Space Probing Lecture by Piccards at SIU
Prof. and Mrs. Jean Piccard, history's first man and wife space team, will present an illustrated talk on space exploration at 8 p.m. in Morris Library auditorium. The event covers their ballooning exploits including a 57,549 foot record flight from Dearborn to Cadiz and a 20 minute film.
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Jean Piccard
Southern Illinois University
Piccard
Auguste
SIU
R. Buckminster Fuller
Jeanette
Morris Library
Switzerland
University of Minnesota
Dearborn
Mich
Cadiz
Ohio
Mann Death Accidental Jury Decides
A coroner's jury ruled that Larry B. Mann aged 25 of Herrin died accidentally when his sports car crashed early Saturday. Passenger Robert Gardner, 37, Herrin, was critically injured but improved and gave a statement. investigation cited loss of control and vehicle overturn after skidding along a guard rail near Herrin.
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Larry B. Mann
Herrin
Mann
Robert Gardner
Williamson County
Adolph Flack
Asst
Calvin Hazel
Roy Cooley
Walter Willis
Monroe St
Willis
Gardner
Herrin Hospital
Flack
Cooley
Improvements Planned for West Frankfort Heights Post Office
U S Post Office Department approved improved quarters for the West Frankfort Heights post office. No new location is decided, but an inquiry in the community seeks rentable buildings. Rep. Kenneth J. Gray notes the study and possible relocation options.
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West Frankfort Heights
U. S. Post Office Department
Kenneth J. Gray
Dwest
Culverts On Both Sides Of Highway Part Of Pavement Increase
The project includes culverts on both sides of the highway as part of widening the pavement. Officials outline that the work aims to improve drainage and traffic flow while expanding the roadway to accommodate higher speeds and increased vehicle volume.
Mrs Kate Chatam Dies in Marion at 82
Mrs. Kate Chatam 82 of 504 S Buchanan St Marion died at 4 50 am in Marion Memorial Hospital She was born in Ashley April 15 1877 and lived in Marion 25 years She married Finley Rogers and George Chatam both deceased Services 2 pm Friday Wilson Funeral Home Marion Rev Norris Hamlin officiating burial Rosehill Cemetery Friends may call after 5 pm today
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Kate Chatam
S. Buchanan St
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Ashley
Finley Rogers
George Chatam
Johnston City Doctor Opens New Clinic
Dr. F. O. Rupprecht, a Johnston City physician and surgeon, started serving patients today in his new ten room clinic at 417 E Broadway. The building includes three examining rooms a consultation room an X ray room a therapy room storage restrooms a full basement and waiting room. An open house will be announced later. Dr. Rupprecht has practiced in Johnston City since 1953.
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F. O. Rupprecht
Johnston City
Rupprecht
E. Broadway
Trial Begins for Gas Explosion Suit in Williamson County
Richard Elders and Dean Clark of Carterville sue Illinois Electric and Gas Co. for 40000 alleging injuries from a gas explosion Aug 28 1956 in Carterville. Elders a street department employee and Clark a Chamness Construction Co. worker claim gas from a nearby main accumulated in a manhole after a match lit for a pipe sparked the blast.
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Richard Elders
Dean Clark
Carterville
Illinois Electric and Gas Co
Williamson County
Elders
Clark
Chamness Construction Co
Fiders
Ellington Family Ties to White House Service
The father and uncle of Duke Ellington, famed orchestra leader, served as butlers at the White House, reflecting a notable connection between the musician’s lineage and the presidential residence.
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Duke Ellington
White House
SIU Summer Schedule Promises Broad Music Lineup
SIU music department unveils a summer session starting June 22 featuring three workshops June 22-26 on elementary music education led by Beulah Zander and July 6-17 with instrumental and choral materials workshops. Outdoor concerts planned on Woody Hall patio, and a Most Happy Fella operetta August 7-8 in Shryock Auditorium presented with theater.
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Southern Ilinois University
SIU
Department of Music
Beulah Zander
Woody Hall
Shrvock
Department of Theater
Grant Funds SIU Insect Evolution Study
A National Science Foundation grant of $18,300 funds a three year insect evolution study at Southern Illinois University. Prof. John Downey and graduate student Woodson Fuller plan to collect 20,000 specimens during a 13,000 mile, two month field trip this summer, supplementing a prior $1,420 grant from the American Philosophical Society.
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Southern Ilinois University
National Science Foundation
American Philosophical Society
John Downey
SIU
Downey
Woodson Fuller
Murphysboro
Carbondale Driver Fined for Speeding
John W. Stull paid a fine assessed by Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz after a speeding ticket issued by State Trooper Earl Creath in Carbondale.
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Carbondale
John W. Stull
Robert Schwartz
Earl Creath
Marion Firefighters Respond To Car Fire
Marion firemen made their first run since May 11 at 10 10 a m today when the emergency brake on the car of James Gilley Marion caught a tire on South Duncan Street. Damage was slight.
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Marion
James Gilley
South Duncan Street
Cars May Be Needed For Fly In Breakfast Event
Civil Air Patrol pilots will fly into Giant City State Park for breakfast Sunday morning. Carbondale Chamber will provide cars and drivers for a tour of area points of interest. If weather holds, more cars may be needed. members should arrive at Giant City Park Lodge by 7 a.m. Sponsors are CAP, and Chambers of Carbondale Herrin and Marion. Breakfast runs 7:30 to 10 a.m.
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Civil Air Patrol
Giant City State Park
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Carl Birkholz
Chamber Board
Giant City Park Lodge
Area Cap Group
Chambers of
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
State Cap
Carbondale man fined for stop sign violation
James Clark of Carbondale was fined $10 including costs on a ticket issued by State Trooper William Maurizio for disobeying a stop sign.
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Carbondale
James Clark
Robert Schwartz
William Maurizio
Itch Me Not Ad Sells At Local Drug Stores
Itch Me Not relieves itch and burning from eczema ringworm insect bites and surface rashes with instant drying action. Available today at Hewitt Drug Co Carbondale hart Drug Herrin Hagler s Murphysboro.
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Hewitt Drug Co
Carbondale
Hart Drug
Herrin
Hagler’s
Murphysboro
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