David McDowell in Murphysboro Faces G.O.P. Challenge
In Murphysboro April 2 mayoral race Democrat David McDowell seeks a strong edge after a decisive Feb 26 primary. Republican Bob B. Boyer runs as the lone opponent, touting a new pool plan and door-to-door campaigning. McDowell pledges ward reduction to four and a non political election basis, while exploring home rule status for the city.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
David
Goliath
Murphysboro
David McDowell
Bob B. Boyer
McDowell
Boyer
Southern Illinois
Downtown Council urged to aid development efforts
The council is urged to act to assist downtown growth and fill gaps in the business district, arguing proactive steps will foster a healthier urban core and attract investment.
At-Large Voting Under Fire in Dover City Hall Debate
Dover residents challenge the dual registration and at large City Council elections that dilute minority participation. NAACP branches seek legal action while leaders urge charter changes and reapportionment to ensure fair representation. The all white five member study panel has no deadline to report.
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Dover
Dover, del
Kent County
Cecil C. Wilson
Delaware
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
New York
Wilson
Delmarva Peninsula
Maryland
Virginia
James Hardcastle
Delaware State College
Ms. McKay
Mary
Lou Beatman
League of Women Voters
Greater
Christensen
Beatman
Gregory Boaman
Boaman
Crawford Carroll
Voters reject secession in Hemingway vote
In Hemingway South Carolina unofficial results show 61 percent of 1,531 voters favored secession for Hemingway and Johnson Townships to join Florence County but fell 138 votes short of the required two thirds. Leaders say the result may open lines of communication across races and heal long standing tensions.
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Hemingway
S.C
Williamsburg
Johnson Township
Florence County
Battery Park
Hemingway High
Stanley Pasley
William Chandler
Pasley
Chandler
Darrow Remembered 47 Years After His Death in Chicago
Admirers honored Clarence Darrow at a Chicago bridge by Jackson Park Lagoon where his ashes were scattered in 1938. Speakers revisited his 1925 Scopes Trial defense for evolution in schools and urged balance amid creationist pressure.
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Darrow
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Jackson Park Lagoon
The
Damned
Dixon seeks spring aid for farmers despite veto
Sen Alan Dixon on the Senate Agriculture Committee says there is potential for government credit help for spring planting. He authored a provision for advance loan payments to buy seed, but President Reagan vetoed the farm relief package, calling it a bailout. Efforts in Congress aim to craft a compromise attracting Republican votes.
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Washington
Alan J. Dixon
Ill
Dixon
Senate Agriculture Committee
Reagan
Con
Congress
Senate
Local small business outreach and foreclosure notices in Illinois
Multiple public notices including a local bid solicitations for Norris City Illinois sewer project inviting qualified small minority and women owned firms with contact in writing by April 3 1985 and a mortgage foreclosure sequence in Jackson County Campbell Hill and Williamson County Illinois with summons notices and sale dates in March and April 1985. The items name Lucas sons construction and First State Bank of Campbell Hill along with Chester Savings and Loan Association and Williamson County Sheriff notices.
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Lucas & Sons Construction, Inc
P.O. Box
Grand Rivers
Norris City
Illinois
Elmer E. Kellerman
Circuit Court
First Judicial Circuit
Jackson County
First State Bank OF
Campbell Hill
Troy L. Compton
Mary L. Compton
Department OF Revenue
State OF Illinois
Troy J. Compton
Dept. of Revenue
State of Minds
Levan
Jackson
Circuit Court of
Murphysboro
Circuit Court For
Williamson County
Chester Savings and Loan Association
Betty J. Short
Larry Bearden
Circuit Court of the
Marion
Shannon Heights
City of
Township Nine
Recorder
Marie Basler
Illinois National Bank OF Springfield
Lonnie R. Shepard
Rebecca K. Shepard
First Federal Savings and Loan Association OF Sparta
Action Leasing and Rental, Inc
Signode Corporation
First Federal Savings and Loan
Carl Branson
MID America Bank and Trust OF Carbondale
Walter Heller Company
Ilinois
Eastwood Tract
Drury Creek
James R. Kerley
Circuit Court OF the First Judicial Circuit
King City
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Stephen A. Shappard
Amy L. Shappard
Brinker
Vernon Eugene Biggs
Donna M. Biggs
Reed
3Rd. P.M
Illlinois
Recorder's Office
Eye Catchers Stars For Classified Ads
Customers will notice your ad with eye catching stars. Sizes range from 3 to 8 lines charged per line. Run these stars above any type of ad including items to buy or sell business services help wanted. Call Southern Illinoisan Classified at 549 3326 or 997 5432 for details.
Budget Stretcher Offer Details for Week
The budget plan spans seven days with three line price points and a four dollar per item limit, totaling not to exceed 400 dollars. The promotion excludes animal sales and any commercial or business advertisements.
Happy Ads 1 Indie Free Happy Ad Card
A compact reader notice offering a cheerful message service called Happy Ad. It promotes birthdays promotions golf scores new babies and other moments to make someone smile with a free happy face option and a five dollar price for extended notices.
Free Ads Offer for 7 Days with Special Business Rate
Free ads in three lines for seven days with a 75 cent value. The offer excludes animal sales and any commercial or business ad. Call for information on this special business rate.
Community notices and ads from Herrin and Anna Illinois
Local items include a business invite from Clyde Calvert owner of Chevies Lounge at 913 West Monroe Herrin a note by Beverly Smothers declaring debts limited to her own. a dancing school coming to Anna and a general delivery address. a jeans and tops shop Orsons Ladies Wear at 2406 North 13th Herrin. and a state government help line with Senator Ralph Dunn district office in Carbondale.
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Carbondale
Carterville
Herrin
Marion
Murphysboro
Beverly Smothers
Box 219
Energy
Clyde Calvert
Chevie’s
W. Monroe
Ralph Dunn
E. Main
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David and Goliath
Council
David L. McDowell
Central City
Gulf Railroad
Sider
Department. Oeer
U.S
Prentice Marshall
Marshall
John T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
Scopes
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Schuwerk, Schuwerk & Arbeiter
First National Bank
Chester
American Motors
Chrysler Motors
Ford Motors
General Motors
Sfree
S Business Services Directory
William Kilquist
Eckankar
Anna
Orson
N. 13Th St
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