SIU Graduation Held Indoors Amid Bad Weather
The Southern Illinois University graduation was moved indoors at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale due to showers. About 7,000 guests faced limited seating with 1,200 in the auditorium and overflow in Browne Auditorium Farr Auditorium Mackelroy Auditorium and on FM radio broadcasts.
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Ilinois
SIU
Shryods
Carbondale
Southern Ilinois University
Cairo Weather Bureau
Browne
Farr
University Sonal
Mackelroy
SIU Agriculture
Jackson Supervisors approve three county road projects
Jackson County Board of Supervisors cleared three road projects totaling 623000 and asked the state to advance 113000 in highway funds to start work early. Consulting engineer John Blankinship said funds will enable faster completion of Giant City Blacktop extension, Ava Blacktop West from old Rt 12, and Elkville-Royalton Reed from Rt 31 to county line. Funding split: 22% county, 8% state, 49% federal aid. projects include crushed stone and bituminous surfacing with right-of-way issues for Giant City. Maintenance savings cited if Giant City project finishes in summer. flood-damage survey planned to gauge federal aid. The board also approved a finance committee report detailing expenditures of 275102.69 for March, April, and May.
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Jackson County Board of Supervisors
John Blankinship
City Blacktop
Rt. 12
Elkville
Gayeremont
Blankinship
City
Ava
Carl Worthen
Little Grassy Lake
Blenkinship
Finance Committee
Liquor Case Hearing Set In Jackson County Court
A Jackson County hearing is set on charges of illegal liquor sales to minors at two Carbondale taverns Cypress Lounge 108 N Washington Ave and Palm Liquor Store 121 N Washington Ave. Bartender Paul Welch and waitress Jayce Willson are charged along with the two tavern operators. Two SIU students were fined for illegal purchases of intoxicants. The case involves local liquor firms ABC Liquor Stores Palm Liquor Palm Lounge ownership and a lack of planned statewide action.
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Carbondale
Jackson County
ABC Liquor Stores
Cypress Lounge
Washington Ave
Palm Liquor Store, Inc
Little Brown Jug
Paul Welch
Jayce Willson
Southern Illinois University
Colp
Jon C. Benrud
Edward Dennis Jacks
Benrud
Wiliam Budshick
W. Sycamore St
ABC Corporation
Don Harrison
N. Bridge St
Palm Liquor Store Corporation
Anc Frm
Palm Lounge
Hassell
William Ridgeway
Foesday
Williamson County
Act
D. Blaney Mier
Carbendale
ADT
Miller
Aer
Setion
Isles| So
Aub Cafe
Ilinois University
Avan
Marien Boy Charged With Juvenile Delinquency
A boy in Williamson County was charged with juvenile delinquency by Police Chief Charles Edwards. He admitted taking two bulldogs owned by his boy neighbors Friday.
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Marien
Charles Edwards
Williamson County
Wriday
Flag Day Flap at New Prison Site Sparks Confederate Tension
At a federal prison site south of Marion a Flag Day event drew protest as re created Rebels raised the Confederate banner. General contractor for the prison is the Biguet Brothers Construction Co of Montgomery Alabama noted as cradle of the Confederacy. The flag was removed to favor harmony in the North and South.
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Federal
Marion
Bome
Biguet Brothers
Montgomery
Ala
SIU Probe Halted No More Money
A legislative inquiry into Southern Illinois University has been cancelled due to lack of funds. Rep. Ralph Stephenson said budgets are exhausted after three hearings on SIU spending and programs. He noted there may be no more meetings this session and the subcommittee will draft its report for July 1.
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Southern Tlinois University
Ralph Stephenson
R/Mojine
Stephenson
SIU
Pt. Sheridan
Anna State Hospital
Willegin
Selmier-Peerless Firm Dissolved in Carbondale Sale Reported
The Selmier Peerless Towel and Linen Co. and its companion Southern Higgins Linen Co. in Carbondale have been dissolved with approval by Secretary of State Charles Carpentier. Reports of an out of state sale circulated. Bernard Lowe could not be reached for comment. Plant on Washington St. employed about 65 people.
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Selmier-Feerless Towel L Unen Service
Laandry Co
Carbondale
Southern Hiiggis Linen Co
Charles ¥. Carpentier
Baynes Company
Bernard Lowe
Arthur FD. Evans dc
St. Louis
Evans
Washington St
Judge Rules On Frankfort Recall Petitions In West Frankfort
Franklin County Judge Webb Johnson refused to dismiss recall petitions against two West Frankfort city commissioners after a two day hearing. If the petitions stand, a recall election will be held for Paul Rice and Borin Melvin. The West Frankfort Citizens for Better Government also filed an ouster suit against Mayor Roy Brown. Witnesses testified about signatures, addresses, dates, and oath validity by notaries. Johnson indicated no Adams test cases exist and promised a written opinion after further testimony.
