Carbondale Expands Third Lien Bond for Water Tank
The Carbondale City Council expanded a third lien revenue bond issue to 685000 to finance a 750000 gallon water storage tank and water main serving the southwest city. The project includes 488000 in costs with Southern Illinois University contributing up to 60000. Bonds go to Midwest Securities at 4.05 percent. A referendum can be triggered by a petition of 15 percent of last mayoral election voters, about 425 signatures. The ordinance becomes effective 21 days after publication unless vetoed.
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Carbondale
Southiwest
Southero Illinois University
Midwest Securities Co
Chicago man fined for driving while intoxicated
Paul Kirkpatrick, 51, of Chicago, was fined 187.30 including costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Jackson County Circuit Court Associate Judge Everett Pros levied the fine following his arrest Saturday by State Trooper Randall Tolbert.
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Paul Kirkpatrick
Chicago
Jackson County Circuit Court
Everett Prossee
Kirkpatrick
Randall Tolbert
Fire damages block-long plant in St Louis complex
Fire wrecked a block-long one-story brick building in the old St Louis ordinance plant complex early today. Fire alarms sounded as firemen fought the blaze two small explosions occurred. Police bomb and arson squads investigated.
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ST. Louis
Carbondale Seeks ARA Loan for Industrial Park Plan
Carbondale Industrial Corp. seeks Area Redevelopment Administration support to fund 64 acres north of the city for an industrial park. Mayor D Blaney Miller and Corp. chairman say a loan and grants could attract new industries, with improvements and land development to be explored.
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Miller
One Corporation
Alwill
Jorney
J. Edward Helton
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ARA
William
Carbondale
Thal Park
D. Blaney Miller
Grants Corporation
Bo New Industries
Jean
Dustries
Carbondale Awards TV Franchise To Harrisburg Firm
Southern Video Corp of Harrisburg won the Carbondale community antenna franchise after a council decision. Frederic Gregg Jr. of Carbondale Cable Vision was named alternate. The winner plans microwave relay from St. Louis to improve reception and will charge $3 monthly with 5 percent gross receipts to the city. Engineering to begin immediately. franchise runs 20 years.
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Southern Video Corp
Harrisburg
Carbondale
Frederic Gregg Jr
Carbondale Cable
Vision Co
Hacksburg
William Eaton
St. Louis
Wave Homes
Vernon Lampley
Benton
C. L. Turner
Tamms Youth Dies In Chase
An Alexander County youth Fred E. Hardy seventeen of Tamms died when his car struck two utility poles during a police chase. Two other occupants had minor injuries and were questioned about a Protia burglary. Police said the car, reported stolen in Peoria, left a Hillsboro service station without paying for fuel and was chased six blocks by Greenville police before crashing.
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Alexander County
Fred E. Hardy
Tamms
Alton State Hospital
Rupert File
Peoria
Hillsboro
Greenville
John F. Kirtler
Hardy
Metropolis Plant Extends Operations With Reduced Staff
Allied Chemical Corp of Metropolis will keep 50 to 60 workers at the Metropolis plant beyond the June 29 contract expiration with the Atomic Energy Commission, while overall staff remains about 200. Alan Sutton, plant manager, said operations will continue even past the 60 day limit, with payroll and supply purchases worth about 3 million annually to the community, per chamber estimates.
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Allied Chemical Corp
Metropolis
Alamic Energy Commission
Alan Sutton
Sutton
Cryste! Balling
Chamber of Commerce
Subdivision Plat Okayed for Sicily Heights near Lake of Egypt
Williamson County Board of County Commissioners approved the Sicily Heights subdivision plat south of Marion on Lake of Egypt. Developer A. C. Mohler of Marion submitted the plan for 37 lots. State Highway Department had already approved completed roads.
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Lake of Egypt
Maron
Develop+ A. C. Mohler
Marion
Sicly Heights
State Division of Highways
Parmela Hudgens Crowned Miss Williamson County at Pageant
Gov Otto Kerner crowned Parmela Hudgens Miss Williamson County during the 125th Williamson County anniversary pageant. Hudgens earned a trip for two to Florida as winner, with runner ups Barbara Stretton Louise Stephens Sandy Reinhardt and Sharon Ramsey. The celebration drew about 1700 spectators as sixteen acts depicted county history with daily 8:30 pm performances and fireworks. Marion firefighters won water fight trophies with Yost Barnwell first and Whiting Kelton second, one contestant injured.
