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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1968
Page
3
The advisory committee on school integration urged a phased start this year with full implementation in 1969-70. The District 95 board heard a 22 page report at Lincoln Junior High with about 50 attendees and planned two August meetings to consider the plan.
Carbondale will decide how to accept integrated elementary schools based on the school board and staff support, with public discussion and publicity as key factors. Advisory members urge teacher sensitivity training and programs for 1968-69, noting potential busing and educational quality concerns.
Chester Gossett of West Frankfort won his eighth local union nomination for Sub-district 7 UMW board, edging George Morris 13 to 12 at Peabody Coal Co. For sythe Energy local. Nomination totals and local supporters are listed, with the Dec. 10 election date and Aug. 9 nomination deadline noted. Police briefs follow with speeding citations.
The Carbondale Faculty Council with AAUP support recommends due process for SIU students. Chancellor MacVicar, away until Thursday, to review before release. Eleven students faced entry denial or disciplinary probation over May 2 Center incident where protesters locked arms around Area H to block recruiters.
The advisory committee on school integration presented a report to the Carbondale elementary school board. Superintendent Laurence Martin announced copies would be prepared by the district and available at Lincoln Junior High School district offices by July 31. Public distribution was limited at the meeting due to a small print run and final corrections pending.
Jackson County officials will study underage drinking at the Jacob Day Festival. State's Attorney Richard Richman will review the beer stand operation under a county license and discuss better controls with festival officials. Six youths were arrested for underage drinking after the event, with some pleadings and fines filed in circuit court.
Marion plans a $212000 sewer extension including lagoon lift station and lines beyond I 57 funded by revenue bonds sold at the HUD rate of 4.12 percent Bid opening is set for August 2 with no referendum required The city will cover its share while Pepsi Cola Bottling and subdivision developers contribute toward the project GUID.
The Sparta Unit District 40 school board accepted the resignation of Ralph Davison, Sparta High School basketball coach and science teacher. The board offered the job to Ron Dates, currently a coach and science teacher at Sparta Lincoln Attendance Center, who has five years at the school and prior teaching experience in Florida and at Johnston City. Merril Em ling, another high school science teacher, also resigned.
Carbondale City Council defeated by a 3 to 2 vote the nomination of Robert P. Griffin to the Community Conservation Board. Mayor Keene and Frank Kirk supported the nomination. Randall Nelson Joseph Ragsdale and William Eaton opposed citing statute and experience concerns. The council approved two other mayoral nominations and agreed to send thanks to Robert McGrath.
Councilman Frank Kirk urged an investigation into aletter alleging racist bias in Carbondale Police. City Manager Norman backed Chief Hazel noting impartial policy is practiced, while Mayor Keene said the city will enforce the law firmly, fairly, and reasonably.
Carbondale City Council increased cemetery opening and space fees at Oakland Cemetery and banned burials on major holidays. The council also approved planning commission recommendations, including rezoning for a J C Penney site and possible annexation deals, and urged state baseball tournament hosting in Carbondale.
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