Palmier Subpoenas Challenged in Carbondale Liquor Probe
The Palmier family owners of Westown Liquor Mart in Carbondale file a motion to quash subpoenas tied to an investigation of alleged financial ties with ST Hoffmann Enterprises. They seek to restrain the inquiry, claim due process is denied, and argue attorney client and accountant client privileges would be violated if Watt and Shel nult are compelled to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Thomas Palmier
Carbondale
Westown Liquor Mart
Palmier
ST Hoffmann Enterprises, Inc
Palmiers
Carbondale Liquor
David Watt
J. Hugh Shelnult
Shelnult
Watt
Stephen Hoffmann
Robert Palmier
Liquor Commission
Williams Duncan and Kirk Bookkeeping
Williams, Duncan and Kirk
Stephen, Thomas
Philip Hoffmann
Illinois
Eastgate Liquor Mart
ABC Liquor
Hurst councilmen sign ordinance to set water sewer rates
Four Hurst council members who supported the new water and sewer rate ordinance signed the document to legalize it. The measure, approved 4 to 1 on May 24, sets an $11.75 minimum payment with rates varying by usage and location. Mayor Simpkins says he would veto, while City Atty Butler says veto power lies with signing. The rates take effect July 1 to fund EPA grant needs. protests continue over increases. Next council meeting is June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst City
Hurst
J.R. Simpkins
Robert Butler
Butler
L.C. Caflett
William Halstead
Alice Smith
Alerman
Luther Jeralds
Hurst and Bush
Environmental Protection Agency
Consolidation Coal to Hire for Burning Star 5 Mine Near De Soto
Consolidation Coal will begin hiring for the Burning Star 5 surface mine near De Soto in June. Full production on the first dragline is planned for September with 275 workers employed by early next year. Two draglines are under construction with additional new mines planned in Southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidation Coal Co
Star
de Soto
Pinckneyville
Consolidation Coal
Illinois
Old Ben Coal Co
West Frankfort
Zeigler Coal Co
Crown
Coulterville
Freeman United
Karraker files A J complaint in Union County court
A J school board member faces 25 counts of conflict of interest in a Union County circuit court filing. Car ter Partridge of IKT Auto Parts allegedly sold school board items worth about 2000 dollars. Larry Karraker seeks a special prosecutor to convene a grand jury and review school records for further violations. Judge Paul D. Reese considers the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna-Jonesboro High School Board of Education
Circuit Court
Union County
Carter Partridge
IKT Auto Parts
Anna
Paul D. Reese
Larry Karraker
Karraker
Reese
Ava bicyclist keeps pedaling at 89 after long life of work
Walter H. Brown of Ava rides a three wheel bicycle daily with two canes and a jug of wine joke. He began riding at age 3, stopped at 17, resumed three years ago, and now at 89 plans two mile loops. He values independence, farming, and self care while avoiding cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisa Chuck
Southern Illinoisan
Walter H. Brown
Ava
Brown
Laurence McCaleb
Fatal crash at Marion intersection involving bus and two trucks
Louis Archione, 57, of Lake of Egypt Route 2 Creal Springs, died at the scene when his pickup collided with a bus and a flatbed truck at 7:55 a.m. at New Illinois 13 and Russell Street. Bus driver Floyd Hayden and truck driver Paul Marr escaped injury. the bus and truck reportedly had green signals. West Bus Service owned bus. Bittle Construction Co. owned truck. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Louis Archione
Lake of Egypt
Creal Springs
Marion
Illinois 13
Russell Street
23Rd St
Murphysboro
Paul Marr
Jonesboro
Williamson County
James R. Wilson
Archione
Wilson
The
West Bus Service
Hayden
Johnston City
Bittle Construction Co
Anna
Mitchell Funeral Home
Jackson County warns mobile home owners of liens
Jackson County sends letters to about 700 mobile home owners who did not pay the 1974 75 mobile home tax bills due February 1975. Treasurer Shirley Booker notes the notices are courtesy reminders before liens are filed and that delinquent personal property taxes are being pursued through small claims court or the state attorney for larger amounts. The office reports a 99 percent collection rate on 1975 real estate and personal property taxes totaling about 8.5 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Shirley Booker
Illinois
Coal firm to remove markers after mapping drive
Consolidation Coal Co agreed to remove large white plastic cross markers used for aerial mapping in Jackson County. Illinois Department of Transportation officials at the Carbondale District 9 office said the firm was told to clear the 12 by 2 foot markers tied with wire that interfered with mowing and drew complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Illinois Dept. of Transportation
Carbondale District 9
Consolidation Coal Co
Highway Department
Firemen’s Day Funday Sets Parade and Events in Marion
Southern Illinois firemen invite teams to a second annual Firemen’s Day Funday in Marion with a 10 a.m parade from Marion Junior High to Washington School and a 1 to 5 p.m. competition on the Veterans Hospital grounds. Civic groups may join. three to six members per event. trophies awarded with a championship for the top-scoring team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Illinois
Marion
Marion Junior High School
Main Street
Washington School
Veterans Hospital
Joe Campbell
Charles Prater Jr
SIU C Appeals Transfer of $650000 Suit to Jackson County
SIU C has special permission to appeal a Madison County denial and move a $650000 suit filed by former English professor Robert Harrell to Jackson County. Attorney John Feirich says the appellate court will hear the transfer request in Mt Vernon this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Madison County
Jackson County
John C. Feirich
Carbondale
Mt. Vernon
SIUC
Robert B. Harrell
Harrell
Siu-C
Feirich
Horace Calvo
Stu-C
Calvo
SIU selects candidates for SIU-C graduate post
Three finalists for associate vice president for research and dean of the Graduate School at SIU Carbondale were announced by Frank E. Horton. They include John C. Guyon dean of SIUC College of Science W H Matchett botany chair at Washington State University and X J Musacchia associate dean at Missouri University. Campus interviews will follow after the summer term begins June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Siu-C’s
Frank E. Horton
Horton
John C. Guyon
The
Siuc College of Science
W. H. Matchett
Washington State University
Pullman
X. J. Musacchia
University of Missouri At Columbia
Carterville honors founder's granddaughter in open house tale
Vinnie Carter Smith and husband Harry returned to Carterville for an open house at Heritage House and to attend her 61st high school reunion. The granddaughter of Carterville’s founder shared stories of Civil War era escape, land grants, and the town’s early development including coal mining, church building, and rail connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeMaris Berry
Carterville
Laban Carter
Tennessee
Illinois
Vinnie Carter Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Harry
Smith
Nancy Meek Snodgrass Carter
Paris
Carter
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Carbondale Liquor Commission
Consol
Walter Brown
Floyd Hayden
Jackson
Firemen’s
Eagles Club
Jaycees
Eagles
Marion Merchants
SIU
Glasgow
Scotland
America
Shawneetown
St. Louis
Illinois Central Railroad
Ward Carter
Tom
Mark
Crainville
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