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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1968

Page

14

Randolph County slate fills with Republican and Democratic hopefuls

Randolph County parties field a full slate for local offices. Republican candidates include Don Koeneman for state's attorney, Joe Hillyard for circuit clerk, Leo Gross for coroner, and Clarence Nordmeyer for county commissioner. Democrats add Delbert Eggemeyer for county commissioner and incumbents Vernon Dashner for coroner, William Barnes for states attorney, and Richard Wilbart for circuit clerk. Dr. M. A. Ivanuck tours the coroner race for Steeleville mayor.

Randolph County Don Koeneman Chester Koeneman Joe Hillyard Prairie du Rocher Leo Gross Evansville Gross Hillyard Clarence Nordmeyer Delbert Eggemeyer Louis Gwin Percy M. A. Ivanuck Steeleville Vernon Dashner Red Bud William B. Starnes Richard Butch’’ Wilbart

Railroads seek 3 to 10 percent freight rate hikes

The nation’s railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission for freight rate increases from 3 to 10 percent, with most food items rising 5 to 6 percent. A 76 page filing estimates total cost impacts near 500 million dollars. Grain and grain products would rise about 6 percent, fruits 5 percent, live stock 6 percent, meats 5 percent, and crude petroleum 6 percent among other items.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Masonic Excommunication Decree Not Rigorously Enforced

Vatican sources say there is no formal change to the 1738 decree automatic excommunication for Catholics joining Freemasonry. Scandinavian bishops recently suggested a Mason ic convert may remain in the order, viewing it as a social club, with no Vatican backlash reported. Also, global gold production over 500 years is estimated at 2.4 billion ounces.

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