Carbondale crime report misstated murder-free year
The January 18 West edition of The Southern Illinoisan incorrectly said Carbondale had its first murder-free year in 23 years in 1984. The correct figure is that 1984 was Carbondale's first murder-free year in 16 years, reflecting a 16 percent decline in crime incidents.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Harrisburg
Illinois
Ray Wilson
Spirits Liquor
Ron Morse
Wilson
Carbondale High board eyes 250000 in cuts this year
Carbondale Community High School Board plans a 250000 reduction to next year’s budget amid a looming 500000 deficit for 85 86. Superintendent Reid Martin says fiscal strain requires careful, phased savings while board discusses a budget committee and staff notification practices.
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Carbondale High Board
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale Community High School
Reid Martin
Martin
District 165
Coal mine crew assembles tub amid winter chill
Workers for Gatti Associates of Terre Haute Indiana assemble a tub at Williamson County Coal Co mine in Cambria. Welder Vernon Moss battles cold as parts arrive from Paudling Ohio by semi trailer truck. Four months are needed to finish the assembly.
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Gatti Associates
Terre Haute
Ind
Williamson County Coal Co
Cambria
Vernon Moss
Paudling
Ohio
District 95 weighs space saving plan for sixth graders
Carbondale Elementary School District 95 may move sixth graders to Lincoln Junior High School starting in 1985 86 to ease crowding. The plan, outlined by the space utilization advisory committee, cites need for expanded programs and potential funding from tax amnesty and construction funds. A boundary shift is also proposed to balance enrollment as Carbondale’s population shifts westward.
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Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
Lincoln
LJHS
Goldman
Carbondale
Gary Parrish
Superintendent Thomas Offered Three Year Contract By District 95
Supt. William Thomas received a three year contract proposal from Carbondale Elementary District 95 on Thursday with board members McKillip Garner and Crowe backing a one year option that failed. The agreement adds sick leave changes and life insurance tweaks while capping any salary increase at 10 percent. Thomas welcomed the board's vote of confidence and noted district changes mandate patience as he works toward goals. the contract takes effect July 1.
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Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
William Thomas
Carbondale Elementary School District 95
Jack McKillip
Donald Garner
Margaret Crowe
Thomas
McKillip
Norma Ewing
Gary Highland
Judy Merritt
Gordon White
White
Carterville eyes industrial park with 80 acres potential
Carterville Mayor Frank Samuel says about 80 acres on the east side could host an industrial park if a Southern Illinois firm chooses the site. A land gift from Forsyth Mining Co. years ago awaits reclamation review, with state input needed before development can begin. The firm could employ 15 to 20 people.
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Carterville
Southern Illinois
Marion
Carbondale
Frank Samuel
Samuel
Gordon Forsyth
Forsyth Mining Co
Glenn Poshard
D-Carterville
Carbondale Sees 16 Percent Crime Drop in 1984
Carbondale reports its lowest murder total in 23 years and broad declines in rapes robberies batteries and other violent offenses. Police credit neighborhood crime watch community involvement and targeted enforcement while noting autos burglaries rose and arson cases fell from 1983 to 1984.
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Carbondale
Tom McNamara
Ed Hogan
McNamara
Pyramid Lumber Company
Kroger weighs closing three area stores in Illinois
Kroger officials at the St Louis headquarters consider shutting two Carbondale stores and one in Murphysboro amid unprofitability and rising competition from Country Fair. Union Local 219 says workers rejected a concessions package. officials have not notified the union of any closure plan.
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Carbondale
Murphysboro
Kroger
St. Louis
Gene Fawker
Dick Bere
Gateway Marketing Area
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 219
National Food
Country Fair
Bere
Marvin Russow
Collinsville
Russow
Fanker
National Food Store
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John McCutchen
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FAA
Illinois Army National Guard
Williamson County
Airport Authority
Illinois 13
Federal Aviation Administration
Charles Stoker
Airport Authority Board
130Th Infantry
Williamson County Guard
John A. Logan College
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United Computer Services Inc
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