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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1969
Page
3
Peter Kost, promoter of a rock festival seven miles south of Carbondale on Giant City Blacktop, says locals misjudge the project. He reports threatening calls, cites Newport Jazz Festival as proof of ongoing success, and asserts the site will serve recreation and civic groups beyond a single festival.
State Rep. Gale Williams, a Republican from Murphysboro, announces candidacy for reelection to the 59th District. At 47, he earned endorsements from all county GOP groups and has backed gun ownership and exemption bills while serving as agriculture committee vice chair and on higher education. Also in the race is Kent Choate who already stated opposition to term limits.
Burglars pushed a large grocery cart through the Mc Elvain School north of Murphysboro early today and took a sizable assortment of groceries from the lunch room. Deputies say entry was gained by smashing a door to the furnace room on the west side. Removed items included two turkeys about 45 pounds of hamburger four gallons of pineapple three packages of hot dogs two gallons of peaches two gallons of sauerkraut and assorted groceries.
Norge plans a dryer plant expansion south of the existing site in Herrin and will vacate about 1,200 feet of streets and alleys in a four block area. The city council approved the move and waives a prior requirement that vacating parties pay for city land. The project is expected to employ 360 to 500 people and covers streets and alleys bounded by East Poplar East Stodar and South 6th through 12th streets with several segments to be vacated.
Herrin City Council authorized Urban Consultants Inc of Montgomery Alabama to be paid 3000 for survey and planning help to HUD. The step aims to start urban renewal with a nine day completion target and prior council consultation on the HUD application.
Four more candidates filed for Williamson County clerk in the March primary. Republican incumbent Barney Boren of Herrin and Democrat James Dean of Johnston City seek the post. Dean previously served on the county board and as deputy sheriff. Harald Farner seeks treasurer and Audie Gower seeks sheriff as Republicans. Deadline to file is 5 p.m. Monday. petitions must be in by closing time or mailed by midnight. Precinct committeemen filings also began, with several Republicans and Democrats listed.
Commissioner Rex Presson said the Marion city council authorized shopping for furnishings for the new fire station. Estimated costs exceed 1000 dollars for office dormitory lounge and other items. He cited price quotations and cost plus 16 percent offers, calling bids unnecessary. Acting Mayor Flack noted quality makes bidding difficult.
About 300 residents in Giant City School gym discussed stopping Harpetle Inc. led by Kost Calhoun and Notarus from holding a May Day festival near Carbondale promising 100000 to 125000 attendees. They urged petitions contact with officials and forming a formal group to pursue legal action and public mobilization.
In Jackson County the Democratic slate for next year’s county offices forms with two treasurer candidates. Wilma Burke, a clerk for Circuit Clerk James Kerry, seeks the Democratic nomination. Raymond Dillinger, the sheriff, had filed earlier. Delmar Ward, the county clerk, and Monroe Deming, the school superintendent, seek new Democratic terms, while Howard Cheatham filed for the Democratic race. Frank Tebow is the sole Republican filing for treasurer on the first day.
A stove overheated and caused a fire Monday night at an abandoned storage building in the Chicago Burlington and Quincy yard two miles west of West Frankfort. West Frankfort firefighters answered the 6:50 p.m. alarm. A CB&Q spokesman said the building had no value and was to be razed, with efforts focused on preventing spread to nearby structures. No damage estimate was made.
Thieves pried a gym door and classroom windows to enter Marion Washington School on Sunday night. They searched desks for money, found only small change, ripped decor, and raided the cafeteria kitchen. Principal Don Sullins reported the incident and noted the loss was minimal.
West Frankfort ministers plan a community day of prayer at 9 30 a m to urge resolution of the hospital crisis. Rev R E George says prayer may prove the elusive key as Local 12640 on strike since November keeps the facility closed. Picketing by Local 12840 continues with about 85 former employees off duty and 35 crossing to work under Teamsters recognition.
The 1970 Franklin County primary election opening sees a lively sheriff race with Democratic candidates Sam Graves and John Bryant from West Frankfort and Barney Browning of Benton, plus Charles Bray of West Frankfort on the Republican side as the lone Republican bidder. County clerk contenders include Bob Hiller of Zeigler and Joe Davis of Benton. county treasurer filings list Bob Moore of West Frankfort and Danny Jones of Christopher.
Irvin L. Smith resigns from Carbondale's fire and police commissioners citing heavy duties at First Presbyterian Church and hospital auxiliary work at Doctors Hospital. Appointed after Billy Branch’s resignation, Smith faced criticism over a police reinstatement vote amid local brutality charges. A Northeast Congress committee, led by Marie Johnson, seeks a replacement including Branch, Richard Hayes, and Charles Simon.
Williamson County Airport Authority on Monday moved to solicit bids to determine how many car rental agencies it can reasonably accommodate. The dispute centers on National Car Rental System Avis and former Aero Rental linked to Avis, with Hertz previously denied space. Authority chair Dee Rodd cited space, trash, gasoline storage, and parking limits, and noted no lease yet with National though three years of operation. federal rules require accommodating all agencies that can be reasonably handled.
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