Herrin Prepares Major Waterworks Improvement Plan
Herrin City Council moves to implement an $89,000 waterworks upgrade with an additional $435,755 grant pending EC approval. Plans include replacing old mains, adding feeder lines, and building 1.5 million gallons of storage. A rate increase is expected to fund about $450,000 in bonds.
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Herrin
Washington, D.C
Economic Development Administration
Fred A. Henderson
Bernita Beers
Dyer H. McGowen
Mt. Vernon
Charles and Trauernicht
St. Louis
Council
McGowen
Urbana Engineering
Clark, Dietz, Painter and Associates
EDA
Bates
Herrin Council Raises Water Deposit Fees
Herrin City Council on Monday night enacted a new schedule of water deposit fees to ensure heavy water users pay final bills. The $10 dwelling deposit remains, while other fees include $25 for nonwash rack service stations, $40 for large apartments and $50 for hotels and industrial facilities. The council also approved fire hose purchases, parking restrictions on North 16th Street, a bookkeeping machine bid, and contracts for garbage disposal awarded to Atterbury and Holland despite bond and residency rules.
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Herrin
Mike Miriani
Fyr-Fyter Co
North 16Th St
Water Department
George
Milton Holland
Atterbury
Holland
Elmer Beaty
Beaty
Atterbury and
Byzantine marvel: Church of St Sophia in Constantinople
The text notes the Church of St Sophia as a premier example of Byzantine architecture, describing its construction as a Christian cathedral under Justinian the Great in Constantinople, present day Istanbul.
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Justinian the Great
Constantinople
Istanbul
Health hazards found in Herrin sink drains and septic tanks
Herrin and nearby areas show definite health hazards from polluted water. Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department inspectors found sink drains dumping into open ditches along 17th Street and in two unincorporated zones, with septic tanks draining onto ground creating standing pools. Mosquito breeding linked to encephalitis noted. city officials consider action against owners.
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Herrin
Charles G. Sadler
Franklin
Age Ditch
17Th Street
Health Department
Sadler
Fred A. Henderson
Henderson
Dan Bain
Man Charged After High Speed Chase
Bill Curry 35 of Rt 3 Car terville was charged by Marion police after officers from Herrin Marion Williamson County and state troopers pursued him at up to 100 mph. He was arrested about 2:50 am a quarter mile west of Rt 148 on New Rt 13. He faces driving while in toxicated and taking a car without the owner s consent and is jailed in Williamson County.
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Bill Curry
Rt. 3
Carterville
Marion
Herrin
Williamson County
Curry
Rt. 148
New Rt. 13
Sanders Reelected Chair Of Williamson County Democrats
Omer Sanders of Carterville was unanimously reelected chairman by precinct committeemen at the annual county Democratic convention. Sanders has led the party since 1956 and sought reelection as 59th District state representative. Other officers were returned, including Jesse Carter as treasurer and Andy Viverito as secretary. Mrs. Ethel Fallon was reelected women's organization chair and as county treasurer nominee.
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Omer Sanders
Carterville
Williamson County
Democratic Party
Sanders
Jesse Carter
Johnston City
Andy Viverito
Marion
Ethel Fallon
Women’s Organization
Students Seek Aid to Determine Riot Cause at SIU
Southern Illinois University student senate proposes forming a special committee led by Ralph W. Ruffner to assist administration in identifying causes of campus disturbances earlier this month. Senate aims to avoid naming investigators. Also discussed is summer bus service for students northeast of campus with possible operation by a local firm at six dollars an hour during peak times.
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Southern Illinois University
Ralph W. Ruffner
Senate
Ann Bosworth
Miss Bosworth
Bob Drinan
SIU
Drinan
Paul O. Hall and
R. A. Stephens Construction Co
L. E. Cecil
McMahon and Wright
Joseph Ragstale
Sidewalks
Fire Call Near Murphysboro Damages Trailer
A trailer on Highway 13 127 four miles north of town caught fire at 4 30 p m on Monday. The trailer owned by Jack Vinson of Gantt Alabama sustained 25 dollars in damage.
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Murphysboro
Jack Vinson
Gantt
Ala
City officials face hurdles in two sanitation jobs
Councilmen Joseph Ragsdale and Frank Kirk met obstacles while tackling city chores in Carbondale. Kirk’s plan to mail 1000 letters reminding residents about trash can lids ran afoul of USPS rules, prompting a $65 stamp budget increase. Ragsdale warned residents after hydrants were capped during a Southwest flushing, stressing careful handling to prevent dangerous line ruptures.
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Carbondale
Joseph Ragsdale
Frank Kirk
Ragsdale
Kirk
Uncle Sam
Lo and
Post Office Department
Jackson chairmen Goforth and Doerr re elected
Jackson County parties re elected officers at Monday meetings in Murphysboro. Democratic chairman Hubert Goforth of Carbondale is finishing his second term. Republican chairman Raymond Doerr of Vergennes is finishing his first term. Democratic officers re elected include Ray Chancey, John Travelstead, and Carl Todd. Republican officers re elected include John Parrish and Walter King. Doerr plans to name two vice chairmen from different areas.
