Nixon favored by six seek two GOP convention spots
Dee Rodd of Marion backs Richard Nixon as the most qualified choice for the Republican national convention delegates. Others from the district include Robert Henneberger, James Gullett, C. E. Brehm, Ralph Dunn, and George Schoening, all coy about full commitment but leaning Nixon in talks. Alternate delegates Pat Rodd, David L. Stanley, and Theodore Van Winkle run with mixed stances, while Stanley and Van Winkle caution against early commitments.
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Dee Rodd
Marion
Richard Nixon
Rodd
Nixon
Robert Henneberger
Mount Vernon
James Gullett
Rossclare
21St District Central Committee
C. E. Brehm
Mt. Vernon
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
George
B. Schoening
Columbia
Henneberger
Wabash County
Brehm
United States
Europe
Africa
Elizabethtown
Laist
Gullett
Chicago
Dwight Eisenhower
Hardin County
Dunn
Charles Percy
Percy
Schoening
Pat Rodd
Carpendale
David L. Stanley Carmi
Central Committee
Theodore van Winkle
McLeansboro
Miami
Don
Jackson County weighs 1.35 million nursing home bond
Jackson County votes on a 1.35 million bond for a 100 bed nursing home expansion to ease crowding and fund kitchen, laundry, and food service upgrades. Midwestern Securities estimates 8.4 cents per $100 valuation in annual payments. county residents currently face rising tax bills and wage-cost pressures for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
Val Qallane
Uuu
Geale
Midwest Securities Inc
Chicago
John Chapman
Chapman
Nursing Home Committee
Ceene
Midwest
Anjed Nursing Homes
Marion grants diplomas to 210 seniors
Seven Marion High School Class of 1968 members received Paul and Louise Grady Scholarships at a Friday ceremony marking the class of 220 graduates. The $20,000 fund awards $200 per recipient when needed, with seven youths chosen due to close competition and funds surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Marion High School
Paul and Louise Grady
Mike Brocking
Bill Kinsey
Larry Wheeler
Patty Mifflin
Camille Hubbard
Cheryl Rix
Ann Feurer
MHS
Grady
del Ray Beach
Fla
Kenneth Powless
Miss Fearer
Miss Brooking
Miss Rix
Cherylan Kelley
Marcia Harris
Cinda Thompson
James Souza
Jennifer Koublet
James Merrell
Jackie Keller
Merrell
Miss Harris
SIU dedicates 12 million Brush Towers dormitory complex
Southern Illinois University unveils the Brush Towers residence complex on the Dowdell site, replacing 1950s Army barracks. The 17 story twin towers Joseph J. Schneider and Mae Trovillion Smith each house 900 students with a dining recreation building John B. Grinnell Hall. The project includes a new campus phone system, housing for 800 coeds, and plans for future classrooms and recreation centers.
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Brush Towers
Southern Iinois University
Fridday
Dowdell Hall
SIU
Joseph J. Schneider
Mae Trovillion Smith
John B. Grinnell
Neely
University’ Park
Delyte W. Morris
SIU Board of Trustees
University Park
Smith Tower
Woody Hall
Dowdell
STU
Last Resort
Southern Comfort
Helen Rose
William Sweet
Schneider
Democrats Offer District Delegate Choices for Chicago Convention
In Illinois 21st district voters will choose among party endorsed delegates to the national convention, a McCarthy slate, and one independent. Two district delegates and two alternates will be elected. Endorsed are Rep. Kenneth J. Gray and Einar V. Byhrkopp. Gray supports an open mind on Vietnam. Humphrey might be the candidate if no war end. McCarthy delegates include Robert Hunter and George McClure. Hunter and McClure have not named a running mate. Independent candidate James Lavern Sanders seeks peace leadership. Alternates: Frank Bleyer, E. E. Curtis, Robert Griffin, and Mrs. Eugenia Handler.
