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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1981
Page
3
Sunday's light sprinkle soaked Southern Illinois soil with minimal runoff and recharged the subsoil, aiding pre planting moisture. Farmers want more slow, steady rains early in the year to keep tilling easier and bolster water supplies, as rivers and city reservoirs saw only direct rainfall impact.
Williamson and Johnson counties move to punch card voting in the spring municipal election under Illinois consolidation law. Thornber Election Systems won Williamson’s $60,900 contract and Johnson’s $25,693 contract for punchboards and tallying gear. Voter clinics will train residents and precinct workers while counties liquidate aging voting machines.
The veterans monument on Marion's Tower Square Plaza was struck by a vehicle that failed to complete a right turn from East Main Street, marking its fourth hit-and-run in a year. Police describe the vehicle partially as it sped away around 9 15 p.m. The monument, rebuilt last fall after a prior incident, has toppled five times since its eight year origin, with four on this square, listing Williamson County World War I veterans.
Tenants Clifford and Barbara Hale reported a house fire at Route 1 Murphysboro early today. Firemen could not draw enough water from a distant hydrant or well, making two trips to a hydrant near town inadequate. The home, owned by Steve Baril, and personal property valued about 5,000 dollars were destroyed.
James Lasswell, 35, of Johnston City, a guard at the U S Penitentiary in Marion, was charged with excessive unauthorized absence and insubordination after refusing to return to work. He had used all sick leave and vacation and left again January 10 after alleging harassment that he said made him fear for his life. The prison says he remains in absent without leave status despite a Jan. 8 return.
Michael R. Migielicz a 24 year old miner from Mulkeytown died after his four wheel drive vehicle went off the west shoulder and overturned on Illinois 148 in Franklin County He was dead on arrival at Herrin Hospital He was born January 10 1957 in Christopher Survivors include his mother and sister Heather Jan Funeral services were set for 2 pm Wednesday at St Andrews Catholic Church Christopher Burial at St Johns Cemetery West Frankfort Memorials to the American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.
Mayor Roy Adams announced Cambria has reduced its fire insurance rating from 10 to 8 based on inspections of firefighting equipment personnel and water systems. He said six insurers expect premiums to drop 15 to 28 percent and credited a strong volunteer department quick response and cooperative Carterville partnership for the improvement.
Chief Correctional Supervisor C. H. Crandell cites Lasswell's no show after Jan 28 as inexcusable and says removal would be warranted if charges are sustained. Lasswell can respond by Feb 16 with medical documentation of stress, while prison officials note retirement eligibility limits and ongoing involvement in a federal probe into alleged promotion favoritism and inmate beatings.
State Rep. Bruce Richmond of Murphysboro will serve as Democratic spokesman and ranking member on the House Cities and Villages Committee. The panel handles laws governing cities villages parks libraries sanitary districts and fire protection districts.
A rural West Frankfort couple suffered burns and smoke inhalation in a house fire at 3 am. Firefighters fought the blaze until 5:30 am at the Speers residence on Route 2. The Speers were taken to Union Hospital in West Frankfort with non serious injuries.
Marion police report a blind elderly woman, Mamie Howerton, was robbed by a girl posing as a Girl Scout. The suspect, about 12, talked with Howerton on the couch at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, then left with $50 including $41 in bills and $9 in change from a bandage box. The girl smoked, possibly marijuana, and the crime involved cookie sales deception. leaders said cookie sales ended earlier.
Williamson County board awaits clarification from the Illinois Department of Revenue on farm assessments that were set at 75 dollars per acre, less than half the state projection. A Feb. 27 meeting with revenue officials is planned as a rep from the department will visit to review assessment procedures. Endorsed by the board was Shawnee Health Service’s application to fund rural health in Jackson and western Williamson through 1981-82, seeking 885,022 dollars from federal DHHS.
Murphysboro city public improvements committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to consider objections to allowing duplexes in the northwest Murphysboro subdivision developed with a Farmers Home Administration loan of about 300000 dollars. The city will invest about 97000 dollars and plans to recoup funding by selling lots. Alderman Leonard Pullis objects, warning duplexes could become income properties. he favors condominiums. Mayor Michael Bowers notes interest in duplex building may aid lot sales.
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