SIU Seeks Bids for Two 30 000-Pound Steam Generators
Southern Illinois University issues a call for bids to supply and install two 30 000 pound steam generators. The upgrade doubles steam capacity and funds were approved in the 1961 63 capital budget. Bids open at 2 30 p.m. in Muckelrow auditorium on a date announced by Architect Charles NM Pulley.
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Southern Illinois University
Charles NM. Pulley
SIU
William G. Stratton
Muckelrow
SIU Arriculture
Pulley
STU
University Cen Iter
College of Education
Riders May Be Moved To Penitentiary In Mississippi
Jackson, Miss. June 13 AP. Hinds County sheriff Gilroy gained authority to transfer overcrowded Freedom Riders to the 16,000 acre state penitentiary at Parchman. After more segregation testers were convicted, total arrests neared ninety in county jails. Prison space and work credits could await riders at Parchman, with cotton picking time looming for some before sentences end.
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Jackson
Miss
Hinds County
J. R. Gilroy
Freedom Riders
Diane Nash
Nashville
Tenn
Tn Jackson
Montgomery
Ala
County Board of Supervisors
Parehman
Parchman
Gilroy
Mississippi Line
Meridian
Aygast
Action On Chester Playground Upgrade By City Council
Chester city council agreed Monday night to level part of the former Chester Grade School site for a downtown playground. The 4.5 acre tract owned by the Chamber of Commerce will be leveled by the street department to prepare the area near Randolph County Court house. Carrol Parker of the Chamber urged widening Young avenue to Servant street about six blocks, a study to follow. Vernon Affleman protested a $25,000 uptown parking lot appropriation at 1287 Swanwick street, noting the AG Market’s prior lot. Council will review financing and reimbursements at Friday committee meeting.
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Chester Ity Council
Carrol Parker
Chamber of Commerce
Chester
Randolph County
City Sheet Department
Parker
Thle
Young Avenue
Servant Street
Vernon Affleman
AG Market
Swanwick Street
Affleman
Glance Board Tracks 52 Holsteins On Dairy Farm
Spencerville Ohio dairy farmer John McConnell uses a glance board in Elida to plot his herd of 52 Holsteins. Pegs mark each cow by phase of milking and production history. The item notes breach of peace convictions tied to refusals to move on to orders.
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Spencerville
Deep South
Jackson
Jackson Plans $39,961 Road Repair Work
Jackson County will begin a 39,961 dollar road resurfacing project on 25 miles of oil surfaced roads. Carl Worthen, county highway superintendent, noted oil and chat resurfacing from Ava Blacktop to Elkville areas and along routes to Pomona, Boskydell, and Raddle. Franklin Asphalt of Benton will supply and apply 189,874 gallons of liquid asphalt and 5,343 tons of crushed stone.
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Jackson County
Carl Worthen
Ava
Elkville
DeSota
Franklin County
Rt. 51
Boskydell
Rt. 127
Pomona
Gorham
Neunert
Rt. 3
Raddle
Franklin Asphalt Ga
Benton
Franklin
Worthen
Ri. 49
Westfield
Cedar Creek
Pomona Township
Poad and Bridge Committee
County Board of Supervisors
Vanderbilt students seek core work reform plan
Newsville Tenn AP reports Vanderbilt students press leaders to pursue core curriculum reforms amid ongoing debates over graduation requirements and campus standards.
July Court Under Study in Williamson County Circuit Court
Judge C Ross Reynolds adjourned Williamson County Circuit Court to June 26 due to a mixup in a suit renewing the May term. The matter settled out of court as attorneys could not reach the judge or opposing side. Officials and jurors reported and were dismissed. Reynolds may reconvene in July to dispose of accumulated docket cases tied to the lengthy Milani murder trial. Only one civil case has been heard. court has not met in July. Attendees considered an air conditioner setup for possible June 26 droning docketing. A student committee proposal urges more papers and tests to study caml topics and gas life rec entries.
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C. Ross Reynolds
Williamson County
Reynolds
Joe Marty Milani
Ae Aubusl
Mrs Russell Dies Rites Set in Carbondale
Mrs. Etta Russell of 2142 Oak St, Carbondate, died Monday at Jackson County Nursing Home in Mayphyshura. She was a member of First Apostolic Church in Carbondale and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith. Survived by a brother Charles Smith of Vergennes. husband Delmus predeceased. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday at Van Natte Funeral Home Carbondale. burial Mueller Cemetery west of Finckneyville.
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Etta Russell
Oak St. Carbondate
Moyday
Jackson County
Carbondale
Hoy Simpkins
George Boetteher
Mueller Cemetery
Finckneyville
Shafter Heads Health Unit Appoints New Jackson County Leader
Shafter Jr., of Carbon dale, will replace Ron Esposito of Murphysboro as president of the Jackson County Health Council Monday. Esposito will pursue graduate work at Michigan State University. The council, with 107 agency representatives, plans a landfill system and a committee to work with local officials will be appointed.
