Harris Indicted in Illinois Crime Commission Threat Case
Jackson County grand jury returned nine indictments in narcotics and intimidation cases. E L Harris of Murphysboro faces a charge of threatening two Illinois Crime Commission agents. Other defendants include Ganan and Romain, SIU students, on narcotics charges, Shingleton for burglary, George for theft, Pendergrass for burglary, Hinton and Harkins for burglary, Parker for possession of a weapon, and Crawshaw for theft. Coulter’s rape case was not presented due to the complainant’s hospitalization. All defendants are in custody or on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
E. L
Buddy Buddy’’ Harris
Murphysboro
Illinois Crime Commission
Rolla Tango Coulter
David Ganan
Chicago
Anthony C. Romain
Winfield A. Raikes
Southern Illinois University
Buddy Buddy” Harris
James Shingleton
Makanda
William George
William
Anteater
Harkins Jr
Carbondale
Samuel A. Parker
Fay Crawshaw
Richard Richman
Coulter
Richman
Harris
Murphysboro Area
Arthur
John Tyrell
Ilinois Crime Commission
Illinois
Ganan
SIU
State Bureau of Narcotics
Romain
Raikes
Shingleton
Marshall
IGA
Walnut St
Pendergrass
Stephens
Marion American Legion Post
Marion Eagles Aerie Club
Herrin Eagles Aerie Club
Frank Davis
Rt. 1
Gorham
Hilltop Tavern
Davis
Kinkaid Hill
Ole Tom’s Amusements Co
Paradise Club
Rt. 51
Cairo
Donald L. Phillips
Phillips
Howard Baker
Ivy Bond
Rt. 4
Bond
George F. Garner
Union County
Jonesboro
Garner
Siragusa
State Crime Commission
Saddle Club
Harris A Vending King Faces Wide Crime Probe
Edward Laverne Harris of Murphysboro a major Southern Illinois vending machine operator is targeted by Illinois Crime Commission Director Charles Siragusa in a probe linked to regional violence and bombings. Harris has faced multiple charges over the years including arson burglary and intimidation related to his business activities and taverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Taylor
Edward Laverne
Buddy Buddy” Harris
Murphysboro
Illinois Crime Commission
Charles Siragusa
Crime Commission
Illinois
Randolph County
Coleman
Harris
Williamson County
Earl Walker
Herrin
Judge rules on funds distribution for refuge land
Judge John Clayton orders the $68,111 Interior Department payment to Williamson County in lieu of taxes to be divided by school district boundaries and the tax ratios of districts plus highway, road, and bridge levies. Carterville Unit Five, Marion Unit Two, and Jackson County District 130 joined the suit.
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John Clayton
Department of Interior
Williamson County
Crab Orchard Wildlief Refuge
Carterville
Marion
Jackson County District 130
Clayton
Anna-Jonesboro High School proposes major remodeling
The Anna-Jonesboro School Board plans a 875000 bond election on January 4 to fund an addition linking Union Hall and Bar-San Hall behind a tree sketch. Remodeling will upgrade Union and Bar-San, convert Benton Hall to storage or museum space, add 36000 square feet, create new classrooms, improve traffic flow, and expand vocational, music, and art spaces.
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Anna-Jonesboro High School
Anna
Union Hall
Bar-San Hall
Clude
Union
Bar-San Halls
Benton Hall
Carbondale Plans Grade School Reorganization Proposal
The Carbondale district proposes a four primary and three intermediate school system, converting eight grade buildings while closing Attucks. Lakeland, Springmore, Thomas, and Winkler would serve K-3 as primary schools. Brush, Lewis, and Parrish would be 4-6 as intermediate schools. The plan reshapes attendance zones and busing, with racial balances estimated for each school and substantial staffing and facility changes.
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Carbondale
Cairo
Princeton
N. Y
Attucks
Lakeland
Springmore
Thomas
Winkler
Brush, Lewis and
Parrish
Brush
Board
Lewis
Magnet School plan studied for second integration proposal
Carbondale Grade School board reviews feasibility of a second integration plan a Magnet School option to run alongside the current primary and intermediate plan. The proposal would reorganize Winkler Springmore Thomas and Lakeland into primary schools and Parrish Brush and Lewis into intermediate schools.
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Carbondale Grade School
Winkler
Springmore Thomas
Lakeland
Parrish
Brush and Lewis
Ing
Champaign
Southern Illinois University
SIU
Thomas
Thomas School
Laurence Martin
Robert McVicar
Jury Recommends Traffic Controls At Marion Intersection
A Williamson County coroner's jury in Marion urged accident prevention steps at the New Rt. 13 and Russell Street crossing after Carl Henry Bonds 71 died from a massive brain injury. Witnesses noted high crash history and call for speed reduction and traffic signals despite state highway jurisdiction.
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Williamson County
Marion
Herrin
James Wilson
Carl Henry Bonds
Marion City Hall
Harold Crain
Otto McPhail
E. H. May
G. T. Cox
Leroy Earl
H. L. Pulley
Hazel Jolly
Clifton Dalton
Herman Burnett
Richard Acuff
Mr. Bonds
New Rt. 13
Russell Street
State Division of Highways
City
Four suspended CCHS students amid racial fight decision
Carbondale Community High School Board upheld disciplinary actions after a Dec 4 fight described as racial involving seniors Arthur Chappell Raymond Luckett William McCutchen and Mike Vanhorn all 17. Vanhorn faces battery charges in Jackson County court. King faced no school action.
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Ben Gelman
Carbondale Community High School Board of Education
Cchs Central
Arthur Chappell
Raymond Luckett
William McCutchen
Mike Vanhorn
Vanhorn
Charles King
Jackson County Druit
King
Albert Vanhorn
Mike
Cchs Board of Education
Savannah McCutchen
Estelle Chappell
Robert Luckett
William T. Holder
Holder
Vanhorns
CCHS
Gerald Cuendet
John Lannin
James Zimmer
William South
John Francisco
Carbondale Bethel A.M.E
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Probers
Hewitt Lamer
Buddy-Buddy Enterprises
Nelda Sternberg
Miss Sternberg
Chester
Randolph
Jackson
Coleman Music Co
Ray Coleman
Walker
Ray Thomas
Johnston City
Federal Communications Commission
Carousel Club
Grand Jury
State St
U.S
Charles Fowler
Fowler
Brean
Red
Greer
du Quoin
Moderne Drive-in
Chester City
Anna-Jonesboro
Clinc Isan
Attacks
County Board of School Trustees
Bulding
Winkler and
Lincoln Junior
Thomas and Attucks
Old Ben
Burning Star
Orient
U.S. Health, Education and Welfare Department
Carbondale Community High Board
Larry Doyle
Charles Lerner
Galen County
Doyle
Maurice Betts
Eddie Betts
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