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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1968
Page
9
New York's Hallmark Gallery hosts a Carl Sandburg exhibition through February 29. Much of the material is loaned by Mrs. Sandburg who reflects among the memorabilia. Sandburg, born January 6, 1878, in Galesburg, Illinois, is the subject of the display.
Zeigler auditors report a $5 393 30 surplus across general and motor fuel tax funds. General fund adds 4 219 73 and motor fuel tax 1 173 57. Council accepted a 294 bid from Archie Hiller for a metal roof on the city hall shed with 25 to 30 extra for rafters and sheeting.
A smoky fire at Pixie Pantry near the State Capitol injured two Springfield firefighters one seriously. Bob McCall slipped on ice and fell, suffering a severe back injury. Harold Webrok, 33, was treated for smoke inhalation and leg abrasions. Damages were estimated at $16,000.
After a one day protest by union drivers in New York City the city approved a fare increase to 1.30 or 1.35 dollars for the typical 2.4 mile ride. Mayor Lindsay backed the plan and about 11,400 cabs returned to streets increasing weekly pay for full time drivers by about 15 dollars.
A 3 a.m. raid by 198 police in 72 vehicles stormed Stony Brook on Long Island. Officers divided into 32 teams searched dorms and nearby homes arresting 38 students on felony narcotics charges while eight suspects remained at large. The article notes the United States bought 800000 square miles from France for 15 million dollars.
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