Herrin Seeks $620000 Federal Water Fund to Expand System
Herrin plans to file a federal grant application after a special City Council meeting to secure $620,000 from the Area Redevelopment Administration plus $100,000 from the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Funds would expand water facilities including Crab Orchard Lake capacity to the filter plant and new lines to the Dura-Containers area, aiding industrial growth.
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Herrin
Seaves
Fred A. Henderson
Timaad
Area Redevelopment Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Crab Orchard Lake
Dura-Containers Inc
Area Redevelopment Administration gains support in Southern Illinois
A study by the University of Illinois Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations finds most Southern Illinois businessmen express confidence in the Area Redevelopment Administration while a minority doubts its economic impact. The Ford Foundation funded national evaluation cites $3.36 million in ARA loans and grants across 28 southern counties, with many projects centered in Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and other counties and over 700 local jobs expected.
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Stephen ‘Tatarsky
Ilinois
Jolorce Cette
Tandinne
University of
Auinwic
Ara
el Gion
Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations
U of I
Jackson
Williamson
Franklin
Perry
Richard C. Wilcock
Institute
Ford Foundation
Sar Levitan
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Illinois
Carbondale
Randolph
Union
Massac
Metropolis
Pub Hc
Sparta
Bend Lake
Rend Lake
Carlyle Reservoir
Saline River
U of 1
Dixon Springs
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Anna
Cairo
Litchfield
Herrin
Shawneetown
Mt. Vernon
Survey Finds Need for Local Involvement in Southern Illinois Growth
University of Illinois interview teams surveyed 44 residents in Jackson Franklin Williamson and Perry counties, finding a demand for more local investment and planning to spur Southern Illinois growth. Obstacles include aging population labor stigma and lack of capital alongside transportation housing and water issues. The report notes support for local initiative over government programs, calls for regional planning and industry expansion, and cites the ARA's mixed impact on local projects like Rend Lake and Tape firm expansion.
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Southern Illinois
University of Illinois
Big Muddy
Beaucoup Creek
Saline
Illnois Industria
Itor
Harold L. Hakes
Thompson Point Halls
Guy L. Moore
Southern
Free
Seven Projects In Carbondale Win Plan OK
Carbondale Plan Commission approved seven building projects at a special meeting. Major item is a 12 acre east Carbondale development with 19 apartments and a shopping center on South Wall Street. Robinson Construction Co. will build a 100 bed nursing home on Tower Road near Old Rt. 13. Ralph Gray aims to erect a two story dormitory at 306 E. I Stoker St, a site SIU plans to rezone as a university zone amid university expansion plans. A second public hearing on the zoning request is set for Monday at 7 30 p m. Opinions on Gray Meadows ARA duplexes and local economic development programs are mixed, with leaders noting benefits, slow administration, and calls for stronger local development committees and investor involvement. The amendment allowing prepaid local investments with federal loans could boost ARA impact in Southern Illinois.
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ARA
Technical Tape Corp
Carbondale
Rend Lake
Carbondale Industrial Development Corp
Tape Company
Rend
Lake
Lthe
Good Luck Glove Co
Metropolis
McNair Metal Products Co
Murphysboro
Carbondale Plan Commission
East Carbondale
South Wall Street
Robinson Construction Co
Tower Road
Old Rt. 13
Ralph Gray
E. I
Stoker
Kingis Uni
Henry Crossin
Harold Ash
Gray Meadows
Loren Taylor
Magrowth
Mtechn
lOthers
Jackson O'Wil
Damisou
Lacie
Illinois
Small Business’ Administration
SBA
ABA
Armed Theft Charge Eyed In Jackson County Case
A 17 year old escapee from the Minors Youth Commission camp at Jonesboro is held in Jackson County jail after police say he pulled a knife on a DeSoto woman, forcing food from her home. Hugh Walton of Moline is charged with car theft and may face armed robbery charges. He reportedly admitted taking a car in Carbondale and taking the food. Arrested Saturday near Nashville on police description from Mrs. Dorothea Mitchell, who was in the yard with her children when the youth approached, displayed a knife and demanded food. No harm to her or the children occurred. She could not call for help until her husband returned. A stolen car found near the Mitchells’ home belonged to George McGrellis of Carbondale and had been abandoned after engine trouble.
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Minors Youth Commission
Jonesboro
DeSoto
Jackson County
Arch Edwards
Hugh Walton
Moline
Carbondale
Edwards
Nashville
Dorothea Mitchell
Mitchell
Newspaper in the Classroom workshop at SIU
Two state editorial groups and a metropolitan newspaper join Southern Illinois University to present a teachers workshop The Newspaper in the Classroom at SIU from Aug 12 to Aug 22 The Missouri Press Association the Southern Illinois Editorial Association and the St Louis Globe Democrat will send five staff members to address participants Howard R Long department chairman says attendees will receive daily newspapers a bibliography background reading and audio visual aids plus minute by minute national wire service reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University
Department of Journalism
SIU
Missouri Press Association
Southern Illinois Editorial Association
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Howard R. Long
Housing Delegates Attend Southern Minors Conference
Three Southern minors and university housing officials join the 15th annual conference of the Association of College and University Housing Officers, held Saturday through August 8 at the University of California Los Angeles campus. J Albin Yokie coordinates events.
