Lawmakers probe SIU. Ed wardsville letters shape inquiry
Chicago Daily News reports and Edwardsville letters to a legislative subcommittee drive a broader look at higher education. Rep Scariano says focus is overall university spending and public relations, not SIU alone, with possible hearings after July. Rep Stephenson notes many letters urging hearings and calls for a single university board to reduce rivalry.
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Southern Iinois University
Trate Laneowner
Edwardsville
George Thiem
Chicago Daily News
Anthony Scariano
D-Park Forest
Scariano
Southern Titois University
Ralph Stephensen
Hie
SIU
Iavor
Sinvis
STU
Feathers College Board
Stephenson
Chicago
SIU and STU Presidents Comment on Hearings Purpose
SIU President D. W. Morris said hearings served a useful purpose by allowing the university to present facts in response to press reports and communications. STU President Delgse W. Morris expressed hope legislators will visit if further clarification is needed to see ongoing university work, noting the hearings were conducted admirably and that the focus is on aims rather than specific expenditures.
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SIU
D. W. Morris
STU
Delgse W. Morris
Morris
STU Senate inquiry questions university spending agenda
The High Education Visitation subcommittee heard critics and supporters regarding Southern Illinois University finances. Scariano noted heavy mail from concerned residents about tax money for bringing in the Canadian Players and a $1,450 STU performance, while Stephenson emphasized seeking facts rather than opposing the university.
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Sion
Visita-ion
Scartano
Chicago
Chiehe
Georgetown University Law School
Washington, D.C
Dainois College
Tacksonville
University of Minois
Cash Register Recovered From Creek Near Carbondale
A damaged cash register stolen from Gardens Restaurant near Carbondale was recovered by Jackson County Sheriff Ray Mone Dillinger and his son after spotting it while fishing. The unit was hauled from Crab Orchard Creek and sent to the International Cash Register office in Carbondale for an inside serial check. Authorities investigate thefts including looting of the Gardens restaurant and a broken window incident.
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RE. 13
Carbondale
Crab Orchard Creek
Jackson County
Raymone Dillinger
Dillinger
International Cash Register Office
Greyhound Seis Area Bus Tour
Greyhound Lines sponsors a Tour of the Month itinerary planned by the Williamson County Tourist Association. Two buses with about 60 participants will originate in Chicago. Mrs Rex Donaldson will arrange motels, route, recreation, and entertainment while Greyhound circulates tour information to members.
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Greyhound Lines, Inc
Sathern Tilkins
Williamson’ County Tourist Association
Rex Donaldson
Carterville
Greyhound
Chicago
Harris seeks new license for Buddy Buddy Lounge Chester
Chester City Council postponed decision on a new liquor license for Buddy Buddy Lounge at 630 State Street. B L Harris proposes license under wife Ruth Harris to reopen as Buddy Buddy Club, amid prior revocation and fines for sales to minors. council set special meeting for June 12.
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Buddy-Buddy
Chester
B. L
Buddy-Buddy' Harris
State Street
Harris
Ruth’ Harris
Nelda Sternberg
Onder
Miss Steinberg
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Miss Sternberg
Welsich Helmers
Elston to Attend Indiana University
Herrin Township High School math teacher George FiStan has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to attend Indiana University this summer.
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Elston
Indiana University
Herrin Township
George
Fistan
National Science Foundation
Indiana
Seven Week German Institute Set At SIU In June
SIU launches a seven week German language institute starting June 26 with six noted professors from United States universities and four native informants. The $60,000 program funded by the National Defense Act aims to immerse instructors in German language and culture with bilingual living quarters and German only dining.
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Southern Minis University
Federalovernment
Alassa
Lesen
Europe
Homen Andl
Fire safety changes ordered at Murphysboro Youth Center
An order for immediate fire safety upgrades was issued after a deputy fire marshal inspection of the three story Murphysboro Youth Center at 18S 46th St. Jewell Barger, owner, must comply by July 1 with interior stair railings, an extra fire escape, outward opening front door, wire mesh safety windows, and wiring inspections. The building will be reinspected within 39 days. the Youth Commission plans to meet to review the recommendations and may relocate the program if not implemented.
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Murphysboro
Paul Deaton
Marion
Norman Hittin
Cobden
Ray Prather
Jewell Barger
46Th St
Ciruit Court
Ger
Barger Hlec
Joe Gillenberg
Barger
Gillenberg
Ecton
Deaton
Hilton
Prather
Murphyshoro Youth Commission & Group
Murphyshoro Park Board
Commission
Reward Offered For Jackson County Club Cart Culprits
The Jackson County Country Club offers 700 dollars for the names of those who pirated two electric golf carts during a late night incident. The No 5 tee area and nearby evergreens suffered heavy damage. Light damage was found on the No 2 and No 4 greens. The carts showed scratches and dents from several collisions including a steep slope near the No 2 green.
