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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
3
In the coal fields, miners seek pension reform within a week or two. Trustees say those sick or injured cannot yet receive benefits under current or upcoming rules. Swalls pushes for a 20 year, age 55 pension with no extra stipulations, citing available funds and court agreement. Milner and allies promise a bolder stance once Arnold Miller leads the UMWA.
Amos J. Rehberger, 47, of 200 N Main St Anna, was run off the road and struck a culvert on Route 146 about 4 30 p m Thursday, according to state police. The crash occurred about one mile from town.
Rep. Kenneth Gray proposes a new federal office building in Carbondale while criticizing the post office for leasing scattered space. He notes the government already owns suitable buildings and urges consolidating federal offices at one site, citing wasteful spending and poor property use. The account lists multiple Carbondale addresses tied to federal agencies and a local lease issue.
Fry says the city may relocate City Hall and possibly repurpose the existing building while police operations and the garages for the public works department would stay in place. The Southern Illinoisan reports on the discussion of site changes and continued municipal services.
Anna Barringer becomes the first Southern Illinoisan named to a state post by Governor elect Dan Walker. He names her director of the Dept of Registration and Education, praising her as a top notch administrator.
Robert E. Polley, 72, was found dead at his Chester home with no foul play suspected. Neighbor alerted authorities after days without mail while Polley lay in the living room. Funeral services set for Saturday at Schorederga Chapel. burial and memorials to IOOF Lodge and Memorial Hospital. Polley, born April 5, 1900, in Du Quoin, was married to Hallie Layoff who preceded him in death and later wed Julia Snider. Survivors include three brothers and a sister.
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale graduates report fewer immediate job offers. Placement director Herall C. Largent notes 1,148 campus visitors and 314 job seekers among students, with most openings in education and business. He cites SIUC's non metro location as a disadvantage.
State Police at Du Quoin report 24 year old Gilbert L Buckman of ficer was injured when his car overturned near Randolph County at 3 35 am. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed before the crash.
Frank Kowal Jr. 34 of 202 S Dixon St filed with the city clerk for a Carbondale City Council seat. He directs the Carbondale Senior Citizens Program and previously ran for the Park Board in 1971. Kowal was in Evanston today and could not be reached.
Jaycees at the A. L. Bowen Children's Center Harrisburg distributed about 700 dollars worth of toys to around 150 youngsters. The gifts included battery operated animals dolls and games with transistor radios. Leon Wattson Harrisburg served as Santa Claus and Nick Smirnes Herrin led the project. Also noted were mine status reports Burning Star 2 and 3 and Old Ben 21 24 and 26 worked Saturday while all other mines were idle.
Post office workers report record December mail, no extra hires, and training of new staff. Carbondale windows close Saturday with no Sunday or Monday delivery. city service unchanged, parcel post arriving before quitting time. Stamps stock depleted as peak season boosts stamps sales.
The state fire marshals office said the investigation into the fire that burned Ridha Mahmood remains active. Lie detector tests will be given as Deputy Fire Marshal Don Ragsdale reports the fire was set. Aidha, under sedation, identified a suspect and will be questioned again. Aidha and Mrs Ike Mahmood are in DCFS custody.
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