Uniform traffic signals arrive on Illinois 13 project
Traffic engineers implement a uniform far indicator system across areas in District 9. The change follows a federal manual urging far indicators only and includes 24 inch white stop bars before near light removal. Illinois cities like Marion Carbondale and Murphysboro plan conversions over about a year with updated symbolic warning signs.
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Illinois
Alex Zedialis
Highway District 9
Zedialis
Zechalis
Kentucky
Missouri
United States
Illinois 13
Crab Orchard Lake Road
Highway Department
Marion
Russell Street
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Zedhalis
District 9
Illinois gas stations agree to roll back prices and refunds
The IRS announced three Illinois stations and an oil firm will refund overcharged customers after an investigation found fuel sold above stabilization guidelines. Marion Truck Plaza, H and H Truck Stop, University Shell Service, and Fleetwood Oil will sell fuel at a loss until excess profits are erased, with refunds issued on the next bill. Local owners cited miscalculated ceiling prices and pressuring costs from outside gas supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Marion
Kinmundy
University Shell Service
Charleston
Fleetwood Oil Co
Moweaqua
Pat Lober
Marion Truck Plaza
Truck Plaza
Snow-Ball Queen Linda Stephens Crowned at Sno-Ball Sunday
Linda Stephens was named queen and Brian Dougherty was named king at the Sno-Ball Sunday annual formal dance sponsored by Carbondale Teen Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Stephens
Carbondale
Christmas at Marion Prison Brightens Locked Gates
Christmas filled Marion Federal Prison as fifteen trees decorated visiting rooms and inmates exchanged handmade gifts. Santa handed out presents during 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. visits through Jan. 1 with meals, candy and a Christmas Eve party. A religious service and TV viewing extended past 12 a.m. Holiday meals featured turkey noodle soup roast turkey and beef with sides. New Year’s Day plan includes visiting recreation and another special meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Federal Prison
Santa Claus
Marion
Parker House
Reindeer Rudolph R Wanted in Traffic Offense Case
Southern Illinois police join a statewide alert seeking Rudolph R also known as Red for a traffic offense warrant issued December 25 1972. The bulletin lists a 5 foot 2 inch 230 pound male with brown hair black eyes and black skin and a disc nose with other markings.
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Southern Illinois
Rudolph R
U.S
S. Claus
Wheeling
Carbondale
Too many in the driver's seat sparked county collision
Deputy Sheriff Frank Lappin transporting Ralph McGough to the county jail collided with Ronald Clark at the New Rt. 13 and Russell Street intersection in Marion. Clark claimed he did not see the light or hear the siren. No injuries or tickets. McGough remained jailed.
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Williamson County
New Rt. 13
Russell Street
Marion
Frank Lappin
W. Broadway
Johnston City
Ralph McGough
Herrin
McGough
Lappin
Ronald Clark
E. Mitchell Sr
Clark
Rt. 13
Call Turns Blue Sunday Into Reunion
Henry Sullins of Marion received a blue Sunday call that turned into a four-brother reunion. He talked for 15 to 20 minutes with Lloyd in Los Angeles Leroy in San Diego Walter in Vero Beach and Arthur in St Louis, all former Marion residents, marking their first Christmas gathering in four years. The moment lifted the widower Sullins as he recalled awaiting the call.
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Henry Sullins
Marion
Sullins
Stockton St
Lloyd
Los Angeles
Calif
Leroy
San Diego
Walter
Vero Beach
Fla
Arthur
St. Louis
Carbondale Woman Receives Nixon Christmas Card
Darthamne Davis of Carbondale Route 6 received a Christmas card from President and Mrs. Nixon. She said she bubbled over when handed the card and noted she had written to the President praising innocence until proven guilty and praying for him. Davis also appears as Dotti Dee on Carbondale Cable Channel 7's children’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darthamne Davis
Rt. 6
Carbondale
Doctor as Santa Brings Holiday Cheer to Marion Fire Station
Dr. D A Waterbury made a home visit dressed as Santa at Marion Fire Station. He arrived with a doll and toy bag for children, who climbed onto his lap and received candy and gifts. The event drew 38 volunteer firefighters plus mayor, two commissioners and spouses.
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D. A. Waterbury
Dr. Waterbury
Santa Claus
Marion
Doc
Little Egypt Smorgasbord
Fred
Carterville
Boatright Withdraws From Ballot In Williamson County Race
Wilburn Boatright withdrew petitions as a Democratic candidate for Williamson County school superintendent leaving Leslie McCollum unopposed for the March 19 primary. Republicans James W. Sanders and Elbert Dean Melvin also withdrew, leaving Wade Hudgens unopposed in West Marion 3.
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Wilbern Boatright
Marion
Williamson County
Leslie McCollum
Herrin
James W. Sanders
West Marion
Elbert Dean Melvin
Sanders
Melvin
Wade Hudgens
Christmas Basket Drive Tragedy In Carbondale
A Model Cities van delivering Christmas baskets on Reservoir Road collided head on with a car driven by Carolyn Walsh, killing Walsh and injuring another. Lucinda Vinson, the van driver, was not at fault. Operation Merry Christmas distributed 335 baskets to over 1,400 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit of
Carbondale
Dakin
Man Charged After Shoplifting at J.C. Penney
Wong H. Sang, 24, of 1269 Southern Hills apartments Carbondale was arrested about 6 p.m. Sunday on a charge of theft over $150. Police said Sang was seen at J.C. Penney placing items in his cart and was stopped outside as he attempted to leave without paying. Items valued at about $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong H. Sang
Southern Hills
Carbondale
Lang
J.C. Penney
AAUP urges SIU C to recalls firings of 104 faculty
The American Association of University Professors asks Southern Illinois University at Carbondale to rescind termination notices issued to 104 faculty members, including nearly 50 tenured, and to withdraw legal action. The group cites lack of consultation, flawed due process, and inadequate notice amid a $2.7 million budget cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Professors
AAUP
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Siu-C
David R. Derge
Siuc Board of Trustees
SIUC
Association of American Colleges
St. Louis
Douglas M. Allen
Allen
Derge
The
Canoeists From Edmonton Reach Cairo for Christmas
Four Canadians Rick Kemp John Blair Len Anderson and Mike O'Donnell all from Edmonton arrived in Cairo after paddling about 3000 miles from May 23 toward New Orleans Mardi Gras They traveled by three canoes but poor weather halted progress and food and lodging arrangements were organized in Chester Randolph County They plan to resume the voyage on Wednesday in Chester with Christmas to be celebrated in the Cairo armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
New Orleans
Rick Kemp
John Blair
Len Anderson
Mike O’donnell
Edmonton
U.S
Chester
Randolph County
Mississippi
Nixon McGovern pledges exchanged in Murphysboro ceremony
Nixon 26 of Carbondale and Brenda Sue McGovern of St. Louis married in Jackson County courthouse Murphysboro before Circuit Judge Everett Prosser. Witness Doris Flanigan. The couple joked about the unlikely billing and noted Angela McGovern, 2, from Brenda’s previous marriage, remains in the home.
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Nixon
McGovern
Murphysboro
Joseph Mayo Nixon
Carbondale
Brenda Sue McGovern
St. Louis Mo
Everett Prosser
Jackson County
Doris Flanigan
Prosser
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
St. Louis
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan
Reindeer
Call
Nixons
Santa
Boatright
Murphysboro City
13Th Street
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