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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1966
Page
8
Carbondale Public Building Committee approved a questionnaire to send to governmental agencies considering moving to Carbondale. Chairman John C Feirich said the form, drafted with Edgar Stephens, will assess needed office space, staff size, and financing. The panel may use results to guide further study and budget requests for 1966.
Bill R. Moutria, 20, of Murphysboro pleaded guilty before Judge Everett Prosser in Jackson County Circuit Court to reckless driving. He was fined 25 dollars plus 5 dollars costs after a 5 40 p.m. April 23 arrest on North street by Officer J A Staffey.
A white 1964 Chevrolet owned by Grob Motor Co. was stolen from Robert Rip Stokes in Carbondale. The car was found abandoned near a mine on Rt. 13 between Marissa and New Athens with gas low and air cleaner missing. Stokes, who planned to sign purchase papers, has since bought the car. The thief reportedly stole a farmer’s car after abandoning the Chevrolet.
A petition with 114 signatures protests taxi fare increases in Carbondale and prompts a second council hearing. Officials note zone changes raised total fares by 20 cents beyond the approved five cent hike, with concerns over unclear rate definitions and per passenger charges.
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