Turco Joins Mattel. Du Quoin Plant to Remain Open
Mattel Inc. has acquired Turco Manufacturing Co. of Du Quoin for stock, keeping operations at the 4500-employee plant intact and signaling a possible expansion of production lines. Turco will become a Mattel division with no staff reductions, while long‑time leader Robert Feigenbaum notes continued employment and added growth potential.
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Turco Manufacturing ,Co
du Quoin
Mattel Inc
Robert Feigenbaum
Turco
Mattel
Feigenbaum
Thesday
Turco Co
Sant
Turken
St. Louis
Harry
David
Louis
Morris
Carbondale
Planins
Sears, Roetaick
Sears
Williamson County assesses personal property tax methods debated
Williamson County weighs restoring personal property tax assessment by mail or keeping field assessors. The current year’s totals show over 29.5 million dollars in personal property value, up roughly 1.7 million from last year, with more than 8 thousand extra taxes expected from higher car counts property values and expanded listings. County official Rowatt analyzes costs and asks for a January decision after consulting the Board of Commissioners, noting a potential referendum in November on eliminating personal property taxes and the uncertain role of field representatives.
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Rowatt
Decison
Jani
Board of Commissioners
Low bids chosen for courthouse interior painting project
Williamson County Commissioner William Sinks was authorized to accept the lowest bid for painting the courthouse interior. He reported three bids with varying amounts and will continue accepting bids until the noon deadline. A. S. Kirkikis of GERPDC discussed subdivision regulations and provided pamphlets for study. He proposed consulting State's Atty. Kenneth Powless and Highway Supt. Fred Thane in drafting county rules.
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Williamson County
William Sinks
Sinks
A. S. Kirkikis
Greater Egypt
Bids Opened On Carbondale Police Station Remodeling
Bids were opened Tuesday for remodeling of the Carbondale Police Station. Apparent low bidder was R B Stephens Construction Co of Carbondale with a bid of 22 490. Other bids listed include 26 780 and additional figures.
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Low
Carbondale
R.B. Stephens Construction Co
SIU overpass bids invite deadline and plan details
Construction bids for the Rt. 57 Harwood pedestrian overpass on the SIU campus will open Feb. 3. The project links Harwood Ave near the university to the main campus and residence halls, with a 400 foot bridge and two 60 cent foot connections over the Illinois Central tracks.
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Harwood
We Doumera Und University
Lorel F. Simons
Deerfield
Siu Coed
Rt. 51
Harwood Avenue
John Laywill
Hergan Gard Spertlleatiogs
Ilinois Central Railroad
Somaeos Pro
SIU hires firm for golf course topo survey near Carbondale
Southern Illinois University contracts Hillsboro firm BHurst-Rosche Engineers to perform a 360 acre topographic survey southwest of the Carbondale reservoir. The 18 hole course will measure about 8,700 to 7,100 yards with a plan for a second course later. An additional nine hole layout is included in the plans. Funds for the initial phase total 14,960 dollars with a decision on an architect due in January.
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Hillsboro
Southern Illnois University
SIU
Carbondale
Bhurst-Rosche — Engineers, Inc
Carbondale Ity
John Lonergan Saii
Johnston City Grants Cable Franchise to Brymer firm
The Johnston City Council granted a cable TV franchise to Charles Brymer and Associates after reviewing bids from Vandalia Cable TV Inc Egyptian Cablevision West Frankfort and Sui Evan Cable Systems. The Brymer bid offers 6000 upfront with 1000 yearly installments plus 5 percent of monthly income from the first 2000 subscribers and 7 percent from remaining subscribers. first 500 customers receive free installation.
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Johnston City
Charles Brymer
Vernon. Charles
Christmas Eve Fire Destroys Family of Seven in Murphysboro
A mid morning fire on South 20th Street destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Laverne Smith and their five children in Murphysboro. The blaze started near an electric dryer and ruined the seven room house along with the family Christmas tree. The Smiths lost all clothing and most furniture. neighbors offered help as the family faced an uncertain future.
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Pam Arnold
The
Southern Minds
Laverne Smith
Murphysboro
Smiths
Smith
Opr
Demos Back Open Primary in Williamson County Race
Democrats push for an open primary for five Williamson County posts while Republicans mostly back incumbents. James Sanders says GOP central committee endorses only incumbents, with Barney Boren for county clerk and Lee Booth for superintendent of schools unopposed. Sheriff Harold Farner seeks treasurer, but GOP formal support not given due to non incumbents.
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Williamson County
Demosecatic Party
Central Committee
James Sanders
Republican Central Committee
Barney Boren
Lee Booth
Boren
Booth
Harold Farner
Sanders
Farner
Farners
Slaying Case Close To A Month With Police Leads
Police in Carbondale mark one month since Lise Levering was last seen. Chief Hazel says definite ideas exist but no solid case yet. Suspects remain, polygraph tests possible, state crime lab report awaited, and FBI involvement ended.
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Gary Blackburn
Carbondale
Lise Levering
Jack Hazel
Hazel
State Crime Lab
Charles Spruell
State Police
Springfield
Brush School
Navy. 2
Don
Dainois
Miss Levering
State's attorney opens Carbondale branch for routine cases
State's attorney Richard Richman announces a Carbondale branch office to handle routine cases for police and university investigators. The temporary second floor city hall office will open Jan. 5 on a trial basis, with hours focused on morning caseloads and rotating staff including Watt and Elmore.
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Nore
Carbondale
Richard Richman
Richman
Southern Illinois University
Murrphysboro
STA
Murphysboro
Santa's helpers distribute over 1000 toys in Jackson County
More than 1000 toys reached needy children in Jackson County this year through the Carbon dale Kiwanis and cooperating agencies. Richard Armisteld, drive chairman, said over 250 children would receive toys, including residents at the children's care center in Hurst Bush. Cooperating in the collection were Satanite schools, churches, and the park district. Many toys were discarded as nonrepairable, Aministead said.
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Jackson County
Carbondale Kiwanis
Richard Armisteld
Drive
Hurst Bush
Park District
Aministead
Red Holiday Style Parking Tickets Adopted in Murphysboro
Murphysboro unveils bright red parking tickets with larger size and clearer details. Mayor Joe Willams cites visibility and added identifiers such as date time meter number license and car make. Tickets may cost 50 cents and require appearance in circuit court if unpaid within 24 hours. an appearance date is listed.
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Murphysboro
C. HE. Wright
Joe Willams
Ity
Cation
Wright
Jonesboro Public Housing Project Gets Federal Funds
The Union County Housing Authority received a 637 720 loan and contract from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development to build 36 public housing units in Jonesboro. Twelve units will be elderly friendly and locations include Illinois street and Ashler street. Land purchase underway and drawings complete with bid invitations expected soon. The county already has public housing in Cobden Anna and Dongola.
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Union County Housing Authority
Jonesboro
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Charles Percy
Raph Smith
Vickie Chamness
Ilinois Street
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