Six Democrats seek Williamson Sheriff nomination in contested primary
Williamson County Deputy Earl Long, the Democratic candidate, pledges to overhaul the sheriff’s department adding a fourth deputy and another radio operator. He aims to hire more qualified staff, have all officers attend law enforcement schools, and enforce tavern hours and anti gambling laws. Long, 44, disputes tax collection outsourcing and supports expanding the force if finances allow.
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Mike Qualls
Williamson County
Earl Long
Long
Sheriff’s Department
Tye
Southern Illinois University
Mt. Vernon Community College
Humphrey
Herrin
Big Muddy Coal Co
Priest
Lonnie
Marion
Harrisburg
Chicago
St. Louis
White
Oscar Harris
Charles E. Harris
Leslie Stilley
Homer Askew
Bobby Joe Hale
Lee Booth
Barney Boren
Harold Farner
Farner
Williamson County sheriff candidates file for Democratic primary
Six Democrat hopefuls in Williamson County outline plans and backgrounds for sheriff race. Humphrey proposes modernization, 24 hour patrols, and alcohol treatment programs, Rowland focuses on cooperation and gambling control, Priest emphasizes businesslike office management and juvenile policy, Baker highlights fiscal discipline and public service, plus White cites patrols and gambling enforcement. Republican incumbents and unopposed candidates also noted.
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Mike Qualls
William Humphrey
Williamson County
Humphrey
Carl Miller
Fallon and Miller Run In Williamson County Treasurers Race
Williamson County Democrats nominate Mrs. Ethel Fallon for treasurer with long service on local boards and as deputy clerk. Sheriff Carl Miller, seeking Herrin postmaster appointment, campaigns on prior public service and vows to resume as treasurer if elected.
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Fallon
Charles E. Harris
Williamson County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Board
Carl Miller
Herrin
Jackson County treasurer candidates face off in Democratic primary
Louis Russell a 46 year old Murphysboro barber seeks the Democratic nomination for Jackson County treasurer. He resigns from the county Selective Service Board to campaign and has served 12 years on the board and as deputy coroner. Thornton Bellm, 56, disputes him, both in the only county race in the June 14 primary. Russell touts good procedures and public relations while Bellm cites long service as Murphysboro city treasurer and state license investigations officer and current postmaster leave. Other Democrats seeking seats include Delmar Ward Mon roe Deming and ex sheriff Raymond Dillinger. Republican candidates include Raymond Mileur Paul Stearns and Herman Pollack.
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Carl Miller
Williamson County
Miller
Ethel Fallon
Marion
Herrin
Lee Herrin
County Board of Commissioners
Earl Long
Sheriff's Department
Elizabeth McDonald
Louis Russell
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Russell
Thornton Bellm
County Selective Service Board
Murphysboro Township
Army Medical Corps
Jackson County Civil Defense Auxiliary
Delmar Ward
Monroe Deming
Raymond Dillinger
Raymond Mileur
Paul Stearns
Herman Pollack
Mississippi Valley Summer Program Outlined
Remedial classes for Mississippi Valley Unit District students with reading difficulties run this summer at Gorham Grade School. Sessions begin Tuesday and continue to July 28, with three age groups and transportation provided. A six week swimming program at Riverside Pool in Murphysboro runs Mondays and Wednesdays. High school library hours are set for Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. All programs are funded under Title I of the 1965 ESEA act, according to Supt. E. B. Dunn.
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Mississippi Valley Unit District
Gorham
Riverside Pool
Mur
Physboro
Supt
E. B. Dunn
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Herrin Trades Council
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Cairo
International Union
Alexander County
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Rex Rowland
Southern Township
Merchant Marines
California
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Lonnie Priest
Rt. 5
Juvenes
Willamson County
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Lesterville
Baker
Royalton High School
Sunray Oil Co
Third Infantry
Rt. 37
Guy B. Baker
Marco Electronics
Milwaukee
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Herman White
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