Major issue of 78 race: economy tops voters’ concerns
Southern Illinoisans expect the 1978 campaign to hinge on economic issues. Most incumbents and candidates cite taxes, state spending, and job creation with tourism and industrial policy as remedies. Prominent figures include Sen Kenneth Buzbee, Sen Gene Johns, Rep. Bruce Richmond, Rep. Ralph Dunn, Rep. Vincent Birchler, and others in the 58th and 59th districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Garner
Southern Illinoisan
General Assembly
Gene Johns
Marion
Illinois
Bob Winchester
Rosiclare
Thompson
Winchester
James Thompson
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Richmond
Southern Illinois
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Dunn
Vincent Birchler
D-Chester
Wayne Alstat
GOP
Michaelson
du Quoin
Fredrick Starks
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Vergennes
Senate
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
George A. Williams
Jackson
Randolph
Perry
Williamson
Campaigns focus on government waste and representation
Southern Illinois candidates from both parties converge on the top issue of government waste while stressing personal representation for the district. Diverse figures including Wayne Samuels Ronald House George A Williams Mack Gaither and James Eatherly weigh accountability leadership and the Harris appointment as pivotal campaign themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grindle
Southern
Illinois
Wayne Samuels
Ronald House
Benton
Southern Illinois
Common Market
GOP
Samuels
House
George A. Williams
Marion
Johns
Republican House
Mack Gaither
Thompsonville
Harvard University
Springfield
James Eatherly
Eatherly
Harris
59Th District
Democratic Legislative Committee
Clyde Choate
Choate
Bill Harris
Lottery to set ballot order in Southern Illinois primaries
The Illinois State Board of Elections will hold a lottery to determine first ballot positions for candidates in the 58th and 59th districts. A 4-H member will draw Ping-Pong balls numbered to match district candidate counts, affecting which contenders appear first on the March 21 primary ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Garner
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois
Illinois State Board of Elections
Michaelson
James Cromeenes
Metropolis
Mack Gaither
Thompsonville
Bob Winchester
Rossclare
James Eatherly
Galatia
Vincent Birchler
Chester
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Election Board
Franklin, Williamson
Saline
Union
Dan Hagan
Illinois
Hagan
Carbondale Fire Leaves Buildings Damaged and Uncertain Rebuilds
A December 22 blaze at 204 S Illinois Ave in Carbondale destroyed The Waterbed Store and neighboring International Fashions, causing heavy damage to Golde's Store for Men and Weisser Union Optical while Cost-Plus Audio suffered minor smoke damage. Owners debate rebuilding as some are unaware of the blaze. City warns debris removal and sidewalk closures as insurance adjusters assess losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grupp
Southern Illinoisan
Owntown
Carbondale
S. Illinois Ave
International Fashions
Golde
S. Ilinois
Weisser-Union Optial
S. Illinois
Charles Borger
Emerland Lane
University Hall
Mughal
Norton J. Diamond
Paducah
Weisser Union Optical
California
Diamond
Metropolis
Harry Goldstein
Stanford Caldwell Found Hanged at Marion Prison
Stanford S Caldwell a 39 year old inmate at the U S Penitentiary Marion was found hanged in his cell just before 3 am Saturday by a guard A native of Fort Worth Texas Caldwell faced a 15 year bank robbery sentence plus a one year escape sentence and had served 10 years of the 15 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford S. Caldwell
U.S. Penitentiary At
Marion
Caldwell
Fort Worth
Tex
Anna youth charged in gas station burglary and theft
Jerry Rendleman, 18, of Anna, arrested by Anna police and charged with burglary, criminal damage to property, theft and theft by possession. He allegedly broke into Walter Hardware Store in Anna on Nov 2, stealing six guns valued at about $1,000, five recovered in an alley. Serial numbers matched a gun from the store. Rendleman held in Union County Jail, released on $5,000 recognizance bond. Preliminary hearing set for 10 a.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Rendlieman
Anna
Walter Hardware
Lawrence Boyer
Rendleman
Boyer
Walter
Union County
Jonesboro
Joseph Collina
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Buzbee
Buz
Bee
William Harris
Richard Heart, Dbenton
James LaVern Sanders
West Frankfort
Sanders
Cromeenes
William Gladich
Rend Lake
James Rea
Christopher
William Grindle
Herrin
Dicate
Ron Michaelson
Democratic House
Lesser
Sue
Ions
Lee
Bashir Mughal
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
N. Illinois
N. 16Th
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
S. 12Th Street
Carbondale Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Muradysboro Independent
Associated Press
Southern Illinois and Military
Zwick’s Ladies Store
Southern Illinois AN
T.V
Little Egypt
Mardale
Dietrich
Vincenti
Nadas
S. Washington
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