State Report Cites Crowding In Unit Schools
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 faces crowding in two schools, tight finances, and a need for more library facilities per a state inspection presented to the unit board by Supt. James Blackwood. Visit by state officials noted compliance, fifth-year unit status, and strong local support, with emphasis on basic skills and creative work in elementary programs. The high school shows classroom space strain and a recommendation for reassigning students if enrollment remains high. libraries need more reference materials and a full-time librarian if finances allow. an educational TV program augments science teaching. Also noted: a 1959 Martin Oil Co. station wagon stolen in Carbondale.
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Murphysboro
James Blackwood
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Jackson County
Artie Smith
Southern Illinois University
Douglas
Carruthers Junior High School
St~ Douglas
Carruthers
Witness Changes Story Goodpaster Seeks New Trial
Dr. Walter J. Goodpaster, serving a 190 year sentence for the 1959 Christmas Day murder of Mrs. Margaret Strunk, filed a Massac County Circuit Court petition for a new trial alleging perjury by witnesses and paid testimony. An affidavit by Fred Dunning claims untrue testimony and that State's Attorney Carl Sneed provided money and a gear order to witnesses. Sneed says Dunning’s statement is the only new point.
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Walter J. Goodpaster
Massae County
Goodpaster
Massac County
Margaret Strunk
Rt. 2
Carterville
Carterville. Mrs. Strunk Was Murdered’ and A Companion, Bernard Dobraski Jr
Herrin
Colp
Dobraski
Strunk
Fred Dunning
Cambria
St. Louis
Dunning
Williamson County
Dean West
Glenn Temple
Arthur Melvin
Ann McClanahan
Melvin Wingersky
Sneed
E. Wright
Lucy Stoughton
Officials Praise Jobless Meet in Southern Illinois
A two day federal task force conference in Hervin praised efforts to fight joblessness in Southern Illinois. W C Leland of the Area Redevelopment Administration said the meeting marks the beginning of coordinated federal state and local action. Victor de Grazia and Samuel Bernstein voiced optimism over agency cooperation and job training for about 1000 people in the region.
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Hervin
W. C. Lesland
Area’ Redevelopment Administration
oe _ Leland
Mines Work Shifts and Status Report
Mines working on Monday include Fidelity Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2 on first shift Old Ben 9 Old Ben 21 Zeigler 3 Zeigler 4 Orient 4 Orient 5. Mines not working Orient 3 with Burning Star 2 second shift appears listed.
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Fidelity Burning Star
Buring Star
Zeigler
Orient
Rend Lake development gains discussed at Southern Illinois meeting
Leland noted that the first ARA grant, 43000 dollars for technical assistance, funds Rend Lake reservoir feasibility by the Corps of Engineers. Howard Mendenhall and Gordon Ebersole stressed Rend Lake as a water source for industry and recreation while job growth prospects dominated the agenda. Bob Keith of Technical Tape Inc. forecast up to 1000 new jobs, citing central location and labor access, with training aid sought for 600 workers. Bernard Lurie outlined Metropolis and Carbondale rehab plans and a 20-year ARA loan application, as Gov Kerner praised Herrin as a model for regional development.
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Leland
ARA
Rend Lake
Corps of Engineers
Howard Mendenhall
Keith
Ilinois
State Dept. of Labor
Bernard Lurie
The
Good “Lower Glove. Co
Metropolis and
Carbondale
Metropolis
Theompany
Area Redevelopment Administration
Board of Economic Development
Otte. Kerner
Hlingis
Herrin
Carl Sandburg
Chicago
Broad
Harrisburg Auto Crash Kills One, Injures Parents
A three car crash Saturday night on Route 34 five miles south of Harrisburg killed one year old Gregory Joe Irwin, son of Joe B. and Janet Irwin. The Irwins, Dean Randolph, and Guy Biggs were taken to Lightner Hospital with injuries. Mrs. Irwin sustained serious injuries. others were minor. The boy’s body was taken to Harrisburg Funeral Home for pending arrangements.
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Harrisburg
Greg
Ory Joe Irwin
Joe B
Janet Irwin
Irwin
Dean M. Randolph
Eddyville
Guy Biggs
Carrier Mills
Feurer weighs deputy tax collector post in Marion County
Williamson County Sheriff Dean West said on Saturday that Lawrence Feurer of Marion is considering appointment as deputy tax collector. Deputy Carl Schroeder of Johns ton City recently resigned after serving since 1954, planning a vacation before taking another job. A routine audit will occur next week amid changes in deputies, and West will join a Monday meeting with county and school officials to discuss collecting about 800 thousand dollars in delinquent taxes over the past four years.
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Williamson
County
Dean West
Lawrence Feurer
Marion
Carl Schroeder
Johnston City
Schroeder
West
Feurer
West As
Marion-Logan
Water District Plans Aired in Carbondale Discussion
About 55 people from 36 families attended a Friday night meeting with Carbondale South Highway Water district officials. Ross Priddy said 76 new contracts were handed out and discussed annexing 2,500 acres plus extending roughly five miles of lines and building a 100,001 gallon storage tank. A minimum of 130 new customers is needed, with 165 hoped for. Tap fees are $200 now with $50 down and balance due by March 1. if not paid by Feb 1 the fee rises to $225. All annexed areas except Snider Hill were represented. Neighborhood committees will form and a board representative will meet with groups, with at least one more public meeting around Feb 1.
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Carbondale South Highway
Ross Priddy
Priddy
Carbondale
Snider Hill
Nehru Talks with Soviet Head Now in Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Nehru held a one hour Saturday talk with visiting Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev. An Indian spokesman said they discussed world problems including disarmament, Germany, colonialism and the need for peace.
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Nehru
Delhi
India
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Germany
United Fund Drive Reaches Most Way To Goal
The United Fund Drive total reached 29,292.72 dollars with 831.28 dollars still needed to hit the 30,124 dollar goal. Saturday featured favored days as Dosti Riley led the effort with top-score contributions and the drive will support 12 service organizations next week.
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Herrin’s
United ‘Fund
Dosti Riley
Aweek
De Soto Voters Approve 71-Cent School Tax Hike
De Soto residents approved a 71 cent boost to School District 86 tax rate in a special election. The tally was 132 in favor and 5 against with one spoiled ballot. Officials say the increase to 86 cents per $100 assessed valuation will bring about $5,300 more annual revenue to fund higher teacher salaries and offset reduced state aid.
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de Soto
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Chamber ‘of Commerce
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Ireas
Albert
Tone
Fletcher Lewis
Donald Mitchell
Wingersky
Wright
Victor de Grazia
State. Board . of Economic Development
Iam
Leland Sas
Samuel C. Bernstein
State
Harold D
Hal’? Brown
Small Business Administration
Washington, D. C
SBA
Rural Electrification Administration
Farmers’ Home Administration
Community Facilities Administration
Urban Renewal Administration
Iinois
Delyte
W. Morris
Robert W. Merz
U. S. Forestry Service
Research Ceater
Merz
Chet Townsend
Kenneth J
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West Frankfort
Kaskaskia
Big Muddy
Beaucoup Creek
Ralph S. Bradley
State’ Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Rural Development
Earl Hagan
Citizens’ Club
Ben Ay Vick
Lloyd “Butch” Shelton
John Hobbs
Beat Tent
Jessie Krasek
Bonnie Morneweg
Virginia Baker
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