Thomas plan would test lab school for integration
The Thomas plan would make Thomas Grade School a laboratory school with volunteers from Negro and white students for an experimental curriculum. About 80 percent of Negro students would attend other city schools to balance enrollment while SIU aid and federal grants might support the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Taylor
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Thomas
Southern Illinois University College of Education
SIU
SIU College of Education
Illinois
Evanston
Champaign
Thomas School
Southern Illinois University
Mines Report: Orient 3 Burning Star 2 on Saturday
Mines working Saturday include Orient with a 3 to 2 win over Burning Star. Burning Star 3 and all other mines are not operating Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Burning Star
Northeast Congress studies by laws and elections update
Carbondale's newly elected northeast congress considers three readings of proposed by laws for a one year term system under the name Northeast Community Development Congress. A run off for a teen age District 3 seat is set for Aug 3, from 3 to 7 pm outside 413 E Green St. Members discuss SIU tied service offers and remodeling plans for the unoccupied Anderson Store. The group also seeks four nominations to the Jackson Williamson Community Action Agency board and will report recommendations at the Aug 1 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Northeast Congress
Charles Simon
Northeast Community Development Congress
John Holmes
Congress
Jackie McDaniel
Andrew Chappell
Emma Hayes
E. Green St
Willow Street
Green Street
Frank Kirk
Dru Copeland
Sue Pace
Southern Illinois University
Simon
Ima Valentine
Nettie Morgan
Adelle Jones
Shedrett McQueen
SIU
Anderson Store
N. Marion
Jackson - Williamson Community Action Agency
JWCAA
E. Jackson St
Six Indicted in Harrisburg Air Conditioner Theft Case
A Saline County circuit court grand jury indicted six men in Harrisburg for conspiracy and theft in a May air conditioner theft from Eldorado Furniture Store warehouse using fake bills of lading. Eight units recovered. Griffin also charged with theft of a washer and dryer. All suspects free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
A.D. Hall
Benton
Jerry
Rowland
Christopher
Richard Carlisle
Charles Wiggs
Joe Griffin
William B. Zachman
Jake Rouback Jr
Eldorado
Saline County
Anti-poverty official Ed Taylor resigns direction post
Ed Taylor has submitted his resignation as director of the Shawnee Development County an anti poverty agency serving five southern Illinois counties. The resignation, dated July 11, was reported by Louis Walker of the Karnak office. The board has not formally accepted the resignation and is expected to meet soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Taylor
Shawnee
Illinois
Taylor
Louis Walker
Council
Karnak
Walker
Controversial former student Novick faces SIU suit
Former SIU student Stuart Novick, linked to scarlet fever incidents in Mexico and protests that led to his campus ban, filed suit claiming First Amendment rights violations. He challenged summer term denial, faced criminal trespass charges after speaking at events, and seeks reinstatement and record clearing while pursuing education projects and philosophy studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Veiland
The
Southern Illinoisan
Stuart Novick
Southern Illinois University
Mexico
Novick
University
Stokely Carmichael
Univer
Sity
SIU
SIU Board of Trustees
Carmichael
Morris
Jay A. Miller
Illinois Division
American Civil Liberties Union
U.S. District Court
East St. Louis
Kenneth L. Davis
Wilbur Moulton
Coordination clash shadows Carbondale urban renewal panel
Carbondale's Community Conservation Board faces renewed criticism for poor coordination with the city and other agencies at a Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. The subcommittee urged formal city recognition of the CCB and a structured information exchange, while members questioned the panel's outreach and effectiveness. The CAC delayed action pending Aug. 1 talks. Also, CAC member Mrs. Gabriel Kajeckas resigned to move to New York with her husband’s teaching post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hatton
Hlinoisan Carbondale
Community Conservation Board
CCB
Citizens Advisory Committee
CAC
Tre Advisory Group
Helen Westburg
Burns
Osborne
Carbondale
Horton
SIU
Gabriel Kajeckas
Frank Kirk
Kajeckas
New York
FHA belt tightening may stall Colp Waltonville projects
The Farmer's Home Administration faces fiscal belt tightening delaying area grant and loan actions. Eldon Colegrove says Colp and Waltonville applications could wait over two years amid fund shortages. FHA in Illinois reports limited funds and a move to stricter selection, pausing association loans for recreation and noting 163 applications returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hagen
Farmer’s Home Administration
Eldon Colegrove
FHA
Colp
Waltonville
Colegrove
Marion
Blairsville
Williamson County
Jefferson County
Illinois
Road bid only one firm submits for Pittsburg to Johnston City road
The State Department of Public Works and Buildings received a single bid of just over 398000 for improving a 2.348 mile segment from Pittsburg north to the Johnston City Corinth highway. The bid matches a prior low bid by Rigsby and Barnard Construction Co which was deemed too high. The board will decide on next steps as work includes resurfacing with blacktop and a concrete culvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Works and Buildings
Pittsburg
Johnston City- Corinth
Fred Thane
Williamson County
Thane
State Department
Rigsby and Barnard Construction Co
Cave In Rock
Williamson County tax board to review complaints Aug 1
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners begins duties as tax-complaint review board on August 1. Over 700 residents seek adjustments to real estate assessments and the board plans initial hearing schedules at the Marion courthouse around August 5. Written requests are required for appointments, with forms available at the assessor’s office on South Market Street in Marion. Complaints are due within 10 days after the last assessment list is published. Cole Layer Trumble Co of Dayton completed the county tax equalization program, meeting with more than 2,000 residents about their new assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Marion
Lou King
South Market Street
Cole-Layer-Trumble Co
Dayton
Ohio
Fire halts Old Ben 21 production
Miners at Old Ben Coal Corp No 21 near Lesser battle a smoldering underground fire that started around 5 p m Wednesday. Crews of 15 to 20 men work round the clock under the supervision of Isham Jones with inspectors from the state Department of Mines and Minerals and the federal Bureau of Mines observing. About 270 people are employed at Old Ben 21 and no restart date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Ben Coal Corp
No. 21
Lesser
Isham Jones
Jones
State Department of Mines and Minerals
Federal Bureau of Mines
Benton adopts new pay plan for police and firemen
Benton City Council votes to draft longevity pay ordinance for policemen and firemen with 1 percent yearly increases after five years up to twenty years. They also plan to seek bids on a used water department truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Strike idles 250 at Old Ben Coal No 24 mine Benton
An apparent wildcat strike idled about 250 miners at the Old Ben Coal Corp No 24 mine near Benton. Company and union officials could not be reached for comment on the cause of the walk out. A Murphysboro youths back yard circus raises funds for the Muscular Dystrophy fund this Saturday at 448 N 16th St from 2 to 4 pm with games and concessions.
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Old Ben Coal Corp
Benton
Murphysboro
National
Barry
Larry Strothman
16Th St
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Adam
National Students’ Association
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Department of Agriculture
Colgrove
FHA District 4
Cobden
Union County
Chester
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