Du Quoin council votes for special election to fill recalls
The Du Quoin City Council, with Anton Berg Jack Malinee and Mayor Jack Struck, votes to hold a special election to fill two vacancies created by the June 22 recall of Fire and Police Commissioner Tom Moss and Street Commissioner Jerome Roznowski. City Atty Don Johnson warns of possible standstill without a quorum and outlines a timetable for nominating petitions and the October 29 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin
Anton Berg
Jack Malinee
Jack Struck
Don Johnson
Johnson
Tom Moss
Jerome Roznowski
Citizen’s Committee
James Wilbern
Wilbern
Struck
Herrin Water Line Break Floods North 16th Street
A Herrin water main ruptured on North 16th Street near the Illinois newspaper office after pressure rose from 40 to 60 psi on a six inch line. Water Supt. Mike Miriani said an extra pump was used earlier when Norge plant restarted, and crews shut off water from Adams to Maple Street for repairs.
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Herrin
16Th
Madison Streets
Wntown
Thern Illinoisan
16Th St
Water Department
Mike Miriani
Norge
Miriam
16Th Street
Adams
Maple Street
Fire destroys five room frame house north of Cleburne
A five room frame house on a farm north of Cleburne in Franklin County burned early today. It belonged to John Mondino of Zeigler. Zeigler and Christopher fire departments battled the fire at about 12:15 a.m. A nearby horse trailer and tractor were damaged. Firemen said the blaze was out of control on discovery. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleburne
Franklin County
John Mondino
Zeigler
Christopher
Griffin to be nominated to Community Conservation Board
Robert P. Griffin of 803 West Pecan Street Carbondale will be nominated tonight to fill the unexpired term of B D Hudgens on the Community Conservation Board. Hudgens resigned after transfer to Edwardsville campus of Southern Illinois University. Griffin's term expires December 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Griffin
W. Pecan St
Carbondale
Community Conservation Board
B. D. Hudgens
Hillcrest
Hudgens
CCB
Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University
Charles Hines
Griffin
Councilmen seek recount in Perry County recall vote
Former Du Quoin Street ski and Fire Police Commissioner Tom Moss and Roznowski will file petitions with the Perry County Circuit Court Wednesday asking for a recount of all votes in the June 22 recall election. Attorney Robert Hill said the contest will not allege fraud and that tallies by election judges may misstate ballots, noting questions about spoiled ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Quoin Street
Jerome Roznowski
Tom Moss
Perry County Circuit Court
Robert Hill
Benton
Moss
Roznowski
Hill
Marion street plan approval for 70000 in improvements
Marion city council approved plans totaling about 70000 for street work. Projects include concrete paving on Boyton Street, widening and reconfiguring several intersections, and repairs to storm sewers with approved contractor payments.
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Marion
Glenn Clarida
State Division of Highways
Boyton Street
Buchanan Street
Ashley Park
Boyton
Union
Madison Streets
Clarida
Madison and Boulevard
Vicksburg
West Main
Mitchell Contractors
Adolph Flack
Creal Springs Road
Illinois Central Railroad
Pepsi-Cola
Benton council votes raises and longevity pay
Benton city officials approve longevity pay for police and fire personnel and raises for 23 other city employees. The plan includes one percent yearly increases after five years, with a six month probation for some raises and a potential start date around August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Charles Toler
Pat O’keefe
Cris Hall
Ken Eubanks
Claude Grimes
Toler
O’keefe
New RETAP Aims Back Local Industry In Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University's RETAP notes encouraging first year as saw blade sharpening firm opens in Harrisburg. The program aids Central Technology Inc. and local firms with market analysis, training, bookkeeping help, and marketing support to keep resources in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Southern Ilinois University
Arthur E. Prell
Carbondale
Harrisburg
Prell
Central Technology Inc
Robert Ellis
William Norman
Retap Advisory Council
Indiana
St. Louis
Chicago
RETAP
Norman
School of Business
California State College
Long Beach
CTI
Ellis
Illinois
SIU
Economic Development Administration
Area power use at Sears in Central Illinois hits record high
Central Illinois Public Service Co. customers used an estimated 995000 kilowatts between 1 and 2 pm on Monday, topping the previous record of 975000 set June 10, 1968. Heat and widespread air conditioning drove demand in central and southern Illinois while temperatures reached 90 or higher in several towns since July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
Illinois
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
McCarty Calls for Probe of Herrin Council Mics
Alderman Jack McCarty urged the building committee to fix malfunctioning microphones in the Herrin City Council chambers after only one of the new devices worked. The remark came Monday night as the council discussed meetings with school pupils expected to attend. Mayor Fred Henderson quipped asking for repetition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Jack McCarty
McCarty
Fred Henderson
Herrin council approves three zoning requests and fee changes
The Herrin City Council approved three zoning requests including a special use permit for a Bracy Real Estate Co day care at 300 W Walnut and a 44 bed sheltered care home on North Park Ave. Borens IGA expansion was allowed after rezoning 1500 block of South 17th from B-3 to B-2. Grave opening fees rise from 40 to 60 with 90 on weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Bracy Real Estate Co
Walnut St
North Park Avenue
South 17Th Street
Borens Iga
City Plan Commission
Tom Shoemake
Shoemake
Energy, Corp
Freeman Spur
G. H. Smith
Bernita Beers
Beers
Herman Marlow
Fire Department
Herrin Council Approves 779 567 Budget With Dissent
Herrin city council adopts a 779 567 appropriations ordinance for 1968 69 by a 6 to 1 vote. Alder man Tom Shoemake voted no citing need to pare items after treasurer Bill Drake warned the general fund remains strained. Total spending rises 25 299 from last year with police and fire increases offset by cuts in motor fuel streets and meters and parking funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Tom Shoemake
Shoemake
Bill Drake
Drake
Williamson County
Monroe Street
Water Department
Sewer Department
Liquor Control Commission
Public Building Commission
Illinois
Herrin misses 10 000 population mark in census
Preliminary special census results show Herrin at 9 624 residents, short of the 10 000 goal by 376. Officials hoped for about 1 200 growth to add motor fuel tax revenue. actual outcome yields about $1 039.50 annually, $594 remaining after census costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Maxine Connett
Bureau of Census
Fred Henderson
Ingredients for successful school integration in Evanston
Administrator Joseph E. Hill cites public support and board backing as essential to Evanston 1967 elementary integration. He notes the board approved an integrated environment and set a positive tone, with leadership from both officials and citizens who supported the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Stafford
Evanston
Joseph E. Hill
Hill
John Fisher
Columbia University Teachers College
Ional
Frederick L. Dunn Jr
Montgomery County
Northwestern University
Carbondale
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West Frankfort
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Nell Moss
University Center
Jades
Murphysboro
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Les Sommers
YMCA
Edward Morris
J. D. Barter
Barter
Main Bend Lake
Jack
Marvin
Hamers
Herrin Council
Vandalia
Willie Guinn
Harry McCabe
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