Corps Cites Kaskaskia Benefits Canal Backed
The Army Corps of Engineers says the Kaskaskia River navigation project benefits exceed costs, with an estimated $72 million price tag. Rep. Kenneth Gray and Melvin Price announced the finding and plan to seek construction funds. the 44 mile canal would run from Chester to Fayetteville. Gray, speaking in Belleville at the Kaskaskia Industrial Development Corp. dinner, noted industry interest and initial construction funding needs.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Kaskaskia River
Kenneth Gray
D-West
Frankfort
Melvin Price
D-East St. Louis
Congress
Chester
Fayetteville
Gray
Army Corps of En
Kaskaskia Meet Due at Augustine’s Restaurant
Over 1,500 people are expected at the fifth annual dinner of the Kaskaskia Industrial Development Corp held at Augustine’s Restaurant in Belleville at 7 30 p m Saturday Governor Otto Kerner will attend with Kenneth Gray D West Frankfort set as principal speaker Other expected guests include Stewart Udall Secretary of the Interior Senators Paul H Douglas and Everett Dirksen Delyte Morris SIU president to MC the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaskaskia Industrial Development Corp
Augustine
Belleville
Otto Kerner
Kenneth Gray
D-West Frankfort
Stewart I. Udall
Interior
Paul H. Douglas
Everett M. Dirksen
Delyte Morris
Southern Illinois University
Osman Hurt In Collision On Route 66
Ted Osman 21 a former Marion and Bradley University basketball player is in critical condition after a head on crash on Route 66 near Raymond. He suffered a broken leg and other injuries and will be treated by a bone specialist in Peoria.
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Ted Osman
Marion Prep
Bradley University
Litchfield
Raymond
Osman
Bradley
Marion
Sandy Evrard
Peoria
Alma Osman
Trades Council backs IAM in Norge plant representation bid
Herrin Trades Council endorses the International Association of Machinists to represent about 1150 workers at the Norge Division Borg Warner plant in Herrin. IAM Local 554 seeks to retain representation against the Congress of Independent Unions in a NLRB election scheduled with multiple ballot windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin Trades Council
International Association of Machinists
Norge
Borg-Warner Corp
Herrin
IAM
Congress of Independent Unions
National Labor Relagions Board
Trades Council
Airport Open House Marks 15th Anniversary
The Southern Illinois Airport celebrates its 15th anniversary with an open house this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Activities include displays of old and new airplanes flying and parachuting exhibitions and commercial exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Johnson approves Head Start grants for Murphysboro and Franklin County
President Lyndon B. Johnson grants $17 547 for Head Start projects in Murphysboro and Franklin County. Rep. Kenneth J Gray notes 13 Head Start projects for the area. Murphysboro serves 45 children with 3 teachers and 6 neighborhood workers. Franklin County serves 60 children with 2 teachers and 8 paid workers. Local share totals $1 963.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Murphysboro
Franklin County
Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frankfort
Gray
Christopher
Lightning Strikes Sparta Store Damaging Daniels Food
Lightning hit a transformer pole near Daniels Food Store in Sparta causing fire and smoke damage. Fire crews from Sparta battled the blaze a few hours before midnight, with no injuries reported. Power outages affected parts of Chester briefly during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Sparta
Bill McKnight
McKnight
Steeleville
Chester
Illinois Power Co
Joliet Fire Damages Downtown Businesses
A morning blaze swept through a half block of Joliet causing about 355000 in damage to several downtown businesses. Firefighters fought the Bertnik and Greenberg buildings for two hours before gaining control. The fire’s cause was not determined.
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Joliet
Bertnik
Greenberg
Lyndon Johnson Says Only B A and L B J
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson at the College of the Virgin Islands commencement replies she has a B A degree and quips that she also has an L B J. The remark was made as she donned academic robes.
