Man given probation extension for theft tie along Illinois Central
Charles Pender, 25, appeared before Judge C. E. Wright in Jackson Circuit Court and received an additional year of probation after a petition to revoke his probation for a February Grand Tower theft. He admitted involvement in stealing spikes angle bars tie plates and bolts from along the Illinois Central Railroad track near Grand Tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Jackson
Charles Pender
C. E. Wright
Grand Tower 4
Tie
Illinois Central Railroad
Grand Tower
Shortcomings Of Smaller Schools Cited By Van Cleave
Frances Van Cleave of the Southern Illinoisan notes concerns over smaller district schools while backers of the Herrin unit plan argue it would improve education. State Department of Education reports and local letters criticize Hafer Colp Sunnyside Energy Bandyville and Herrin Grade Schools for lacking equipment libraries and programs. Voters on Saturday will decide if the unit district improves schools and gains state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances van Cleave
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin Unit
State Department of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Hafer
Colp
Herrin
Hater
Southern Illinois
Archi Mosley
Sunnyside
Chittyville
Energy
Bandyville
Energy School
Freeman Spur
Herrin Township
Reunion With Tracy Brings Joy After Month Apart
Frances and I take a four week trip to Europe without Tracy Ann our six year old daughter. On the voyage and Paris return the longing to share moments with her grows. The moment of reunion in the suburbs brings tears relief and a promise from Tracy to be kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Europe
Tracy Ann
Wife
Tracy
George
Helen Palmer
Palmer
Nina
Zona
French Riviera
Diamond Jim Brady
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Senate Jilts Own Wheat Bill for House Version
In a reversal the Senate rejected its own wheat bill and approved the House version by 44 to 40. The measure would raise supports to 90 percent of parity and cut acreage 25 percent to curb overproduction, with the President likely to veto. The bill targets 1960 and 1961 programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Eisenhower
California papers resume after strike ends long citywide dispute
San Jose Mercury and News restart after 128 days of stoppage. The 54 page morning edition and afternoon edition follow contracts signed with the San Jose Newspaper Guild and the Stereotypers Union ending the coast long labor tie up. Wages and fringe benefits were the central issues, with parity won at 124.10 for a 35 hour week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
San Jose Mercury and
News
West Coast
The
Mercury
San Jose Newspaper Guild
Stereotypers Union
Vanguard Flops Eight Failures Two Successes One Vehicle Left
Cape Canaveral June 23 AP Vanguard missilemen faced a fourth straight satellite launch failure as the 10th attempt due to a faulty second stage. Only two Vanguard satellites reached orbit while eight attempts failed and one launch vehicle remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanguard
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Coal price at mine steady since 1948 levels
The coal price per ton at the mine today is about the same as in 1948, indicating price stability over the decades. No major change in cost to producers or buyers is reported, maintaining historical pricing parity.
Four Arraigned In Assault Case In Williamson County
Four men pleaded not guilty in county court to assault related charges after a Friday fight in Spillertown. Harry Labotte 21 Johnston City faces aggravated assault resisting arrest and assault on an officer plus DWI with a $3500 total bond. Dennis Howard 21 Marion fights resisting arrest and assault on an officer with $1000 bond. James Simmons 17 Marion and Gilbert Labotte 17 Johnston City each plead innocent to aggravated assault with $1000 bonds. All bonds returnable July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Harry Labotte
Johnston City
John Clayton Jr
Dennis Howard
Marion
James Simmons
Gilbert Labotte
Sherman Fry
Spillertown
Fry
Doug Walls
George Phillips
Carbondale Police Briefs Report Fines for Rule Violations
Carbondale cases list Altz Gault of Oxford Mississippi fined 10 dollars for disobeying a stop sign by State Trooper Carl Gardner before Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz. James Jones of 400 W Willow Street fined 15 dollars for speeding by State Trooper John Garnall before Police Magistrate Lees Schwartz. James D Baker of Mation fined 10 dollars for following too closely by State Trooper Charles D. Riva before Police Magistrate Robert Schwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Altz Gault
Oxford
Miss
Robert Schwartz
Carl R. Gardner
James Jones
W. Willow Sr
Jack Cover Pleads Guilty in Williamson County Court
Jack Cover, 38, of Herrin, pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license in Williamson County Court. Judge John Clayton Jr. continued sentencing to Friday for further investigation. Cover’s license was suspended for six months in February 1958 and extended after he was caught driving. He faces an armed robbery indictment for a customer at the Big Nine Tavern in Colp, where he works as a bartender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cover
Herrin
Williamson County
John Clayton Jr
Cover
Big Nine
Colp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hal Boyle
Associated Press
New York
Emily Dickinson
Heaven
Hell
Leila Jim
MFA Mutual Insurance Company
Witndsan
Bill Saffer
Evergreen Drive
Mount Vernon, Ill
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University
Martha Armstead
Harrisburg
Dent
California
Franks
Illinois
Philco
Rhodes
Burford
Carbondale Community High School
Oakland Avenue
Herrin Junior High School
Adams
Cliff Hagan
Clyde Lovellette
Jack McMahon
Chuck Share
St. Louis Hawks
the Adams
Milk
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!