West Frankfort May Get State Prison To Create Jobs
West Frankfort leaders consider a $45 to $50 million medium security state penitentiary to be built within two years if a suitable site and city facilities are provided and local support remains strong. Mayor and council weigh community sentiment, economic impact, and coordination with the Department of Corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.R. Walley
Miihoisan
West Frankfort
John Simmons
Simmons
Illinois Department of Corrections
Williamson plans sheriff outpost near Lake of Egypt
A Republican coalition proposes a Lake of Egypt sheriff outpost to improve patrols for Creal Springs Stonefort and Lake of Egypt area residents. Two deputies would staff the station at about 50 000 dollars funded from county funds with no tax increase. Officials emphasize proximity and safety amid burglaries rapes and thefts while budget concerns and timing remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Williamson County
Sheriff's Department
Lake of Egypt
Ernie Reynolds
Carterville
Jerald Kobler
Kobler
Creal Springs
Stonefort
Grassy Township
Johnston City
County General Fund
Marion
Curtis Palmer
Palmer
Republican Coalition
John Hamilton
Troutman
Reynolds
Hamilton
Candidacy Spotlight on SIU Carbondale’s Second VP Candidate
Stanley R. McAnally, 45, the second candidate for SIU Carbondale vice president of university relations, touts organizational ability. He cites 11 years in donor and alumni programs and a $57 million Tennessee alumni campaign, pledging to strengthen SIUC’s development offices and target alumni and regional donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Stanley R. McAnally
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
McAnally
William Farrell
University of Iowa
Arthur Ciervo
Pennsylvania State University System
SIUC
Mississippi
University of Missouri-Columbia
American Alumni Council
University of Tennessee System
Knoxville
Siu-C
Southern Illinois
Marion library to issue new cards for computerized system
Marion Carnegie Library will issue new library cards as it adopts a computerization plan to manage fiction first, then dual circulation with non fiction, aiming for May equipment installation and a January 1983 full transition. A Shawnee network link and a state grant enable the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Library
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Shawnee Library System
Reed
Illinois State Library
Murphysboro mayor pro tem to resign in coming year
Murphysboro Ward 4 Alderman Mark Kennedy says he will resign before the new year due to buying a home outside his ward. Kennedy has served seven years and chairs the personnel committee. The council also approved 1,300 for half the cost of a Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce publicity brochure. Mayor Sydney Appleton supported the expenditure as promotional, saying funds are in the city budget, after initial legal concerns. The council unanimously authorized a default declaration against Bill Porter Construction for Robbe Street repairs, noting a November deadline and a remaining balance of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 dollars.
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H. B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Mark Kennedy
Kennedy
Louis Siefert
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Jones
Jones
William Ryan
Patrick McCann
Robbe Street
Bill Porter
Mount Auburn
Appleton
Two octogenarians remembered as true gentlemen of Southern Illinois
W Philo Gilbert died at 80 and James Earl Johnson died at 80, both long-time Southern Illinois figures. Gilbert, a Chicago- trained attorney who returned to Carbondale, was praised as conscientious and gracious, while Johnson, a Carbon dale mail carrier, was noted for his community ties and long sports-life friendships. The piece recalls their character and the author’s memories of shared experiences, including golf and bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Gelman
W. Philo Gilbert
Chicago
Southern Illinois
John G. Gilbert
J. Philip Gilbert
Philo
Carbondale
Philo Gilbert
James Earl Johnson
Elks and Eagles
American Association of Retired Persons
Clarence Stephens
Southern Illinois University
James Earl
WPSD
Paducah
Robert
Rip’’ Stokes
Illinois
Paxton Park
Tommy Lee Leffler
Joe Zaleski
Johnston City Man Accused of Plot to Kill Officer
Everett E. Reed of Johnston City is held without bail in Williamson County after allegedly offering to pay Donnie L. White Jr. to kill a Johnston City police officer. Reed was earlier jailed on a retail theft charge from Huck's Food Store. He awaits an initial appearance in circuit court.
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Johnston City
Williamson County
Marion
Everett E. Reed
E. Broadway St
Reed
Donnie L. White Jr
Huck’s
900 Grand
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Mike McClatchey
George Culley
Bruce Gordon
Williamson County Ymca
McClatchey
Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Williamson
John McCutchen
Chamber
Gilbert, Johnson
Byline
B.G
England
Mr. Z
Rip
Tommy Lee
Leffener
Gittleman
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