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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
18
Forecast calls for showers across the Rockaway, Northeast and Midwest regions with cooler temperatures expected in the coast and southern areas. Occasional rain and damp conditions anticipated, per AP Wirephoto.
Chicago attorney James Otis argued before the Illinois Supreme Court that malapportioned senate districts could affect convention elections. A U S district suit challenges districts under the one man one vote rule. Court gave no ruling. term adjourned until after Labor Day.
Democratic con con candidate Ben Cherry circulates a petition for 1000 signatures from the 57th district while awaiting Illinois Supreme Court ruling on his eligibility to serve as a convention delegate. Paul Powell, also a Democrat from Vienna, has filed a petition and will circulate it after the decision.
Dunn of Du Quoin emerges as first candidate for constitution convention delegate in the 56th district. A Perry County businessman and Republican, he competes with others from the 57th and 35th districts. Candidates must file petitions with the Secretary of State office, July 7 to 11, at the Springfield division. James Harmon, former SIU instructor, has earned a Doctor of Education from Colorado State College in Greeley.
Northern Illinois will run about 7 degrees below normal with highs near 80 and lows around 64 through Wednesday. A bit warmer Monday or Tuesday then cooler again, with showers possible Monday or Tuesday and about one tenth inch total. Southern Illinois expects 5 to 10 degrees below normal Saturday to midweek, with a cool start and slow warming late next week and rain showers by midweek totaling one half to one inch.
Two 18 year old Murphysboro youths were charged by Murphysboro police this morning. Rickey E. Reynolds of 430 North 6th Street faced driving while intoxicated illegal transportation of liquor and underage drinking charges. Michael E. Worthen of 425 North Street was charged with underage drinking. The pair were arrested at 1 14 a.m. today at 20th and Walnut Streets in Murphysboro. A hearing is pending in circuit court.
The Illinois Senate Education Committee approved unanimously a bill mandating holders of state teacher tuition waivers to teach in Illinois for two years or repay the scholarship. The rule applies to both public and private schools with limited exceptions for military service. no exemptions for Peace Corps or marriage/divorce. The measure aims to ensure returns on the state's investment in waivers, with about 29,656 current recipients out of 140,000 students statewide.
The Illinois Senate sent to Governor Ogilvie a bill to create an agency to issue revenue bonds for private colleges and universities to finance construction including dormitories and stadiums. Opposition warned of defaults but supporters said no state funds are involved and the measure aids private schools.
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