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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1975
Page
3
Kenneth Douglas of Security Tank and Tower Co. Henderson Ky welds seams on a 100000-gallon water tank to serve the Buncombe Water District in Makanda Township. The structure stands 133 feet high and 32 feet in diameter.
Donald P. Satchell associate professor of plant and soil science at SIU Carbondale is named the first Southern Illinois resident on the Illinois Pollution Control Board. The $30 000 a year post awaits Senate confirmation for a three year term.
The Williamson County grand jury was impaneled with 18 jurors and may hear evidence on criminal cases and a report on two deaths at Marion Memorial Hospital linked to adulterated drugs. State's Attorney Howerton noted a Thursday session was canceled for lack of a quorum and expects no major action in the hospital matter.
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission will finish by June a detailed land use survey for Jackson Williamson Perry Franklin and Jefferson counties. The work aims to support future zoning plans and examine energy development water supply and mine waste pollution in a $1.4 million study involving state and federal agencies.
A nationwide search for Southern Illinois University Carbondale's associate vice president for graduate studies and research began in May. Two finalists remain, with campus interviews not yet scheduled. the process may be reopened after further campus consultation.
A Christmas tree ignited by heat from a lamp caused a fast spreading fire at the residence of Larry Timmons, 205 W. 2nd St., Johnston City. Firefighters arrived around 2 a.m. the six room frame house roof collapsed, but no one was hurt and some children’s clothes were saved.
West Frankfort police report several cars parked at Second Baptist and Heights Church of God werebroken into during services. Items stolen include CB antennas radios and an FM eight track player with tapes. A third church suffered a broken window and rummaged files with minor thefts. Police consider the incidents possibly connected.
A public hearing on alleged liquor license violations for Southern Illinois Liquors at 113 N. 12th St Murphysboro is scheduled for 7 p.m. in city hall. The hearing will be conducted by Mayor Michael Bowers, the city liquor commissioner, with Murphysboro Liquors Inc. as operator and Hoffmann family owners and officers listed in a May 7 1975 application.
Five tests given to 160 incoming first graders assess motor skills vocabulary language development memory and articulation to identify developmental deficiencies and target remediation. 42 students need special help. program cost about 1800 with substitute teachers.
Leona Becker, 47, of Mt. Vernon Indiana, spent Christmas trapped in a car that slid into a 20 foot ravine near Johnston City. She underwent elbow surgery and is in serious condition with two broken arms and possible internal injuries. She was moved to intensive care after surgery at Wet
Kenneth W. Johnson of SIUC created a non physics course using high fidelity sound to teach physics concepts guiding 400 students per term. He developed a back up minor in audio marketing and retailing, involving 10 courses across physics music and business to boost job prospects in a growing field.
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