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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
3
A jury deliberated about 15 minutes Wednesday afternoon before delivering an innocent verdict for George in a kidnapping case. The clearest available details indicate a prompt jury decision affirming the inmate’s innocence.
James Joseph Murphy, 39, a Marion federal penitentiary trusty, remains unlocated after walking away from an outside work detail on June 5. The FBI office in Carbondale reports the disappearance is under investigation. Murphy, sentenced to 10 years in 1968 for bank robbery, was with a landscaping crew outside the maximum security area.
An 87 year old Herrin man and his wife were sheltering under a maple tree with two mares when a lightning bolt struck the younger mare on a rain afternoon. The mare died. Sollie Leehy was treated for shock and discharged. his wife remains in good condition.
At least seven car windows and school windows at South Side school were broken Wednesday night in Herrin. Three Marion teens Phil lip Patrick Smart and Rusty Lee Fallowell both 15 and Tom Field 17 were held in connection with the incident. Charges were pending as of this morning. Police official said cost estimates and details would be released after meetings with the youths and parents. CAIRO FIRM SEEKS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT Al Johnson Construction Co of Cairo seeks state permit to dredge 75000 cubic yards of sand from the Mississippi River bed to create three sand island cells at Piers 11 12 and 13 for the Interstate Rt 57 bridge and a temporary dock on the left bank near Cairo. The permit is sought from the Illinois division of waterways.
The third annual Fort de Chartres Rendezvous brings 1700s style competitions and cultural demos to the fort near Prairie du Rocher Randolph County. Buckskin contests, flintlock events, trades, tours, and roving music by La Guienne Singers Cahokia French fiddlers and others run Saturday and Sunday with canoe races street dance and self guided tours.
George Forest of Murphysboro Rt 3 constructs an official U S Flag Code size flag measuring 19 by 10 feet. He salvages permanent press fabric for about $15 and with his wife Juanita hires a seamstress to assemble stars. Forest aims to honor America by displaying the official proportions from two trees at his home.
A seven member panel from Anna Marion Herrin Carbondale and other towns will question Gov Richard B Ogilvie tonight in the first Ask the Governor telecast. The program airs 8 to 9 p m on WPSD TV Channel 6 Paducah Kentucky with toll free questions accepted after 7 30 p m via 800 626 3904. If not all questions are answered on air they will be answered by mail later.
Ralph W. Chenoweth, former Christopher High School principal 1939 to 1944 and Marshall native, was named Michigan Educator of the Year by the Education Day Committee of Michigan Week. He now directs St. Clair Shores Adult Education and Summer School in the Detroit suburb. The Dongola Homecoming on June 24 at the town ballpark will raise funds for an $8,500 rural fire truck. The Dongola Fire Department sponsors the event with Spoonburgers and desserts. Everett Red Cloud and Doc Helm host after supper.
Dr. John O. Hudgins Jr. of Murphysboro leaves for Guatemala for three weeks as part of a health team including a physician and 26 college students. The team, affiliated with Aesculupian International of Direct Relief Foundation, funds expenses through donations and personal contributions. Hudgins will carry 50 pounds of clothing and supplies, live with local families, and perform pain relief procedures including extractions. He has practiced in Murphysboro since 1961.
The Carbondale Library Board asks the city council to authorize a bond referendum of 750000 to 850000 to build a new 16800 square foot library on University avenue and Jackson street. Construction could rise to about 971000 without grants, with a 194200 federal grant possible.
At Southern Illinois University trustees discuss potential reassignment of two administrators Isaac Brackett vice president for academic affairs and John Anderson assistant to the president for public relations Both seek full time teaching in speech pathology and audiology Brackett notes his prior role in the department and Anderson may see his current position eliminated
The Marion public housing plan for elderly residents is under review by HUD in Washington. Julius Steinmarch of the Williamson County Housing Authority expects approval by June 30 with a total project cost around 1.22 million dollars. The plan includes construction of two apartment buildings at Main and Bentley with site and planning costs, hoping bids in July and start of construction in August 1972.
Frank Benjamin Benton 71 of 109 W 9th St Johnston City died in Marion Memorial Hospital from injuries from a gas can explosion in his yard. Born November 27 1900 he was a WWII veteran and retired university supply clerk. He is survived by his wife Muriel and brother Everett. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Johnston City. Burial Lakeview Cemetery Johnston City. Donations to First Baptist Organ Fund.
Marion official Beneke was elected secretary of the Williamson County Public Building Commission replacing Oscar Schafale who retired. The commission, after approving final plumbing work and a few repairs at the courthouse, delayed elevator maintenance pending need, with Bearden and Archit ects to finalize tasks.
Carbondale City Manager Carroll J. Fry told about 90 chamber members that city government and the chamber are not competitors though conflicts could arise from differing planning approaches. He urged a dynamic chamber program, five city goals, and better regional cooperation using a task force approach to service delivery.
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