Southern Illinois districts push for immediate reorganization
Johnson and Massac Counties face school district instability as seven grade districts and two high school districts seek urgent reorganization studies. Small districts like Buncombe Simpson Tunnel Hill and Cypress face conditional recognition or danger zones. Massac County eyes a countywide unit district amid broad disparities in enrollment and per pupil valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Taylor
Johnson County
Buncombe
Simpson
Tunnel Hill
New Burnside
Cypress
Belknap
Southern Illinois
Johnson
Massae
Task Force
Goreville
State School Problems Commission
Massac County
Southern Illinois University
State of Illinois
Pripil
Joppa
Metropolis High School
Maple Grove
Metropolis
Central Minors Public Service
Brookport
From where I sit by George Willhite on district standards
In a Southern Mindsan oe series the author, John J. Taylor, argues larger wealthier districts offer better opportunities than smaller poorer ones. Critics note honors earned by students in smaller districts, but the author maintains the core point holds. The piece also touches on meat quality analogies and Illinois spending relative to national averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willhite
Southern Mindsan Oe
John J . Taylor
Hare
Illinois
Costs of Education Versus Other U N US Expenditures Weigh News Debate
The piece contrasts rising school costs with high per pupil spending in states like New York and Illinois, noting 1966 and 1968 figures. It argues education funding comes from taxpayers and that priorities matter, comparing education to alcohol and tobacco spending and questioning societal values. It suggests higher taxes or aid as options while warning against trimming programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ures
Titois
Connecticut
Mississippi
Ilinois
New York
United States
U.S
Public Meeting and Events Roundup in Southern Illinois
Public meetings across Southern Illinois include Pomona Grade School board at 8 p.m. Monday to begin annexation steps. Murphysboro Kinkaid Lake and Reed’s Creek Conservancy District at 7 p.m. Monday in county courthouse office. De Soto Village Board at 7:30 p.m. Monday to discuss water rates. Several school boards and councils meet Tuesday or Monday at various locations. The lineup also lists multiple movies at regional theaters and drive-ins through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona
Murphysboro
Kinkaid Lake
Reed's Creek
Shawnee Development Council
Karnak
Sparta City Council
Pinckneyville
Herrin
Benton City Council
Hurst
Williamson County Airport Board Authority
Frankfort
Greater Egypt
Lick Creek
Volunteer needed to teach cooking in VISTA program
Southern Windsan seeks regional agencies to supply volunteers. VISTA in Carbondale requires a volunteer to teach basic cooking to about 15 girls aged 10 to 12, with own transportation needed. Class runs 3:36 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. contact Miss Kathy Cook or Miss Sally Hubbard at 549-1349.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trindian
Marion
E. Union
VISTA
Carbondale
Kathy Cook
Sally Hubbard
Fire devastates Old Main at SIU campus
SIU Chancellor MacVicar warns Old Main’s blaze will force a major reshuffle of offices and classrooms for fall. Space will be found by renting, renovating, or small temporary buildings as the museum, history and language labs suffer losses and key manuscripts survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan H. Keith Jr
Old Main
Southern Illinois University
Robert W. MacVicar
Qld Main
Frank
MacVicart
Tory
Woody Hall
SIU
East Grand Avenue
Charles Kelley
STU Museum
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Kelley
Cantral America
Robert Rands
Howard Webb
David Powell
Webb
Ping-chia Kuo
Kuo
West Frankfort homecoming queen candidates named
Fourteen contestants vie for Homecoming Youth Festival Queen at West Frankfort festival opening Wednesday. Event schedule runs through Saturday with parades, a talent show, semi formal judging, and cash prizes totaling 50 dollars. Mayor McClatchey to crown at 10 p.m. Friday with Rep. Gray expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Mike McClatchey
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West
Miss West
Cathy Mitchell
Susan Mowery
Eira St
Ann Williams
Oaklawn
Julie McClerren
Virginia Roth
E. 6Th St
Diana Depper
N. van Buren
Barbara Byisma
W. 6Th St
Mary Ellen Swink
Old Main divides SIU students over rebuilding decision
Southern Dinors University students from Danville East St. Louis Chicago debate Old Main's destruction and potential rebuild. Some back keeping the historic building, citing its value and growth, while others warn reconstruction costs exceed a modern equivalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan H. Keith Jr
Southern Ming
Old Main
Steve Wilson
Southern Dinors University
Danville
Wilson
SIU
Tom Bevitt
East St. Louis
Jim Deoher
Chicago
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Southern Illinois School Problems
Grantsburg
Vienna
Grainsboro
Goreville High School
Stu
Marion” High School
Marion and
Vienna High School
Lake of Egypt
Metropolis Central Grade School Parent Teachers Association
Herrin Little Egypt
Sp.e.bs
Barber Shop
Herrin High School
Varsity
Rodgers
Anna
Camelot
Marlow's
Walt Disney
Orpheum
Fox
Restless Ones
Riviera Drive-In
Helping Hand
Walnut
N. 16Th
N. Alindis Ave
Jim Nakers
Wheeler Hall
Bet Nabers
Thern Illingisan Pup
Pane
P Herrin
Cathy Journel
Murphysoere
Associated Press
Homer
Williamson County
Homer Askew
Homar Askew
Marian
Hlinais
Roger W. Bagley
P.O
Carbondale, Illinois
Rodger W. Bagley
L4asen
Gebhart's
Tire & Auto Supply
Mardere Shopping Center
South Wall Street
C'dale Bowl
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