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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1957

Page

2

SIU Off Campus Housing and Enrollment Plans

SIU Board panel discusses next year enrollment projected at 4800 to 5000 students for centers in East St. Louis and Alton, with current enrollment 2874 including 850 in adult night classes. Center enrollments mostly within a 35 mile radius. the report notes math and science concentration and a need for four more math instructors. Board approves a housing loan adjustment to 1.5 million for 160 apartments and sells 10 IBM shares worth about 300 each. Next meeting set for Alton January 30.

Illinois Unia Wae I son-St. Clair Harold W. See See SIU Board of Trustees Carbondale Lee East St. Louis Alton Housing and Home Illinois Central Railroad Park Avenue SIU International Business Machine Corp

Railroad workers install Flasher signals at Marion crossing

Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad crews work on Boyton street crossing in Marion to improve warning systems after five traffic incidents. The railroad city and state share an $11,000 cost. C. E. N of Danville and J. C. Nesselrodt of Cypress prepare the site for blinker controls.

Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad Boyton Street Marion Ter C. E. N of Danville Ref J. C. Nesselrodt Cypress

Pirate junks yield echoed cannons from 18th century

In the South China Sea, vessels captured in 1957 yielded two historic cannons a French piece dated 1798 and a British mark dated 1812 both reported as recently fired indicating active use or testing.

South China Sea

Scholarship Semi Finalists Named In Area

Three area boys and one girl were named today as National Merit Scholarship semi finalists. From Herrin Township High School were Robert Goldsmith and Robin Deck. from Benton Consolidated High School Tom Stewart. from Frankfort Community High School Michael Marchildon. The next test to select winners will be January 11.

Herrin Township High School Robert Goldsmith Isadore. Goldsmith S. 16Th St Robin Deck Harry Deck S. 9Th St Thomas J. Stewart Ewing Benton Consolidated High School Frankfort Community High School Michael B. Marchildon C. A. Marchildon E. St. Louis St West Frankfort Marvin Owen Herrin High School

Boston Doctor Joins Anna Hospital Staff

Dr. Nathan Azrin, a Boston native, was added to the Anna State Hospital staff to direct a new behavioral laboratory started to study individual behavior. He holds degrees from Boston University and Harvard, has worked with the AEC and several institutes, and will live in the staff cottage with his wife and daughter.

Nathan Azrin Anna State Hospital Azrin Boston Boston University Harvard Atomic Energy Commission Institute of Living Metropolitan State Hospital

Waters Jr. Dies of Natural Causes in Carman

Jackson County coroner ruled waters die of natural causes after autopsy showed pneumonia and heart condition. Waters Jr., 41, was found Monday morning in front of John Palmer's residence.

Jackson County D Waters Jr Carman Gale Williams Waters John Palmer

Herrin Student Heads Flying Saucer Group

Thomas Haney of Herrin SIU student was elected chairman of Civilian Saucer Intelligence of Southern Illinois at a Herrin meeting Tuesday night. Dr. David Waterbury Marion osteopath named vice chairman. Miss Jeanette Dezutti Herrin elected secretary and Miss Phyllis Neuman Herrin treasurer. Three new members joined bringing total to 28. Details from SIU students Charles Russell Grand Tower and Pat Ferrill Murphysboro reported a saucer-like object over Crab Orchard Lake in November. Reports will go to the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena. A movie featured Air Force officials Maj Donald Keyhoe and Frank Scully.

Thomas Haney Herrin Southern Illinois University Civilian Saucer Intelligence Southern Illinois David Waterbury Marion ‘Osteopath SIU Charles Russell Grand Tower Pat Ferrill Murphysboro Crab Orchard Lake National Investigations Committee Air Force Donald Keyhoe Frank Scully

Dorris Remains in 25th District Congressional Race

Caterville Republican Paul C. Dorris confirms his candidacy in the 25th District with a primary challenge emerging from State Attorney Carl Sneed of Williamson County. Dorris has resigned as facility manager at the Civil Defense Depot in Orcill to pursue the race after returning from a Washington DC presidential conference.

Paul C. Dorris Caterville Dorris

Eight Klein Children Buried in Wisconsin Fire Funeral

In Park Hills Wisconsin eight Klein children aged 10 9 and 7 were buried in a single gray casket after a Christmas Eve fire that claimed their lives while their father was away earning money. The mother had just been released from jail for services related to the fire victims. The family mourned separately as the parents faced grief and public attention.

Harvey Klein Sr Harvey Jr Gary Barbara

Witness Testifies on Interior Hearing About Game Refuge Leasing

A witness spoke at a Department of Interior hearing detailing proposed land leasing rules for game refuge areas and the impacts on wildlife management and public access. The testimony highlighted balancing conservation with recreational use and revenue considerations.

Department of Interior

Family Tragedy as Fire Claims Six in Milwaukee Home

Curtis 6, Valerie 5, twins Nina and Nanette 4, and Thomas 1 perished when flames leveled a modest two story home early Sunday. Mother Ardetta Klein 38 faced child neglect charges after saying she was out at a tavern with a man. she was released on bond to attend the funeral as Circuit Court trial looms.

Curtis Valerie Nina Nanette Thomas Ardetta Klein

Christmas Choral Show At Herrin High Tonight

A public Christmas carol program featuring religious music will be presented at 7 30 p m today in the Herrin High School gymnasium. The Herrin Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with the high school band and chorus and a 200 voice community chorus. Admission is free.

Herrin High School Herrin

Water service restored after main break repairs

Water was off on Oakland Avenue north of Sycamore Street in Carbondale from about 5 30 to 7 p m Wednesday while workers repaired a six inch main near Willow Street. Officials attributed the break to cold weather.

Oakland Avenue Sycamore Street Carbondale Water Department Willow Street

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