CATV profits and franchise terms in Southern Illinois
The article explains CATV economics for towns like Mt. Vernon and Carbondale, outlining franchise payments from 3 to 8 percent of gross income, plus fixed monthly or year payments. It estimates subscriber growth, potential city revenues, and compares regional systems amid ongoing expansion. It notes variability by city and frames next discussions on the FCC and Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Ohio
Marion
Carbondale
Springfield
Los Angeles
Calif
Asheville
N. C
Mt. Vernon
Manion
Carbondale Council Sets Sunset Drive Width and House Move
A 7:30 p.m. special meeting will decide Sunset Drive extension width in west Carbondale to serve a Little Crab Orchard Creek bridge project. A 34 foot width is recommended from Donna Drive to Parrish subdivision across a planned bridge. The council will also hear a permit request to move a five room House from 1012 S Forest St to 700 N Barnes St by Bob James. Informal discussion on agenda items for the July 3 regular meeting will follow.
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Carbondale
Sunset Dr
West Carbondale
Little Crab Orchard Creek
Pla Commission
Donna Drive
Sunset Drive
Parrish Subdivision
Architects discuss junior colleges in Marion talk
The William F. Bernbrook firm of Moline led a meeting for county school superintendents and officials from six Southern Illinois junior college districts. Leslie Stilley and Leslie McCollum attended as guests.
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Marion
William F. Bernbrook
Moline
Southern Illinois
Leslie Stilley
Williamson County
Leslie McCollum
Herrin High School
Bernbrock
Illinois
Blackhawk
Walter G. Kimmel
Robert C. Spielman
Fire calls report from Carbondale and Benton
At 201 S Oakland Ave Carbondale a fire damaged a parked 1962 Cadillac with minor damage reported. In Benton a Friday 5 30 p m at Ket terman s Service Station motorcycle exhaust fumes from a gas pump caused $800 damage to the motorcycle pump and a car in the driveway. Later in Benton at 8 30 p m on W Main in front of Eagles Park a car fire with back fire through the carburetor caused $50 damage.
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Carbondale
S. Oakland Ave
Benton
Ketterman’s
Bob Semtel
W. Main
Eagles Park
Health department urges sanitary landfills to curb dumps
Franklin and Williamson Counties should host centralized landfills to stop illegal dumping at the C. W. F. and Joint Yard site east of Orient. Dan Bain cites multiple dump types breeding flies and rodents. fines up to 200 dollars per offense. Also reports the death of Alonzo Evans, 54, Marion janitor, with funeral plans pending at Jones Funeral Home Colp.
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Franklin
Williamson
Health Department
Joint Yard
Orient
Dan Bain
Bain
Alonzo Evans
S. Liberty St
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Evans
Corene
Lauretha Prude
Jonnie Mae Cheers
Olivia Butler
Florida Anderson
Chicago
Leola Moore
Marianna
Ark
Lauretha Evans
Memphis
Memphis, Tenn
Jimmie Wilson
Jones Funeral Home of
Colp
Dropouts Lower Murphysboro Unit 186 Final Enrollment
Murphysboro Unit School District 186 lost 33 pupils to dropouts in 1966-67. Enrollment ended at 2,711 with 1,420 boys and 1,291 girls. High school dropouts numbered 30, about 4 percent, compared with state averages around 30 percent when including between year losses. County Supt. Monroe Deming notes rising county enrollment affects dropout figures.
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Murphysboro Unit
Unit 186
County Supt. of
Monroe Deming
Deming
Jackson County
VTOL travel may ease airport bottlenecks at city centers
Lockheed California announces a first generation VTOL craft capable of carrying 30 passengers at 250 mph up to 250 miles non stop. The craft could operate from city heliports, linking communities to major airports and reshaping regional air service.
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Southern Illinois University
Philip A. Colman
SIU Transportation Institute
Colman
Lockheed- California Co
Lockheed
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
New York City
Miami
Fla
Rites Tuesday for Godwin
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday for U.S. Art Spec. 4 Raymond W. Godwin at Jerusalem Church in Fiona Township with Sister Irene Chaney officiating. Burial will follow in Jerusalem Cemetery. Godwin died June 19 in Wisconsin. Friends may call today at Walker Funeral Home Alto Pass.