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Jackson County
No. 2
Flood Aid Totals Listed For Franklin County Victims
West Frankfort Civil Defense reported Red Cross aid of 14950.21 to 79 area families. Decisions by Red Cross and a local advisory board distributed funds for food clothing and maintenance for 35 families totaling 1700.45. Building repairs 37 families received 676.14. furnishings 38 families 58.0. one family 1145 for medicine. one person 19.45 for work transport. Red Cross office closed Friday serving Big Muddy River basin from West Frankfort.
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Franklin County
Red Cross
West Frankfort
Robert Walton
Ted Cross
West Frankfort City
Big Muddy River
West Frankfoct
Hurse
Woman escapes as car enters Zeigler Lake
Zeigler area resident Marlene Reams, 24, survived a rear plunge when her 1959 convertible left the old East Road north of Zeigler, rolled over the embankment, and submerged in Zeigler City Reservoir. She crawled out through a torn top, walked a quarter mile to Burgess Browning’s porch, and was treated for shock in Herrin Hospital, later released. Police noted no warning signs and no tickets issued.
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Zeigler
Teast Gnce
Zeigler City
Marlene Reams
Herrin Hospital
Clyde Spains
Reams
Old East Road
Spain
Burgess Browning
Mines Working Wednesday List at Orient and Zeigler
The report lists active and inactive mines including Orient 3 and Zeigler 4 as functioning, with Fidelity and Burning Star entries showing mixed status. Slope Burning Star 3 is active while Burning Star 1 and Burning Star 2 show partial or nonworking conditions.
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Orient + Seigler
Zeigler
Fidelity
Burning Star
Herrin opens new city parking lot in July
City engineer Elmer Sydner said the Herrin project should be ready in July with about 40 percent of construction complete. Mitchell Contracting Co. of Merzin will pave the lot once Illinois Central Railroad signal equipment is removed. The site is the former TC depot building location.
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Hersin
City
Elmer Synder
Mitchell Contracting Co
Merzin
Ilinois Central Railroad
Monthly Plan Eyed Herrin Council Reviews Coming Year Budget
Mayor Fred Henderson and Ber lin aldermen met Monday night to discuss the city's spending for 1981-62. No final decisions were reached, and the committee will meet with Treasurer Bill Drake and City Atty. Snyder Herrin Wednesday night. Drake said a major goal is to establish monthly budgets for street and alley, jail and prisoners, cemetery, garbage collection and fire department funds. Aldermen urged more flexible spending and closer watch on appointments. six aldermen oppose Henderson's temporary appointees.
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Fred Henderson
Berlin
Bill Drake
Snyder Herrin
Drake
John J. McCarty
Henderson
Chamber Membership Reaches 468 After Drive Victory
At a victory dinner Monday night Murphyshore team captained by W Ray Hagler hosted the event while R L Tomlinson led the opposing squad after their team scored more points in the drive. Prizes went to Frank Harris and Bob Sherertz for top individual scoring in the campaign.
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Chamber of Commerce
Murphyshore
W. Ray Hagler
R. L. Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Frank Harris
Bob Sherertz
Ben Adcock Jailed Over Gun Theft in Jackson County
Ben Adcock, 49, Orient, jailed in Jackson County on a larceny charge for a 38 caliber pistol. He faces a June 30 court hearing on a petition to revoke a one year probation from December 1960 for shotgun theft. Statements to several women alleged plans to use the pistol to shoot a raccoon and to retrieve other shotguns, with prior incarceration at Vandalia Penal Farm.
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Jackson County
Ben Adcock
Orient
Shedret McQueen
Carbondale
Adcock
McQueen
Dakedale
Bert Boucher
Murphysboro
Allen Wingett
Rt. 2
Winget
Vandalia
SIU Student Fined For Buying Beer Underage Five
A Southern Illinois University student, Larry Porter, pleaded guilty in Murphysboro to buying beer for five underage companions on Memorial Day. Porter, fined 20 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace Jim Bob Kerley, faced charges after appearing before Jackson County State's Ally. The youths reportedly drank at Porter’s house trailer, with names including Jay Lynn Yandell and Norman M. Trost among others. Additional SIU students were fined for purchasing liquor at Carbondale taverns and a Colp bar, with further charges expected.
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Southern Tinos University
Murphysboro
Larry Porter
Justice of the Peace
Jim Bob Kerley
Porter
Jackson County
William Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Jay Lynn Yandell
Dwight A. Mason
Norman M. Trost
Alton R. Parker
Lary E. Keelling
SIU
Llanor
Carbondale
Colp
Joan Bennid
Edward Dennis Jacks Jr
Edward GC. Powell
Bridgeway
Corp
Williamson
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