No Indictment In Cyclist's Traffic Death
A Jackson County grand jury declined to indict Floyd Crawshaw of Carbondale in the October 16 traffic death of motorcyclist Duane Antrim. The panel returned no true bill on reckless homicide while indicting seven others on charges including rape theft and aggravated battery for separate cases in the Carbondale area.
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Jackson County
Carbondale
Floyd Crawshaw
Joe E. Davis
de Soto
Dennis Ray Melvin
du Quoin
David Downs
Chicago
Kenny Fisher
Richard Mounce
St. Louis
Larry Michael Manula
Maurie Solis
James Whittington
Murphysboro
Donald Whittington
Stella Provenzano
Ed Mitchell
Crawshaw
Duane Antrim
Pekin
Elliott R. Vick
Oak Lawn
Antrim
Robert Nelson
Davis
Burl C. Evans
Mounce
Downs
Fisher
Cook County
Melvin
Mamula
Solis
Otteson Trailer Co
P.N. Hirsch
New Hill Market
Rt. 2
Porters Food Market
N. 15Th St
Robert Fozzard
Chester Garrison Thomas
Education group meets for annual Christmas tea
The Carbondale Education Association met at Lincoln Junior High School for its annual Christmas tea. The group honored Miss Dora Bevis who retired after the last school year.
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Carbondale Education Association
Lincoln Junior High School
Association of
Dora Bevis
Limits On Marion Pupils Considered Smoking Issue
An hour and a half discussion at the Unit Two School Board meeting followed board president Richard Lambert noting that smoking at a school or on school grounds is illegal in Illinois. The state law bans anyone under 18 from buying cigarettes or using them in public or on public grounds.
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Nancy Karnath
Southern Illinoisan
Marion High School
Unit Two
Richard Lambert
Illinois
Lambert
James Sanders
Melvin Felts
Marion
Parks
William Armstrong
Logan School
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Sanders
Orland Stanley
A. C. Storme
Storme
Humphrey Starts as Williamson County Deputy
William Humphrey began work today as a Williamson County deputy by appointment of Sheriff Carl Miller. He replaces Frank Jeters who resigned to join the Herrin police force. Humphrey previously ran for county office, and faced a 1954 burglary charge with no record of disposition.
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William Humphrey
14Th St
Herrin
Williamson County
Carl Miller
Humphrey
Teamsters Union
Union
Frank Jeters
Paul Litton
Cairo Teamsters Union Local 91
Alexander County
Herrin Miner Mike Morani Dies at 70
Mike Morani 70 of 1112 West Monroe Herrin died at 11 10 p m Monday in Herrin Hospital after six months ill health He was a retired miner and member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church United Mine Workers Local 8490 Red Man Lodge Eagles Lodge and CeeCee Club He was born May 16 1895 in Inveruno Italy and leaves wife Josephine a daughter and a son plus step son four grandchildren four siblings and two brothers He will be buried in St Carlos Cemetery following a funeral at 9 am Thursday at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church with Rosary at 7 15 pm Wednesday
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Mike Morani
W. Monroe St
Herrin
Our Lady of
Josephine
John B. Salina
Ren
Hazelwood
John Eovaldi
Lincoln Park
Mich
Theresa Tappella
Maria Milani
Marcallo
Italy
Louis
Enrico
Joseph
Inveruno
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Bernard P. Mongan
St. Carlos Cemetery
Johnson Funeral Home
Vienna Prison Names Pulaski Native as Assistant Warden
Vernon G Housewright 34 of Pulaski County was named assistant warden at the new Vienna minimum security prison. He comes from Menard Penitentiary Chester and Florida State University Criminology instructor. Governor Kerner approved the appointment citing his research and correctional background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Vienna
Ross V. Randolph
State Dept. of Public Safety
Vernon G. Housewright
Menard Penitentiary
Chester
Housewright
Stanley Maciejski
Menard
Department of Criminology
Florida State University
Randolph
Otto Kerner
Karnak High School
University of Arizona
Washington State
Michigan Dept. of Correction
Rains Cut Fire Danger Says Forester
Rains in the area have assured a low fire hazard for about five days, according to Charles Moleski of the Benton office, state Division of Forestry. He said unless there is considerable sun and wind, ground moisture will keep the danger of field and timber fires at a minimum.
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Charles Moleski
Benton Office
State Div. of Forestry
Moleski
Fire Call in Benton Grease On Stove
At 8 20 p m Monday a kitchen stove grease flare up on Buchanan and Joplin streets drew a Benton fire unit. No damage reported and Mrs Sharon Rome was present.
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Benton
Sharon Rome
Buchanan and
Joplin
Tough First Grader Challenges Marion Police Chief
Marion Police Chief Charles Edwards faced his toughest case as a 6 year old refused to attend Washington School. The boy fled home and resisted authorities while his parents tried daily, a psychologist called him normal, and a classroom demotion to kindergarten failed to change his stance.
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Marion
Charles Edwards
Washington School
Edwards
Ponchos Case: Du Quoin Mongrel Rabies Patient Recovers
A Du Quoin mongrel named Poncho showed rabies signs described as dumb rabies and survived after treatment at Pinckneyville kennels. Blood tests were positive, and Poncho is sent to Atlanta for further tests while restoring normal function. The Melvin family owns Poncho and has not started anti-rabies therapy.
