Gray urges $100 million yearly for Illinois tourism
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray challenged the next Illinois governor to seek a legislature appropriation of 100 million dollars annually for tourist facilities. Speaking at Shawnee Hills Recreation Association in Shawneetown, he cited river basin projects and canalization, predicted a major regional tourism boom, and noted Kentucky spends 100 million yearly on facilities. A resolution for greater state tourism spending was adopted by 135 attendees.
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Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Illinois
Gray
Shawnee Hills
Tional
Kentucky Lake
Saline
Shawneetown
Kentucky
Upstate Rulings Do Not Halt Jackson County Board Plan
Rulings in Adams and DuPage counties will not stop Jackson County from moving ahead with a 1972 plan to elect a new 15 member county board from five districts in a special election set for April 4. Primary Feb 8 and caucuses Feb 1 will nominate candidates. independents may file petitions by Monday.
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Jackson County
County Board of Supervisors
Adams County
Supreme Court
DuPage County
Delmar Ward
Parking meters offer 30 minutes for a quarter on SIU campus
Carbondale Public Works Director Bill Schwegman explains the Woody Hall lot now uses half hour meters to reduce two hour parking and increase turnover. The quarter slot remains for those with no change willing to pay 15 extra cents for 30 minutes.
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Woody Hall
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Public Works
Bill Schwegman
University
Schwegman
Williamson courthouse installs centralized mailing room
A mailing room was set up on the Williamson County courthouse second level in the former jury commission space. Coroner's secretary Pat Corder will operate it as the public defender's office moves in, with the system saving county postage costs.
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Williamson County
Jury Commission
Public Defender’s Office
William J. Sinks
Pat Corder
Purchaseinks
Benton Approves New Lights and Advertising Ban
The Benton city council authorized nine new street lights with poles where needed and set annual costs between 40 and 47 dollars per light. They also banned advertising on city or city controlled property, except for legal notices in city hall. The council bought 24 flashing barricade lights for about 312 dollars and discussed a gasoline allowance for Fire Chief Pat O Keefe.
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Benton
Bill Hart
Otto Biggs
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
Earl Seeber
Pat O’keefe
Bob Tedrow
Fire Department
Herbert Mundell
State to complete Marion regional office by Feb. 1 target
Marion officials aim to have the regional state office building ready for opening by February 1. Mayor Robert Butler says interior work, including tile and heating upgrades, are needed as a 590 gallon propane tank only reaches 50 degrees. a 15 000 gallon tank is planned with a 50 foot setback from land and building. An easement will be granted for the tank placement near city land leased from the Veterans Administration.
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O. R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Robert Butler
Butler
Veterans Administration
Lonnie Dungey
Dave Atwood
Robert Fearer
Main
Aikman
Vicksburg
Bentley
Reach Battery Manufacturing
Kaplan Named Manager for State Regional Office in Marion
Marion resident Nate Kaplan begins as manager of the new state regional office building in Marion. He was recommended by James W. Sanders of the Williamson County Republican Party to the General Services Administration. Starting salary is about 10,800, though an official said it is not finalized. Sam Houston of Marion will start next week as maintenance engineer with salary near 13,000. Opening of the building on February 1 depends on securing adequate heat for interior work.
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Royalton
Evelyn Smith
Vivian Simmons
East Main Street
Paul Joyner
Cemetery Department
Marion Equipment Co
Joyner
Nate Kaplan
Marion
State
Kaplan
General Services Administration
James W. Sanders
Williamson County
Republican Party
GSA
Sam Houston
Walter Davis
Carbondale
Jackson County
John Hoffman
W. E. Womick Transfer Co
Rt. 2
Hoffman
Wesley Peterman
Inmate Shot by Officer During Alleged Alton Robbery
Ewell Townsend, 23, of Alton, a former Menard inmate, died after being shot by a policeman during a suspected holdup at the Hit-n-Run Food Store. Townsend, on holiday leave from the Peoria Work Release Center, would have been eligible for a parole hearing next month. The officer’s account says Townsend fired at the officer, who returned fire, wounding Townsend and injuring the officer lightly.
