Illinois announces record 791 million road program for 1976
Transportation Secretary Langhorne Bond unveiled a 791 million Illinois roadbuilding plan for fiscal 1976, up 23 percent, aided by 332 million released federal funds. He said only a new 200 million highway bond authorization, likely controversial, can unlock much of the federal money. The plan funds widening and resurfacing over 600 miles of two lane routes and 157 bridges, shifts away from the 1650 mile supplemental freeway, with delays blamed on federal red tape and lawsuits. Interstate contracts rise to 219 million, nearly double last year’s 109 million.
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Bud Farrar
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield Transportation
Langhorne Bond
Bond
Thinois
General Assembly
Daniel Walker
Carbondale
Pinckneyville
East St. Louis
Walker
State
General Revenue Fund
Southern Illinois to gain millions in IDOT road program
Illinois and U S routes in Southern Illinois would receive 2.3 million for resurfacing U S 51 from Du Quoin to Carbondale and 4.9 million for paving on Illinois 13 from Carbondale to Murphysboro as part of a 791 million dollar IDOT budget for fiscal year 1976. The plan funds interstate and primary roads, urban streets, bridges, and land for future non federal projects across six counties, including Jackson, Perry, Franklin, Union, and Williamson, with projects on I 57 I 55 and multiple state routes and bridges plus a district wide road side obstacle elimination program.
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Southern Illinois
U.S. 51
du Quoin
Carbondale
Illinois 13
Murphysboro
Ilinois Dept. of Transportation
Williamson-Johnson County
Franklin - Williamson County
Crab Orchard Creek
Lake Creek
Franklin-Jefferson County
Benton
Jackson County
Illinois
Grimsby
Grand Tower
U.S. 61
Perry County
Illinois 127
Swanwick Creek
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Jonesboro
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Gorham
Jacob
Sand Ridge
Drury Creek
Boskydell
Cave Creek
Pomona
Union County
Lick Creek
Mill Creek
Williamson County
Bradshaw Creek
Cobden
Randolph County
Mary’s River
Chester
Tower Road
Chautauqua Road
Old Illinois 13
Shumaker Drive
20Th Street
Bridge Street
29Th Streeet
Herrin
Monroe Street
Herrin Street
van Zant Street
Palestine Road
Swanwick Street
Gravel Creek
Elkville
Jackson
Franklin County
Cache Creek
Anna
DuQuoin
Grassy Creek
Carterville
Crab Orchard Lake
Whiteoak Creek
Lesser
Illinois 3
New Palestine
Washington County
Pinckneyville
Illinois 148
Hemlock Street
Illinois 18
District 9
Blue Angels Planes and image slick at Illinois airport show
The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team, led by Lt. Al Cisneros, arrived in Carbondale for two shows as part of Southern Illinois Airport’s 25th anniversary open house. The article details the A-4 Skyhawk’s design for carrier landings, team recruitment, costs, and the pilots’ backgrounds, including Cisneros’ combat service and bachelor’s degree.
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Noreen Marcus
Southern Illinoisan
Gerald Ford
Blue Angels
U.S. Navy
U.S
Midway
Vietnam
The
Angels
Carbondale
Southern Illinois Airport
Southern Illinois
Blue Angel
Creme-De-La-Creme
Navy
Pensacola
Fla
al Cisneros
Texas
Tomcatters
Ron Kelly
Ilinois
Cisneros
Allies rally to block SIU system split in legislature
SIU trustees gain allies as three other state university systems press against the proposed split. The House Executive Committee advanced the SIUE board measure 15 7 after Senate passage. Springfield lobbying highlights include potential ripple effects feared by U of I Chicago Circle, Regents and Governors boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ingrass
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Southern Illinois University
SIU
University of Illinois
Board of Regents
Board of Governors
Edwardsville
House
Senate
Sam Vadalavene
SIUE
George Bargh
U of I
John E. Corbally
Bargh
Chicago_Circle
Franklin Matsler
Regents
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Sangamon
Matsler
Northern
Eastern
Western
Chicago State
Northeastern
Milinoiis
Board of Higher Education
Higher Education Board
Romulus Little League tussle over athletic supporter rule
In Romulus Michigan eight year old Nancy Winnard fights a league rule requiring athletic supporters for players. Her parents hire lawyer Joseph Walsh to pursue court action arguing the rule targets girls and violates civil rights. The league and coach insist safety and consistency with national rules. Nancy wears a tea cup in protest, while another girl is already required to comply. The dispute risks a legal ruling if no compromise is reached.
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Romulus, Mich
Nancy Winnard
Romulus
Little League North
David Winnard
Joseph Walsh
Walsh
League
Charles Christopher
Winnards
Nancy
Ing
Weather Forecast Card for Tonight and Saturday
Tonight partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the mid to upper 80s.
SIU fund bill delayed by House committee
Lindsay-Schaub News Service reports SIU's $108 million appropriation request was held over by the House Appropriations Committee to allow consultation on a 6 percent cut to General Revenue Fund allocations without harming system operations. The panel recalled other educational appropriations approved last Wednesday after Gov. Walker urged the cut. SIU would lose about $5.3 million of its $95 million request. Rep. Clyde Choate pressed the recall. SIU officials had not yet evaluated the impact of the proposed cut.
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Daniel Walker
Walker
John Rendleman
Siu-E
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
SIU
Choate
Rendleman
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Southern Illinois University
House Appropriations Committee
Energy compromise in making Washington House resumes work
Energy compromise in making Washington AP report notes the House resumes consideration of amendments to a weakened energy conservation bill. The item references ongoing Democratic efforts and GOP resistance as lawmakers debate provisions impacting efficiency standards and regulatory scope.
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Washington
House
Democratic
Press problem delays paper on Southern IllinoisNews
Gear on the press caused late delivery of many copies of the Southern Illinois Thursday. Leader Thomas P. ONeill Jr. said repair came late Thursday. ONeill noted a White House meeting showed conciliation in the air and Ford aims to move an energy bill with Congress despite administration and lawmakers’ disputes. Zarb warned a national energy program requires cooperation with Congress. ONeill said House Republicans have not been urged to defeat the measure itself.
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Thomas P. O’neill Jr
House
O’neill
Ford
Congress
White House
Senate
Eas
O'Neill
Frank Zarb
Zarb
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Ronald Kelley
SIL
Higher Board
James Furman
Furman
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