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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
3
Murphysboro police and Jackson County authorities investigated claims of a seven foot mud covered light haired figure near the Big Muddy River. They found tracks and heard animal screams and kept the case open awaiting further information.
The Anna Jonesboro Community High School board created mathematics, business and vocational education, social studies, science and English departments. Carol Travis will head mathematics, Richard McClain business and vocational ed, Carroll Belcher social studies, Robert Nebughr science, and Carol Kroeger English. Department heads receive a $100 annual raise.
Marion city council received no firm bids for a year supply of gasoline for municipal vehicles. Standard Oil, sole respondent, offered to supply at current bulk rates after a fuel shortage. City officials approved a month to month Standard bid while planning future competitive sourcing.
A seven foot boa constrictor escaped from a car trunk in St Louis and wandered to Sparta before being placed in a Sparta pet shop. Police charged with locating its owner learned the snake belonged to Rudy Schuessler’s son. The shop owner believes the snake will sell and Carbondale shops may receive it for sale.
The Christopher school board asks dismissal of a suit over a disputed 395000 bond referendum approved by 15 votes. Nin e residents allege voter overcount after recount changed results to 654 638. A Monday hearing in Franklin County Circuit Court led to a motion by James W. Sanders and a request for briefs by Judge Bruce Saxe.
Ronald Stamp a 25 year old Union County deputy was named acting sheriff following Elmer Kelley’s resignation effective July 15. Stamp will serve until a November election fills Kelley’s term ending November 1974. caucuses likely to nominate suspects for the sheriff race with Stamp seeking the Democratic Party nomination.
Carbondale advances a 153 page zoning ordinance after more than two years of work by the zoning commission. Mayor Eckert cautioned the council to expect weeks of reading, hearings and citizen complaints as the plan is debated.
A Bonifield Brothers Freight Lines driver Kenneth Smith of Marion was wounded on the neck by a stray pellet from a .22 caliber rifle while driving on Boyton Street near Van Buren. Police collected statements but could not locate the shooter.
City approved raises for all departments except firemen whose union has not yet been recognized. Police chief, fire chief, and several department heads received increases. patrolmen and radio operators also saw higher pay. A separate two year raise for Laborers Local 372 adds new hourly rates. Sidewalk funding and demolition of dilapidated houses dominated lengthy session.
A Herrin fireman was overcome by heat while fighting a Monday afternoon blaze. Ron Graul was treated and released at Herrin Hospital. Bill Hatley finished Graul's shift. The shed owned by Esther Monroe off Route 148 south of town was destroyed, apparently started by burning trash.
The Southern Illinois Comprehensive Health Planning group CHPSI, chaired by Samuel McVay, emphasized local input to influence state and federal decisions. At Mt. Vernon dinner, McVay urged cooperation with other planning bodies, and Maxine Rosenbarger received the CHP Award. New officers were elected. budget for the coming year totals about $142,000 with most funds from federal sources.
Charles W. Franklin, 26, of Marion, died in a single vehicle crash about 12:55 a.m. on Interstate 57 two miles north of Route 13. He worked for General Telephone Co. and died from head, neck, and chest injuries. Passenger Roger L. Newlin, 24, had minor shoulder injuries. An inquest by Williamson County Coroner James R. Wilson is pending. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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