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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1966
Page
3
Illinois candidate Joe Cruse of Carbondale seeks the Republican nomination for the 59th District House seat. He argues unemployment is high outside Jackson County and urges investigation into in-migration and better local industry support to create jobs.
Native of Southern Illinois 49-year-old Cruse campaigns on aiding small businesses with government loan programs at four percent, promoting equaled rates for under 25 000, pushing land taxation reform, tourism development, and Crab Orchard Lake recreation. He leaves his coal mine job to run.
Adlai E Stevenson III urged voters to consider progressive legislation defeated by the GOP controlled Senate in 1965. He cited bills on credit reform auto safety minimum wage and lobbying control amid a Democratic push in Anna Illinois.
A blind Northeast Carbondale resident James Chambers was found beaten and robbed around 11 p.m. Friday in his home on 1301 N. Pierce. Chambers said an assailant struck him with a bottle and took an estimated $5 to $45, but he could not identify the attacker. Tyrone Powers found Chambers on a couch.
The Union County Democratic Central Committee endorsed Frank Bleyer of Carbondale for the state Senate district 56. Opponent Dean Hammack spoke in Anna, while Bleyer was absent, sending word from Monroe County fish fry. The nomination winner on June 14 faces GOP incumbent John Gilbert. district covers Alexander, Jackson, Monroe, Perry, Randolph, Union, Washington and part of St Clair counties.
A Goodwill Industries truck will make pick-ups Tuesday at three Herrin locations. It will stop at the Methodist Church at 301 S. 16th St, the Presbyterian Church at 407 N. 14th St, and the Christian Church at 220 S. Park Ave.
Gale Williams, a Murphysboro Republican candidate for the 59th District state House, charges opponent Joe Cruse with delinquent taxes on his Crab Orchard Motel near Carbondale. Cruse says the figure reflects this year’s taxes and notes he owes about 5,000 in delinquent taxes, promising to pay within one to two years.
J J Jones of 422 W Jackson St Carbondale is held in Jackson County jail on charges of theft of more than 150 dollars He is former Southern Illinois University student and chairman of the Carbondale Student Non Violent Freedom Committee Bond set at 5000 He is charged with stealing five motorcycles in the past month arrested Friday morning in a barn on Rt 51 south of Carbondale The motorcycles were found in the barn Hazel said Jones is being held in jail.
The Carbondale Community High School District 165 board delayed action on $62,338 in furniture bids for the new Community East High School and library addition until June 20. Architects noted bids vary widely but substitutions may fail to meet specifications. officials aim to compare prices while staying within the $64,000 budget.
State police say two youths on a motorcycle were injured when it left Rt. 148 near Valier at noon Saturday. Victor Owens 16 of Lesser was treated and released from Miners Hospital in Christopher. Passenger Mary Ann Donaldson 15 of Christopher remained hospitalized with major injuries.
The Du Quoin City Council raised salaries of all full time city employees by 20 dollars a month affecting about 25 workers. A patrolman vacancy was filled by Donald Woodside after Chief Vallie West resigned in March. The council also noted a slight electric bill increase due to improved street lighting and started plans for a 19 lot west side subdivision. Water crews sprayed for mosquitoes and a grant decision for water and sewer work remains held up by two local industries not submitting non relocation statements.
William N. Clark financial editor of the Chicago Tribune was elected chairman of the board of trustees of Illinois College in Jacksonville Saturday. Clark a trustee since 1957 replaces the late Dr. Hoskins who died April 20.
The Southern Illinoisan is a daily publication issued Sundays and six days a week by 710 North Illinois Corporation with offices in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro. It is the successor to the Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal and Murphysboro Independent and AP material is exclusive for local news and AP dispatches.
Hans J. Fischer a Carbondale architect is elected president of the Carbondale Lions Club succeeding Robert McGrath. He joined in 1956 and served two years as vice president. New officers include Harold Dycus first vice president Bill Cauble second vice president Laurence Martin third vice president George Jessup treasurer Bob Brewer secretary with Bill Volk Harold Howe and Bob Howe named two year directors. Cliff Burger Harold O Neill and A Eckert continue as directors for one more year Ellis Mitchell earned a perfect attendance pin for a 15 year no misses record.
An Allin man employed by the state Division of Highways was severely burned Friday when his tractor struck a natural gas main and escaping gas ignited. Herbert M. Jackson, 51, was treated at Union County Hospital and then transferred to St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. State Trooper E W Simmons said the incident occurred on Route 51 north of Allin as he directed traffic around a stalled truck.
Carbondale police investigate a robbery and beating reported by Roscoe Schuette of 403 West Monroe Street. He says two men robbed him of 108 dollars in his garage as he returned home, and the report was filed the following day. Police said they will continue inquiries until they uncover information.
Marion High School held its 82nd commencement at 8 p m on Friday in the junior high gym. There were 245 graduates led by mid year transfer Bobby Owens. The program featured choir numbers Born To Be Free and No Man Is An Island with Yolande Peterson directing. Top scholars Glick Goepfert Griffin Kline Mandrell Miles Ozment Pippin Rich Rae Sneddon. Student speakers Sneddon and Kline. Diplomas presented by James Sanders. Grady scholarship winners Sneddon and Mike King. Griffin won Student Council scholarship. Powell presented.
Scientists argue it is improbable life appeared only on Earth, citing statistical reasoning and the possibility of similar conditions elsewhere in the universe.
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