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Hubert Goforth
Carbondale
Raymond Doerr
Vergennes
Ray Chancey
John Travelstead
Carl Todd
Grand Tower
John Parrish
Walter King
Doerr
Goforth
State Dept. of Agriculture
GOP
Jackson County Health Office seeks first floor space for Medicare era
Jackson County health officials told the county board that the health department’s 1015 Chestnut Street quarters in Murphysboro are inadequate as Medicare home health and nursing services begin. Dr H H Rohrer noted the building’s second floor is difficult for elderly and heart patients to access, urging first floor space and possible rental options. The department, which operates as a not for profit, now employs four RNs and one LPN for home nursing, with future staffing tied to demand.
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Jackson County Health Department
Chestnut St
Murphysboro
Jackson County
H.H. Rohrer
Rohrer
Department
County Board
Council screens 30 city manager applications tonight
The Carbondale City Council and a citizens group meet tonight to screen 30 applications for city manager. A revised administrative ordinance, first read Monday, outlines a council-manager structure with the manager as administrative head and power to appoint and remove department heads.
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Council
Carbondale
Carbondale Council Approves Walnut Extension Bidding
Carbondale City Council opened bids for the East Walnut Street extension with a low bid of 49 455 from Edgar Stephens and Sons of Carbondale. A joint bid from Gilmore Asphalt Co of Anna and Howell Construction Co of Carbondale totaled 51 205. The project aims to provide a second access to Tatum Heights.
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Carbondale
East Walnut Street
Edgar Stephens and Sons
Gilmore Asphalt Co
Anna, and Howell Construction Co
Carbondall
Denny and Sons
Anna
Walnut Street
Tatum Heights
Cedar View Street
East Main Street
Olmsted to Teach in Peru This Summer
John M. H. Olmsted, chair of SIU mathematics, will teach three months at the National University of Engineering in Lima. He will offer a course on modern methods of teaching math for Latin American high school teachers and a seminar in functional analysis for graduate students, both in Spanish. The assignment is part of the School Mathematics Study Group program at Stanford University supported by the NSF.
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Olmsted
Peru
John M. H. Olmsted
SIU
National University of Engineering
Lima
Stanford University
National Science Foundation
Auto Stolen From Carbondale Street Front
The 1965 Oldsmobile of William A. Pitkin of 906 Carter Ave Carbondale was reported stolen Sunday night from in front of Swindell Motors 608 N Illinois Ave. The light tan four door car belongs to an associate professor of history at Southern Illinois University.
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Carbondale
William A. Pitkin
Carter Ave
Swindell Motors, Inc
Illinois Ave
Pitkin
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale Hikes Rural Fire Fee to 200
City council approved raising fire fighting charges outside city limits from 100 to 200 per call citing PAS study findings. Officials noted homeowners insurance often covers costs and that some towns charge more, with one city at 500. Discussion addressed who is billed if non owners call.
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Carbondale
William Eaton
Public Administration Service
Joseph Ragsdale
PAS
Gene Ramsey
Jackson Schools Resource Plan Wins State Preference
Jackson County schools request a $239,629 resource center plan with a preferred rating from the state to aid federal approval. Eleven public districts and five private schools back the plan led by Monroe Deming, aiming for July decision.
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Jackson County
Washington
State Office of Public Instruction
Monroe Deming
Jackson Coun
U.S. Office of Education
Deming
Perry Queen Entries Sought for County Fair Contest
Delta Theta Tau sorority in Pinckneyville seeks contestants for the Miss Perry County Fair. The July 16 pageant will crown the winner to advance to the Miss Illinois County Fair contest in Springfield in January. Entrants must be single aged 17 to 21 from Perry or adjacent counties. Contact Mrs Allen Y. Baker or Mrs Charles Montonye in Pinckneyville.
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Perry
Illinois publishes 52-page research facilities booklet
The Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development released a 52-page booklet listing 290 industrial research facilities in Illinois. It details location staff size and specialties for each firm and targets new and out of state firms seeking research assistance. Copies are available upon request.
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Illinois
Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
S. College St
Springfield
Williamson GOP Elects James Sanders as Chairman
James Sanders of Marion was elected Williamson County Republican chairman by precinct committeemen on the first ballot. Lawrence Smothers of Herrin was secretary and Earl E. Jent of Johnston City treasurer. Sanders will appoint co chairmen for major communities and the county women’s organization chair. Sanders succeeds Albert Jones.
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James Sanders
Marion
Williamson County
Lawrence Smothers
Herrin
Earl E. Jent
Johnston City
Sanders
Smothers
Bob Connell
Women’s Organization
Albert Jones
Jones
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Harold Ellis
Pyles Fork Creek
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State Division of Highways
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