SIU to build Tamaroa TV station with funds from Stratton
Gov Stratton releases 427000 to Southern Illinois University to build a Tamaroa area television station tied by microwave to Edwardsville. SIU plans educational programs for area schools in science and music while study proceeds on Edwardsville radio. Board also awards 2065700 in housing contracts for Thompson Point with five dorms and dining hall expansion.
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Tamaroa
William G. Stratton
Southern Ilinois University
Delyte W. Mortis Ald
SIU Board of Trustees
SIU
Edwardsville
Federal Communications Commission
Mortis
Morris
Southern Ilinois University Board
Thompson Point
Lentz
Transfer Accepted With No Discussion At SIU
SIU Board of Trustees approved Harold W. See’s transfer from vice presidency to research professorship in higher education without discussion. Labor groups in Madison St Clair counties seek board investigation. no transfer meeting scheduled with Dr Robert Lynn. SIU to continue airport operations after purchasing Midwestern Aero Service assets for about 56000, with FAA approved maintenance and flight training ongoing.
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Southern Minais University Board of Trustees
Harold W. See
SIU
Department of Higher Education
John Page Wham
Centralla
Madison-St. Clair Counties
Robert Lynn
Southwestern
lHnais Council For Higher Education
Lynn
Board
Southern Iinois University
Midwestern Aero Service, Inc
Southern Illinois Airport
SIU Board of
Southern Illinois Airport Authority
Va Stu
Gene Seibert
Elliot Kerring
Carbondale
Marion Chamber Elects Travelstead as Head
James W Travelstead was chosen to lead the Marion Chamber of Commerce at a Friday night board meeting in the Bank of Marston building. James R Wilson was elected vice president, with Ney Michael P O Shea reappointed secretary and Leonard Mitchell named to a state post. several others joined the board as officers and directors.
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James W. Travelstead
Mavion Chamber
Cormerce
Kh. Travelstaad
Teleshane Cy
Marion
Mea Alpin
Jackson
Alexander County
Attor
Gray Tasuvanve Co
Ney
Michael P. O'Shea
Miinais T
Leonard Mitchell
Mitchell Pun Slave's Attorneys Association
Oral Tame
O'Shaa
Post
Singe Juret
Lolf Railsback, Pekin
Guy B
George W.sill
Williams
Havana
Ford Eyes SIU Center for Training in Edwardsville
The Ford Motor Company's tractor and implements division may develop a training center in Edwardsville with Southern Illinois University. President Delyte Morris said talks are ongoing after SIU received a preliminary proposal proposing leasing part of the Edwardsville campus for the center.
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Ford Motor Company
Tractor and Implements Division
Edwardsville
Southern Ilinois University
SIU Board of Trustees
Delyte W. Morris
Alg
Morris
SIU
Archeologists Display Artifacts at Riverside Park Hall
About 50 displays of Indian artifacts will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Riverside Park mess hall in Murphysboro. Exhibits include pieces from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. The event coincides with the Southern Illinois Archaeological Association's second annual meeting. Visitors may bring relics for viewing. A complete exhibit of Hopewellian pieces will also be shown.
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Riverside Park Mess Hall
Murphysboro
Illnois
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Southern Ilinois Archeological Association
Murphysboro Council Accepts Low Car Bid and Gasoline
Murphysboro City Council voted to accept the low bid of 1,174.62 including trade in on a 1958 police car from Porter Bros Motor Co for a 1962 Plymouth. It also approved Martin Oil Co. for city vehicle gasoline at 22.9 cents per gallon regular and 25.9 cents for ethyl, defeating a Wides Oil Co. bid.
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Murphysboro
Porter Bros. Motor Co
Plymouth
John Arnold Ford
Ford
Murphysboro Motors
Public Improvement Committee
Porter Bros
Martin Qi Co
Martin Oil
Wides Oil Co
Ralph Norman
Marion Man Stabs Another In Tavern Brawl
Phillip Hodgers Jr. 30 of Rio Marion lies in Marion Veterans Hospital in critical condition after a knife wound in a Rolling View Tavern brawl. Albert Kneezle 40 of 1906 E Parham St Marion faces no charge yet. Kneezle stabbed Rodgers in the left side during a dispute, both men described as dirty and poorly clothed. Police say Rodgers was taken by ambulance to Marion Memorial and then to the Veterans Hospital. Kneezle said Rodgers knocked him down and he acted in self defense. Authorities are awaiting Rodgers’ condition and statements before action. Both men are track drivers.
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Pillip ” Hodgers Jr
Rio
Marion
Marion Veterans Hospital
Albert “Tince' Kucerle
E. Parham St
Williamson County
Dean West
Kneezle
Radgers
Rolling View
Aetna West
Weave
Rodgers
West
Veterans Hospitals Oficial
Shot Fired In Murphysboro Holdup
A nervous gunman and a youth carried out an armed robbery at Marshall’s FICA Grocery in Murphysboro, taking about 1587 dollars including checks. The pair fled in a likely stolen 1958 pink Oldsmobile station wagon, abandoned later near Mt. Carbon Cemetery. Police connected the suspect to a December 3 North Park Market heist in Herrin and described the gunman as a 50 to 60 year old, 5'6" tall man in dirty work clothes with a red facial mark. A second suspect youth, 16 or 17, aided the theft and packed the loot into a large sack. Authorities pursued the vehicle and reviewed store tapes for verification.
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Marshall
Fica
Murphysboro
Rebbus
Murphyspora
Murphyshore Township High School
Walnut and
Zand
John W. Williams
Pine ‘Lane
Carbondale
Williams
I Police
Igh
Robert
Neen
Mt. Carbon Cemetery
Jackson County
Raymond Dillinger
Glenn Smith
James Hiller
Dillinger
Gladys Drueke
Drueke
Gene Verbal
Russell Marshall
21St Street
Walnut Street
Fou
Prado
St. Louis
Las
Hiller
Herrin
Murphys+ hare
Speaker Named For CC Meeting In January
Witnesses said both men need red haircuts badly. C H Zimmerman assisting in investigation. Central Railroad vice president of the robbery included Chief Hikl in charge of operations. Jim Givens Dean Berger and others attend. The Kondale Chamber of Commerce set annual meeting for 6:30 p.m. at Elks Lodge as a dinner for members and guests. Col A R MacMillan announced a traffic management program for Southern Illinois University Transportation Institute. Chamber officials urged participation in Chicago Southern Winds Day.
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Augusta Milligan
Chamber Board
Elks Lodge
Glen Walker
Christmas Decoration Committee
Col. A, R. MacMillan
Southern Imnois University Transportation Institute
Chamber
H. Davenport
Chicago
Waga
Robbers Didn't Even Pay For Groceries
Mrs Gladys Drueke a cashier at Marshall s Grocery Murphysboro told boss Russ Marshall an armed bandit and a youthful accomplice grabbed cash and checks from two registers totaling 1587 dollars. The thief forced clerks to fill a paper sack with bills and goods, the tape showed a 1 96 short charge.
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Gladys‘ Drueke
Marshall's Grocery
Murphysboro
Russe] Marshall
Russ
Mines Report and Status Note
Mines working Monday include Orient Freeman Zeigler 3 Fidelity Burning Star No 1 and Burning Star No 3. Mines Not Working Old Beng Old Ben a1 Zeigher 4.
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Orient Freeman Zeigler
Fidelity
Burning Star
Zeigher
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Midwest Aero Service
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