Dorm Work Resumes on $1 Million University Park Dormitory
Workmen returned to the University Park dormitory project in Southern This mis University after a three week delay caused by sympathy strikes in the Springfield area. Crews were expected to be full today as conditions clarified whether the 1965 occupancy date would be affected. The dormitory, planned for over 800 women and 1,000 men students, had been scheduled for occupancy in 1965 but delay may shift that date.
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University Park
Southern Thismis University
Springfield
Tips Aid Search For Farm Laborer Suspect In Killing
Union County authorities received tips about three possible hiding spots for James Spencer, a farm laborer wanted for the killing of William Howard Taylor near Cobden. Sheriffs plan to have State Police check a Chicago address he may be staying at amid lack of cooperation and a failed federal warrant attempt.
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Union
Cobden
Jean Fullenwider
Chicago
James Spencer
Spencer
William Howard Taylor
Taylor
Makanda
Pullenwider
Cook County
Fullenwider
Lose Licenses In Illinois Driver Penalties Report
The Secretary of State revokes licenses for two area residents amid driving while intoxicated and drag racing violations. Additional suspensions in Southern Illinois affect Charles E Hall Richard H Kuhlman Paul C Herren and Charles T Palmer for multiple violations within a year. Probationary permits are issued to Wayne Carter and Rodney F Parrish.
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Secretary of State
SYS
Earl N. Laufer
Rt. J
Charles T. Palmer
Thompsonville
Wayen Carter
Elco
Rodney F. Parrish
Bu 4
Curbundale
Williamson County Reacts to Greater Egypt Plan for District Consolidation
Williamson County officials split over the Greater Egypt Regional Planning Commission proposal to merge 15 districts into two with parts of two others by 1980. Marion, Herrin, Johnston City, Carterville, Hurst-Bush, Crab Orchard and Johnston City assess impact, school sizes, funding, and local feasibility.
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Wiliamson County
Greater
Marion Gait
Greater Egypt
Marion Supt
Orland Stanley
Dohastet City
West Frankfort
Ceis
Chambers of Commerce
Planceport
Counry
Johnston City
Carterville
Hurst Bush
Crab Orchard
Plan Commission
Williamson County
Three Held In Vandalism At Royalton Cemetery
Royalton area youths ages 12 15 and 24 were held by Franklin County authorities for vandalism at Brown ing Cemetery. They admitted overturning more than 30 gravestones and breaking several. No charges yet. deputies said the boys could not recall when they last visited the cemetery. Royalton police discovered the vandalism on Wednesday. State's Attorney Adly Joe Hickman to appear today.
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Royalton
Franklin County
Browning
Joe Hickman
Miller
Schwartz
Big Muddy
Willer
Vernon B. Miller
Murphysboro
Ray Shingleton
McClain
Three Teachers Offered Contracts by Christopher High Board
Christopher High School board voted Wednesday to offer contracts to three teachers. Robert Weiss of Carbondale will teach mathematics and science, Bertha Vaughn of Carbondale will teach girls physical education and English, and Vickie Pinazal of Valier will teach commerce. They will replace Raymond Weiser Lorraine Blankinship and Patsy Telford, who have designed.
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Christopher High Schnol Board of Education
Robert, Weiss
Carbondale
Bertha Vaughn
Vickie Pinazal
Valier
Raymond Weiser
Lorraine Blankinship
Patsy Telford
Phoney Mack Model Caper Warns Carbondale Teens
Carbondale police warn teen girls about a phony model offer. Police Chief Jack Hazel says a man phones girls for days claiming to work for a clothing store and asks them to model by walking downtown in shorts. No suspect found. calls traceable, warn against unsafe recruitment.
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Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Hazel
Ken
Bey
Havel
Une
Carbondale Bond Sales Postponed
Bond sales totaling 4 095 000 for Carbondale city high and grade schools and parks are delayed from July 1 to about July 15. Four districts may bid separately or collectively, with new resolutions to be issued. Moody's rates the districts A, and interest is expected to be strong. bids may open around mid July.
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Carbondale City
Park
Charles and Trauernicht
St. Louis
City of Carbondale
Carbondale Park District
Municipal Research Assoca Gates
Moody's Investors Service
Mines Working Friday Orient 5 Orient 4 Zeigler 3 Zeigler 4 Old Bend Old Ben
Mines activity listed for Friday includes Orient at 5 and 4, Zeigler at 3 and 4, Old Bend and Old Ben also noted. Fidelity and Burning Star entries indicate related mine names and possible load or shift notes. No further context or dates provided.
