Extension aids Carbondale job training project
A $612,500 extension of the Manpower Development and Training Act project expands services to unemployed and under employed residents of Northeast Carbondale. The extension continues through July 31, 1967 after initial 1964 funding, with Westberg leading SIU staff testing applicants and guiding job training and placement efforts. Local and state sponsors join business groups to support the program and community outreach.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Williamson
Franklin
U.S. Department of Labor
Jackson County
Marion St
William C. Westberg
Southern Illinois University
Department of Public Aid
Board of Vocational Education
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois State Employment Service
Department of Business and Economic Development
State Highway Worker Hurt In On Route 13 127 Incident
A State Highway Department crewman, Paul Norton aged 68 of Murphysboro, was treated at St Joseph Memorial Hospital for a broken leg and internal injuries after being struck by a car driven by David Tuxhorn 18 of Springfield on Route 13 127 north of Murphysboro at 4 p.m. Friday. A second collision occurred at 9 p.m. on Route 13 near Old Shawneetown road involving Harry Burns 30 of Harrisburg and Durwood McKenzie 33 of Raleigh North Carolina. Burns not hurt, McKenzie and his wife Shirley 31 treated for minor injuries.
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State
Murphysboro
Paul Norton
Rt. 3
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Norton
David Tuxhorn
Springfield
Harrison Side
Harry Burns
Harrisburg
Durwood McKenzie
Raleigh
N.C
Rt. 13
Shawneetown Road
McKenzie
Shirley
Barns
Crainville Considers Fire Truck Station and Bond Approval
Crainville village board mulls buying a fire truck and building a fire station with financing from a bond issue. Voters would approve funds. cost not yet estimated. The plan follows prior water supply talks with Crab Orchard Refuge and Carterville.
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Crainville
Gene Finney
Finney
Carterville
Crab Orchard Refuge
Southern Illinois University
Vocational Technical Institute
Rt. 13
California Street
Parks Impone
Maron
Murphysboro Zoning Bill Loosens Rebuild Rule
Murphysboro planning commission approves a change to allow rebuilding after 70 percent damage for nonconforming buildings and extends a six month grace period for major improvements. Final draft goes to City Attorney, with first council presentation planned for June 24 after public hearings.
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Murphysboro
Murphysboro Planning Commission
Vern Grissom
commis@n
Grissom
Earl Hendricks
Joe Williams
Williams
Big Muddy
Planning Commission
Morris cites Garfield log quote to back SIU building program
Morris, SIU president, spoke at Edwardsville commencement linking higher education growth to multiversity. He corrected Garfield's log quote origin and urged preserving individualism and free inquiry amid growing campus complexes. He credited Madison and St Clair counties for Edwardsville SIU development and pledged ongoing regional service.
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Southern Illinois University
Delyte W. Morris
Morris
SIU Edwardsville
Arthur Gutterman
Mark Hopkins
James Garfield
U.S
James A. Garfield
Williams College
Hopkins
Garfield
Edwardsville
SIU
Madison
St. Clair
SIU graduate Pantaleo tackles graduation line at SIU commencement
Victor Ray Pantaleo of Chicago charges the graduation line at Southern Illinois University ceremonies on Friday. A rare SIU School of Home Economics graduate, Pantaleo majored in interior design and served as an SIU football tackle, towering over Eileen Quigley.
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Victor Ray Pantaleo
Chicago
Southern Illinois University
Pantaleo
SIU School of Home Economics
SIU
Eileen Quigley
Robert McGrath
City to Compel Sewage Taps for Noncompliant Homes
Murphysboro City Council reviewed a Water and Sewage Commission list of residents without city sewer service taps. Ward 5 Alderman Bob McCormack announced the probe to enforce connections, citing blocks on Lindell Avenue South Third Street Mulberry Street North Ninth Street Rover Street and Jackson Street.
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Murphysboro
The
Water and Sewage Commission
Bob McCormack
Joe Williams
Lindell Avenue
South Third Street
Mulberry Street
North Ninth Street
Rover Street
Jackson Street
Murphysboro Summer School Opens Monday
Murphysboro Township High School hosts summer school starting at 8 a m Monday. Students may register at the door with a ten dollar fee. Courses offered include algebra I geometry U S history English architectural drawing mechanical drawing and power mechanics II.
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Murphysboro Township High School
SIU Graduation Draws 10000 For 91st Commencement
A crowd of about 10 000 gathered at SIU McAndrew Stadium for the 91st Carbondale campus commencement. About 2000 diplomas were to be issued in person, with real diplomas mailed later. Several honors were awarded including honorary degrees to Harlan H. Hatcher and John Page Wham, and faculty recognized for 23 to 35 years of service.
