Area men aid Cuban refugees in Key West transport work
Jackson County EMTs Meyners and Grassy helped refugees arriving by boat in Key West. They moved injured to Florida Keys Memorial Hospital, assisted by Marines and border officials. New graduates from John A. Logan College joined the effort, aiding an influx that included hepatitis and carbon monoxide exposure cases, with several deaths reported.
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Dave Meyners
Illinois
Key West
America
Meyners
Jackson County
Marines
Border Patrol
Immigration
Don Grassy
Southern Ilinois University-Carbondale
Ken Temkin
Stuart
Temkin
John A. Logan College
Chris Gualdoni
Herrin
John EU
Meyner
Mariel
Cuba
Atlanta
West Frankfort council to decide Parking meters gone for good
West Frankfort may drop parking meters after a six month trial. Merchants push for permanent removal to compete with a new shopping center near Interstate 57. Council split vote earlier, with mayor and finance official leaning toward removal. Merchants report minimal complaints and praise free parking, while officials note potential revenue loss but acknowledge limited net from meters.
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O. R. Walley
West
Frankfort
Merchants Association
Mike McClatchey
Finance
John Simmonsay
Lloyd Saylor
Chamber of Commerce
John Goodson
The
Bob Hampton
Sean Brown
Warren Brown
Association
Brown
East Main
Have
Simmons
Lindell Blades
Sige
McClatchey
West Frankfort
Gener
Buffington
Cajun Cooking Distinct Along Louisiana Bayous
A brief note on Cajun cuisine noting its distinctiveness among Louisiana bayou communities. It concludes that country food lovers may enjoy Cajun dishes, with emphasis on the unique culture behind the cooking.
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Louisiana Bayous
Herrin Girls Tie State Run, Benton Wins Basketball Title
The column contrasts Herrin High School finishing second in the girls softball state tournament with Benton High School securing the girls Class A basketball championship. It previews a viewpoint in Pressbox, a new weekly opinion feature beginning this week.
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Herrin High School
Benton High School
Dangerous household chemicals list warnings from SIU research
Two researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale compiled a list of chemicals commonly found in homes that may pose hazards to pregnant women. The article urges awareness and details the potential risks associated with these substances.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan Publication Offices and rates
The Southern Illinoisan announces offices in Carbondale Herrin and Marion with delivery and classified contact numbers. Rates listed for Sunday motor route and mail circulation options across 18 counties and outside area, with monthly and quarterly pricing details and postmaster address for address changes.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Southern
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
W. Franksfort merit board meets Friday
The W. Frankfort merit board discussed the Leon Saillez case and planned to update by-laws to conform with Illinois law. New officers Rev. Alvin Cram as chairman and James Ledbetter as secretary were named in a recent reorganizational meeting attended by police and fire department members.
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West
Leon Saillez
Jerry Crain
Alvin Cram
James Ledbetter
Crain
Saillez
Police
Fire Departments
Merit Board
Illinois
In Taylorville a truck tied to Menard escapee found
Police intensified the manhunt for Perry W Hubbart a 32 year old from Shelbyville after he allegedly slipped handcuffs on Thursday and fled a bus transporting 49 inmates from Vandalia to Menard The red pickup he is believed to have stolen was found abandoned in Taylorville with a resident sighting a suspicious subject later authorities say Hubbart faces 13 charges including murder aggravated kidnapping armed robbery and attempted murder from a May 1 shooting at a Pana pool and a rape and shooting spree across several counties He is described as white 5 foot 6 inches 150 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair and likely wearing blue denim prison clothing
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Menard Correctional Center
Taylorville
Pana
Shelbyville
Perry W. Hubbart
Hubbart
Vandalia
Fayette County
Menard
Red Bud
Don Brown
Christian County Sheriff’s Department
Carolyn Rickleman
Mattoon
Coles County
Rushville
Moultrie County
Judith Holthaus
Joseph Eta
Christian County
Shelby County
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ED Greer
Alto Pass
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Crafy
W. Frankfort Merit Board
Theresa Churchill
U.S. Treasury
Federal Savings & Loan Association of Sparta
Sparta
Broadway
Market Carbondale
Mardale
Murphysboro
Walnut Steeleville
First Federal
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