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Charlotte Amalie
Virgin Islands
College of the Virgin Islands
Lyndon B. Johnson
Hatchett posts $5,000 property bond in aggrevated battery case
William Hatchett Jr., 38, of Colp, released on a $5,000 property bond after arrest on an aggravated battery charge for allegedly dousing Millard Clark with lighter fluid and setting him on fire. Clark, 61, Herrin, is jailed on resisting arrest and indecent exposure. he was injured May 28. Hatchett faces indictments for arson in the Colp fire station bombing and related conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hatchett Jr
Colp
Williamson County
Hatchett
Millard Clark
Herrin
Clark
Mines Idle Saturday Report From Several Mines
Mines list shows Old Ben 9 and 21 idle on Saturday while Orient 3 4 and 5 Zeigler 3 and 4 also report no activity. Burning Star 1 2 and Slope no report EI-B1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
Orient
Zeigler
Needs Are Cited Jackson Revenue Could Be Hiked Under Tax Bill
The Senate backed a bill to let counties raise general tax levies without referendum. Jackson County would gain two cents, possibly $21 800 more annually, while Williamson would not. Current rate is 7.5 cents. top allowed is 12.5. The first year could add one cent, with another the next. County projects include zoning, prompting support from Board of Supervisors chair W S Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Williamson
Senate
House
Jackson
W. S. Brandon
Jackson County Board of Supervisors
Four arrested as minors drink in Carbondale taverns
Three persons and a Cypress Lounge in Carbondale were fined in separate cases for underage drinking. Karen Rogg, 19, paid 50 dollars after being served liquor. Virginia Koehner, 19, and Charles Levine, 24, faced fines for drinking and supplying beer. A fourth man, Kenzie Thompson, 20, was arrested for fake IDs and referred to the county prosecutor.
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Carbondale
Karen M. Rogg
S. University Ave
Jackson Couny
Cypress
D. Blaney Miller
Miss Rogy
Miller
David Christensen
Virginia Koehner
Thompson Point
Jackson County
Miss Koehner
Charles R. Levine
Levine
Flamingo
Kenzie G. Thompson
E. Park St
Thompson
Floyd Jones 67 Johnston City dies after long illness
Floyd Jones 67 of 307 West 8th Johnston City died at 10 a m Thursday in Herrin Hospital after a two year illness. Born May 13 1898 he was a former Standard Oil agent in West Frankfort for 20 years retired since 1961. He leaves wife Reather Forbes Jones a daughter in Rochester New York a son in Fort Lauderdale Florida two sisters a brother and four grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday Johnston City First Baptist Church with Masonic rites at 7 30 p m today at Murman Wilson Funeral Home. Burial New Rose Hill Marion.
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Floyd Jones
8Th St
Johnston City
Herrin
Samuel D
Melverda S Piller Jones
Bessie Chappman Jones
Standard Oil Co
West Frankfort
Masonic Lodge
Robert D. Jones
Marion
Johnston City First
Area Men Begin Final Guard Training at Camp Lincoln
Four area Army National Guard officer candidates start the final phase of their training at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. They are Oliver J. Rathjen of Murphysboro, Robert H. Prather of Carbondale, Gale B. Matelic of Carbondale, and James W. Montgomery of West Frankfort.
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Army National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Oliver J. Rathjen
N. 7Th St
Murphysboro
Robert H. Prather
W. Walnut St
Carbondale
Gale B. Matelic
E. Elm St
James W. Montgomery
5Th St
West Frankort
Bowling Against Cancer Fund at Carbondale Bowl
A bowling event at Carbondale Bowl raises funds for the Jackson County unit of the American Cancer Society. Proceeds from today and June 11 total about $3800 short of the target.
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Carbondale Bowl
Jackson County
American Cancer Society
Herrin Pool Guard Saves Young Girl
Herrin lifeguard William Davis an 18 year old from Herrin prevented a drowning at the Herrin pool Thursday when a nine year old girl leaped from the low diving board and began to struggle. He pulled her from the water a second time as she went under again. The girl’s name was not learned. Davis previously rescued a 17 year old at Crab Orchard Lake about two years ago. This is his first year as lifeguard at the Herrin pool and he is a Southern Illinois University student.
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Herrin
William Davis
Davis
Crab Orchard Lake
Herrin Pool
Southern Illinois University
Police Car Collision In Carbondale During Chase
Carbondale police car damaged in a 2:30 a.m. chase at West Main and Oakland. Patrolman Mike Deming pursued a fleeing motorist. the red light intersection crash involved a second car from South Oakland Avenue. No injuries. Vehicles owned by H D Pulley. license plates not on Pulley car. No charges filed.