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Williamson County
Otto Kerner
Miss Hudgens
Robert Hudgens
S. Calumet St
Marion
Marian High School
Uan
Kerner
Illinois
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Lhe Queen's Courts
Barbara Stretton
Louise Stephens
Sandy Reinhhardt
Sharon Ramsey
Debbie Bucher
Hervin
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Carterville
Florida
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Miss Stephens
City Park
Bob Yost
Paul Barnwell
Bill Whiting
John Kelton
Trephy
Whiting
Kelton
Creal Springs
Yost
Barnwell
Herrin
Williamson Anniversary Events Listed
Williamson County centennial events are today at 8:30 p.m. with a historical pageant Heritage and Horizons, fireworks, carnival at the fair grounds. On Thursday at 11 a.m. freckle ace and pigtail contests, centennial headquarters at 908 Public Square Marion. A parade and greased pig contest follow at Public Square and Marion City Park. Evening events include teen twist contest, then the pageant and fireworks finale at 6:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
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Marion
Marion City
Dick Kent
Williamson County
Centennial Headquarters
Marion City Park
Fairgrounds
Mental Health Code Offers Easier Route To Treatment
The revised Mental Health Code, effective July 1, expands state hospital admissions with three new informal, one physician certificate, and two outside physicians certificate pathways. It guarantees court hearings for all patients after July 1, with legal counsel rights, and preserves civil rights on release. at Anna State Hospital informals are heard weekly by First District judges.
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Dept. of Mental Health
Goldberg
Anna State Hospital
First Judicial District
Anna State Nospitel
Windows Broken at Frost Top Drivein in Carbondale
Police report several windows shattered at the Frost Top Drivein on Northlings Avenue by rock throwing this weekend. The drive-in was closed following the incident and no injuries were reported. Willie Smith is hospitalized at St Joseph Memorial Hospital after a stroke while vacationing in Texas. He is an advertising salesman for the Southern Illinois newspaper in Murphysboro.
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Carbondale
Northlings Avenue
Willie Smith
Walnut St
Murphysboro
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Texas
Smith
Benton Plan Draft Moves Toward Final Approval
The Benton Plat Commission tentatively approves a revised comprehensive plan and zoning map with two key changes. Commercial zones will tighten along major highways and some central business district homes may be rezoned for commerce to boost off street parking, with a special meeting likely before the July session. Final adoption would send the plan to the City Council for approval.
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Benton Plat Commission
Vince Macti
Greater Egypt
Mack
Soly
Jackson Tax Bills Delayed
Jackson County residents will get a reprieve on tax bills this year as a mechanical processing delay pushes mailing from June to early August. First real estate tax installment is due one month after mailing, with final payment due two months later. personal property taxes follow a similar two month window.
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Jackson County
Raymond Mileur
Area Redevelopment Agency praised in Southern Illinois visit
Advisers impressed by cooperative efforts to boost Illinois economy as the National Advisory Committee on Area Redevelopment conducts its annual inspection in Southern Illinois. The group plans to report on the Area Redevelopment Act of 1961, noting loans and grants totaling over 4 million dollars in the state and urging stronger authorization.
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Stephen Tatarsky
Southern
Illinois
Herrin
ARA
Otto Kerner
State Board of Economic Development
Gene Graves
Finois
Johnson
Frank Graham
ARA Chief Lectures Illinois Republicans on Funding
William Batt head of the Area Redevelopment Administration criticized Illinois Republicans for blocking more funds. He noted the ARA had invested about 4 million dollars in loans and grants in Illinois since 1961 while urging Southern Illinois residents to learn about ARA benefits. The fund request remains before Congress.
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Federal Area Redevelopment Administration
Illinois
William Batt
ARA
Ilinois
Illnois
Batt
D-linois
Congress
Mines Report and Shift Status Brief
Mines Working Thursday Fidelity Burning Star 1 Burning Star 2 first shift. Mines Not Working Thursday Burning Star 2 second shift.
Developing Counties Urged ARA Aid in Illinois
At a Carbondale meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Area Redevelopment, discussions highlighted over 4 million dollars in ARA grants and loans across 48 projects in Illinois, with private industry adding yet more. Speakers urged broader regional participation, noted evolving eligibility for Jackson Randolph and Jefferson counties, and stressed continued support through training, water projects, and vocational programs as Southern Illinois faces uneven economic recovery.
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Carbondale
Frank Fembach
Iby
Afl-Cio
Ern Ilinois
Washington, D.C
Ilinois
Area Redevelopment Administration
Jackson
Randolph
New Jefferson
ARA
National Advisory Unit
Otto Kerner
Johnson
Texas
Illinois
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