Boyle speaks to miners in heat at West Frankfort rally
In 95 degree heat Tony Boyle, president of the United Mine Workers, spoke to about 300 District 12 miners in West Frankfort about safety laws and government actions. He blasted Congress and industry, defended his leadership, and addressed a public pension dispute while fielding pleas from attendees.
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Bob Hagen
W. A
Tony” Boyle
West Frankfort
Boyle
District 12
America
Wilneis
UMWA
Congress
Iinois
Ralph Nader
Altouyney
Nadler
William Anthony Boyle
Nedes
Hms Management
Umwa Welfare and Retirement Fund
Daily World
Henion
John L. Lewis
Nader
Joseph A. Yablonsky
Umwa International Board
Coal Miners Union
Wyoming
Tony Boyle
Yablonsky
Etec
Lewis
Wenn
Old Main at Southern Illinois burned. townspeople react
Residents of Carbondale and surrounding towns mourn the loss of Old Main at Southern Illinois University after a fire. Community members recall attending classes there, express sorrow, and hope for a rebuild while worrying about priceless items inside. Local figures including Mrs. Allen and Rev. Crassix share memories and concerns about arson and restoration.
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Carbondale
Europe
J. E. Etherton
Carbondale National Bank
Ing
Old Main
Ben Franklin
Wye
Mary
Crassix
Vienna
SIU
H. Calvin
Route 6
Rescheduled exams amid fire at Old Main campus
University chancellor Robert W. MacVicar reports little confusion as exams moved from Old Main after a Sunday blaze. Finals now take place at Parkison Hall and other cam pus rooms with salvageable first and second floor materials noted.
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Soulherh
Wsinsis University
Robert W. MacVicar
Old Main
MacVicar
Tax bills in mail in Williamson County
Williamson County tax collector John Lashley said part of the 86,210,809 total taxes due will be mailed today with the remainder Tuesday. Collections begin next Monday June 16, banks will handle county payments to avoid courthouse visits. personal property taxes are due in 30 days by July 13 with 1 percent monthly penalties on delinquent amounts. Real estate second installment due September 2 with penalties after that.
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Wiliamson County Couuty
John Lashley
Lashley
Students rally to aid responders in Old Main blaze
Several hundred Southern Minvis University students aided police and firemen during a blaze at Old Main. They hauled hoses, carried books to safety, and formed human chains to move materials to a lawn while museum exhibits were saved. Officials praised the students for heroic, organized action amid the emergency.
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Jim Halton
Southern Mindsan
Larry Cagle
Southern Winds University
Old Main
Southern Minvis University
Robert MacVicar
A.m
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He Sil Museum
Tada
Plane crash near Sparta leaves one dead two injured
A single engine plane crashed about 9:30 am one mile north of Hunter Airport near Sparta. Gail Rednour of Coulterville died at the scene. James Morrison and Larry Smith, both from nearby towns, were hospitalized with injuries. Coroner Vernon Dashner and local police, sheriff's deputies, and area responders investigated the scene. Funeral services for Rednour set for Wednesday in Coulterville.
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Hunter Airport
Sparta
James Morrison
Coulterville
Sparta Community Hospital
Larry Smith
Steele‘ville
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Belleville
Gail’ Rednour
Randolph County
Vernon Dashner
Donald Deppe
Sheriff's Office
Smith
Sparta Police
Morrison
Tilden Poiice Department
Sparta Lire
Randolph County Sheriff's Department
Deppe
Rednour
Howard
J. F. Watson
Mr. Rednour
Percy
Charles
Eva Hanson Rednour
Mary Dernstadt
Referendum support sought at Carbondale High School meeting
A meeting to enlist support for another Carbondale Community High School tax rate referendum was called for 700 ppm at the high school auditorium. Residents group organized the event to address financial problems and possible program cuts including a shortened school day for district children.
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Carbondale
Theigh
Alumni mourn loss of Old Main at SIU
Southern Illinois University alumni, led by Association Director Robert Chaniell, watched firemen fight the blaze at Old Main. He called the building a significant alumni symbol and expressed sadness at its destruction. Alumni offered to fund a new Old Main modeled after the original.
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Southern Illinois University Alumni Association
Robert Chaniell
Old Main
SIU
Odsniel
Zeigler youth dies in one car crash
State Police said 37 year old Roger Reese of Zeigler died in a one car crash on Rt 148 near West Market St in Christopher. The driver John E. Smith 17 of Royalton was severely injured and hospitalized. Reese, born Nov 27 1935, was a West Franklin High School graduate and DeMolay member. Funeral plans were set pending arrangements.
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Zeigler
Roger Reese
John E. Smith
Royalton
Smith
Franklin Hospital
West Market Street
Christopher
Frank C
Imogene Bavier
Reese
West Franklin High School
Christopher Chapter of
DeMolay
Frank Reese
Douglas
John Bavier
Mulkeytown
Mae Reese
Vancrease
Morris bemoans loss of important symbol as Old Main burns
Southern Illinois University President Delyte W. Morris reacts Sunday to flames engulfing Old Main. He aided fire crews, directed traffic, helped move records, kept students safe, and spoke with reporters while a tree offered shade for him and his wife Dorothy. Morris called the building an important symbol to many people.
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Acres Southern Hlinis University
Delyte W. Morris
Old Main
Dorothy
Morris
Fire destroys Marion residence at 212 E Charles St
Firefighters responded at 7 59 a m to Gordon Walker home at 212 East Charles Street Marion. The four room frame house was completely burned with all furnishings lost. Heat damaged the nearby house. Damage amount not yet determined. Cause unknown though kitchen or garage suspected. The Walkers were away at the time with the mother.
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Marion
Gordon Walker
E. Charles St
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