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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

5

Teens praise Murphysboro Youth Center fire safety progress

In Murphysboro teenagers say the three story Youth Center building is safe with fire safety upgrades ordered after a formal inspection led by Fire Chief Ray Prather and deputies. The center on the third floor hosts recreation and social activities while a dispute over a blocked exit prompted court action and a temporary injunction.

Murphysboro Ray Prather Mery Paul Deaton Norman Hilton Joe Gulenberg Dewell Barger Jackson County Gillenberg Barger Dante Mary Korikamp Robert Austin Richard Hall Linda Hall Doris Gulette la Donna Feagins Kessel

Teenagers Show Deep Interest In Science

A survey of 951 teenagers finds deep interest in science with 34 percent aiming for science careers and 70 percent supporting required science study. The report notes high recognition of IGY, mixed views on American scientific achievement, and concerns about scientist pay, especially for lower-grade researchers.

Maryland Bronx New Jersey Russia

Education Conference Set at SIU Carbondale

Educators from multiple universities plan a June 28 29 conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Hosts include SIU College of Education Division of University Extension and the area Educational Council. Sessions start 9 a.m. June 28 in Farr Auditorium with speakers Edgar Dale Richard Qualls J EB Grinnell and several faculty members.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale SIU College of Education Division of University Extension Area Educational Council of 100 Farr University School Edgar Dale Ohio State University Richard Qualls Herrin Township High School John EB. Grinnell Troy Edwards Cleo Carter Cora Thomassen Anna Carol Fitts Roy Evans Paul Wendt Dwain Small Grosvenor Rust

Purse Stolen On North Ninth Street At 2:15 PM

A Murphy, woman told police that $74 was stolen from her purse by thieves who took the purse from a way and stole $4. Mrs. Jack Raton of Rt 4 said the incident occurred about 2 15 P M in the 500 block of North Ninth Street. The purse was found in a nearby lot about two hours later.

Jack Raton Rt 4 North Ninth Street

Teens pick favorites in TV survey by Gilbert firm

A nationwide survey of 951 high school students finds The Untouchables leads mystery shows, Perry Como tops male singers and Dinah Shore tops female singers. Red Skelton and Carroll Burnett shine in comedy, with Loretta Young and Robert Stack among top performers. half prefer other shows than the top six.

Jack Paar Loretta Young Robert Stack Red Skelton Caroll Burnett Perry Como Dinah Shores Durwood Kirby Edisolivan Averick Dinah Shore

Teen TV preferences split among shows in study

A survey of teenage boys shows 16 percent favored The Untouchables as their top crime show while 4 percent chose the favorite type of girls. The results indicate small percentages across Route 66 Twilight Zone and Alcoa Presents with a three-way tie at seven percent for others. 10 percent preferred something other than variety western comedy or sports.

Route 66 Alcoa

Chevrolet wagons and trucks featured for versatile load capacity

A Chevrolet dealer promotes Greenbrier Sports Wagons offering up to twice the room of standard wagons and versatile Chevrolet trucks with strong payload capabilities. The dealer urges readers to visit now when selection is best for picking and buying.

Chevrolet

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