Irregularities Charged in Teamsters Election Probe
Fourteen irregularities were charged after the November 19 1971 Teamsters election. Seven local members appealed to the Labor Department after dismissal by union bodies. The probe, under Title IV of the Landrum Griffin Act, could lead to a new department supervised election. The Labor Department has 60 days to complete the inquiry begun by a February 25 letter. Named appellants include Dan Bray Jr Donald Kommer Laverne Edwards Robert L Jones William Kelly John Morris and James Hargrave.
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Department
Office of Labor Management
The
Labor Department
Joint Council, International Executive Board
International
Landrum-Griffin
Eeees Aoee
Atalebttuten
Eae
Luren
Dan Bray Jr
Donald Kommer
West Frankfort
Ashley Nashville high school consolidation eyed by residents
About 250 residents of Ashley and Nashville districts attended a public meeting at the Ashley high school gym to discuss a possible 1972-73 consolidation. Petitions aim to gain 840 signatures in 10 days to file with the County Board for a hearing, with a bond issue planned to fund renovations of grade and kindergarten facilities.
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Ashley
Nashville
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Superintendent of Public Instruction
David McClintock
Jack Green
Nashville High School
Clarence DeMoss
Ken McKenzie
Washington County Educational Services Region
Robert Aaron
Ashley Schools
Aaron
Ashley Dis
County Board of School Trustees
Murphysboro Mayor Denies Club License Over Racial Claims
Murphysboro officials face a civil rights charge after Norah Lewis claims the city refused a second license to Ballou Tavern, now aiming to open a Chestnut Street social club. Mayor Bruce Richmond says the license dispute concerns eligibility under the revised ordinance and notes the existing license runs to May 1, with transfer options under study.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Norah
Big Lou” Lewis
Ballou
Chestnut St
Richmond
Lewis
Chestnut Street
The
Elks
William Wolff
Geneva Allen
Allen
Bruce Richmond
Bess
South 10Th Street
Liquor Control
Harry Ziegler
Michael Bowers
Murphysboro Waste Plant Faces EPA Deadline Extended
Murphysboro struggles to meet EPA deadline for water and sewage improvements by December 1973. Mayor quotes City Engineer John Blankinship proposing a plan to present to EPA. EPA inspection Feb 29 found two violations including inadequately treated waste in the Big Muddy River and unfinished plans for new facilities.
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John Blankinship
EPA
Big Muddy
Pollution Control Board
Richmond
Zeigler-Royalton Open House Expo Attracts 350 Attendees
Zeigler-Royalton High School hosted its first Open House Expo with 350 attendees and 150 projects across biology history home economics business English wood shop chemistry and physical education. The annual event will continue alongside the school's Science Fair which featured 31 projects earning 4 first place 12 second place and 15 honorable mention ribbons. First place biology awards went to seniors Darla Barnhill Dana Proctor and sophomore Allen Webb while juniors Debbie Wells and Judy Rice tied for first in chemistry.
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Leroy Mills
Zeigler
Zeigler-Royalton High School
Dave Marlow
Marlow
Ners
Darla Barnhill
Dana Proctor
Allen Webb
Debbie Wells
Judy Rice
Sixth fire at Lincoln Junior High in four months arson suspected
Principal Larry Jacober reports the sixth fire in four months at Lincoln Junior High School Carbondale began in a waste container in a boys restroom and was extinguished by a teacher. He notes a science room above the site contains explosive chemicals and gas lines, with no clues to the arsonist.
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Lincoln Junior High School
Carbondale
Larry Jacober
Jacober
Carbondale Considers Subpoena Power for Human Relations Unit
Carbondale city council discussed a proposed ordinance granting the Human Relations Commission subpoena authority via court orders. No action was taken. The plan stems from a task force reviewing the commission’s role, with supporters urging delegated authority and others seeking reforms or merger with the fair housing board.
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Carbondale Human Relations Commission
Msi
Ed O’day
Commission
Human Relations Commission
Fair Housing Board
O’day
Hospital strike hits West Frankfort nursing care unit
Local 347 of West Frankfort strikes after the dismissal of two ward clerks at the hospital and nursing home. About 80 to 90 workers were laid off as the nursing home closed. six non professional workers and LPNs crossed the picket lines. The administrator cited four years of losses and patient transfer to other facilities. 62 hospital patients remained Monday with volunteers assisting.
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Svers Union
West Frankfort
Lpns
Ing
Robert
Dickson
Vacancy sign lit at Southern Hills for first time in 12 years
The Southern Hills family housing project will display the occupancy vacancy sign for the first time in 12 years signaling updated housing status. The event marks a notable change in the local housing site and may affect residents and nearby services.
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Southern Hills Family Housing
Herrin seals inspection rating to cut insurance costs
City officials seek lower ratings after an insurance inspection places Herrin at eight on a ten scale. Mayor McVey and Fire Chief Kerley will be updated within 45 days. SIU housing notes slow enrollments and private competition amid long waiting lists, with Southern Hills and Evergreen Terrace largely full or near vacancy. Rent at Evergreen Terrace runs 110 dollars for two bedrooms and 123 dollars for three bedrooms.
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Litlle
Belleville
Herrin
Little
John McVey
Laverne Kerley
Southern Illinois University
James Dugger
SIU
Southern Hills
Utill
Dugger
Evergreen Terrace Family House
Myers named president of Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange
Allen Myers of Centralia becomes president of the Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange near Cobden succeeding E D McGuire who led the exchange for 50 years. Myers, 40, second generation owner of Myers Orchard, is a 1952 Southern Illinois University graduate, former Navy officer, and president of the Illinois State Horticulture Society and the Illinois Fruit Council.
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Allen Myers
Centralia
Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange
Cobden
E. D. McGuire
Makanda
Exchange
Myers
Myers Orchard
Southern Illinois University
Ilinois
Carbondale weighs street closing for spring gatherings
Carbondale leaders debated using a task force plan to close South Illinois avenue between College and Walnut for seven weekends with outdoor drinking allowed on private property but not in the streets. The council urged private beer concessions and a downtown events program while balancing traffic detours and police concerns amid mixed support from officials.
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Carbondale
South Illinois Avenue
Harry Rubin
Illinois Avenue
College and
Walnut Streets
College
Illinois
College Street
Washington Avenue
Ilinois Avenue
Walnut
Hans Fischer
George Karnes
Archie Jones
Clark Vineyard
Rubin
Ptl
Larry
Davis
Joe Dakin
Mill Street
Poplar Street
Main Street
Southern
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Teamsters
Ashley-Nashville High School
Murphysboro City Council
HUD
Harrison Area
Royalton
Carbondale Human Relations Group
Council
Neal Eckert
Annastrike
Fruit Growers Exchange Myers
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