Arson suspected in Brush Elementary School fire
Fire at Carbondale Brush Elementary on Sunday likely arson. 368 students moved to temporary classrooms as crews battled two room fires above the boiler room. Officials said the blaze started in a classroom floor above the boiler room. building sealed for state fire marshal investigation.
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Robert Grupp
Carbondale
Brush
Everett Rushing
Rushing
W. Main St
Rusaing
Memorial Hospital
Marei Winkler
Firt W. Main
Sohool
Ms. Winkler
W. Willow
Raymond Blumenstock
Murphysboro
Willow Street
Cambria
Main Street
Poplar Street
University Avenue
Pam
Brush School Fire Forces Students to New Location
Walter Hooker and fellow sixth graders watched Brush School burn Sunday night as they faced a temporary move to the First Christian Church. Students mourn lost journals, gloves, spelling and math banks, and even Christmas projects while awaiting classroom arrangements, bags lunches, and a Christmas sing amid uncertainty over the school’s reopening.
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Merrill Perlman
Walter Hooker
Walter
Curtis Carthan
Curtis
Gertie Eanyon
Gertie
Assembly
First Christian Church
Dale Smith
Smith
Actor Jack Cassidy Dies in Penthouse Fire
New York Times reports actor Jack Cassidy died in a Sunday penthouse fire in Los Angeles. Cassidy aged about 4? years had Broadway, film, and TV credits and was previously married to Shirley Jones. He was the father of singer Davi Cassidy. officials say a smoldering cigarette on a couch started the blaze.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
Jack Cassidy
Cassidy
Shirley Jones
Davi Cassidy
Smith picked to the next state treasurer
Springfield AP reports Treasurer Alan Dixon and Gov elect James Thompson agreed to name Donald Smith, a veteran in Dixon’s office, as the next State Treasurer. Dixon will stay as treasurer until Thompson is inaugurated January 10, with Thompson making the appointment. Dixon said Governor Walker did not reveal the nominee in advance.
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Springfield
Alan Dixon
Weather Outlook With Cooling Tonight Then Warmer Tuesday
The forecast calls for a fair and cold night with a low in the upper teens to lower 20s. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and warmer with a high around the middle 40s. Winds shift from north to northeast 3 to 15 mph today, then southeast up to 12 mph tonight. Wednesday through Friday remain partly cloudy with little or no precipitation. lows in the 20s and daytime highs in the upper 40s to low 30s.
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings and Events
The Southern Illinoisan Calendar on page four lists upcoming meetings and events. Includes dates, times, and locations for community gatherings, organizational sessions, and public notices. Check local listings for schedule details and participation information.
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Southern Illinoisan Calender
Crazy Eight backs Bruce for Illinois Senate presidency
Mavericx Democrats known as the Crazy Eight tour the state to endorse Bruce for Senate president. The group, now nine strong, is composed mainly of downstaters and independents opposed to Mayor Daley’s Chicago dominance. Bruce, a 32 year old lawyer in his seventh year as senator, proposes reforms on election law tax policy school aid and joint rules. Langmeister reportedly becomes the ninth member joining the list of original members Brune DeMuzin Hickey Morris Joyce Wooten Johns Netsch.
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Senate
Crazy Eight
Hacking
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Olney
Bruce
Richard Daley
Cecil Partee
House
Jocalschol
Senators
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Brune
Vince DeMuzin
Carlinville
Vivien Hickey
Rockford
Bil Morris
Waukegan
Jerome Joyce
Kankakee
Don Wooten
Rock Island
Gene Johns
Marion
Dawn Clark Netsch
George Langmeister
Nokena
Illinois House
Supreme Court rejects Ray plea to withdraw guilty plea
The Supreme Court refused to review James Earl Ray’s bid to withdraw his guilty plea for the King assassination arguing he was framed and coerced. The decision comes as a congressional panel approves 6.3 million to probe Kennedy and King deaths, while Gary Gilmore’s execution is postponed pending appeals. An extraordinary session is planned for next Monday with a ruling expected.
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Washington
Supreme Court
James Earl Ray
Marlin Luther King
Ray
FBI
Royal Police
Congressional Committee
John Kennedy
King
Utah
Gary Mark Gilmore
Ste
Gilmore
Carter nears cabinet picks with Blumenthal in treasury race
W Michael Blumenthal, 80, longtime international economist and Bendix Corp chairman, is Carter's top pick for treasury secretary. Jane Pfeiffer, 48, former IBM vice president, is seen as leading candidate for commerce secretary. Other potential posts include defense with Harold Brown as contender. Cyrus Vance as secretary of state and Thomas Lance as budget director were already announced.
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Atlanta, Ga
W. Michael Blumenthal
Johnson
Kennedy
Carter
Treasury
Jane Cahill Pfeiffer
IBM Corp
Commerce
Governor's
Defese
Harold Brown
Pentagon
Cyrus Vance
Wall Street
Thomas Lance
Atlanta
Blumenthal
Bendix Corp
Germany
United States
Walker dedicates new city hall with sense of aliveness
Governor Walker attends the dedication of a new city hall as farmers’ groups urge the State Farm Bureau to pursue a property tax change. Delegates say the shift would ease farmers’ tax burden while supporting local development.
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State Farm Bureau
State schools finances look brighter next year editorial
An editorial on page 4 argues the state’s school funding picture should improve next year after a tough current year. It notes New York City faces financial strain but remains comparatively stable.
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New York City
Nation notes lame duckism and pipeline delays
The Nation reports widespread lame duck-ism in the capital. Investigators say the trans Alaska pipeline opening may be delayed. Educators resent federal regulations but officials say universities are not immune like businesses. Delaware cancels football lottery bets but offers refunds amid declines in farm population as rural moves continue.
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U.S
Delaware
Cardinals rally as Washington thumps Dallas 97 to 44
Sports brief notes Washington defeating Dallas 97 to 44 to stay in playoff contention for the St. Louis Cardinals. A 17 14 Sunday win by the Giants over the Giants keeps playoff hopes alive. Hofstra coach Roger Gaekler comments on a 67 66 Saturday night victory over STUC in the Pittsburgh Classic final.
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Dallas
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Page Il
Roger Gaeckler
Hofstra
STUC
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