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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
9
Charles O Stewart outlines Illinois state employee complaints about the Personnel Code. He details hiring procedures, perceived patronage, long hours, holidays, and pay issues. Examples include Pontiac Prison guards overworked, a tunnel moonshine case, and calls for rule review and uniform application.
Fire destroyed an outbuilding at the home of Bill Smith on North Russell Street in Marion. The flames scorched siding on the house as firefighters arrived. Fireman Barney Russell said Mrs. Smith was burning trash near the building.
A quoted speaker urges the director and the wardens to move beyond talk of maximum security and take concrete steps such as hiring more employees so current staff work fewer hours and supervise fewer prisoners.
Jade is described as a sturdy green mineral composed of silicate minerals including quartz and sand microscopic components. The description explains jade’s material nature and its hard durability.
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