FBI nominee Webster praised as fair and honest by SIUC professors
SIUC professors Stephen Wasby and Hiram Lesar call William H. Webster a broad, principled jurist suited to lead the FBI. They say his appellate background and civil liberties record offer balance to law enforcement, noting he will likely scrutinize bureau practices with careful forethought.
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FBI
Webster
SIUC
Henry de Fiebre
Southern
Lesar
Wasby
Supreme Court
High Court
Tas
Law School
Political Science Department
Lunsfords devoted to helping others after long railroad careers
W R Lunsford and Ida Lun sford of Murphysboro spent 72 years in rail work, 48 and 24 respectively, witnessing the rise and decline of passenger fleets as automation reshaped jobs. He describes neighbors' needs met through visits, repairs, and acts of service, insisting there was nothing else he could do. Their 55-year marriage is built on mutual support and a shared desire to help others.
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Cindy Rippa
Southern Illinoisan Air
John Henry
W. R
Bob
Ida Lunsford
Murphysboro
Lunsford
Illinois Central
Missouri-Pacific
Mrs. Lunsford
Excessive force probe suspends Menard officers
Five Menard Correctional Center staff remain on suspension as an investigation probes claims of excessive force on two prisoners. The prisoners were transferred to Pontiac, polygraph exams were conducted, and results are pending. Six to nine guards and officers are involved in the inquiry, with two lieutenants returning to duty and a review board to judge a chief's handling of the incident.
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Karen Rothe
Southern Illinoisan
Menard Correctional Center
Menard
Michael P. Lane
Pontiac Correctional Center
Lane
Chester
Illinois Department of Corrections Internal Affairs Unit
Department of Corrections
Pontiac
Bush residents donate 113 to snow removal volunteers
Bush residents contributed 113 to thank seven volunteers who cleared the village streets. Village board member Dave Pinkston said Yvonne and Teresa Judd collected donations door to door for the effort. The money will be given to Randy Scott Glen Fann Glen Thompson Gary Parini George Wilson Donald Jarvis and John Judge, who worked three days and two nights.
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Bush
Dave Pinkston
Yvonne
Teresa Judd
Randy Scott
Glen Fann
Glen Thompson
Gary Parini
George Wilson
Donald Jarvis
John Judge
Herrin Closes Street After Water Main Break
Crews in Herrin repaired a break in a main water line on South Park Avenue reported at 1 40 a m. Northbound traffic was detoured between Poplar and Maple as street crews spread cinders on the icy roadway.
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Herrin
South Park Avenue
Poplar
Maple Streets
Fire Damages Carbon Dale Home On Furnace Failure
A Sunday blaze at 301 E Willow St in Carbondale caused about 10500 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported. Firefighters arrived at 6 35 am to find the residence owned by Willis Anderson and occupied by Pauline Ray.
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Carbondale
Willow St
Willis Anderson
Pauline Ray
Pace group opposes Herrin middle school bond plan
PACE says funds would better improve current Herrin Community Unit 4 schools. The group proposes renovating Westside, East Hurst Bush, and Southside facilities rather than building a new 912 student middle school for 5th to 8th graders. If Feb 4 bond passes, 70 percent funded by Illinois Capital Development Board. remaining 1.8 million by district voters.
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PACE
Herrin
Cindy Rippa
Southern Illinoisan
Parents Action Coverning Education
Martin Bruyans
Bruyns
Illinois Capital Development Board
Westside
Hurst Bush
Citizen Committee
Southside
Williamson board praises road crews and eyeing four wheel drive
Williamson County Commissioner William Humphrey commends highway department workers who cleared county roads around the clock during a snowbound week. He notes the need for a four wheel drive vehicle for the sheriff and says the board will probably consider a purchase.
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Williamson Board
May
O.R. Walley
The
Southern Illinoisan
Sheriff’s Office
Williamson County
William Humphrey
Humphrey
Lawyer visits Russia recalls court system in Moscow tour
Jackson County Public Defender Lawrence Rippe describes an eight day Illinois group tour to Moscow and Leningrad sponsored by IL CLE. They observed a three judge panel system, state appointed judges, lack of juries, public defenders, low caseloads, and freedom of religion limits. They noted security, Kremlin barriers, and efficient snow removal practices with many pedestrians outdoors.
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Jackson County
Lawrence Rippe
Moscow
Leningrad
Soviet Union
Illinois Institute For Continuing Legal Education
Illinois
Russia
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Webster’s Court
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Signal Gang
Kansas
Omaha
Garry B. Richardson
W. R. Lunsford
Mr. Lunsford
Jers
Mr. Fixit
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Ida and
Bob Lunsford
Pekin
Herrin Carpenter Bruyns
Southwide
Dorothy Absher
ED Greek
Billy Jacques
North 13Th Street
Billy
Bruce Masters
By Tony Stevens
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Fenders
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Lenin
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