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Menard Penitentiary
Alton
Ewell Townsend
St. Joseph Hospital
Menard
Townsend
Peoria
Madison County
Send
Parole Board
Frank R. Rauhe
Rauhe
Two Murphysboro men held in armed robberies
Two Murphysboro youths Larry Lipe age 21 and Steve Miller age 18 were jailed in Murphysboro on armed robbery and assault charges linked to two Monday night holdups in Gorham and Grand Tower. A stolen car taken from Carbondale was recovered with keys found on Lipe. Police recover about 2000 rounds of ammunition.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
John Hoffman
Larry Lipe
8Th St
Steve Miller
Locust St
Hoffman
Gorham
Grand Tower
Smith Dodge
Carbondale
Lipe
Miller
Harry Holder
Holder
Slim
C. A. Killiam
Killiam
East Side
Sheriff’s Office
Retired Old Ben official George Strunck dies
George Arthur Strunck 77 of Christopher died at home Monday. He retired as vice president of Old Ben Coal in 1967 after starting there in 1917 as a store keeper. Born June 19, 1894 in Chicago, he is survived by his wives Harriet Durham and Lois Wills, a son Jack Strunck, multiple stepchildren and grandchildren. Funeral at Gilbert Funeral Home Christopher Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial Sunset Memorial Park Du Quoin. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
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Christopher
Old Ben Coal Corp
Strunck
W. Cherry St
Old Ben 11
Chicago
Theodore
Margaret Strunk Strunck
Lois Wills
du Quoin
Harriet Durham
St. Louis
Margaret Carolyn Steinberg
Lumbia
Billie Granneman
Herrin
Jack Strunck
Charles Durham
Moorestown
N. J
Robert Durham
John G. Durham
Pauline Hickey
Flora
Ind
Gilbert
Angelo Lombardo
Sunset Memorial Park
Mt Vernon Attracts Delta River Corp Industry
Delta River Corp of Osawatomie Kansas announced Monday it will relocate its plant to Mt Vernon. The aluminum and fiberglass self adjusting ladders maker will employ 50 to 150 workers in the first year with expected growth to 800. The move was disclosed at a Shawneetown Shawnee Hills Recreation Association meeting. The firm has offices in Salem.
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Delta River Corp
Osawatomie
Kan
Mt. Vernon
Shawnee
Christmas radios hoped for nine boys center gifts
Nine teenage boys at the Children's Service Center in Bush still await Christmas gifts. Three radios exist but will be shared only when all nine can receive one. Relatives visited during Christmas but gifts were not given. Donations may be sent to Jim deLeonardis, director.
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Children’s Service Center
Bush
Juanita Stallings
Jim deLeonardis
Childrens Service Center
De Soto Water Bills Rise After Board Approval
De Soto will raise water charges starting Monday. City Clerk Linda Daniels cites approval by the village board in August after Carbondale increased its rates. New rates include higher per 1 000 gallon charges, bulk water jump to 1.90, and outside service minimum up from 4.50 to 5.50, while sewer rates stay the same.
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de Soto
Linda Daniels
Technician assaulted by inmate at Marion penitentiary
A medical technician Edwin Davis 54 of 1211 West White Street Marion was beaten by an inmate at the Marion federal penitentiary on Christmas Eve. He sustained a broken nose and cuts and bruises. The incident was referred to the FBI for possible legal action and the inmate’s name cannot be released until after indictment.
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Marion Federal Penitentiary
Marion Memorial Hospital
Edwin Davis
W. White St
Marion
Davis
Charles Fenton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Fenton
Johns Urges Broad Ethics Code for Public Money Stewards
State Sen. Gene Johns urges a universal ethics code for all who handle public funds. Speaking to the Marion Kiwanis, he says the code should cover power holders beyond legislators, including commissions boards and conservancy districts. He notes lawmakers’ schedules involve aid to food, rehabilitation, benefits, training, nursing homes, schools, pensions and industry. He also mentions 52 legislators not seeking re‑election for financial reasons. A Red Cross blood mobile will visit Williamson County industries January 4–6, stopping at Allen Industries in Herrin, Olin Industries in Ordill, and Norges Division in Herrin.
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Gene Johns
Marion
Marion Kiwanis Club
Johns
American Red Cross
Williamson County
Allen Industries
Herrin
Olin Industries
Ordill
Norge Division
Murder charge reduced in SIU student slaying case
Lionel Morris 27 of Carbondale pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 1970 shooting death of Douglas Coash, an SIU student. He received a five to nine year prison term with credit for time served, and was sent to Menard Penitentiary to begin the sentence.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Lionel Morris
N. Barnes St
Murphysboro
Everett Prosser
Morris
Menard
Chester
Jackson County
Douglas Coash
Bradley
Coash
Golden Gauntlet
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Benton Airport
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