource slips.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners
George Williams
General Assistance
Williams
County Board
Appeals Board
Ann Brown
General Assistance Office
Brown
Southern Illinoisan
Dan Freeman
Freeman
Homer Askew
Askew
Chester City approves fuel tax payment to Hayder Brothers
Chester City Council authorized seven thousand six hundred sixteen dollars and nineteen cents in motor fuel tax funds to Hayder Brothers Contracting Company for street repair work completed last month. The project began last spring and is expected to finish next spring. A taxi cab license franchise shifted from Thomas Frazer to Velmer Mehner in Chester.
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Chester
Hayder Brothers Contracting Company
Thomas Frazer
Velmer Mehner
Alto Pass to Present Christmas Program at High School
Alto Pass pupils will present their annual Christmas program at 7 p.m. December 18 in the high school. Superintendent Sam Slagel said there is no admission charge. An open house drew about 125 people, marking the school’s designation as part of the Shawnee Library System. The Jackson County YMCA board awaits an architect’s report on building plan changes to cut costs. Executive Director Lester Sommers said a social meeting was held Tuesday night and the board expected to discuss the architect’s report.
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Alto Pass
Sam Slagel
Slagel
Jackson County Ymca Board
Lester Sommers
Carbondale Fire Reported on Chestnut Street
Carbondale firemen learned of a blaze on Chestnut Street Monday. They had previously left a skillet on the stove and returned to find a small grease fire and a burnt breakfast.
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Carbondale
Chestnut Street
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South Washington Street
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Howard Spann
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Charles Hines
Hines
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Parrish
Aca
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