Press freedom topic at SIUC study group meeting
Reporters and the public were barred from the first segment of a Southern Illinois University press freedom study meeting concerning The Daily Egyptian. The five member committee initially limited access but later allowed reporters after pressure from participants and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siuc
Dave Butler
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
Daily Egyptian
Howard R. Long
Daily
Egyptian
Long
Ralph Johnson
Harlan Mendenhall
Mendenhall
Grand Tower shooting incident sparks county probe
Carbondale report details an incident in Grand Tower where Gulf Stations owner Larry Georgeff says Grand Tower Marshal George Huffman shot at his car after a traffic stop. Georgeff and his wife heard a popping noise and discovered a tire damaged by bullets. Huffman admits firing at tires to stop a car he believed to be involved in burglaries. No tickets issued at the scene. authorities say the case is under investigation with potential charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Derge
University of Missouri
Bonita Troutt
Carbondale
Jackson County
Larry Georgeff
George Huffman
Grand Tower
Georgeff
Huffman
de Soto
Cape Girardeau
O.K
Red Town
Rodney Clutts
Three More Enter Union County Sheriff Race
Three additional candidates join the Democratic sheriff nomination in Union County bringing the field to four. Herbert L. Edwards of Jonesboro a radio operator three months in the race along with Elmer S. Bud Spensler a former deputy and retired serviceman and Carl Smith of Anna who filed petitions with the county clerk.
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Union County
Herbert L. Edwards
Jones
Boro
Months
Elmer S
Bud” Spensler
Armed Services
Carl Smith
Anna
Candidates file early in 24th district race as Choate may retire
The week sees multiple candidates filing for the 24th district congressional seat and the 58th and 59th state representative districts. Rep. Clyde Choate has announced retirement, prompting a Democratic push to change his mind while others announce or withdraw. Major contenders include Paul Simon Joe Browning Ogie Ellis and Republicans John Austin Val Osher Robert Gaffner.
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U.S
Clyde Choate
Choate
House
David Vaught
Daniel Walker
Dean Barringer
Anna
Barringer
State Dept. of Registration and Education
Paul Simon
Carbondale
Joe R. Browning
Benton
Ogie Ellis
Mr. Vernon
John Austin
Oakdale
Val Osher
Harrisburg
Robert Gaffner
Greenville
Gaffner
59Th
Vaught
Randall L. Feldo
Eldorado
John Cummins
James Eatherly
Galatia
Clifford Downen
Herrin
Delmer Mitchell
Johnston City
Robert C. Winchester
Rosiclare
C.L. McCormick
Vienna
Carl Uchtmann
Sparta
Donald A. Vanover
Red Bud
Gale Williams
R-Murphys
Congress OKs federal office building for Carbondale
Congress approved a 5 million federal office building for Carbondale to house about 10 agencies under one roof. Private developers will construct the 52 400 square foot complex on South University Avenue with rental payments reimbursing the builder over 30 years.
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Congress
Carbondale
Kenneth J. Gray
D.west Frankfort
Gray
South University Avenue
U. S. Dept. of Ariculture
Dept. of Commerce
Dept. of Defense
General Services Administration
Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare
Justice Dept
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Treasury Dept
Internal Revenue Service
Congressional
Tie vote sinks park referendum in Frankfort district
A 567 voter election produced a 282 282 tie with three spoiled ballots as residents rejected a $100000 park bond and HUD grant linkage. The proposal would fund two tennis courts multiple diamonds, lights, playgrounds, and improved facilities at 1002 E Cleveland West Frankfort and Orient precincts.
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Frankfort Community Park District
Mary Ann Barnes
Department of Housing Development
HUD
Orient
Frankfort
Cleveland
West Frankfort
Orient Park
Carlisle seeks Democratic bid for fifth district appellate seat
Carlisle, 58, Carlyle attorney and Tren ton resident, seeks the Democratic nomination for judge of the fifth district appellate court. He joins two other Democrats and faces one Republican candidate for two seats in the 1974 general elections. Carlisle has a JD from Washington University, taught there, led SBA’s Midwest region, and served seven years as a special assistant attorney general. He practices in the firm Warren Carlisle and Dominguez.
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von Allen Carlisle
Trenton
Fifth
Carlisle
Charles Jones
McLeansboro
John M. Karnes
Belleville
Robert B. Macker
Alton
Lehman D. Krause
Washington University
St. Louis
Small Business Administration
William G. Clark
Carlyle Law Firm
Warren, Carlisle, and Dominguez
Chester center escapees returned to receiving unit
Two escapes from the Chester Mental Health Center were captured in Carbondale and returned Friday. Lloyd James, 26, and J B Boston, 30, both of Chicago, face pending murder and armed robbery charges. They allegedly kidnapped two Chester police officers and forced them to drive to Carbondale where Carbondale police detained them. Charges from Randolph and Jackson Counties prosecutors are pending with updates expected after Monday.
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Chester Mental Health Center
Carbondale
Earl Schnecker
Lloyd James
J.B. Boston
Chicago
James
Boston
Chester
Randolph
Jackson
Vaught enters race for Illinois House in 59th District
David Vaught, 25 and son in law of Gov. Daniel Walker, announced his candidacy for the Illinois House in the 59th District. He will resign as tourism director in the Southern Illinois office to run in the Democratic primary. He cites economic development ethics and better state local government ties as his campaign aims.
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Illinois
Two candidates enter 58th House race in 1974
Carl G. Uchtmann of Sparta and Elizabeth Mae Bowlin of Elkville filed petitions to seek their party nominations. Uchtmann, 46, is a farmer and former SIU Carbondale advisor with a background in economics and stock brokerage. Bowlin, 45, is a registered cosmetologist and former manager, married to Herman Bowlin. The 58th District incorporates incumbents and other hopefuls including Ralph Dunn, James Hollaway, Norbert Springer, Gale Williams, Vincent Birchler, Bruce Richmond, Willard Pugh, and E W Barney West.
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Elizabeth Bowlin
Elkville
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
E.W. “Barney
West
Tamaroa
Vincent Birchler
Chester
Willard Pugh
Pickneyville
James Holloway
Sparta
Norbert Springer
Kenneth V. Buzbee
Carbondale
Carl G. Uchtmann
Elizabeth Mae Bowlin
Uchtmann
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
School of Business
Southern Illinois University At
Southern Illinois
New York Stock Exchange
Randolph County Planning Commission
Bowlin
Herman Bowlin
Onve
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
James D. Holloway
Gale Williams
Pinckneyville
E.W. “Barney”? West
Murphysboro Audit Finds Revenue Sharing Compliant
Murphysboro Township's half year audit covers Jan 1 to Jun 30. Revenue sharing funds totaled $6 183 with $312 in interest and $46 495 available. $22 813 spent leaving $23 682 unappropriated. Expenditures include $9 665 for public transportation, $2 675 for financial administration, and $10 473 for capital equipment. No questioned costs were found.
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Murphysboro
Wiliam B Crane Jr
Murphysboro Township
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Edward Horn
Bryce Rucker
Harry Stonecipher
Tom Finan
Pia Raggi
Adrian Combs
John Curtner
John King
Michael Carr
John C. Gardner
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C. L. Blanton III
Sikeston, Mo. Standard
George M. Killenberg
St . Louis Globe-Democrat
William Morgan
Sparta News Plaindealer
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