Reagan picks Block for agriculture post in Cabinet
Illinois farmer John R. Block, 45, director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, is chosen as secretary of agriculture. His selection, made amid a broader Cabinet reshuffle, follows earlier announcements including housing secretary Pierce and UN ambassador Kirkpatrick. Block’s family runs a 3,000 acre hog, corn and soybean farm near Gilson, Illinois.
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Utah
Carbondale Council Debates Redevelopment Boundaries and Zoning
Protests at Carbondale City Council focus on a downtown redevelopment district area near 506 and 510 West Main Street and a proposed sawtooth boundary. Memorial Hospital seeks rezoning for five West Jackson Street lots to add parking and potential expansion, while council members push for study and possible measures. The panel also approves redrawing plans for the railroad relocation project cutting costs by about 1.65 million dollars and 12 percent of estimates.
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University Avenue
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W. Oak
Magers
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Fraternity evicted party damages SIUC building
SIUC Carbondale officials suspect Kappa Alpha Psi caused heavy damage at its former fraternity house after eviction for non payment of rent. Police report windows broken trash and dumped bottles throughout the home with damage running to several thousand dollars. The university may cancel the fraternity’s campus recognition.
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Marion woman's gems missing after visit from grandson
An 80 year old Marion woman reported jewelry valued around 500 dollars missing from a green hope chest in her room after hosting her 26 year old grandson Sunday night. Police were told she suspects him. he left before morning. A separate theft at Third Baptist Church involved a leather coat worth 250 to 300 dollars.
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Southern Illinoisan publication details and rates
The notice lists publishing offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro with mailing addresses and phone numbers, outlines carrier and mail subscription rates by region and duration, notes postmaster address for changes, and provides advertising contact numbers for classifieds.
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Rustlers Steal 61 Black Angus Cattle from Corinth Area
Williamson County authorities search for 61 head of valuable black Angus cattle taken from a rural Corinth pasture between December 12 and 19. Owner Louise Montgomery says it was a professional job, noting a cut gate lock, lure with feed, and possible loading onto a truck. The herd includes 36 adults and 25 calves, many branded with varying marks.
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