Four Illinois districts approve school construction bonds
Four Illinois districts approved bonds for school construction while a fifth district rejected a tax-rate increase. Collinsville passed a 5.3 million high school complex by 3 017 to 1 868, targeting a 1971 completion for 2 000 students.
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Associated Press
Ilinois
Collinsville
Brownstown
Fayette County
Decatur
Argenta- Oreana
Pawnee
Vandalia
Army denial refuted for Arlington burial of veteran
The U S Court of Appeals ruled the Army cannot deny burial at Arlington National Cemetery to a convicted veteran who otherwise qualifies. Robert G Thompson a WWII hero and Distinguished Service Cross recipient died in 1965 and was sentenced in 1949 with others for conspiring to overthrow the government.
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Army
Arlington National Cemetery
U. S. Court of Appeals
Robert G. Thompson
New Guinea
New York
Arlington
Thompson
U. S
Chester adopts 1969 70 school calendar plan
Unit District 139 in Chester sets August 15 1969 start for teacher workshop with final registration August 26 and classes beginning August 27. Holidays include Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas New Year Lincoln's Birthday and Good Friday. Graduation May 29 1970 marks close of school year.
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The
Cross Insurance Agency
Chester
Publlc
Julia Saak
Chester High School
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chester Ministerial Alliance
Herrin Plan Commission Re-Nominates 1969 Officers
The Herrin Plan Commission heard its nominating committee’s slate for 1969 officers. If approved next month, Norman Thomas would be re-elected chair man, Gerald Bailey vice-chairman, and Charles Heal secretary. No other nominations were made, leaving the slate likely to win. Existing officers include Ronald Wal drop as vice-chairman and Henry Marcinkowski as secretary, while Ralph Alexander’s resignation was accepted due to busyness.
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Herrin Plan Commission
Norman Thomas
Gerald Bailey
Charles Heal
Thomas
Ronald Waldrop
Henry Marcinkowski
Commission
Ralph Alexander
Dog catcher to begin work in Carbondale
Larry Kenner of 413% N Brush St Carbondale named first Carbondale dog catcher under a strengthened ordinance. He will issue warnings for about two weeks starting next week using his own car. city truck to be equipped later. Salary terms not yet set. part time position. Police brief notes Ronald Summers 22 of Marion cited for speeding $15.
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Larry Kenner
N. Brush St
Carbondale
Kenner
Northtown Motors
C. William Norman
Norman
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