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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
2
Local government meetings set for Monday and Tuesday across West Frankfort Carterville Benton Marion and Herrin along with surrounding towns. School board sessions library and public agency gatherings listed with times and venues.
Danville Illinois Paul Simon denied receiving formal endorsement from Illinois Democratic leaders in his bid for the U S Senate nomination. He said he has encouragement from party figures but no official support and noted confusion over a wire service misquote from a Mahomet talk. The state Democratic central committee planned a February caucus to name a candidate to oppose Everett Dirksen. Walter Dakin Williams is the only other declared candidate, and he would run in the June primary without party backing if needed.
An advisory council for the Carbondale JWCAA center will be organized this month with residents from low income areas electing officers at the 7:30 p.m. meeting on January 18. The center at 104 E. Jackson St costs JWCAA 150 dollars monthly in rent, unlike city hall space. Other JWCAA centers are in Murphysboro Herrin Marion Johnston City Creal Springs Ava Elkville Colp and Freeman Spur.
A cold spell leaves ground bare and lakes rivers and creeks frozen. Snow accumulates covering surfaces while water bodies show extended ice formation across regions affecting travel and outdoor activities. Authorities warn of slippery conditions and potential travel delays.
Cardinal Ottaviani， a leading ultraconservative figure, resigns as secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Pope Paul VI names Cardinal Seper of Yugoslavia to replace him, marking a major turning point in Vatican policy and leadership dynamics.
The Vatican announced Franjo Cardinal Seper 62 of Yugoslavia will be replaced by Cardinal Ottaviani 77 as a move toward liberalizing church policy. Ottaviani reportedly resisted Pius XII era rigidity and urged resignations for prelates over 75. The change follows years of clash with progressive officials during the Vatican II council.
Chicago teachers vote 119 to 81 to approve a $1000 annual pay raise and fringe benefits ending a threatened strike. The package costs $31 million, with $18 million from the current budget and $12 million from a supplementary budget to be voted on in July. Funding hinges on a 15 cent property tax rise and increased state aid, with June voter approval and Illinois General Assembly consent required. Starting pay rises to $6970 this year and $7350 next year.
Jackson Williamson Community Action Agency to review three audit reports covering Aug 1 1966 to Oct 31 and discuss a Legal Services Bureau budget 36 percent higher than this year. Also on track a 14 page personnel manual and possible federal funding renewals. Carbondale offices on third floor. Traffic fines listed for Carbondale and Murphysboro.
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