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L1st
McCarthy
Chicago
Kenneth J. Gray
West, Frankfort
Einar V. Byhrkopp
Shawneetown
Gray
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dyhrkopp
Dybrkopp
Robert Hunter
Re. 1
Makanda
George McClure
Carbondale
McClure
Hunter
James ‘Lavern Sanders
West Frankfort
Sanders
Séth
Frank Bleyer
E. E. Curtis
Mount Vernon
Robert Griffin
Eugenia Handler
Bleyer
Open House At Nursing Home Tied To Bond Vote
An open house at Jackson County Nursing Home runs today from 2 30 to 4 30 p m. sponsored by the auxiliary unit. Guided tours will be offered and refreshments served. The event accompanies Tuesday’s bond vote to finance a 100 bed wing reconstruction.
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Jackson County Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Three receive crash injuries in separate accidents
Three area residents were treated for injuries after two automobile crashes Friday night and early Saturday. Willis Steed 35 of Route 2 Harrisburg and Leland Lloyd 17 of Eldorado collided at a blind intersection one and one fourth miles north of Route 45 on the Wasson Dearing Road at 6:50 p.m. Steed was treated at Doctors Hospital Harrisburg and released. In a separate crash at 12:15 a.m. Saturday William E. Rainey 20 and Judith K. Rainey 19 of Coulterville were treated and released at Sparta Community Hospital. The Coterville crash occurred five and one half miles south of Coulterville on Route 153 with major damage to the cars.
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Willis Steed
Rt. 2
Harrisburg
Leland Lloyd
Eldorado
Wasson - Dearing
Steed
Doctors Hospital
Wiliam E. Rainey
Judith K. Rainey
Coulterville
Sparta Community Hospital
Tractor overturning injures Harrisburg man in rural crash
Vernie J. Pearce, 70, of Rt. 1, remained in fair condition at Doctors Hospital Harrisburg after a tractor overturned on a bank along Rt. 13 near Crab Orchard. He suffered a crushed chest, broken shoulder and several ribs, plus a collapsed lung, following the incident Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Doctors Hospital
Vernie J. Pearce
Rt. 1
Pearce
Rt. 13
Crab Orchard
Carbondale Rail Depot Relocation Meeting Postponed
A Carbondale meeting to discuss relocating the Illinois Central passenger depot from downtown to South Carbondale has been moved from June 20 to June 27. Mayor David Keene said the postponement allows more people to attend the discussion among city officials Southern Illinois University the State Highway Department and the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting will be at 1 30 p m in Carbondale City Hall and will cover the railroad proposal.
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Carbondale
David Keene
Keene
Southern Ilinois University
State Highway Department
Chamber of Commerce
Carbondale City
Ilinois Central Railroad
Charges filed after scuffle at Carbondale restaurant
Carbondale man Michael Roderick Donohue, 24, held in county jail after an argument and scuffle at the Purple Mousetrap restaurant. He faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of fireworks, with police describing a gun near the scene but finding no weapons on him or Tim West. Police recovered a .25 caliber pistol rumor later. a second man claimed a gun was hidden.
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Carbondale
Murphyshore
Michael Roderick Donohue
E. Walnut St
Donohue
Eugene Gelling
S. Dliners Ave
Gelling
Donoghue
Tim West
Southern Ilinois University
University
Freeman
Three teens charged in Williamson County car theft
Three 16 year old youths from Herrin and West Frankfort were held on theft charges in Williamson County jail after a stolen car was found abandoned on Rt. 13 between Carbondale and Murphysboro. Bond set at 5000 each. they were arrested Friday by an off duty Jackson County deputy. The car ran out of gas. In a separate note SIU announced Lake on the Campus facilities will close Monday through Sunday for a toxic weed treatment. centered around the Student Activities Center, the closure spans application and a short time after.
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Herrin
West Frankfort
Williamson County
Jackson County
Rt. 13
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Southern
Ilinois
Lake - On - the - Campus
SIU
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Gary Jackson
Sequod
Rose
SIV
Ito
Humphrey
Johnson
Griffin
Mrs. Handler
Sen
Handler
Jerome — Handler
Southern Illinois
Lake-On-The-Campus
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