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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1969
Page
3
Jackson and Williamson counties expect more public housing once Congress eliminates the workable program requirement. Local officials say funds are key, with impact limited until the next federal budget amid prior cuts.
Promoters of a May rock music festival near Carbondale propose a land trust holding 49 percent for charitable groups. Harpette Ltd would lease the 21 acre site for five years with rent covering debt and 25 percent of net profits to the trust. Local officials urged careful planning and public input while committee study begins.
J H McKinney 70 of Herrin died on arrival at Herrin Hospital from an apparent heart attack. He was district administrator for the Southern Illinois Little League, an executive board member of the Boy Scouts of America Bevption Council, a cottage parent at the Southern Illinois Children’s Service Center, a retired miner with Local 8490 UMWA, and active in First Methodist Church Herrin. He is survived by wife Golda, sons Donald and Neal, daughter Ruth, six grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral at First Methodist Church Herrin Sunday with burial at Lakeview Cemetery Johnston City. Memorials to Illinois Heart Association.
Herrin police keep probing a General Telephone Co safe burglary earlier this week. Police Chief Bill Humphrey outlined the find: about 300 dollars in checks to be banked. five date stamps. stamps. 82 keys to pay telephones, each in separate envelopes and bearing unique serial numbers. The thief could not empty any phones. A stolen car tied to the burglary was found near Cambria area stip, Taine pits.
Bert Baker of Benton withdraws from the Democratic nomination race for the 17th district state senate saying he cannot devote sufficient time from his car agency to campaign and serve effectively. He formerly represented the Seth district in the House.
West Frankfort resident Warren Brown and Civil Defense Director extinguished a basement recreation room fire at Don Lucas's 700 N Horrell Ave residence after smoke was spotted by Dick Hill's daughter Janice who phoned her father. Fire Chief Fred Harkins said fire was out before firefighters arrived. Damaged south wall and bedroom, estimated early damage. Brown and Janice praised for alert actions.
The Carbondale Community High School Board declined to take a for or against position on a rock musical festival near Carbondale. They passed a resolution voicing concern for student and property safety during the festival days and discussed possible school dismissals if the festival affected classes. Members noted their individual opinions but said as a board they could not oppose the event unless it interfered with schools.
The Strikebound Union Hospital at West Frankfort could reopen Sunday or Monday after staff evacuated in November when Local 12620 of District 50 United Mine Workers of America went on strike. The hospital plans a gradual return to full operations with new Teamsters Local 947 as bargaining agent. About 30 former District 50 members may join Teamsters. Seven District 59 members continue daily picketing, while over 30 new employment applications have been received to support staffing needs.
Walter Lee Branch, 17, and a 16-year-old companion pleaded guilty to stealing and wrecking a 1967 car in Marion on December 3. The theft was reduced to a $150 misdemeanor. The younger youth faced action in juvenile court and both were ordered to pay damages for the car wreck, demolished nine blocks from Kenneth Blades Body Shop.
Herrin United Fund drive reached its goal with 53524.52 in cash and pledges. Drive chairman L R Ardis announced the 13th consecutive successful campaign. Associates Carl Knerr and Don Smith led teams with their chairmen and vice chairmen named. Fifteen agencies will receive deductions from the drive next February and July, including Red Cross Boy Scouts Cerebral Palsy Fund and Salvation Army.
Bill Hayes president of Hayes Fair Acres Inc says no plans exist to stage a rock festival at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds this spring. He notes the idea was discussed before a Jackson County festival was announced and is under review without firm plans. Harald Calhoun, sponsor of a May Rock Fest near Carbondale, suggested a two night event at Du Quoin might occur but Hayes says scheduling would shift if needed.
Jackson County authorities questioned a man connected to the Lisa Levering slaying investigation but filed no charges. He was not identified and reportedly spoke to several girls at a Murphysboro drive-in. Carbondale authorities and four investigators worked together to assess the apparent link as Levering had been reported missing November 25 and found dead December 1.
Carbondale Planning Commission approved development of 240 apartments on 20 acres east of Lewis School. Plans include 84 one bedroom 92 two bedroom and 64 three bedroom units with internal roads sidewalks and landscaping. The project aims for moderate income housing with a federal subsidy to aid rents. A petition to annex the land to the city was presented to the council. Other actions included approvals for a day care center office building plans and a JC Penney department store development pending landscaping plans and rear lot variance outcomes.
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