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Carbondale
Mike Deming
West Main Street
Oakland Avenue
Jack Hazel
Deming
Main Street
Hazel
H.D. Pulley
Oakland Ave
Samuel Bizzell Dies at 60 in Murphysboro
Samuel O. Bizzell 60 longtime owner of the Southern Illinois Mill Murphysboro died at 7 a m in Doctors Hospital Carbondale after two years illness He was born May 27 1905 in Anna son of Harry and Iva Bizzell He married Janet Linzee on June 9 1932 A member of the Egyptian Coin Club and an elder of the First Presbyterian Church he leaves wife three children two at Murphysboro a daughter Lois Karch of Murphysboro parents Harry and Iva Bizzell of Anna a brother Isaac and four grandchildren Services will be 2 p m Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church in Murphysboro with Rev Lee Pope Ward officiating Burial in Murdale Garden of Memories Cemetery Friends may call at Meyer Denny Funeral Home after 7 p m Saturday Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church.
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Bizzell
Walnut St
Anna
Harry
Iva Otrich Bizzell
Janet Linzee
Egyptian Coin Club
First Presbyterian Church
Murphysboro
Robert
William
Lois Karch
Harry Bizzell
Isaac
Lee Pope Ward
Murdale Garden of Memories
Meyer-Denny
Murphyboro
Naval Chief McDonald Nominated for Second Term
President Johnson announced the nomination of Adm. David L. McDonald to a second two year term as chief of naval operations. McDonald age 58 would begin his second term as a Joint Chiefs of Staff member on August 1.
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Naval
Washington
Johnson
Adm
David L. McDonald
Naval Operations
McDonald
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Youth Dies After May 8 Crash In Marion
Leslie Poe 18 of Morgan Trail er Court Marion died at 9 15 am in Marion Memorial Hospital after a May 8 crash when his car left Crab Orchard Paulton road. He had been discharged May 14 and readmitted May 28. autopsy began today. Son of Mrs Alice Poe Metropolis. Aiken Funeral Home Metropolis handles arrangements.
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Leslie Poe
Morgan Trailer Court
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Crab Orchard-Paulton Road
Alice Poe
Metropolis
Aiken Funeral Home
Chamber Plans To Seek Meeting On Main Street Widening
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce executive committee votes to invite Vernon Kupel of the state Division of Highways to meet June 17 to discuss widening Main Street. Parking removal is the major obstacle, with off street parking planned to offset losses. A Springfield trip to accelerate the project may follow. Also noted is SIU budget restoration for Mill Street widening and urban renewal land acquisition, and a June 15 legislative meeting plus continued membership drive.
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Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Main
Vernon T. Kupel
District 9
State Division of Highways
Chamber
Main Street
Springfield
Southern Illinois University
John S. Bendleman
SIU
W.A. Beadle
Chamber of Commerce
Mill Street
Dr. Beadle
Otto Kerner
Kerner
State Chamber
Harry Weeks
RCA Views CCHS Plans For Centers
Carbondale officials met with RCA and SIU educators to discuss two instructional materials centers for Carbondale Community High School. RCA may grant equipment or support, with Gen Sarnoff showing interest. Funds are planned for two centers at CCHS and the new second high school, aiming for 1966 completion.
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Carbondale Community
Radio Corporation of America
Southern Illinois University
Jack Platt
RCA
Carbondale
Charles J. Lerner
Board of Education
David Sarnoff
Platt
District 165
SIU
CCCHS
Gen. Sarnoff
CCHS
New York
Carbondale High School
O. K Bowen
William J. McKeefery
Elmer J. Clark
College of Education
Ralph McCoy
Robert Kibler
SIU Educational Research Bureau
Charles D. Neal
Paul R. Wendt
Bowen
Man Injured In Accident In Murphysboro
A St Louis man and two Murphysboro men were injured in separate crashes Thursday night in Murphysboro Illinois. Paul Adams 50 rode as a passenger in a car driven by Otis McElyn 57 when it collided with a Selmier Peerless Co truck driven by Joseph Vasquez 44. In a second incident Robert Bateman 28 or 725 Illinois Ave backed from his driveway and struck a utility pole with Rondell Ether ton as a passenger. Bateman reported skidding on wet pavement. Central Illinois Public Service Co crews replaced the pole that night.
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St. Louis
Rt. 13
Murphysboro
Seventh Street
Illinois Avenue
Robert D. Bateman
Illinois Ave
Rondell Etherton
Bateman
Central Illinois Public Service Co
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Gineers
Price
Kaskaskia
Melvin Haas
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Samuel Bizzell
Samuel O. Bizzell
Doctors Hospital
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