Pittsburg to New Rt 13 Road Condemnation Suit Filed
Williamson County has filed a condemnation suit in circuit court against J D and Helen Linck for three tenths of an acre needed for the Pittsburg to New Route 13 road. The county has bought all land except the Lincks and plans to let contracts in March. The 2 1/2 mile road costs an estimated $600,000 with federal and state contributions and county payment. The road will be 22 feet wide after reconstruction.
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Pittsburg
New Rt. 13
Williamson County
J.D
Helen Linck
Rt. 3
Marion
Lincks
Fred Thane
Thane
SIU appoints Derge president and Foundation to receive speech fees
David R. Derge named president of Southern Illinois University signals he will turn over any speaking fees to the SIU Foundation. His 1971 income is projected at 49,600 including additional duties at Indiana University, with SIU set to pay 50,000 annually. Honorariums from former president Morris support two scholarship funds totaling 32,125.
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Michelle S. Klaus
Southern
Derge
SIU
Larry Auten
Kenneth Miller
Delyte W. Morris
Morris
Miller
Additional jail work underway at Williamson County Courthouse
State Department of Corrections work began today in the Williamson County jail facilities. Crews install sky light screens and patch a 7 by 7 inch hole in the men's cell area. Completion is expected today. County chairman William J. Sinks notes the jail may not be usable until after the new year as valves to shut off water by cell block are added and as new mattresses arrive, four inches too wide and stored on the third floor.
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State Department of Corrections
Williamson County
Bearden Construction Co
Marion
William J. Sinks
Sinks
Liquor Board Reviews Two License Applications in Carbondale
The Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board will meet at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday at city hall to consider two license requests. Ralph J. Hurst seeks a license for a restaurant and cocktail lounge at 501 E Walnut St in a former real estate and insurance office. Bruce Rurgis, owner of Miss Kitty's and the Rathole, seeks to transfer his license to 101 W College St, a Caboose Clothing Store location, after a 30 day suspension for selling to underage patrons harassment and obstruction of a police officer and serving liquor after hours.
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Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board
City Hall
Ralph J. Hurst
Walnut St
Bruce Rurgis
Miss Kitty's
W. College St
Caboose
Rurgis
Sorority Brightens Stay for Kids at Doctors Memorial
Lambda Beta sorority members recently visited Doctors Memorial Hospital in Carbondale to bring cheer to young patients. They distributed small comforts and talked with youngsters, aiming to ease hospital routines during their stay.
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Lambda Beta Sorority
Doctors Memorial Hospital
Carbondale
This Rock
Cobin Salvage Co appeals IPCB open burning ruling
Frank Cobin of Cobin Salvage Co appeals a November IPCB decision fining $3,000 for open burning at the Dowell yard. He says a notice of appeal was filed and no court date is yet set. Appeals go directly to the state appellate court under the 1970 Environmental Protection Act.
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Frank Cobin
Cobin Salvage Co
Dowell
Illinois Pollution Control Board
IPCB
Chicago
Cobin
Car hits pony, driver killed on Rt 1 near Rosiclare
Janice Dixon 18 of Cave in Rock died after her car struck a pony then left the road at 11:45 p.m. on Rt 1 one and a half miles north of junction with Rt 146. Passenger Vicki Okerson 18 suffered minor injuries. two other passengers uninjured. Police did not report pony injury.
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Janice Dixon
Cave In Rock
Rt. 1
Rt. 146
Miss Dixon
Hardin County Hospital
Rosiclare
Vicki Okerson
Rend Lake water tastes better as wind aids oxygen
Wind surges on Rend Lake stirred oxygen levels and reduced odor in the drinking water for 13 cities fed by the intercity system. Water manager Don Gibson said turnover from waves and decaying vegetation created a teapot effect, but added chlorine magnesium and carbon treatment have improved quality while a full lake should dilute the taste further. Council members discussed master planning for regional water expansion to prevent unplanned growth and defined future policy responsibilities. Larry Story was reappointed chairman, Mario Miriani vice chairman, and Roland Lewis secretary.
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Southern Illinois
Rend Lake
Rend
Gibson
Richard Jones
Jones
C. J. Covington
Bend Lake
Palities
Larry Story
Benton
Mario Miriani
Herrin
Roland Lewis
Vernon
Referendum on 10-cent fire protection levy for Sesser
A Saturday vote seeks creation of a Sesser fire protection district covering the city and rural areas. The proposal would fund 24 hour service with a new fire truck and ambulance, financed by a 10 cent per $100 valuation tax, plus potential additional 5 cents later. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm at Sesser City Hall and Barren Township Hall.
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Sesser
David Corbitt
Corbitt
Lesser Fire Department
Larry D. Almaroad
Franklin
General Telephone Co
Sesser City
Barren Township Hall
Marion coal miner files suit in Marion circuit court
A Freeburg area mining accident leads John and Mary Etta Reynolds to sue Manson Machine Co of Taylortown in Marion circuit court seeking 125000 dollars actual and 125000 dollars punitive damages. Reynolds says a roof bolting machine struck him while working at the Peabody Coal Co Mine on January 11.
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Freeburg
Marion
Circuit Court
John and
Mary Etta Reynolds
Manson Machine Co
Taylorville
Reynolds
Peabody Coal Co
Senator Gilbert Hospitalized After Convulsion
State Sen. John Gilbert of Carbondale was rushed to Doctors Hospital around 4 a.m. after a convulsion. He is listed in fair condition as doctors run tests. no diagnosis or hospitalization duration set.
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John Gilbert
Carbondale
Doctors Hospital
Gilbert
IRS probes SIU land deals with Carbonale leases
An IRS agent reviewed SIU leases in Carbondale Dec 8 to 10 as part of a land sale excess profits inquiry. SIU Treasurer Robert Gallegly said the only transaction with the Southern Illinois Master Land Trust was the Washington Square dormitory sale for 635000 in 1967, with payments ongoing to complete transfer.
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Internal Revenue Service
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
IRS
Springfield
Harry Koenig
Larry Minder
SIU
Southern Illinois Master Land Trust
Robert Gallegly
SIU Foundation
Washington Square
Foundation
University
Gallegly
Illinois
Zeigler Man Charged With Tax Evasion Trial Set
A. B. Vaughn a Zeigler area oil operator faces a February 7 trial in U S District Court Danville on two counts of income tax evasion. Indicted March 1970, Vaughn allegedly earned 48348.53 while reporting 1697.58 and owes about 9230.84 in taxes.
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Zeigler
U.S. District Court
Danville
A. B. Vaughn
Southern Illinois
Benton
Vaughn
Henry S. Wise
Howard Campbell
Mt. Vernon
Internal Revenue Service
Supreme Court
IRS
Jackson County to Survey Bridges Under Federal Rules
Jackson County Supervisors approve a plan to survey all county and township bridges beginning early 1972 to meet new federal regulations. John T. Blankinship and Associates hired as engineers with an estimated cost of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, half refundable from state grants. County funds come from motor fuel taxes.
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Jackson County
John T. Blankinship and Associates
Murphysboro
Pickets Protest X Rated Film at Marion Theater
Six pickets demonstrated outside the Orpheum Theater in Marion from 6 30 p m to 8 30 p m protesting X rated movies. Wade Hudgens said the action achieved its aim with some viewers leaving. He urged the Ministerial Alliance to assist in restricting such showings.
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Orpheum Theater
Marion
Garge Stephens
Allan Clemons
Allie Howard
Pat Hudgens
Wade Hudgens
Ministerial Alliance
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