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Southern Minors
The
Association of College and University Housing Officers
University of California In
Los Angeles
J. Albin Yokie
Rescue Team to Patrol Crab Orchard on Sundays
Marion Civil Defense director Tom Redickas announces an underwater rescue team will be stationed at Crab Orchard Lake every Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. to assist emergencies. The crew includes two divers, a boat handler, radio gear, and will cooperate with land and water patrols to protect three refuge lakes and be available for Little Grassy and Devil's Kitchen. Redickas notes the program supplements existing services and could cut response time by 30 to 43 minutes.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Tom Redickas
Marion Civil Defense
Marion
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuse
State Dept. of Conservation
Sta
Crab Orchard
Little Grassy
Devil's Kitchen Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Redickas
Pirate's Cove Boat Dock
Ed Nichols
Refuge Administration
John Yates
Bill Blankenship
Williamson County
Carl Miller
Civil Defense
Chicago
Emancipation Picnic Marks Centennial in Carbondale
Jackson County Humane Society hosts Emancipation Picnic at Attucks Field with events from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. August 3 including sports, contests, choirs, and a keynote by State Rep. Corneal Davis. A found month-old Collie may be claimed or given to a sponsor if unclaimed by Wednesday.
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Jackson County Humane
Carbondale
Attucks Field
Southern Illinois University
Carbon
Dale
J. C. Penn
Jackson County Amusement Association
Abraham Lincoln
Penn
American Negro Centennial Commission
Corneal Davis
Chicago
Olta Ker
Williamson Mental Health Clinic Plans Move Ahead
The Williamson County Mental Health Association moves toward establishing a local clinic. An executive board meeting with Richard Swank of the state Department of Mental Health outlined funds space and requirements. Dr. David P. Richerson said the group can meet the needs and a follow up meeting will set steps. If funds are raised state aid could support operation in Johnston City offices of the Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Dept. The group has Herrin and Marion United Fund backing.
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Association
Richard Swank
State Dept. of Mental Health
David P. Richerson
Richerson
Johnston City
Franklin - Williamson
Bi - County Health Dept
Herrin and Marion United Fund
Man Freed No Conviction Expected Rape Charge Dropped
Carbondale man L T Lil Simon, 40, released from Jackson County custody after rape charges from 1961 were dropped. State's Attorney William Ridgeway said all past charges were dropped with leave to reinstate the indictment, but Simon did not enter Anna State Hospital as planned and left. Authorities believe no further action is possible.
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Wunce
Anna State Hospital
Jackson County
Murphysboro
William Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Southern Ilinois University
Simon
Zoning actions include duplex permits and office conversion
The planning commission approved duplexes at 608 E Park St in the R83 zone with special exceptions and granted Dr E F Carman permission to convert 310 W Oak St into a medical office with small improvements and parking. A plan for the 1961 rape indictment and Simon mental status was noted as a factor in zoning discussions.
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Kana
E. Park St. Botl
E. FR. Carman
W. Oak St
Hans Fischer
Simon
jn-Simon
Clude
Illi
Chesments
William McBride
Plan Commission
Three-Day Liquor-Trade Suspensions Placed on Murphysboro Taverns
Two Murphysboro taverns face three day suspensions starting Monday after officials fined owners for selling liquor to minors. B&W Lounge and Ellis Tavern will close noon Monday to noon Thursday as city suspends licenses. Owners were fined 68.30 and 65.30 respectively. additional fines and probation were imposed for other related offenses.
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Murphysboro
Ellis Tavern
N. 17Th
Pay Raises Discussed Not Given by Murphysboro Council
Murphysboro city council debated raises for police and firemen while planning a 234000 appropriation for the coming fiscal year. The ordinance, presented July 12, includes a $10 monthly raise and a potential minimum state scale, with aldermen Split on further increases. Mayor Williams warned against budget disruption as talks of using parking meter funds arose.
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Murphysboro
Otto Kerner
Robert McCormack
McCormack
Ernie Miller
Joe Williams
Williams
Miller
Homer Roberts
Michael Bowers
Mines Working Monday to Report
Mines Fidelity Burning Star Orient Zeigler and Old Ben groups are scheduled to report status on Monday. Several mines named Fidelity Burning Star Orient Zeigler and Old Ben are listed with Working and Not Working statuses as the report cycles through them.
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Fidelity
Burning Star
Orient
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