SIU Trustees Probe Bidding After High Construction Bids
SIU Board of Trustees, meeting in Carbondale, voted to ask the U S District Attorney to investigate whether federal laws were violated in heating and plumbing bids for the University Park dorm project. Low bids exceeded estimates by 15 to 25 percent, with total bids near 9 or 9.6 million against 4.18 million estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Fed
University ‘Park
Lion University Park
Neal
Chicago
Tibbetts Plumbing
Anderson
Ind
Skokie
Arnold Maremont
United States District Attorney
Martin van Brown
Edwardsville
SIU
Delyte W. Morris
Morris
Commission To Decide On Rezoning In Carbondale
The Carbondale Plan Commission plans to rule August 7 on SIU requests to rezone two city areas to university district status. SIU officials say even with rezoning the commission would still approve or block private development to fit area uses. Public hearings followed Monday night with debates over impact on property values and future city zoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Plan Commission
Southern Illnois University
University
William McBride
SIU
Plan Commission
John Rendleman
Rendleman
Rencdleman
Carbondale
John Lannin
City of
Ellis Crandle
Troy Barrett
Study Urged On Mine Ponds For Du Quoin Water
Du Quoin faces water supply limits as the state public health department warns against using strip mine pond water without extensive treatment. City engineers consider Fidelity mine water and Rend Lake potential, with a $900,000 upgrade plan and additional lines and dam strengthening. ARA reports show little official interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dept. of Public Health
du Quoin
R. &. Favreau
John J. Blankinship
United Electric Coal Co
Fidelity
Blankinship
City
Little Buddy River
Rend
Eight Illinois clubs face delayed liquor license suspensions
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission, Monday, suspended ten gaming licenses due to possession of gaming device stamps. Herrin and Marion clubs including Legionnaire, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1549, Eagles 2437, Elks Lodge 1146, VFW posts, and others had stamps surrendered or are under state review as the case awaits a state Supreme Court decision on the legality of gambling in licensed premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Liquor Control
Mission
Williamson County
Carl Sneed
Howeve
Coun Hy
Liquor Commits
Sion
State Supreme Cot
Club Legionnaire
Order of Eagles
Aerie
Benevolent and Protective
Cook County
States of Elks
Lodge
Commission
Foreign Wars
Baker-Ladd Post
Gards
Herrin
Eagles Aetie
Elks Ledge
Marion Legion Home
Ciation
VFW Heyde-Pillaw
Marion
Signup Time Farmers Plan Soil Conservation Programs
A signup starts Thursday for area farmers to join approved soil conservation programs under the Agricultural Conservation Program. Robert A. Moore, chairman of the Jackson County ASC Committee, said Thursday marks the first signup date for limestone and rock phosphate to be used later this year. Materials must follow soil tests and support soil improving grasses or legumes. After August 15, practice requests will be accepted only if funds remain.
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Robert A. Moore
Jackson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Red Bud Sells Empty Schools at Public Auction
Red Bud School District 132 sold two vacant schools to bidders at public auction. Henry Hartman of Baldwin bought five lots and a Baldwin building for 3800 dollars. Victor Guebert and Ellie E Brand of Red Bud purchased a Red Bud school cafeteria and gym for 12500 dollars. The Baldwin school had closed due to dwindling enrollment. pupils were sent to Red Bud. A new grade school opens in Red Bud in September to serve increased enrollment.
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Red Bud
Henry Hartman $R
Baldwin
Victor Guebert
Ellie E. Brand
Firemen Move Trash Blaze To Station In Carbondale
Carbondale firefighters responded to a trash fire in a Sanitary Service Inc. refuse truck at Ray's Repair and Machine Shop. Welding heat ignited the bin, forcing crews to roll the burning truck to the station for better water access and dump burning waste on the street while attempting to separate plastic materials to extinguish the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Sanitary Service Inc
Ray’s Repair and Machine Shop
Marion St
SIU Budget Submitted for 1963-64 Approval
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees received a record 33 million dollar internal budget for 1963 to 1964. The proposal exceeds last year’s 29.23 million and the 1961-62 level by about 4 million and 7 million respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Ilinois University Board of Trustees
West of Carbondale to Build $800,000 Nursing Home
A proposed nursing home west of Carbondale calls for 800000 in total investment on a 10 acre Tower Road site. The 100 bed facility will use 56 rooms with 12 singles and 44 doubles in two air conditioned wings with a chapel and day room. Construction partners include Robinson Construction and Development Co and F. E. Holmes and Son. Building permit totals 687000 with 113000 for land and furnishings. Completion expected in one year.
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Carbondale
Tower Road
Old Rt. 13
William Winstead
Kondale
Winstead
Wintstead
Stryrest, Inc
Portageville, Mo
Robinson Construction and Development Co
F. E. Holmes and Son
Marion
Marion to receive 544000 federal grant for waterworks
Marion Mayor Robert Butler announced a 544000 federal grant offer for city waterworks. Community Facilities Administration regional official Don Mariow will send a project summary with work plans and cost estimates, triggering formal grant offer and matching funds deadline within 60 days and construction start within 120 days. Bond houses have contacted Butler about bids to match the grant, with strong dealer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Robert Butler
Butler
Don Mariow
Community Facilities Administration
Chicago
Mariow
J. P. Harris
Herrin seeks 620000 in ARA funds for water project
The Herrin City Council authorized an application for about 620,100 in federal Area Redevelopment Administration funds to expand transmission capacity and the water plant, with ARA loan or grant decisions to be set after reviews by the Herrin ARA office and the Illinois Board of Economic Development.
