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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
3
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission proposed a 1974 budget of 564,024 with the largest item 320,797 for criminal justice training. HUD funds 81,800 EDA funds 77,072 and other items include transportation and water planning.
Two small coal mines will begin operations near Marion Indiana. Bronston Brothers Coal Mine will open at Crab Orchard east of Marion by early next week and Bert Chamness will open a mine west of Marion north of the Rodeway Inn by early next week. Each mine plans to employ about fifty men and sell coal locally. The Marion Chamber reports 279 full members and 18 associates, just short of their 30 percent yearly goal.
Herrin city public works committee approves orange and black colors for the south water tower to honor Herrin High School Tigers. The 200,000 gallon tank, already green, will be painted within two weeks by Security Tank and Tile Co. of Henderson Ky. A $24,979 repaint contract was awarded in October after an inspection found corrosion requiring repair.
A spokesman said about 85 percent of the 250 workers at Mark Twain Marine Industries were laid off to permit a mode change. Retooling and production line changes would take 10 to 14 days. The plant produces roughly 6,000 fiberglass outboard motorboats annually.
Chicago Tribune reporter and photographer joined a Carbondale drug raid prompting SIU leaders to protest the journalists accompanying federal agents. The May 17 operation by the FBI netted 3 SIU students and seven others, all charged with possession or sale of controlled substances, while SIU sought no media access. Officials say they were not consulted and criticized the invitation as inappropriate, with plans for disciplinary action against 18 students once federal cases finish.
Four anglers, each with different gear, wait for water to drop at the Al-acre Crab Orchard Fish and Wildlife Refuge pond. Officials clear rough fish to aid waterfowl habitat while public fishing runs daily until Thursday from 7:20 a.m. to dusk. A nearby 8-inch catfish was photographed.
Wendell E Keepper dean of the School of Agriculture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will shift to a teaching role effective July 1 1974. A search committee will be formed in summer quarter to find a replacement. Keepper 62 has led SIU Agriculture since 1950 and became dean in 1965 after heading the department.
Harrisburg hearing on education drew South Illinois residents view on Bakalis goal outlined in Action Goals for the Seventies An Agenda for Illinois Education. Parents and educators urged world community curriculum better reading and career education with state backing for school construction and staff stability.
Murphysboro officials discussed leasing and possibly purchasing a 1,000 gallon pumper from American Fire Apparatus Co. for the fire department. Estimated cost range 20 000 to 35 000 with 10 000 to 15 000 in equipment. federal funds of 26 000 earmarked. Plans include a new track west of the Tiinots Central Gulf Railroad tracks and potential land use near 530 N. 1th St offered by Lastour Corp for future city fire site.
Contracts totaling 573,042 for reconstruction of a new school facility were let by the Crab Orchard Unit Three Board of Education. Low bids came in nearly ten percent under the architect's 626,000 estimate, enabling alternates such as air conditioning and tiling. Construction is aimed to start in three weeks and finish by the 1974 75 school year.
Unit 186, Murphysboro District 186, faced potential school heating and bus fuel issues for 1973 74 as bids were opened. Standard Oil Co offered to supply gasoline at bulk plant posted price. Twin County Service Co submitted fuel oil bid three cents below retail price. District accepted both bids, noting current fuel costs and heating methods across Washingt, McElwain, Orchard Hills, Carruthers Junior High, and other campuses.
Herrin School Board studies feasibility of linking to Southern Illinois University 370 computer via terminal to upgrade district computing. Plans compare SIU capacity and languages with district 1130 system, cost about 1000 dollars monthly, prioritizing instructional value and student benefits.
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