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U.S
Raymond W
Walker Funeral Home
Alto Pass
Williamson County Board of Commissioners reviews property values
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners opened its annual session as the board of review. It will hear complaints on 1968 property evaluations through August. Tax bill complaints go to the tax collector. Appointments must be made with Lou King, tax supervisor, who serves as clerk. Hearings are scheduled with 15 minutes per complaint.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Board of Review
Lou King
Ordinances Near Completion In Jackson County
Subdivision and county zoning ordinances in final development stages were announced by Franklyn Moreno of the Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission. A courthouse display in Murphysboro is planned with broader outreach to other counties. Harold Briggs was reappointed to a five year term on the Jackson County Housing Authority. No injuries reported in two Murphysboro accidents.
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Jackson County
Franklyn Moreno
Greater Egypt
Harold Briggs
Carbondale
Jackson County Housing Authority
Briggs
Fires and damages reported in three towns
In Marion at 2 30 p m Saturday Mo dena Morgan 812 W Maplewood St a wall fire caused slight damage In Marion at 8 30 p m Saturday Mrs Sessions 1210 S Madison St a television short Mar ypys buro Alden East home 2116 Walnut St 3 p m Saturday lightning struck roof causing extensive fire damage to roof and attic
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Rt. 149
Larry E. Burnett
Herman Place
Bourbonnais
Henry A. Browers
Rt. 2
Ironton
Burnett
Barbara J. Boicourt
S. Washington St
Harrisburg
Karen J. Ellis
Cherry Hills Rd
Bettendorf
Iowa
Walnut
14Th Streets
Marion
Modena Morgan
W. Maplewood St
Murphysboro
Air taxi link eyed for Carbondale region
Ralph Lovering of the FAA urged an air taxi network for the Midwest at SIU regional airports conference. He described his trip from Washington to Carbondale via St. Louis, noting the lack of local air taxi service and the long travel time. SIU officials said Ong Aircraft Corp will start service from Southern Illinois Airport linking Carbondale with St. Louis Champaign Chicago and other hubs.
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Ralph Lovering
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
William Co. Knoepfle
Jack Wenzel
Aeronautics Department
Gene Seibert
Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Lovering
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Twin Cities
United States
Midwest
Carbondale
Washington, D.C
Washington National Airport
St. Louis
Alexander R. MacMillan
SIU Transportation Institute
Ong Aircraft Corp
Champaign
Chicago
Williamson County Court Facility Remodel Nears Completion
Remodeling of the Williamson County Circuit Court facilities on the second floor of Marion City Hall is nearly complete. Judge Stewart Cluster gains a separated bench and new counsel table, a lowered ceiling, acoustical and lighting upgrades, paneled walls, and a lawyers clients consultation room. Carl Miller receives a private office. jury hearings will stay in the courthouse. Cost about 1900 dollars. A mail service contract between Carbondale and St Louis via East St Louis was awarded to Sam's Transport Service Co of Olney due to train removals and bus discontinuations.
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Williamson County
Marion City Hall
Cluster
Carbondale
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Sam’s Transport Service Co
Olney
Ervin Sullivan
Mines Report Odd Tuesday Work At Burning Star
Mines Working Tuesday Burning Star 2 Burning Star 3 while all other mines idle, indicating a targeted production pattern for the day.
Herrin to consider updated zoning ordinance tonight
Herrin officials prepare to vote on a long disputed zoning ordinance with final decisions expected after a zoning commission meeting this afternoon. Mayor Henderson may urge delaying action until July 10 as council members plan caucuses over the next two weeks.
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Herrin
Charles G. Sadler
Zoning Commission
Fred A. Henderson
Trustees meet Thursday at Southern Illinois University
The Southern Illinois University board of trustees meets in Carbondale at 1 30 p m to fill a new board member, appoint Dr Martin Van Brow to a second six year term, and review personnel changes. Bids open for utilities installation on a family housing project in Carbondale and for an addition to the Edwardsville campus physical sciences building. Funeral services for Opal M Scott 51 of Du Quoin are set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Weinberg Funeral Home burial in Hallidayboro Cemetery. The Rev Lenus Turley will officiate. Friends may call after noon Thursday.
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Southern Illinois Univesity Board of Trustees
Carbondale
Ivan Elliott Jr
Carmi Attoney
Otto Kener
Arnold Marmont
Chicago __industrials
Martin van Brow
Opal M. Scott
Marshall Browne Hospital
Weinberg Funeal
du Quoin
Scott
N. Hicko St
Lenus Turley
Rock Hill
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CATV
Community Antenna Television
Frederic Gregg
Gregg
John Manion Jr
Herrin and
Murphsyboro
Transportation Institute
Tion
UN Ed
Comany
Raymond Godwin
Godwin
Park and Monroe Avenues
South Park
Stodlar Ave
Federal Housing and Urban Development Department
City Hall
Mrs. Opal Scott
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