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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
2
Jackson County approved a reapportionment plan creating five districts with three members each to form the Jackson County Board. The new board takes effect May 3, 1972, while questions on nomination, election timing, and operation remain unresolved amid pending state bills.
Richman notes county board would form under state law with 15 members and terms drawn by lot. Contemplates districts 10,259 to 11,381 population within a 55,000 county, possible two and four year terms, and census driven redistricting. Debates include eligibility of township supervisors and the impact of cumulative voting and ten year revisions.
Carbondale Model Cities director Bob Stalls warns state Public Health may cut or delay a $142,000 grant for the northeast health service. A six month $50,000 portion is likely, with a review then deciding on further funding. program began January 4 and operates from Attucks Center with HUD and state support.
Rep Kenneth J Gray said the House appropriations committee approved 3 5 million dollars for salaries and expenses at the Marion federal penitentiary and 150 000 to continue a building program Warden George W Pickett cited improvements and a new 100 inmate minimum custody camp. current staff totals 275 and 505 maximum custody inmates.
Franklin County Zoning Commission meets 8 p m Wednesday at Benton courthouse. public lectures include The Militant Patrolman by Richard H Ward at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Lawson Hall 231 7 30 p m Wednesday. cinema listings show multiple theaters with film runs through the week and drive ins. Energy Village Board holds special meeting at village hall 6 p m Thursday. Sally Logan Public Library board meets 7 30 p m Thursday. Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7 30 p m Thursday Carbondale Community Center with beginner lessons and public play for 1 25 fee.
The Southern Illinoisan is published daily except Saturdays and holidays by Southern Illinoisan Inc. with offices listed in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro. It is the successor to several local papers and the Associated Press provides exclusive local news republication.
Charles W. Shipley appointed chairman of Southern Illinois University Department of Radio TV succeeding Baren C. Robbins who becomes associate professor and consultant. Shipley earned a Ph.D. in Communications from Florida State University in June.
The city will outlaw outdoor trash burning and require household garbage service. Fire bans apply to all burns except state authorized incinerators, with limited exceptions for public officials and cooking. Police will enforce after hours and on patrols, issuing warnings then citations.
Christopher Columbus gave the Virgin Islands their name on his second voyage to the West Indies. The article notes storage rules for containers behind residence fronts and bagging leaves and grass for disposal.
Lt. Clarence Johnson will remain with the Carbondale police after seeking to withdraw his resignation. He had planned to leave to attend college but will instead take part time classes and continue his service under Police Chief Joe Dakin’s approval.
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