Meeting Set In Washington To Tackle West Virginia Areas
A Kennedy era “crash program” to aid poverty zones in West Virginia and other depressed regions will begin in Washington with a Southern Illinois committee member present. Arthur Hamilton, Herrin Chamber executive, joins Sen. Douglas’s task force to draft a redevelopment plan by early January 1961 with aims to apply to other areas, including Southern Illinois, and to spur safe, targeted federal action.
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Area Redevelopment Hearings Opened by Len Douglas Panel
In the Orcill industrial area a government district drawing industry groups as a pioneer step in area redevelopment. A subcommittee will view records of hearings on the Area Redevelopment Bill and interview government and economic experts. A JA panel of consultants aids the committee as Wamilida notes no pressure on the group.
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Len Douglas
Wamilida
SIU Board Considers Suit Over Unauthorized Car Use
The SIU Board of Trustees may sue Aubrey E. Neeley after an automobile collision near Carterville killed Timothy L. Jordan. Neeley, a 29 year old Montgomery resident in SIU’s Rehabilitation Institute course, was seriously injured while driving an SIU car assigned to students with blind participants comprising 60 percent of the class. The board authorized filing for the car’s value, stating Neeley’s use was unauthorized per coroner and instructor statements.
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Montgomery
Ala
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Carbondale
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Carterville
SIU
Timothy L. Jordan
West Frankfort
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Carbondale Board
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Rendleman
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Furnace Fire Damages Murphysboro Home
A furnace fan motor burned Thursday afternoon at a Murphysboro house 914 6th St. The blaze caused about $50 in damage. The residence was occupied by Charles Hawkins. Fire crews arrived at 2 p.m. to extinguish the fire.
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Hawkins
Holiday Hours at Carbondale Post Office
The Carbondale Post Office windows will be open 7:30 am to 6 pm from December 12 through December 17. Normal hours resume December 23. The Southern Illinoisian is published in Carbondale and Herrin Murphysboro with post office listings and archival notices.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Olingis Publications Inc
West Main Street
North 8Th Street
Herrin
Southhth
Murphysboro
Marcel
VFW Official Sounds Duty to Aid Disabled Veterans
Byron Gentry of Pasadena spoke at Herrin VFW Hall to 300 attendees about continued efforts for veterans benefits. He emphasized compensation for service connected disabilities is earned, not a gift, and urged ongoing civic engagement and strict law enforcement to safeguard veterans’ rights. State and district officers attended.
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Ladies Night at Marion Banquet Dinner Night
A Marion event invites annual Ladies Night with a Monday dinner at The First Hill Club. Organizers urge attendees to save the date for an evening of socializing and community engagement.
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