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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1968
Page
3
West Frankfort and Benton voters approved bond issues to replace old school buildings. West Frankfort approved 1 571 in favor 1 237 opposed with 45 spoiled ballots for a 1 8 million plan. Benton approved 1 875 million for a new high school with 43 classrooms and gym.
The writer recalls making a kindergarten style scrapbook with colleagues, then shifts to a Jamaica trip letter from B. J. Murrie about a swim meet in Kingston. He argues Carbondale needs an Olympic size pool to attract events and revenue, while noting SIU printing issues and Paul Simon’s campaign promises including a hamster for his daughter and an ombudsman role.
Lonnie G. James and Michael E. Harmon were arrested after a pursuit that reached 100 mph from Claunch Motors Inc. Harmon was charged with theft fleeing a police officer reckless driving and driving without lights. James faces charges of underage drinking theft and disorderly conduct. The theft concerns a tachometer valued at about 70 dollars from a Claunch Motors lot.
Mrs. Ethel G. Troutman 80 of Anna died at 5 45 p.m. Saturday in Union County Hospital Anna Born April 4 1888 Hannibal Missouri daughter of Joseph and Jane Stoten Married Ivan C Troutman October 17 1912 Hannibal He died June 2 1961 Surviving sister Amy Harwood Corvallis Oregon Nieces and nephews Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday McCarty Funeral Home Anna Body to be taken to Hannibal for services Tuesday Smith Funeral Home Burial Mount Olive Cemetery Hannibal
Fire crews responded Friday night to H. R. Emery's market on Route 37 where a truckload of tomatoes burned. Damage was estimated at 2100 dollars and authorities suspect an electric space heater caused the blaze. Later Saturday a separate flue fire at 1700 West Monroe Street in Herrin caused minor damage.
H R Emery of Dogwalk north of Marion on Rt 37 faced a $900 loss as a truckload of tomatoes were burned after a space heater overheated the vehicle. Firemen arrived at 11 15 p m assessing $900 damage to the truck bed and $300 to tires, while the cab remained intact.
An 18 year old Paducah, Kentucky youth identified as Donald Mathis attempted an armed robbery at a Vienna area home. The shotgun was found unloaded when the 8 year old son slept, and Mathis was captured after a police chase. The car used was reported stolen from Simsonia, Kentucky.
Police arrested six Murphysboro men after a Beasley's Tavern raid at 902 Walnut Street. Ardell Beasley 56 faces gambling place charge. five players bond set at 500 dollars. Names include Andr ess Fay Grammer Reese Camden and Williams. Hearing set for 10 a m Monday.
Carbondale residents face benefits and costs from Southern Illinois University. SIU brings prestige, jobs, and culture but also traffic, housing demand, higher municipal services, and law enforcement pressures. Impaction costs require state aid though no formal system exists beyond occasional projects and credits.
Cold weather did not slow Southern Illinois University trustees and guests as they broke ground for an 8.8 million University Center addition. SIU President Delyte Morris and Chancellor Robert MacVicar spoke at the luncheon, noting past debates over the center and its location near U.S. Route 51 and Thompson Street.
Southern Illinois University President Delyte Morris delivers a groundbreaking address as trustees and Chancellor MacVicar begin the digging at Carbondale for the University Center expansion. Morris says further facilities will follow and stresses the need for informal and cultural spaces beyond classrooms and laboratories.
SIU joins with nine institutions including University of Illinois and University of Iowa to establish a not for profit graduate center serving Rock Island Moline Davenport and surrounding area. The plan backs initial funding of 94000 and aims to offer education, business and engineering courses first with Augustana College as a starting site.
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