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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1968
Page
3
Val Oshel, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 21st district, hosted a Friday dinner that drew over 500 attendees in Carbondale. Senator Everett Dirksen, Republican, Pekin, served as the main speaker and helped raise funds at the $10-a-plate event.
City reports general fund cash balance 69470.45 down 3335 from year start and utility fund balance 15472 down 18597. City Manager C William Norman says he is pleased by results while Councilman William Eaton urges notifying the public of a water rate increase to cover higher costs.
The Marion Park District board approved purchasing six and a half acres from the Bank of Marion for about 4000 dollars. The L shaped parcel lies north of Goodall Street and east of Russell Street. President James Felts said the site will become a future park. Claude White will clear weeds. Commissioners Burress, Beneke, Sims attended with Felts and a July meeting planned.
Six year old Craig Ruiz of 2115 Walnut Street Murphysboro died after being struck by a car in the 1900 block of Walnut Street at 2 35 p.m. Saturday. Police said the youth darted into the path of a vehicle driven by 17 year old Thomas A. Taylor of Gorham. Funeral services are scheduled at St Andrew's Church with burial in St Andrew's Cemetery.
About 500 Republicans gathered in Carbondale Friday to kick off Val Oshel's congressional bid with an Everett Dirksen speech. Dirksen urged electing a Republican president and House in 1968, discussed crime and fiscal concerns, and noted potential Senate limits.
SIU’s Shryock Auditorium will close for a year for a 1.2 million renovation preserving architectural details. Bids are due June 25 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. The project includes a new organ, sunken orchestra pit, larger seats, wider aisles and air conditioning.
Oshel, seeking to unseat Rep. Kenneth J. Gray, spoke at a Carbondale fundraiser on Saturday night attacking inflation unemployment and the Great Society while delivering a campaigning ditty with a melodic voice. He drew applause then joined Sen. Everett Dirksen for remarks and an immediate retort about co recording stars.
Val Oshel’s bid for the congressional seat held by Rep. Kenneth J. Gray received financial support from a Carbondale fundraising dinner Friday. Dinner arrangements were managed by Charles E. Gray of Carbondale. Master of ceremonies Joe Hale joked with Gray about having a brother.
Murphysboro City Council studied a fire department plan to add aerial equipment and at least one new firefighter. The Central Hotel blaze prompted the push for aerial gear and breathing apparatus, plus new hose and nozzle sets. Additional items include uniforms and a deluge gun. Council approved street parking ban uptown, bids for a police car, a traffic signal study, and an ordinance change to stop signs. Pay raises for liquor control, city fees, and the corporation counsel were approved.
Fred Schoonover, rated second of three, selected by Deputy APM General to be Herrin postmaster. The appointment follows Rep. Gray’s delay amid mail volume pressure and civil service rules. Schoonover, 89 on the list, will be installed by Carbondale inspector Norsworthy within two to six weeks.
Murphysboro city council approved a plan to acquire the former Daniel home at 109 S. 13th St and a vacant lot at 13th and South for 40 000. The city would pay 15 000 for site work and use 5 percent financing over 10 years with meter revenue to repay costs. Mayor Williams urged 24 hour meters and extension of nearby meters. Unanimous vote to proceed and report back.
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