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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1968
Page
16
Weather outlook shows widely separated showers tonight across the northeast, Florida, much of Texas and parts of New Mexico with rain or snow mix in the Pacific Northwest to Montana. AP Wirephoto notes high 72, low 48, with 57 overnight. Lake levels listed for several Illinois lakes. Carbondale police report George A. Karalhios fined $15 for speeding.
Mrs. Melba Jusits 47 of Carpentersville, a Johnston City native born August 10 1920, died at Sherman Hospital Elgin after months of illness. She leaves husband John and children John Jr James Gayle Ann Elizabeth, with parents George and Elizabeth Radosevich of Johnston City and sisters Betty Kainz and Kay Krug. Funeral at St Pauls Johnston City with burial in Lake View Cemetery. Rosary Friday at Murman and Wilson Funeral Home.
Army Private Stephen G. Smith, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Herwald Smith of Marion, earned an expert rating with the M 14 rifle near completing basic combat training at Fort Dix New Jersey. The expert rating is the highest mark on the weapons qualification test.
SIU Museum report for the National Park Service says Southern Illinois must develop two neglected resources the natural recreational and historical features and small industry to bolster the six county economy. Coal agriculture and seasonal tourism potential are highlighted along with the need for coordinated promotion and trained personnel. The study notes SIU and its Vocational Technical Institute greatly aid regional growth and cites future Basin tourism as a growth area. The report accompanies a broader Big Muddy basin study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to be released mid year.
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