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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1972
Page
5
A fire destroyed an old wooden hopper in an abandoned coal mine north of De Soto near the Route 51 overpass on Tuesday. The story notes the mine is inactive and refers to the overpass location as a landmark for the site.
About 100 people attended an informational meeting in Murphysboro to spark interest in a senior citizen services program. Frank Kowal of Carbondale Senior Citizens proposed options such as meals on wheels trips study groups crafts and games and noted need to secure state or federal funds while planning the July 17 follow up.
Carbondale Mayor Neal Eckert plans to send a telegram voicing the city's opposition to a state bill that would freeze property taxes at 1972 levels for two years. The bill, sponsored by C. L. McCormick, R Vienna, passed the house Tuesday but lacked enough votes to apply.
Initial plans for a river port at Shawneetown on the Ohio River were presented to the Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development the Bureau of the Budget and the Department of Agriculture. Sverdrup and Parcel prepared the study for economic growth through coal industry expansion fertilizer distribution and marina facilities.
Southern Illinois University offers nine adult education courses this summer starting June 26. Subjects include horse management and riding arc welding public address systems and parent effectiveness training. Classes run eight to 10 weeks with 7 to 7 30 p m registration Thursday in Room 118 Home Economics Building. Tuition ranges from 5 to 16 dollars and more information is available from the SIU division of continuing education 908 S Wall St Carbondale.
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