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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1966
Page
3
Dr. Leo Brown leading businessmen in Carbondale announce intent to engage city governance under the new council-manager system. They pledge to present resolutions and monitor progress, signaling willingness to press for issues and back the revised government structure.
The Anna Grade School District Board of Education approves a new mathematics textbook series from Laidlow Brothers Inc for all grades. The curriculum council recommends the books and the district hires Donald Burnett as junior high librarian. The board accepts Margaret Ann Bartels resignation to marry and attend Purdue for graduate work. Leon Whitney Agency audits finances. a $140,000 treasurer bond is bought. student insurance with Transcontinental Life Co. at $3 per student.
The record lists multiple mine names with numeric scores for Wednesday shifts. Mines Old Ben Orient Zeigler and Fidelity Burning Star appear with paired numbers indicating first and second shift results. Details show daily activity and performance figures across sites.
The Carbondale City Council adopted a mile-and-a-half zoning ordinance after opponents objected. Mayor Miller and Councilmen Eaton Ragsdale and Kirk voted yes while Councilman Ramsey abstained, as residents argued over county versus city zoning and property rights.
City leaders voted to reaffirm Corp. Counsel J. Edward Helton after he submitted a resignation amid criticism of a council manager ordinance. Council members praised his capabilities and noted revisions eased public concerns, while urging continued discussion of the measure.
Oakland Avenue residents protested the $1.4 million street project as tree removals halted to save mature trees. Council discussed curb-line sidewalks to avoid further removals and endorsed minor traffic changes, parking expansions, and bids for drainage and sewer work.
The Southern Illinois Airport Authority will review a budget for the year starting April 1 1966 to March 31 1967 proposing 1625 more than the prior period bringing total to 51030. The increase funds a night watchman salary largely covered by Southern Illinois University and a larger rise for building maintenance including painting three buildings.
Central Illinois Public Service Co. will shut power from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday east of Carbondale on old Rt. 13 east of Crab Orchard Creek to the lake. About 25 customers affected while the utility rebuilds a power line.
The Herrin City Council approved the annual city audit and voted to retain accountant Jack D. Huggins of Belleville for the supplemented financial report at 1400 plus 50. They noted similar wording to last year's Horwath audit. The meeting also discussed bond purchases, annexations, and raises for Patrolman Jack Ingram.
The Herrin City Council ignored a bond ordinance and CPA audit advice as it voted to invest 150000 in certificates of deposit split between Herrin Security Bank at 100000 and Bank of Herrin at 50000. Drake urged Mt Vernon First National Bank for higher interest. Belt cast the lone no vote.
Herrin officials will redraft the mobile home ordinance after Codes Inspector Sadler cited conflicting definitions of mobile home parks and lot sizes. The council shifted permit responsibility to Sadler and delayed bids while a legal opinion is prepared. bids show Beaty offering combined services, Atterbury trash only, and Holland garbage only.
Herrin faces loss of more than 1 million dollars in federal aid after Norge Division of Borg-Warner Corp and another plant refuse to sign affidavits of nonrelocation and civil rights. EDA officials warned funding could be withdrawn unless affidavits are signed by week’s end, threatening a 5.2 million public works plan still in the works.
Herrin Mayor Fred Henderson and officials spoke against peddling Monday night. Alderman Belt proposed raising the monthly fee from 30 to 100, but the motion died. Police difficulties with permits and traffic complaints prompted the debate. Henderson opposed permits.
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