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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1961

Page

8

William Named County Village Clerk

A fragmentary note indicates a person named William was appointed as county or village clerk. Details on jurisdiction or date are unreadable in the text.

William

Year in Marion Floods Prompt Drainage Work

The Marion area faced record rainfall causing floods along creeks near the courthouse and Main Street crossings. City officials awarded a 3444.50 contract on Oct. 9 to install a larger drainage catch basin and replace three culverts on Court Street to improve drainage.

Biel Gooksey Stoke Court Street

Bell Becomes United States Citizen

Alexander Graham Bell, a Scotsman, took the oath of allegiance to the United States and received his citizenship papers.

Alexander Graham Bell United States

University faces finance and standards debate in 1960s report

The Carbondale report notes faculty quality and morale improving, but budget deficits require appropriations. It finds no illegal operations and cites steps to raise academic standards. A minority bloc defended the university amid legislative push. Governor Kerner later created and filled a State Board of Higher Education to review budget requests. SIU

Viie J.E. Gri Grimne University Tlmnois Otto Kerner Board of Higher Education Kerner SIU

Two-Truck Collision Injures No One in Johnston City

Police report a two-truck crash occurred around 8 a.m. Saturday at Ninth Street and Grand Avenue in Johnston City. Driver Gene W. Mosley, 103, was cited. condition not stated.

Jng- One Grand Avenue Johnnston City Gene “W. Mosley Tte Tekelod Mosley

Trustees Chair John Page Wham and Others Named Likely

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Board of Trustees chair John Page Wham and an additional trustee member. Context and full names unclear. Further readable details missing to confirm roles, dates, or actions.

Ian John Page Wham Iaré

Service Resumes The Southern Illinois City Route Changes

Transit officials announced service on the Skyline route in Southern Illinois will resume operations Tuesday for student bus use to the Chautauqua area, but some stops will be discontinued.

Southern Illinois Skyline Chautauqua

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