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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1972

Page

2

Carbondale Library Board weighs referendum on bond for new building

The Carbondale Public Library Board meets Wednesday to decide if a referendum will call a bond issue of about 971000 for a new library at the University and Jackson site. The plan envisions 16800 square feet in phase one, with federal grant potential and a local share around 676800. A 30 000 dollar home would face about 16 50 yearly tax impact.

Carbondale Public Library Board Library Board University and Jackson Streets Carbondale Savings and Loan Main St W. Walnut St Carbondale National Bank William C. Etherton Carbondale John R. Parrish Ralph McCoy Public Library Board SIU Morris Library W. Troy Barrett Carl Jones Jr George Crippen Betty Mitchell Stu Dora Brubaker S. University Ave M. J. Fisher E. Green St Pearl Trulove W. College St Etherton McCoy Zella Rath Hans Fisher University and Jackson Julia Main University Streets Post Office Nie

Enclosed Space Patio Defined as Sky-Opening Court

Britannica notes that enclosed space or patio is the Spanish term for an inner court open to the sky. It is often misused to describe small semi enclosed terraces.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Penny Swim At Jackson County YMCA Draws Youth

The Jackson County YMCA invites all junior high age and younger youths to a Penny Swim on Monday starting at 1 pm. Young swimmers may swim for one penny. Executive Director Frank Gumm notes openings in Day Camp and Summer Fun Club. Two preschool swimming classes added to the summer program meet at 11 am and 11:30 am for two weeks.

Jackson County Frank Gumm Gumm

Crainville Adopts Local Water System

Crainville residents gain their own water system financed by bonds and meet the Bend Lake intercity network. Lawrence Emery, village clerk, says meter readings begin July 1 with a base rate of five dollars for 2 500 gallons and tiered charges up to seven thousand five hundred gallons.

Crainville Lawrence Emery Carterville Bend Lake Emery

Red Tape and Delays in Public Works Hearings

Regional editor notes an unfinished manuscript on bureaucratic slowdowns in federal road programs. It cites 23 requirements since 1950, compares 1950 to 1971 lead times, and recounts Texas cases illustrating review delays. Russell Albert resigns as Harrisburg special education director to join a four-county district near Springfield.

Subcommittee On Committee On Public Works House of Representatives Congress Dept. of Transas F. C. Turner Federal Highway Administrator Dept. of Transportation DOT Federal Highway Administration FHWA Jim Iight Texas Wright Turner Preston Smith Sulphur Springs Fort Worth Tex Frank Koisch Engineers Corps Garden Club Joyce Kilmer Women’s Club of Russell Albert A. L. Bowen Children’s Center Harrisburg Albert Springfield

Southern Illinoisan Publisher Details and Addresses

The Southern Illinoisan prints daily except Saturdays and holidays. Addresses listed include Carbondale, Herrin, and Murphysboro offices. It is the successor to several local papers and notes AP news republication rights.

Southern Illinoisan Southern Illinoisan Inc North Illinois Avenue Carbondale Herrin Walnut Street Murphysboro Ilinois Carbondale Free Press Herrin Daily Journal Murphysboro Independent Associated Press Marion

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