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Southern Illinois University
McAndrew Stadium
Carbondale
SIU
Harlan H. Hatcher
University of Michigan
Henry N. Wieman
John Page Wham
SIU Board of Trustees
George Bracewell
Irvin Peithmann
Little Grassy Lake
Charles D. Tenney
Kenneth A. VanLente
Ross Jean Fliger
Ruby Kerley
Grace E. Kite
William N. Phelps
Burnett H. Shryock
Bracewell
Rail Study Contract Reached for Carbondale Relocation Plans
The Carbondale Railroad Relocation Authority agreed to a $12,000 study with DeLeuw, Cather and Co. to assess grade revisions and three relocation options for the Illinois Central Railroad. Two more revisions needed. May to July 1967 survey window. 50 copies of the final report to be produced.
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Carbondale Railroad Relocation Authority
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
DeLeuw, Cather and Co
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
SIU
D. Blaney Miller
Six Jackson County precincts list Tuesday committeeman races
Ballots in Jackson County include six contested precinct committeeman races across 44 precincts. Democrats field incumbents in DeSoto Leonard Smith and Jesse Piper Jr in Carbondale No 1 William L Russell in No 3 Don Shde Gary Allen Highland Floyd Dean not seeking reelection Makanda John W Chadwick Charles M Modglin Campbell Hill Schutte Clemens C Bollman. Republican contest in Carbondale No 5 features James W Walker and William R Ohlson. Orwin Pugh not seeking reelection. Degognia Township has no Democrat candidate. Republicans anticipate three vacancies De Soto George Ragsdale Murphysboro 4 D L McGregor Somerset No 2 Robert Ellis Committeemen will elect officers later this month.
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Jackson County
DeSoto
Leonard Smith
Jesse Piper Jr
Carbondale No
William L. Russell
Frank A. Kirk
Don Shde
Gary Allen
Schutte
Clemens C. Bollman
James W. Walker
William R. Ohlson
Carbondale
Orwin Pugh
Degognia Township
Raymond Leinecke
de Soto
George Ragsdale
Murphysboro
D. L. McGregor
Somerset No
Robert Ellis
Clarence Shemwell Jr
Dwayne Linton
Harold D. Belt
Lake Creek
Ralph Hope
Robert E. Ray
Carterville
Clarence Padgett
Everett Walker
Sanders and
Brown
Lacy Lee
Garford Gooden
East Marion
Or. Ion Hill
Roland Whiting
Dora Klop
J.D. Linck
Walter Turnage
Leroy Linck
Jesse Darnell
Bobby Gulley
Creal Springs
George Binkley
W. H. Phemister
Albert Jones
West Marion
Williamson 1b Contests Set Tuesday For Committeeman Posts
Williamson County voters head to the Tuesday primary to choose precinct committeemen for both parties. Democrats see 12 contests across five precincts with Blairsville lacking a candidate. Incumbents largely run. Republicans report nine uncontested and four contested races, including Blairsville 2 and Carterville 1.
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Williamson County
Blairsville
Murphysboro Eyes Blacktop Spreader for City Use
Murphysboro officials view a Carbondale blacktop spreader to decide on purchasing a similar unit. Mayor Joe Williams notes a tailgate spreader used by Carbondale cost 1780 dollars and checks on operation with Street Supt. Claud Hiser. The council also considers a larger roller, cleanup week results, condemning five Campbell Street houses, and a new five year term for Ed McDowell on the Water and Sewage Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Joe Williams
Williams
Claud Hiser
Ninth
11Th Streets
Campbell Street
10Th Street
Ed McDowell
Water and Sewage Commission
Rend College Hearing Set for District Formation
A public hearing on formation of the Rend Lake Junior College District is scheduled for July 11 at Lesser High School. Illinois Junior College Board attorney will conduct the hearing after the board approved the district Friday. The petition awaits a boundary study by Southern Illinois University and a possible referendum if feasibility is confirmed.
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Rend Lake Junior College
Lesser High School
Illinois Junior College Board
State Board of Higher Education
Southern Illinois University
Glendale budget vote set Friday
Glendale School Board will meet Friday at 8 30 a m to vote on a tentative 1966 67 budget. The session will be in the school. Mrs John Hawkins, board secretary, said the board also transacted routine business and paid bills at Friday’s meeting.
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Glendale School Board of Education
John Hawkins
Mines Working and Idle Reports for Monday
Mines active and idle across several sites including Old Ben Orient Zeigler and Fidelity. First shift shows Burning Star 1 2. second shift notes Burning Star 2 idle.
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Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity
Burning Star
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Chambers of Commerce of
Herrin
Marion
West Frankfort
Bi-County Health Department
Franklin and
Williamson Counties
Jackson County Coordinating Agency
War On Poverty
Carbondale Human Relations Commission
Carbondale Economic Opportunity Commission
Westberg
Division of Vocational and Technical Education
Crainville Board
Economic Development Administration
Farm and Home Administration
SIU Graduation
Jackson
Alex Connell
Kenneth Barker
Fred Schoonover
Democratic Party
Omer Sanders
Roland Brown
Michigan Ave
Sanders
Ben Walker
Walker
Rex Donaldson
Clyde Kiefer
Earl
Raymond W. James
Paul Robinson
Barton Webb
Thomas L. Wimberly
Cloud Copher
Billy T. Hurst
Stonefort
Theodore Brush
Melvin McGuire
Pare As
Rend College
Glendale
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