Not according to the kids Too warm for Christmas
The Southern Illinois area debates Christmas warmth as adults say it does not feel like the season while children view Santa and gifts with the same wonder. David Nelson, 5, and Brian Keith McClintock, 6, explain Santa’s gifts and his return to the North Pole as they discuss the holiday.
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Bonita Troutt
Illnois
Illinois
Carbondale
Santa
Santa Claus
David Nelson
Toby Nelson
Rt. 4
David
North Pole
Brian Keith McClintock
Pittsburg
Carbondale Robbery and Local Arrests Across Community
In Carbondale two youths, aged 12 to 15, robbed a repair shop owner of about $40 and fired a shot that struck nothing. Elmer Lewis reported the incident at his Lewis Auto Repair on Oak Street around 9 a.m. Separate police reports include Delbert Sykes, 21, and Hilbert Martin, 24, charged with battery after domestic and tavern incidents. Migrant workers Gorman and Charlotte Bresley were transferred to Cook County on theft, parole violation, and deceptive practices charges. The piece also covers local Christmas reflections from Carbondale residents and visitors in the holiday shopping mood.
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Bonita Troutt
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Elmer Lewis
Lewis Auto Repair
E. Oak St
Lewis
Delbert Sykes
N. Wall St
Sykes
Carolyn
Ella Johnson
S. Marion St
Martin
Palms
North Washington Street
Cook County
Jackson County
Gorman Bresley
Charlotte
Grammer Orchard
Iowa
Harrisburg mine may stay idle near Crab Orchard
The Harrisburg Coal Co. mine near Crab Orchard may remain idle for an indefinite period after UMWA workers walked off October 1. Management says the mine will stay idle because they want it idle and cites no current labor dispute. Twenty four miners did not return after a contract was reached November 13 due to wage disputes.
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Harrisburg Coal Co
Crab Orchard
United Mine Workers of America
UMWA
Harrisburg
Eckert to Face Open Interview by Independent Voters of Illinois
Carbondale Mayor Neal Eckert seeks the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor as Dan Walker’s running mate. He will be interviewed in Chicago at 10 a.m. by reporters at the Sherman House with an IVI press and public session at 6:30 p.m. at 22 W. Monroe Street. The IVI endorses Walker.
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Carbondale
Neal Eckert
Chicago
Independent Voters of
Illinois
Eckert
Dan Walker
The
Roland Hawkes
Sherman House
IVI
W. Monroe St
Walker
Ray Page
Page
William Schmidt
Bill Schwegman
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Carbondale finance chief quits amid city shakeup
Carbondale finance director Ray Page resigns effective Jan 31 amid city government changes including the City Manager's departure and the mayor's political run. He cites a volatile atmosphere, disputed pay and job insecurity, and says he has no immediate job prospects. Police briefs list minor local infractions.
Holiday sales rise in Southern Illinois stores
Merchants report mixed Christmas sales across Southern Illinois with overall gains in Murphysboro and Herrin while Carbondale and Marion markets show varied results. Diamonds and toys lead demand. watches, appliances, and double knit clothing also popular. gun sales down due to regulation.
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Illinois
Murphysboro
Herrin
Las Vegas
Nev
Carbondale
Bill Eaton
Eaton and Brown Appliance Co
Eaton
Gene Palisch
Sohn’s
Palishh
Marion
Statewide traffic toll hits 2261 as 1971 ends
Illinois logs 2261 traffic deaths through Dec 15 with last year’s pace nearly matched. District 13 Southern Illinois reports 125 deaths to Dec 15 and 126 by Christmas Eve, nine fewer than last year. Through all of 1970 the region recorded 137 fatalities as December progress trimmed the statewide excess.
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Illinois
Ilinois
Southern Illinois
District 13
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Henry Eugene Neal
E. Knight St
Pearl Allen
Mrs. Allen
Anne Yu
Hong Kong
Miss Yu
United States
Janet Busch
Carbondale Finance
James R. Green
Lloyd L. Meneese
Johnston City
William J. Miller
Terry Parker
Mohr Value Discount
Dol
Parker
Penneys
Play Farms
K. M. Hysell
Gregory Hamilton
Marie Hamilton
Connie Absher
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