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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1965
Page
4
Mayor Joe Williams described the police staffing matter as a closed issue amid calls from Jackson County State's Attorney Richard Richman for more revenue to fund improvements. Williams said the city will act within finances and does not plan a letter campaign, expecting no major council discussion tonight.
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 weighs assigning a nurse through the county health department with the district paying about 5500 dollars annually. Dr. H. H. Rohrer and Kathleen Bahn present the plan, noting improved continuity and access to medical services. The district currently pays a similar amount for its own nurse and the position is vacant after Mrs. Ward’s resignation. Supt. Blackwood supports the proposal, while the board also hires a new guidance teacher and calls bids for high school office equipment.
Wayne E. Stevers, band director of the Metropolis City Schools concert and marching band, will sing at the Kiwanis International convention in Madison Square Garden, New York City. He represents the Southern Illinois District Kiwanis Clubs and studied voice at Southern Illinois University.
A Yellow Cab in Carbondale was found abandoned in the 500 block of West Pecan Street. The driver had not returned after picking up two fares to Carville. Officials say the driver fled with about $14 to $15 and a charge is not expected.
James D. Holloway, a Democrat from Sparta and member of the House Banks and Savings and Loan Associations Committee, says a bid to legalize ambulatory currency exchanges operating from trucks or cars to cash checks at factory doors has recurred in each session. He notes a Chicago operator has pushed the measure biennially and recalls a vote to discharge the bill to the floor despite a do not pass recommendation. Holloway remained opposed. committee members listed include Bernard M. Peskin and several Chicago Democrats and Republicans.
Southern Illinois University earns a $202 465 federal grant to support a new office wing adjacent to the Edwardsville campus science building under construction. The grant requires state matching funds, potentially offset by an $800 000 capital budget item pending legislative approval and signed into law.
State Rep. C L McCormick predicts passage of a 10000 appropriation for anti mosquito spraying in the stonefort Creal Springs area. He introduced the bill and expects quick approval and signature by Gov. Otto Kerner. The Health Department would conduct spraying to combat salt water type mosquitoes found near mine ponds and suspected egg densities.
Charles Britton and Larry Johnson pleaded guilty in Jackson County Circuit Court to gasoline theft charges and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. Frank Varnum, held on parole violation, is on parole from Menard Penitentiary and faces continued investigation. Police report the trio siphoned gas from a Unit School District 186 bus near Murphysboro Township High School after their car ran dry.
LaVerne Randolph of Herrin was fined 25 dollars and placed on one year probation for deceptive practice. He must repay 15 dollars for a bad check to Lindolph Reynolds of Reynolds Tomboy Market, Carterville, dated January 3. Judge Elmer Farmer imposed 10.30 dollars in court costs after Randolph pleaded guilty.
State Police and six plainclothes troopers staged gambling raids on the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1567 at 108 E Walnut St and the Eagles Lodge at 205 N 16th St Herrin. Six slot machines were seized at each club and custodians face charges while liquor licenses may be suspended. Prosecution officials said machines would be counted and funds directed to the county general fund.
State Sen. Paul Simon urges Secretary of State Powell to explain his dealings with Irwin S. Wiedrick as questions rise over payments totaling 70 000 over nine years. Powell defends legality and notes 16 900 shares in Chicago Downs worth about 35 each held by his wife with 1 annual dollar dividend.
A Benton jury on day two of a Franklin County Circuit Court trial heard testimony in a $50,000 damage suit filed by Jo Linda Aaron of West Frankfort against Policeman Maynard Arnett and the City of West Frankfort. Aaron alleges Arnett, on duty, threatened her, struck her, caused her to drop her child and fall, injuring her eye, hand, legs and body and causing emotional distress. The incident reportedly occurred Sept 14, 1964, at City Hall.
The Illinois Senate finance committee gave a do pass recommendation to an 18.8 million construction bill for the Illinois Building Authority. If approved, it then heads to the Senate floor after House passage. Governor Kerner backs the projects in his budget message. The Carbondale and Edwardsville campuses are included, with a 4 million administration building at Carbondale as a major item.
The City Council purchased a 1965 Dodge for $3,584 from Claunch Motors in Herrin to replace a 1962 Chevrolet in need of repairs. Police Chief William McKenzie confirmed the purchase and unit swap.
Carbondale authorities report 13 jukeboxes and 19 other coin operated devices unpaid by the May 1 deadline. Police seek lists of delinquent businesses while some venues had already settled the 25 and 10 dollar device taxes. A wheel tax of 3.50 dollars awaits list of nonpayers. 1,869 owners had paid.
Inmate Jessie Adams, 44, was found hanged in his Joliet Menard cell Thursday during rounds. He had a 25 year murder sentence and was receiving burial arrangements after death at Welge Chapel in Chester. He came from Cook County on April 17 1957 and later to Menard in June 1957. He was a World War II and Korea veteran.
Rep Kenneth J Gray announced a $388941 Housing and Home Finance Agency loan for Johnston City to build 26 low rent homes. Twelve units will house the elderly and fourteen are for general low rent housing. The Williamson County Housing Authority sought $432157 in federal grants, covering about 90 percent of estimated costs. The authority had earlier received a $5200 Public Housing Administration loan in May for initial work.
Carbondale police investigated two fireworks reports in the city. Police Chief Jack Hazel questioned two youths who allegedly set off firecrackers on Walter Drive. He said they bought the devices in two Carbondale stores and planned to question the second shop owner after talking with the first.
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