Inflation and small stores face rising costs in Carbondale
In Carbondale Shovan's Grocery owner Louis Shovan laments high utility bills and competition from big chains. He advocates Illinois Commerce Commission reform to curb corporate power and notes the collapse of the railroad economy. He stresses inflation forces price raises, taxpayer burdens, and pride in keeping a family business open despite tough times.
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Mary Galligan
Lindsay-Schaub
Louis Shovan
Shovan's Grocery
Carbondale
Hinis
Shovan’s
Shovan
Carter
Congress
Franklin County to start ambulance service with volunteers
Franklin County prepares to launch an ambulance service with 81 volunteers ready for duty and 64 EMT graduates in a Saturday ceremony. Three ambulances costing 26 000 dollars each will be stationed in Lesser Zeigler and Christopher and staffed by volunteers, marking a coordinated effort funded by state and federal grants to speed county residents to a health care center.
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Franklin County
Het Park
Christopher Area
West County
Ditto Vasso
Poe Corporation
Niors Narcakat of
Department of Public Health
U.S. Department of Health
Educa
U.S. Public Health Service
HEW
Christopher
Marion seeks lighted tennis courts plan
Marion Park Board cannot fund night lights for five city courts. Commissioner Bob Campbell reports bids near 7500 dollars. Lions, Kiwanis, and a local utility will be asked to boost funding and supply volunteers. Utility would donate gear and poles. employees may install them. Evening play could extend from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Marion Park Board
Bob Campbell
Campbell
Lions Club
Kiwanis Club
Tom van Horn Jr
Carterville weighs bus contract option for pupils
Wayne Nation of R W Harmon and Sons spoke to Carterville Unit Five Board of Education about contracting busing. Harmon operates school buses under contract for Marion Unit Two and Herrin Unit Four districts. Supt Gerald Cuendet said the district will decide this summer whether to keep operating the nine buses or hire a contractor.
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Wayne Nation
R. W. Harmon and Sons
Carterville Unit Five Board of Education
Harmon
Marion Unit Two
Herrin
Gerald Cuendet
Carterville
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Illinois Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Marion
Carterville Studies Contract
Levis
Levi's
Weber
Bill's Salvage Co
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Sirloin Stockade
GTE Phone Mart
Mardale Shopping Center
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