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Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity
Burning Star
Lost Shoe Leads Police To Suspect In Car Theft
Jot Hofstetter, 18, of Nashville, arrested after a shoe left at a car crash linked him to the incident. State Police located the car reported stolen from Howard Johannes, abandoned after a chase on Route 460 east of Nashville. Hoffstetter, treated for a possible broken leg, faces theft of a motor vehicle charges once cleared by a doctor.
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Howard Johannes
Rt. 2
Nashville
Johannes
Nasheville
Hoffstetter
Boyd
Carbondale Teens Face Court Over Drive-In Fracas
More than a dozen Carbondale youths were brought before Judge Schwartz on charges of disturbing the peace after a Tuesday night scuffle at the Dog N Suds drive-in. One youth, Jackie Moore, pleaded guilty with fines. several charges were dismissed. disposition of others pending.
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Carbondale
Mardale
Jackie Moore
Robert Schwartz
Jackson County
Schwartz and
City Atty
J. Edward Helton
Two Zoologists at SIU Receive NSF Grants Totaling 32400
Southern Allinois University biology department awards go to Prof. Richard R. Kudo for 12100 and John C. Downey for 19300. Grants span about five years. Kudo, a leading protozoologist born in Japan, has a genus Kudoa named after him and joined SIU in 1958 after Illinois and Rutgers. Downey, from Eureka Utah, joined SIU in 1956 following posts at UC Davis and the University of Utah.
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Southern Allinois University
National Science Foundation
Richard R. Kudo
John C. Downey
Kuda
Japan
Open House Set Sunday At Shelter
Williamson County residents may tour the new Williamson County Humane Society Shelter Sunday from 2 to 5 pm near Allen Industries on the south side of Herrin Colp Road. Mrs Mary Robinson presides as host and visitors may sign up for a registered puppy giveaway likely a Pekingese. refreshments will be served.
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Williamson County
Williamson County Humane Society
Allen Industries
Herrin-Colp Road
Mary Robinson
Herrin
Park Plans Next Step for Carbondale Recreation Areas
Park designers outline preliminary plans to be shown to the Park Board for approval. McFadzean Everly and Associates seek boundary maps and topographical data and propose J T Blankinship and Associates to provide survey information. They aim to coordinate with Grade School District 95 architects to jointly plan park and school sites funded by bond issues.
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Carbondale
McFadzean, Everly and Associates
Park Board
J. T. Blankinship
Carbondale Park District Plans Expansion by Annexation
Carbondale Park Board members will draft guidelines for expanding the district via annexation. President Kenneth Xsiller says the board will target one or two ready areas, seek resident support, and issue a fact sheet on annexation and benefits. Expansion would bring additional tax revenue.
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Carbondale Park
Kenneth Xsiller
Herbert Selte
Robert Allen
Park District
UF Agency Budgets Due In Herrin
Agencies in Herrin must submit budget requests for the United Fund drive by Wednesday to set the campaign goal. The campaign starts in October per president Jack Murphy. Send budgets and last year’s expense audit to Dorothy Bailey at 416 George St Herrin. Last year’s goal was 528700, the seventh straight year reaching it.
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Herrin United Fund
United Fund
Jack Murphy
Dorothy Bailey
SIU Grants Training Funds For Special Education Program
A federal grant of 41759 to Southern Illinois University funds a two year program in special education Rehabilitation Institute. The traineeships will support about six master degree candidates starting in September. Applications are invited to contact Guy Renzaglia or Oliver Kolstoe.
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Southern Illinois University
Neal Inquest Set Tonight
An inquest into the death of Rev. Harold Neal 32 of Carterville will be held tonight at 7:50 p.m. in the Carterville fire station. He died June 11 after an industrial accident at the Orchill Plant of Central Technology Inc April 24. Arthur Plegge 60 of 1507 W Cherry St Marion will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Williamson County courthouse per Coroner Paul Litton. Mr. Plegge was found dead with a knife wound in his throat June 11. He lived alone.
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Harold Neal
Carterville
Orchill
Central Technology, Inc
Arthur Plegge
W. Cherry St
Marion
Pridey
Williamson County
Paul Litton
Plegge
June Il
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Williamson
Remo Castrale
Castrale
Hershel Ridgway
Commission
Ridgway
Hurst-Bush
Ernest Treece
James Coffel
Mont Davis
Davis
iCrab Orchard High School
Paulton
Dykersburg
Arnold
Arnold and
Lncal
Mack
Legitimade Model Agency
Roy McClain
Carbendale
Murphysboro Dairy Queen
Eske Murphysboro
Dairy Queens
MeiClain
Michael
Neal Inquest
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