Independent candidates may file for Jackson County board
Jackson County will shift to a five district plan in 1972 with an April 4 election. Independent candidates may file December 27 through January 3 for three seats in each district. Petitions must include 5 to 9 percent of the district’s 1970 general election voters, a rule problematic since no prior general election exists in the new districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Stevens
Illnoisan Independent
Jackson County
Supreme Court
Delmar Ward
Murphysboro
de Soto
Elkville
Vergennes
Ora
Bradley
Degognia
Kinkaid
Levan
Somerset
Fountain Bluff
Sand Ridge
Grand Tower
Carbondale
Pomona Township
County candidate filing rules set by 1970 vote totals
The article outlines petition requirements for county offices based on 1970 totals. Total election vote was 16 702 with John Gilbert top Republican at 9 815. Republican, Democratic and independent thresholds are given along with residency rules and February 1 caucus nomination.
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John Gilbert
Delmar Ward
Monroe Deming
Franklin County Highway Safety Program Expands Sheriff Patrol
Public Works Director William F. Cellini announced a state funded Franklin County plan adding one deputy and three patrol cars. The deputy will receive accident investigation training at Northwestern University Traffic Institute, Evans ton, with half the $19,900 cost reimbursed from federal Highway Safety Act funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
Sheriff’s Department
Northwestern University, Traffic Institute
Evanston
Prin
Public Works
William F. Cellini
Cellini
Lawsuit Over Marion Girl's Fatal Car Crash
A Marion woman files a $75,000 circuit court suit in Marion alleging the traffic death of her daughter Sue Ellen Krause aged 16. The defendant is Debra Billingsley of Gereville, struck the girl near New Rt. 13 and Russell Street on October 22.
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Circuit Court
Marion
Grace Wolfe
Debra Billingsley
Gereville
Sheriff maps trailer courts to speed emergency calls
Jackson County Sheriff Hoffman and Chief Deputy Procunier announce creation of a master list of all trailer courts and parks in the county. The registry will include official court names locations and operator phone numbers to improve rapid contact during emergencies. Operators are urged to provide details to the sheriff's office.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
John Hoffman
Sheriff's Office
Illinois
Hoffman
Carbondale
Sunshine Trailer Court
Woodrow
Cunier
Sheriff’s Office
Procunier
Prisoners play Santa at Marion Federal Penitentiary
Santa Claus visited the Marion Federal Penitentiary to hand out gifts to about 45 area needy children during a Christmas party organized by the Inmate Council and Egyptian Jaycees. Inmates funded and wrapped toys, served refreshments, and planned a future baseball program for youths.
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Wanda Barras
Santa Claus
Marion Federal Penitentiary
Santa
Marion
Williamson County Welfare Department
Harold
Red China invitation goes unanswered in Illinois
Wayman Presley of Presley Tours invited 15 fishermen from the People's Republic of China to visit Southern Illinois. After State Department clearance and embassy endorsement in Ottawa, no invitations were accepted. Presley rued requesting fishermen, noting diplomats would have drawn a response, while acknowledging reduced advertising value due to the thaw in U.S.-China relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayman Presley
Makanda
Presley Tours
People’s Republic of China
Illinois
Presley
U.S. State Department
Ottawa
Canada
Peking
China
United States
Herrin to Begin $250000 Subdivision Funded by State
Herrin plans a new 40 acre 100 lot Bellaire subdivision to be financed with Illinois Housing Development Authority funds though no exact state commitment yet. The Williamson County Housing Authority says land, streets and utilities would be paid from state funds if approved. Construction could start in spring with homes from 16500 to 25000 and revenue returning to the state authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Milnois Housing Development Authority
Bellaire
Herrin
Julius Steinmach
Williamson County Housing Authority
Steinmarch
John McVey
McVey
Chamber of Commerce
Leonard A. Crosby
Chicago
Herrin Named Host City for Loyalty Day Program
Herrin will host the Loyalty Day Program for VFW District 15 for 1972 through 1975. Robert Craig of VFW Post 1567 was named activities chairman. District 15 covers about 11 southern Illinois counties and a date will be set soon. The event includes a parade and is planned for the Saturday nearest May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Robert Craig
VFW Post 1567
Illinois
VFW
James W. Flanary
Cairo
Flanary
John McVey
Herrin Vfw
Williamson candidate withdraws from Williamson County race
Elbert Dean Melvin of Marion withdrew today as a Republican candidate for Williamson County commissioner in the March primary. The field now has five candidates: incumbent William Sinks Charles Samples H L Pulley Joe Nicholson of Marion and Jack Hampton of rural Carbondale, a former commissioner. Burning Star 2 and 3 reported working Friday. all other mines were idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Dean Melvin
Marion
Williamson County
William Sinks
Charles Samples
H. L. Pulley
Joe Nicholson
Jack Hampton
Carbondale
Arbitration set in Carbondale wage disputes for two unions
City wage disputes with the International Association of Firefighters and the Plumbers and Pipefitters reach arbitration stages. Charles Renfro of First National Bank of Carbondale acts as neutral arbiter in both cases. Meetings completed for firemen. plumbers and pipefitters to present arguments January 5 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Carbondale
Charles Renfro
First National Bank of Carbondale
International Association of Firefighters
Renfro
John Lewis
Jerry Maxwell
Stan Gladden
Charles Hines
J.C. Mitchell
Carbondale mayor approves new liquor licenses and transfer
Carbondale Mayor Neal Eckert will issue a Class A liquor license to Ralph Hurst for a cocktail lounge and restaurant at 501 E Walnut St and approve the transfer of the Hub of Carbondale license for Miss Kittys and the Rathole. Bruce Burgis seeks a new bar at 101 W College St while defending past violations and health department suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonita Troutt
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Neal Eckert
Liquor Advisory Board
Eckert
Ralph Hurst
Walnut St
Hub of Carbondale, Inc
S. Illinois Ave
Jackson County Health Department
Ruzgis
Liquor Board
West College Street
Burgis
Commission
Health Department
Code Enforcement Department
South Illinois Avenue
The
Caboose, Inc
Chicago
Caboose
Illinois Central Railroad
Liquor Commission
Hurst
Smoakey’s
Smokey’s
East Walnut Street
Spanish Key
State Liquor Control Commission
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Jackson County Board
Butch Nevious
Red China
Burning Star
Buzgis
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