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Mary Reifschneider
Southern Illinois
Pinckneyville
Federal
Poncho
Joe Melvin
du Quoin
al Doughty
State Dept. of Public Health
Dr. Doughty
Melvin
Houses Added To Ramshackle Building List In Carbondale
About 15 houses were added to Carbondale's ramshackle list for possible demolition or repair after a City Council meeting. Corporation Counsel J Edward Heston and Fire Inspector Elmer Rodgers have inspected Northeast homes as residents pressed for action. Notices to correct violations or demolish have been sent. some houses remain occupied. A demolition suit is being prepared for the remaining house.
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Carbondale
J. Edward Heston
Elmer Rodgers
Housing Code Enforcement Authority
D. Blaney Miller
Tom Easterly
Miller
Helton
Royalton Sets Wheel Tax Deadline With Enforcement
Village President Erv Coppi warns the wheel tax must be paid by Wednesday with a grace period. After Saturday, tickets will be issued as the board plans to assist police in checking cars along Main Street.
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Erv Coppi
Coppi
Main Street
Police Briefs Highlight Fines At Local Courts
Murphysboro report shows James H. Taylor fined 15 dollars for disobeying a stop sign. De Soto records Ronnie L. Strange fined 15 dollars for immoderate driving.
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Murphysboro
James H. Taylor
de Soto
Ronnie L. Strange
Unemployment Drops in Herrin as Factories Hire
Unemployment in Herrin, Illinois declines to 1153 as Norge Division of Borg Warner and Allen Industries hire 400 and 250 more workers respectively. Link Perrine credits recent hires for the drop though a Dec 20 report is awaited on dress factory employment.
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Williamson County
Herrin
Link Perrine
Illinois
Norge
Borg-Warner Corp
Allen Industries Inc
Zane Neely
Allen
Herrin Apparel Company
Perrine
Carbondale to Study Creating Regional Planning Staff
Carbondale City Council agreed to explore establishing a four person planning staff through the Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission. The commission asked the council on December 2 to seek assistance for a professional staff. Mayor D Blaney Miller urged investigation and noted bids are taken on other items, while Street Commissioner Frank Kirk stressed urgency and noted the Workable Program deadline in three months. The council will request a cost analysis from Greater Egypt and retain city staff for planning, hoping regional coordination improves efficiency.
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Greater Egypt
Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Carbondale Commission
Miller
Frank Kirk
Kirk
Greater
Egypt
Benton to Back Up Rend Lake Standby Water Contract
The Benton City Council signed a standby water services contract with the Rend Lake district, paying Benton $7,000 yearly to keep its facilities ready until 1970. If drawing exceeds 30 million gallons, water will be purchased at 23 cents per 1,000 gallons, with a potential daily draw of up to one million gallons. The pact can be terminated if a permanent Rend Lake supply becomes available. West Frankfort plans a similar contract.
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Lewis
Benton
West Frankfort
Benton City
Rend Lake
Wayne Lewis
Rend Lake District
Itll Cost More To Move Your House
The Carbondale City Council raised house moving permit fees from 5 to 50 and 100 dollars. Hearings will be required for moves within the city and for moves out of the city. Residents in affected areas will be notified and a formal ordinance will be drafted by Corporation Council J Edward Helton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Frank Kirk
Kirk
Corporation
J. Edward Helton
Council OKs Appointments and Parking Ban Adopted
The council approved appointments to the Human Relations Commission and Plan Commission for four year terms. New members include Rev. Donald Carlton as chair and Mrs. Henry Wieman as secretary with re‑elections for Rev. Lenis Turley and Mrs. O’Neal. A Graham Street parking ban was set between East College and Snyder streets. Police Patrolman John Gladden received a $25 raise after completing probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Human Relations Commission
Plan Commission
Donald Carlton
John O'Neal
Henry Wieman
Lenis Turley
Norman Finley
Hans Fischer
Charles Goss
Carl Jones
John Lonergan
George Criminger
Herbert Settle
Graham Street
East College
Snyder Streets
Frank Kirk
John Gladden
Gladden
New City
Murphysboro Woman Hurt in Rural Carbondale Collision
A Murphysboro woman, Velita Barrett 20, was treated for minor injuries after a Monday collision on Snyder Hill road west of Carbondale. The other driver, Robert Keebner 25 of Jacksonville, was not hurt according to police.
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Murphysboro
Carbondale
Velita Barrett
Robert Keebner
Jacksonville
Snyder Hill
Miss Barrett
Doctors Hospital
Koehner
SIU Studies Bike Safety and Regulations
SIU Vehicle Traffic and Safety committee reviews 24 suggestions from the Southern Riders Association on motorbike safety. The group focuses on rider education, safety measures, and a training area for practical instruction on the Carbondale campus. A booklet titled Freedom of the Road is being examined, and final recommendations await All Mines Working Wednesday administration.
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Southern Illinois University Vehicle Traffic and Safety Committee
Paul Isbell
Southern Riders Association
Carbondale
SIU
SIU Carbondale
All Mines
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Themers
William Parks
Stanley
Clyde Robertson
Royalton
The
Carbondale City Council
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