Christmas in jail marks Meadows 26th stint in row
John Meadows of Scottsboro told Williamson County deputies this will be his 26th straight Christmas in jail. Marion police arrested him Thursday night for allegedly stealing two pairs of pants from Grant's Department Store, Marion. He was moved to Williamson County jail Friday morning, charged with theft and awaiting arraignment in circuit court. Meadows began his jail record in 1928 at age 19 with forgery. subsequent sentences include car theft and petit larceny with multiple institutional confinements through 1959 and 1963. A separate Murphysboro case continued to Jan. 13 involved Sam Jones Sr. and Frank Smith on disorderly conduct after a tavern altercation and a volley of bullets. bonds are set under $500.
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Farner unopposed in primary
Williamson County primary action narrows contests as two candidates withdraw. Incumbent Harold Farner remains unopposed for treasurer on the Republican side while sheriff challengers Vernon Lowe Webb Henshaw and Robert Cooksey remain in the race. Democratic sheriff hopefuls include Litton West Oxford with several other county posts unopposed or lightly contested.
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Russell Oxford
Johnston City
Leroy Linck
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Evelyn Gresham
Walter Willis
Herrin
Ovie Edwards
Rt. 1
Carrier Mills
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Barney Boren
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Jonston City
Lee Booth
Lester Stilley
Booth
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Republican Central Committee
Homecoming reflections and a Fuller feature in Illinois paper
I s first week home from a Sweden trip reflects on jet lag and home comfort. Ben Gelman notes the seven hour time difference and the novelty of Swedish habits. The issue also highlights Buckminster Fuller as 1969 Humanist of the Year with his space and housing views.
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Boy's first meeting with Santa in Carbondale
In Carbondale a 13 month old boy, Mark Sanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sanders, meets Santa Claus for the first time. He accepts a piece of candy after his mother's reassurance, but remains unsure about the jolly visitor. Photo credit Dennis Sullivan.
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SIU Edwardsville Eyes Private Funding for Mississippi River Festival
SIU Edwardsville Chancellor John Rendleman says the Mississippi River Festival remains a definite campus plan this year but trustees will be asked for funding help after the board voted last week not to subsidize the event. A private fund-raising drive led by Dr Albert Triani includes backers from the St Louis Symphony Orchestra with 47 weeks of work expected, though only 41 weeks are guaranteed by the Symphony Society.
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Marion mayor defends actions amid Allen criticism
Marion Mayor Robert Butler rejected Allen's charges as obviously untrue and said he controls only his own vote. Butler recalled two conversations with Allen, including a dispute over a power outage, and said Allen misreads Marion politics. He noted the JWCAA withdrawal as city seeks focused local leadership.
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Eldorado Man 27 Dies In One Vehicle Crash
Gary L. Nunley of Eldorado, 27, died in a Saturday morning single vehicle crash on Rt. 13 near Old Shawneetown. Police say he left the guard rail embankment, traveled about 300 feet, struck trees, and was found alone in his car at 8:20 am. He was Vietnam veteran, survived by his mother Virginia Nelson Nunley and paternal grandfather Fred Nunley Sr. Funeral arrangements are at Bean Funeral Home. viewing after 4 p.m. today.
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