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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1978
Page
3
Pepper the dalmation of Tara Richardson and her brother David, both of Carbon dale, bright-eyed for a pet show at Winkler Park on Wednesday night. He won a Best Fireman ribbon as more than 120 observers watched a pet parade including a non-living category for children with stuffed animals or favorite toys.
SIUC officials say the Supreme Court decision on Allan Bakke will have little effect on admissions. The university has never used quotas and aims to boost minority enrollment through broader policies. President Brandt and AA officer Mary Helen Gasser caution against overgeneralizing the ruling and emphasize education of the public.
SIU Carbondale reports its summer enrollment at 9 835, down 122 from last year, with on campus headcount dropping 513 to 7 892 while off campus rises 391 to 1 943. Freshman on campus down 203 to 108. law and graduate enrollments rise slightly. medical school counts adjusted by timing. Summer session began June 12.
A early morning blaze in downtown Chester gutted the senior citizens nutrition site inside the Knapp Building and damaged the Palmer's TV and Electronics unit and three apartments. No injuries were reported as firefighters from multiple departments, aided by a local plant crew, battled the two hour fire that began in a trash can in an alley behind the building.
Tax bills totaling 8.58 million were mailed for Williamson County property owners, up from last year due to a lower state multiplier but a higher local rate. Total assessed value dropped, new properties added, and school and county levies pushed up rates across multiple districts and towns.
William C. Schwartz, 44, of Route 1 Murphysboro, died in a single car crash on Illinois 13-127 about 12:30 a.m. Police say he lost control, left the road, and overturned one mile north of Murphysboro. Funeral services are pending at Denny and Pettett Funeral Home.
Jackson County will mail tax bills on July 10, about two to three months behind normal, but roughly two and a half months ahead of last year. About 18,500 bills have been printed and sent to the treasurer, with Murphysboro and Makanda expected to receive theirs soon. First installments for real estate are due in August, with a second deadline in October, contingent on the July 10 mailing. Special levee and drainage bills are due July 17.
State Comptroller Michael Bakalis gained the carpenters union backing at a Ramada Inn meeting in Carbondale where organizers announced a 1000 dollar campaign check from Don Gorman. Union reps praised Bakalis on workman issues while denouncing Gov. Thompson, and fellow Democrats Redmond and Hana han spoke on labor concerns and Thompson’s stance.
Farmers volunteer to supply chips for the first annual Cow Chip Throwing Contest at the Du Quoin State Fair Farm and Folk Festival. Volunteers explain wind weather and feed affect chip weight, with winners advancing to the world championships in Great Falls Montana on August 4.
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