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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

5

Illinois Liquor Commission Overrules Local Tavern Decisions

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission overruled four local rulings against tavern owners. Seven-day suspensions for Sir P. Maroon, George C. Maroon at Maroon's Hitching Post, and James W. Philbee at the College Inn were set aside. The Cairo Turf Club received licenses after state hearings, and a Madison County denial to Pauline Jones at Club Bayou was reversed.

Springfield Illinois Liquor Control Commission Peoria Sir P. Maroon George C. Maroon James W. Philbee College Inn Cairo Turf Club Cairo Madison County Commission Pauline Jones Club Bayou

Crash Kills Two Near Crawfordsville on U. S. 136

Two men were killed and two injured in a truck car crash on U. S. 136 about three miles west of Crawfordsville Indiana. Victims were Gordon D. Weber 54 of Crawfordsville and John C. Beckman 30 of Lafayette. They died in a local hospital.

U. S. 136 Here Gordon D. Weber Crawfordsville John C. Beckman Lafayette Ind

Huey Long’s Rise and Reign Vowed in Louisiana History

A detailed retrospective traces Huey P. Long from backwoods beginnings to a national figure, highlighting his promise of wealth for all, ruthless political tactics, and the Long anti-Long era. It recounts his rise to power, the two-party dynamic he created, and the long shadow of his dynasty on Louisiana politics.

Huey Louisiana Kingfish U.S. Senate Franklin D. Roosevelt William Jennings Bryan South Earl K. Long Texas Pine Winn Parish Railway Commission Standard Oil Co Telephone Company New Orleans J. Y. Sanders Jr House National Guard

Herrin Dogs Receive Rabies Shots in City Campaign

Rabies shots were given to 375 dogs in Herrin on Wednesday by Dr. G. W. Bayles of Marion. City officials urged residents to vaccinate their dogs as a safety measure. Dogs were inoculated in the 100 block of South 17th Street.

Herrin G. W. Bayles Marion S. 17Th St

Flying Priest Dies In Crash In Texas Plane Mishap

Internationally known Catholic priest Father Ralph J. Diefenbach 45 perished in a four seat plane crash near Houston along with Ray J. Lockwood 45 his wife Katherine 42 and their daughter Patricia in the incident on a flight from a small airport to Galveston. Diefenbach served with General Patton's Third Army and earlier helped transport the hand of St Stephen to Cardinal Mindszenty in Hungary.

Houston Tex Dallas Ralph J. Diefenbach Ray J. Lockwood Katherine Patricia Diefenbach George Patton Third St. Stephen Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty Hungary Royal U. S Salzburg Austria Lockwoods Galveston

Rites Set for Paul Norman Cox

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Zeigler First Methodist Church for Paul Norman Cox 28 of 108 Baggett Zeigler who died Wednesday in Herrin. The Rev. Raymond Clodfelder and the Rev. Julius Webb will officiate. Burial will be in Cun diff Cemetery Balksville. Friends may call at Vantrease Funeral Home Zeigler after 7 p.m. today.

Zeigler First Methodist Church Paul Norman Cox Cox Baggett Zeigler Herrin Hospital Raymond Clodfelder Julius Webb Cundiff Cemetery Balksville Vantrease

Illinois forecasts 50 million bushels wheat crop for state

Springfield reports the State Federal Crop Reporting Service forecast that Illinois will begin combining after mid June with a 50 million bushel wheat crop. The forecast notes the output would be 4.1 million bushels below 1958 but 5.8 million above the 1947-57 average, with yields rarely so extreme.

Springfield Illinois

Chamber to Hear Sail Club Speaker

Dr. W. R. Scott of Carbondale is set to address the Carbon dale Chamber of Commerce board meeting on sailing club aims. The club hosted its first Egyptian Cup sailing regatta on Crab Orchard Lake May 16 and 17.

W. R. Scott Carbondale Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Board Crab Orchard Lake

Use Keratolytic Action for Athlete's Foot Ad

An advertisement promotes T-4 liquid and T-4-L foot powder as keratolytic remedies for athlete's foot. It claims sloughing infected skin reveals fresh skin and offers instant drying. It lists Hewitt's Carbondale Hagler's Murphysboro and Karr's Herrin as retailers with a three day satisfaction guarantee.

Hewitt’s Carbondale Hagler’s Murphysboro Karr’s Herrin

Negotiation Session Set in St Louis Stereotypers Strike

Federal Mediator Arthur Hale arranged the first meeting between Pulitzer Publishing Co and Stereotypers Local 8 in the St Louis strike that has closed the city's two daily papers. Forty four stereotypers struck at the Post-Dispatch as printers prepared the morning Globe-Democrat, which is printed under contract.

St. Louis Stereotypers Arthur Hale Pulitzer Publishing Co Local 8 Post-Dispatch Post Globe-Democrat Globe

Od Rinex promises rapid fat loss with money back guarantee

An old advertisement touts Od Rinex as a safe fat loss pill available without a prescription. It claims weight loss in seven days with a full money back guarantee and lists several Rexall drug stores for purchase. It emphasizes eating normally while reducing appetite.

Hewitt’s Rexall Carbondale Herrin Rexall Drug Store Hagler’s OK Drug Store Murphysboro

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