Grand jury says jail costs too high for county
The Jackson County grand jury reports that the expense of a new jail is a burden on taxpayers and urges remodeling the courthouse jail and using the sheriff’s old living quarters for expansion. It calls for better prisoner separation, more space for staff, faster processing, and renting an empty building for storage as voters consider a $6.5 million jail bond on March 16.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Richard E. Richman
Jail plan posting sparks courthouse clash in Jackson County
Proposals for a new jail posted near the County Clerk and absentee voting booths trigger a political campaigning dispute. County Board member Robert Crim and Circuit Judge Richard E. Richman argued in a courthouse lobby over whether the multi color panels amount to campaigning. Clerk Robert Harrell says the display risks influencing voters and filed a formal objection with State's Attorney Clemons while the Illinois State Election Board will review the issue. Crim noted someone removed the plans overnight and said the posting could be seen as informing voters how the jail would look.
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Ann Schottman Knol
Southern Illinois
Jackson County
Robert Harrell
Harrell
Richard E. Richman
Richman
Robert Crim
John Clemons
Illinois State Election Board
Crim
Bobby Crim
Clemons
Downtown convention center suits could start this week
City officials expect condemnation proceedings against owners not selling land for Carbondale's $15 million hotel and convention center. Quick take may be used, with seven offers accepted so far and closings set for June, followed by demolition bids and construction planning through 1984. A fast-track relocation committee will aid displaced businesses in the project areas.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Hans Fischer
Donald Monty
Elizabeth Byrnes
Circuit Court
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Monty
South Illinois Avenue
Hotel Convention Center
Stan Hoye and Associates
Carroll Fry
U.S. 51
Fry
CAB FAA battle for Ozark carrier at Williamson Airport
The Civil Aeronautics Board and the FAA clash over who will serve Williamson County Airport. Britt Airways and Air Illinois are named, with Britt favored, but the FAA will decide slots into St. Louis Lambert Field. CAB may forward both names. FAA seeks a decisive allocation.
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Jim Santori
Southern
Air Illinois
CAB
Linda Hall
Ms. Hall
FAA
Donald Segner
Ozark
Air Lines
Herrin council backs redevelopment plan
The Herrin City Council endorsed a $54 000 downtown redevelopment study if funding can be arranged. The plan's supporters cited potential funding options, while two members abstained citing economy and prior partiality to a local firm.
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Herrin Council
Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Bill Barras
The
Downtown Merchants Association
FGM Engineering of
Mount Vernon
Barras
Herrin Community Council
Norge
Allen Industries
Smoler Brothers
Paul Francis
Herman “Babes” Garavalla
Francis
Garavalla
Clark Trail Development Inc
Clark Trail Development
Victor Ritter
Ritter
Marion to act on Eastgate flooding plan
Marion officials endorse a drainage solution for Eastgate Drive to reduce street flooding during rains. The $2,500 project by city crews includes downstream ditch openings, piping on the south side, and possible inlet installation. Work aims to prevent obstructions rather than eliminate water buildup.
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Marion
Eastgate
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Eastgate Drive
Paul Wilson
Ray Smith
Glenn Clarida
Henry Burress
Crab Orchard Creek
Perry County weighs computer age against history
Perry County board debated preserving county records from the horse and buggy era while weighing the purchase of a computer system. Circuit Clerk Robert Phipps urged centralizing archived courthouse records and storing them, possibly in the century-old jail. Assessor John Hammack proposed NCR systems at about 60 000 dollars for six terminals, noting leasing costs would rise with new law changes. The board planned an NCR presentation next week and named Theodore Stearns road commissioner for District 43, replacing Lloyd Kellerman.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinois
Perry County
Robert Phipps
Phipps
John Q
Victor Provart
Provart
John Hammack
National Cash Register
NCR
Midwestern Computer Co
Hammack
Theodore Stearns
Oakdale
Stearns
Lloyd Kellerman
Franklin sheriff candidate in critical condition after stroke
Frank L. Thomas of Benton, 66, a Republican candidate for Franklin County sheriff, is in critical condition at Good Samaritan Hospital after a stroke Sunday, with sister Mrs. Gene Somers noting he may not remain a candidate. Ballot status remains as printed ballots already exist and Thomas has run for offices multiple times.
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Frank L. Thomas
Benton
Franklin County
Good Samaritan Hospital
Mount Vernon
Gene Somers
Thomas
Franklin Hospital
Good Samaritan
Somers
Gerald
Jerry’’ Gass
West Frankfort
Republican Central Committee
Doug Karnes
Bob Hiller
Benton Evening News
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Convention Center
Lail
Joe Jines
Gladys Hagler
Jackson County Health Department
Health Department
Patsy Watson
du Quoin
Siegfried Wolff
Williamson
Britt
Airport Authority
Illinois Department of Transportation
Nate
Clarida
Franklin
Republican
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