Freeman Orient No 5 mine closes in Logan Illinois
Freeman announces the Orient No 5 mine at Logan will close due to marginal operating conditions. The facility employed about 240 workers and had produced coal since late 1960. Union rules grant job preference at other Freeman mines for displaced miners. Freeman operates Orient No 4 Johnston City and Orient No 3 and 6 Waltonville.
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Freeman's Orient
Logan
Charles Mine Holmes
Freeman
West Frank
Illinois
Orient
Johnston City
Waltonville
Southern Illinois Coalfield Walkout Over Miner Dismissals
A mass work stoppage spreads through the Peabody mines as two miners are fired, prompting about 4,000 workers to strike. The dispute marks the second such walkout in two months at the Peabody coal fields, shaking regional duties and operations.
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Peabody Mines
Williamson County Links re elected chairman of board
Williamson County Links was re elected chairman of the board as talks focus on paying the cost of the new court. It notes a fourth 110000 payment to the commission, with earlier funds for land acquisition and an anticipated seventeen more annual payments to retire construction bonds. The next meeting is set for 10 a.m. December 26, rescheduled due to Christmas.
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Commission
Williamson Airport Gets Federal Grant for Runway Expansion
Federal funds totaling 1.9 million support widening the north south runway from 100 to 150 feet and taxiway increases from 50 to 75 feet at Williamson Airport. Phase one includes a 300 by 500 foot ramp, land purchase, and taxiways for a new terminal, with costs shared by FAATS, the state, and the Airport Authority.
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FAATS
State
Airport Authority
School consolidation discussed by Zeigler-Royalton Frankfort officials
Belcher stated the district weighs consolidation and budget cuts as part of study preparation and evaluation. The community awaits the study results with the Mine Report highlighting all mines reported.
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Cuti
Belcher
Perry County election updates note upcoming terms
Two filings in Perry County involve Du Quoin residents John Rednour and Browner with Rednour’s term expiring. In Randolph County no candidates had filed for county commissioner as of 10 a.m. Stellhorn’s term expires. he is the sole Republican on the three member board and has not said if he will run again.
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du Quoin
John Rednour
D-Du Quoin
Com- Browner
Randolph County
Kenneth Stellhorn
R-Red Bud
Miller
Eee
Fire marshal to probe fatal Marion rooming-house blaze
Marion firemen awaited a state fire marshal to investigate a Friday evening blaze that killed an 18 year old resident. Fire Chief Bill Whiting said the fire likely started in or near the furnace area around 6 p.m. Friday.
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Marion
Bill Whiting
Furnace
Landfill at Marion Introduces New Hours
Marion landfill will operate on new hours as announced by Commissioner Rex Presson. The changes set updated opening and closing times for waste disposal and access to facilities.
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Marion
Rex Presson
Free Movie Draws About 1000 At Sheriff Russeys Party
About 1,000 youngsters attended a free movie sponsored by Williamson County Sheriff Rus. The event appeared to be a community outreach effort with families enjoying the screening and activities organized by the sheriff's office.
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Williamson County
Rus
Miners Across Southern Illinois Await Miller Victory
Southern Illinois coal miners adopt a wait-and-see stance after Arnold Miller defeats incumbent W A Boyle by 14 000 votes in a UMWA special election supervised by the U S Department of Labor. Local miners weigh Miller’s reform platform against experience and leadership concerns.
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John Trimble
Southern
Illinois
Arnold Miller
United Mine Workers of America
UMWA
Miller
W. A
Tony” Boyle
U.S. Department of Labor
William Duncan
Herrin
1957 Southen Illinois tornado kills 12 in Murphysboro
On December 18 1957 a winter tornado struck Southern Illinois from Mt Vernon to Murphysboro killing 12 and causing millions in damage. Seven funnel clouds were spotted in Willisville and Gorham saw a touchdown near 4 55 pm. The death toll rose to 10 in Murphysboro with four Butcher family members among the victims.
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Murphysboro
Illinois
Willisville
Randolph
Jackson County
Chester
Gorham
Big Muddy River
George Butcher
Lake Streets
Explosion and Fire Destroy Mobile Home in Carbondale
An early morning blast and fire at University Heights Trailer Court on Route 5 in Carbondale destroyed a mobile home. No injuries were reported as occupants Richard and Mrs. Morris had left earlier. Firefighter Glenn Wright noted only a tongue and four wheels remained when units arrived after 6 a.m. Park manager John Ham identified the occupants as Mr. and Mrs. Richard Morris who had left the unit Sunday afternoon and stayed with friends.
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University Heights
Wides Oil Co Shifts From Retail to Wholesale in Illinois
Wides Oil Co plans a strategic shift from retail gasoline to wholesale supply. Leases 16 stations to Checker Oil Co and 8 to Midwest Petroleum Co while retaining a bulk plant in Murphysboro. The Realty firm will absorb the retail change as officers transition to new roles.
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Wides
Kentucky
Louis Wides
Wides Realty Co
Wides Oil Co
Wides Realty
Murphysboro
Checker Oil Co
Chicago Heights
Midwest Petroleum Co
St. Louis
North 19Th Street
Illinois
United States
Chicago
Midwest
Julius Wides
Widesi
Centralia
Mur
N. 10Th St
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Benton
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Floyd Coffman
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William Acree
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