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Franklin County
Webb Johnson
West Frankfort
Johnson
Paul Rice
Borin Melvin
Johson
Joheeson
Adams
Howard Campbell
Citizens Group
Frank Lentz
Architect To Be Named For Center In Murphysboro
A $150 000 Jackson County health center in Murphysboro seeks an architect. The public health committee and county health dept will interview proposals, with private foundations and federal funds covering about 73 percent. Several firms submitted interest letters. selection meeting is set for 7:28 p.m. at the county health department offices.
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Jackson County Health Center
Murphysboro
Board of Supervisors
County Health Department
William J. Cassel
Draym
Hil-Burton Aether
Health Department
Courtly Tuberculosis Central Board
Cassel
Southern
Mines Mental Health Clinic
Simeon
Rettberg and Garison
Lee Poller Smith
Southern Illinois business meeting on Orchard Lake promotion
Southern Illinois Inc and local reps plan a noon Thursday luncheon to discuss Orchard Lake area recreational development. Geoffrey Bugies, ST executive director, said groups from Jackson and Williamson counties and chambers of commerce in Carbondale, Herrin, and Marion attend.
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Southern Iinois, Inc
Cra
Orchard Lake Area
Las Geffrey Bugies
Jaaneson
Williamson
Chambers of Commerce
Carbondale
Hertin
Merion
Murphysboro Street Work Starts On Flood Protections
Work begins on raising East Wali Street to protect Murphysboro water and electric plants as part of a Hood protection program. The street will rise seven feet with seven manhole covers raised and a gravel surface planned atop the fill. Works include new power distribution switches and river flood defense measures costing tens of thousands of dollars, with ongoing street and plant upgrades to safeguard utilities.
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Murphysboro
Secess Road
Ling
Eller
Wates Dower
Glinois, Bestric and Gas Co
Big Muddy
Ted Powers
Walnut Street
Electric and Gas Company
Avilli
Eailure
Joe Williams
Newell Considers Assault Charge After Street Altercation
Bill Newell of Egyptian Heights says he may file an assault charge against Mayor Fred Henderson after a dispute about Grant street. Newell, fined $20 for intoxication and disorderly conduct, alleges Henderson struck him with a pistol butt, while Henderson disputes the claim and says Newell struck first from his car. Aldermen present say they did not witness the incident.
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Fred Henderson
Henderson
Bill Newell
Egyptian Heights
Newell
Cosu
Iail
Roy Cole
T ‘Henderson
Grant Street
Newe
Monmouth pottery plant closed by $100000 fire
A June 14 AP report says a blaze destroyed a Western Stoneware Co building in Monmouth. The fire put 250 pottery workers out of work indefinitely.
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Monmouth Pottery
Monmouth
Western Stoneware Co
Mines Working Thursday Old Ben 9 Old Ben 31
Report lists mine workers and shifts for Thursday with names and numerical codes such as Orient 3 Orient 4 Zaiglerd Zeigler 4 Pidenity Burning Ster 1 Sloped Burning Star 1 and Burning ftsi 2, indicating activity logs and segment identifiers.
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Orient
Herrin Mayor Veto Plan Sparks Oiling and Chipping Supervision Debate
Mayor Fred Henderson said he would veto the ordinance creating a supervisor of oiling and chipping. The council passed the measure 6 to 2, to be appointed by the street and alley committee with council approval. A veto override would require a two-thirds majority at the next council meeting. Alderman Lester Woolsey predicted committee support and an override, noting broad public approval. Other ordinance committee members could not be reached for comment.
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Aertin
Fred Henderson
Jyah
Henderson
Lester Woolsey
Wealsay
Mnayor
Uargid Belt
Louis Rolando
Council Approves Zoning Change in Carbondale Areas
Carbondale City Council approved a zoning change restricting Sycamore and Linden Streets to residential use, moving areas from business zoning. The vote followed Planning Commission recommendations amid resident objections. Officials also agreed to fund part of a subdivision water project, set a 3000 city estimate, and authorize a county office contract and interior repairs at city facilities.
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Carbondale
Sycamore
Carbon
Smith Street
Iris Street
Linden
Willams Ailtet
Oiler
Wrk
East Oil South Wal
Surest
C. Williams
Williams
Cite Water Department
F.E. Corbit
Pearce
East Side
Gas Prices Rise Across Southern Illinois
Gasoline companies in Southern Illinois raised prices on Tuesday with regular up to 3.7 cents and Ethyl to 3.2 cents per gallon. Dealers cited a general strengthening of the Midwest gas market and noted the change was unexpected with no notice. The increase also affects farmers and stations, as Standard Oil reported the rise spans seven Midwest states.
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Ilinois
Standard Ol] Co
Mik Vernon
Midwest
Stendard
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