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Herrin City Council
Area Redevelopment Administration
ARA
Public Facilities Program
Herrin Ara
State Board of Economic Development
Springfield
Washington
Crab Orchard Lake
Dura-Containers Inc
Henderson
Sparta
Illinois
Herrin Residents Trim Shrubs Obscuring Corners
A campaign in Herrin urges residents to trim shrubs that block motorist and pedestrian vision at intersections. Police Chief Roy Cole reported progress with some trees also trimmed and plans further checks. If owners fail to act, the city may trim to remove hazards.
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Herrin
Roy Cole
Cole
Willsville Receives Grants for Water and Sewer Works
Willsville earned an 80,500 grant to fund a sanitary sewer and water system upgrade, covering about half of the 174,200 project cost. The Community Facilities Administration approved the aid, with Rep. Kenneth J. Gray noting the labor impact. Carmi also received 50,000 toward 100,000 in water distribution improvements.
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Willisville
Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Perry County
Community Facilities Administration
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Carmi
Murphysboro Tank Reopens After Painting
Normal water pressure returns in Murphysboro as the newly painted water tank is restored to service. Supt. Harold Hudson said the tank, out of operation about ten days for interior painting, was filled early this morning after interior repairs and sand blasting. The Water and Sewage Commission authorized exterior painting at 1700 by A L Baumgartner of Metropolis and approved a $3500 interior contract with the Baumgartner Co. for further interior work guaranteed 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Harold Hudson
Water and Sewage Commission
A.l.baumgartner
Metropolis
Commission
Baumgartner Co
Robert Edwards
Hudson
Iter
Maury Willoughby Named to Eagles Convention Committee
Maury Willoughby from Murphysboro has been named to a committee for the 65th annual Fraternal Order of Eagles convention in Chicago. More than 6,000 attendees are expected, with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley serving as honorary convention chairman.
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Maury Willoughby
Rt. 2
Murphysboro
Order of Eagles
Chicago
Richard Daley
Development Group Plans Coordination in Carbondale
The Carbondale Plan Commission urban renewal board and Southern Illinois University will form a committee to coordinate land and development plans. Mayor D. Blaney Miller says the group will ensure each agency knows where others are headed. Miller appoints Commissioner William Eaton to represent the city. William Burns will represent the conservation board. University reps and plan commission members will be announced later. The group will assist in the feasibility study for southeast town urban renewal, with meetings to be scheduled. next informal session is Thursday in SIU president DeLyte W. Morris’s office.
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Carbondale
Southern Ilinois University
The
Plan Commission
Urban Renewal Community Conservation Board
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
William Eaton
William Burns
Conservation Board
University
SIU
Delyte W. Morris
Herrin Levy of 166 087 Is Proposed
An ordinance proposing a tax levy of 166 087 will be reviewed by Herrin City Council on Aug 12. The levy funds a 708 230.70 appropriation for May 13 1963 to May NH 1964, approved July 8. Taxes under the levy would be due in the next fiscal year, with 103 147 from general corporate taxes and revenue and 53 660 from special levies. Departments funded from general taxes include Payroll 11 350 Police jail and prisoners 31 100 Fire 4 725 Office 10 892 Cemetery 9 080. Special levies cover Herrin Public Library 16 485 Garbage 8 575 Public benefits 8 000 Police pension 5 900 Firemen pension 5 900 Civil Defense 2 150 Social Security 450 Municipal retirement bond 7 200 Loss and cost collection 9 000. Previous ordinances carried 31 738 75 for retirement and interest on four general obligation bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Herrin Public Library
Police
Herrin Plans Special Ballot For Ward 2 Alderman
A special primary election to fill Ward 2 aldermanic vacancy in Herrin may be set for October 15. City Council to consider an ordinance at next meeting. The post has been vacant since May 13 when Mike Miriani resigned to become city water superintendent. A special general election will follow the primary to fill the remainder of Miriani’s term ending May 10, 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Mike Miriani
Mirianis
Police Seek Man In Theft At Herrin Grocery
Herrin police pursue a man suspected in a burglary at Moochie’s Grocery on West Monroe Street. His 15 year old son confessed to helping in the theft and will be charged. The father is believed in the Chicago area. a warrant will be sent to Chicago authorities. Cigarettes and a pistol were recovered nearby in a garden.
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Herrin Area
Herrin
Chicago
Roy Cole
Cole
Moochie’s Grocery
Monroe St
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SIU Construction
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John J. Calnan Co
George S. Walker
Decatur
Fowler Plumbing
Centralia
Economy Plumbing
Hans Fischer
Play Commission
Barrett
Frank Yates
Fidelity Burning Star
Congressional
Congress
Senate
House
Willsville
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