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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1969
Page
11
Police chief Jack Hazel said Carbondale officers received golden helmets last week funded under the Safe Streets Act. The helmets are duty gear not riot wear and aim to reduce head injuries from accidents while becoming part of the regular uniform for the first time.
Six defendants appeared in Murphysboro and nearby in Jackson County circuit court pleading guilty or having prior pleas tallied. Ruby Rodewald, 25, received six months probation, a $50 fine, costs, and $8.74 restitution for theft under 150. Elwein Howard, 18, faced two forgery counts and one attempted forgery, with two-year probation, $50 fines on three counts, costs, and restitution of over $300. Donald E. Starzyk, 21, was fined $25 for criminal trespass to land. Gail Schwarz, 18, and Kathryn Novick, 21, both of Royston, each fined $59 for theft under 150. Dennis L. Shea, 21, received $50 fine plus costs for reckless driving. Raymond C. Baue, 66, of Pinckneyville, died Tuesday. funeral and obituary details follow.
During Memorial Day weekend Jackson County YMCA Riverside Post Murphysboro reports attendance of 1,043, marking a new high. The pool operates Saturday and Sunday 2 to 5 pm and daily 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm, open to members and the public with a daily session fee for non members.
The Johnson County Housing Authority approves a pension plan for Betty Troutt executive director and Cletus Morris maintenance man. Half of each monthly payment is paid by the employee and half by the housing authority, with HUD approval confirmed.
Du Quoin Unit District 300 moves to absorb more students from the former High School District 100 in Du Quoin Township. The Perry County board granted the petition April 20, with 35 days to appeal. Plans include adding classrooms, hiring teachers, and bidding for a 66 passenger bus and two other buses for special education and vocational training. Elementary graduation is slated for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.
The Williamson County Young Democrats will elect officers at 7 30 p m Thursday at Tony s Steak House Marion. Robert Howerton of Carter sville temporary chairman said the group may ratify a charter and by laws. Separate caucuses for members from each city will be held later and a representative from each town will sit on the board of directors.
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