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Albert 7. Shafter Jr
Carbondale
Ron Esposito
Murphysboro
Jackson County Health Council
Esposito
Michigan State University
Espasito
Infant Rites Slated Wednesday in Carbondale
Timothy Lee Greer six day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Greer of Rt 2 Carbondale died Monday in St Louis Children's Hospital. Survived by parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Clulis Carbondale three sisters Benda Iscalyn and Judith Kay and three brothers Michael. Rites 10 am Wednesday at Van Natta Funeral Home with Rev Willard Foote of Hirst Baptist Church officiating burial in Osand Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm today.
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Timothy Lee Greer
Chester Greer
Rt 2
Carbondale
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Ralph Clulis
Benda
Iscalyn
Jludity Kay
Michael
van Natta Funeral Home
Willard Foote
Hirst Baptist Church
Qsand
Steel Shares Pace Decline Some Gain
New York June 18 AP stock market slips in slow trading as the Associated Press average falls 0.80 to 248.70 at noon with major components like U S Steel Bethlehem and Republic Steel down fractions. Dow Jones index drops to 64.70, while a few issues including Philco Texaco and Santa Fe rise slightly.
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Associated Press
U. &. Steel
Bethlehem
Republic Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Chrysler
American Motors
General Motors
Ford
du Pont
American Telephone
Allied Chemical
Air Reduction
General Electric
Zenith
Philco
Johns-Manville
Essien Air Lines
Texaco
American A Anamid
Sante Fe
U. S
Renowned IC Engineer McMillan Dies at 87 in Centralia
Longtime Illinois Central Railroad engineer known as the oldest operating passenger train pilot, McMillan died at his Centralia home aged 87. Born August 12, 1872, he began as machinists helper in 1889 and rose to locomotive engineer in 1899. He spent his 87 years with the railroad in the St. Louis Division Centralia to Cairo route. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at Galbraith Funeral Home with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
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McMillan
Illinois Central Railroad
Centralia
Poplar St
Centratis
McMillen
Wis
Mr McMillan
Mr. McMillan
St. Louis
Cairo
Marion Girls File $30,000 Lawsuit in Williamson County
A $290,000 to $30,000 lawsuit was filed in Williamson County Circuit Court over injuries to two Marion minors in an accident involving hogs and sows. Plaintiffs Glenda Tucker and Carel Lewis claim damages from Loren Tucker and Tom Lewis, a policeman, with assorted feed and cattle market terms noted in the record.
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Williamson County
U. S
Marion
Glenda ‘Tucker
Fakher Loren Tucker
Carel Lewis
Tom
Lewis
Ighter
Pickup Crash Near Marion Leaves Two Hurt
On October 24, 1959 near Marion on Route 13 a pickup driven by James J Bennett crossed the centerline and collided head on with a car driven by Eugene Sanders. Miss Tucker sustained a broken jaw and neck injury while Afisgi Lewis suffered a broken pelvis. Each seeks fifteen thousand dollars in damages.
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James ‘J. Bennett
Eugene Sanders
Marion
Rt. 13
Plea for Patience at Suburban Service Station
A Buffalo AP report notes a suburban service station sign urging patience with a humorous line about ringing for night service and keeping calm while getting dressed. The quirky message reflects local humor and patience themes in the area.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Parallax Art-Literary Magazine Emerges at SIU
A new publication Parallax issued by Southern Illinois University students appeared on stands last Monday. The quarterly issue, edited by Richard Kugoski and published by FL H. Jereno, features two short stories, plays, poems, articles, and art photographs from SIU faculty, staff, and local residents. Submissions for the September issue are due August 1 and should be sent to Box 319, Carbondale.
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Southern Illinois University
Srea
SIU
Box 319
Carbondale
Cuban blockade urged by former ambassador at hearings
Former ambassador Robert C. Hill told the Senate Internal Security subcommittee that the United States should publicize and seek hemispheric support for a Cuban blockade and even threaten force if needed. He criticized State Department policy as pro Castro, alleging officials and the New York Times aided Castro’s rise.
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Washington
United States
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Robert C. Hill
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
State Department
Castro
Gill
New York Times
Bishop Brashares Ill in Chicago Head Attack Treatment
Bishop Charles W. Brashares of the Rock River Conference Methodist Church was hospitalized today after a mild head attack. He has led Methodists in Illinois since 1952, overseeing church affairs until the 1970 conference division.
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Chicago
Charles W. Brashares
Rock River
Methodist Church
Brashares
Ilinois
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