Post Office Work To Start In September
Expansion and remodeling of the Harvin Post Office should begin by September according to Rep. Kenneth J. Gray. Plans by Hellmuth Obata Kassabaum are expected in 60 days with bids in July or August. Estimated cost is 183000 dollars funded from a prior appropriation and moved to next year’s GSA budget. The IRS will keep offices in the post office after expansion, and the government bought a nearby lot for 15000 dollars to add parking and driveway space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvin
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West Frankfort
Hellmuth
Obata
Kassabaum
Jury Hears Airport Case in Williamson County Court
The first jury session in over a year opened as Judge Lan Haney presided over a condemnation suit by Williamson County Airport Authority seeking one acre from 16 landowners and unknown heirs to extend a runway from 4300 to 5000 feet. Separate actions included a five month suspended sentence for Martin Thomas Filter and a $74 fine plus costs for driving with a revoked license. a dismissed paternity charge against James W. Mosley. and noted that remaining criminal cases would be tried Thursday.
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Wiliamson
Herrin
Lan Haney
Williamson County Airport Authority
John Clayton
Clayton
Martin Thomas Filter
Marion
Vandalia
Filter
James W. Mosley
Haney Named Assistant Williamson County States Attorney
Haney Thomas W. Haney of Herrin was named assistant Williamson County states attorney by C. Sneed after the resignation of Robert L. Buller. Haney, 26, will earn 7500 per year and may maintain a private practice with no conflicts, keeping offices in Herrin. He is a former Johnston City city attorney and son of Lan Haney, a longtime Ferrin lawyer and city judge since 1952.
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Thomas W. Haney
Herrin
Williamson County
Car Sneed
Haney
Sneed
Robert L. Buller
Marion
Butler
Lan Haney
Ferrin
Thomas Haney
Johnston City
Hervin
Southernlinois University
Depaul University College of Law
Chicago
Barger
State Office
Polio vaccine drive targets Williamson Franklin counties
In Franklin and Williamson counties Sabin oral polio vaccine will be offered at 21 mass clinics Sunday, with Type II available in Saline Gallatin and White counties. The final phase of a three stage immunization project is coordinated by the Bi County Health Dept. Past clinic counts show 39,248 residents received Type I and 36,651 got Type II in prior months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marla Bender
Williamson
Franklin County
Saline
Gallatin
White Counties
Franklin and
Williamson County Medical Societies
Franklin-Willamson Bi-County Health Dept
Jackson County
Jackson County Medical Society
Dune
Richerson
Sabin
Germsson
Safety changes ordered after mine fire tragedy at Orient 5
The State Mining Board ordered five safety measures at Freeman Coal Mining Corp.’s Orient 5 mine near Benton after a deadly fire killed three men. Revisions include an improved air flow system, revised employee checking, improved vaccine program donation for safety, and better line shut-offs and fireproofing around airlocks. Federal inspectors cited deficiencies in communications and training, urging foremen to lead workers to safety. Freeman President Nugent endorsed the recommendations and said actions are being taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Mining Board
Orient 5
Weller
Francis J. Smith
Federal Bureau of Mines
Thej
Vincennes
A. J. Kopp
National Safety Director
The
United Mine Workers
Freeman Coal Mining Corp
Benton
Leon ‘Ruff
State’ Dept. of Mines and Minerals
Ruff
Freeman
Frank Nugent
Mining Board
Police Brief on Mine Safety Recommendations Mentioned
The mining board urged foremen to ensure miners are not endangered and to use all means to extract them safely. Recommendations include fire resistant materials for belts and air rocks, closing materials around ventilation doors, extra firefighting gear, independent emergency communication options, frequent reviewed escape procedures, and biweekly panel bell inspections by face foremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining Board
Kopp
Smith
Carbondale Sets In New Council With Liquor License Renewals
Carbondale’s new city council met Tuesday night as Jesse and Bernice took office. Joseph Ragsdale Jr. was sworn in as public property commissioner, replacing Maton. The body renewed 45 liquor licenses including nine Class A, with licenses issued to ABC Liquor Store Flamingo Lounge and several taverns. William Eaton, new finance commissioner, urged quick budget submissions as the four-year term begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
New City Council
Main St. Jesse
Bernice
Stitt
Leo
City
ABC Liquor Store
Washington
Flamingo Lounge
Bus Inspectors Are Appointed In Illinois Transport Supervisors Named
The Illinois Dept of Public Instruction announced the appointment of two field transportation supervisors. They are Mary Lee Bishop and James W. Jackson Ridgeway. The appointment of Rheamon I Barger Johnston City was reported earlier.
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Illinois Dept. of Public Instruction
Lee
Bishop
Vernon
James W. Jackson
Ridgeway
Rheamon I Barger
Johnston City
Manav
Carbondale Council Approves Street Repair Bids
The Carbondale City Council bought repair materials totaling 20 959 dollars for arterial streets. Franklin Asphalt Co won the bid at 22 246 dollars over competing offers, with Barringer noting only a 19 dollar difference between the two lowest bids. The council approved Franklin’s bid, while Mayor Miller acknowledged criticism for not selecting the lowest bid. Materials include 43 000 gallons light road oil 34 000 gallons heavy road oil and 3390 tons chipped rock. The meeting also first read an amendment to allow eight hour meters on University from Mill to Grand and two hour meters on South University from College to Mills, with bid timing set in two weeks. Public Safety Commissioner Wallace seeks a downtown alleys lighting survey to reduce crime and patrol needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Franklin Asphalt Co
Benton
Dinn Oil Co
West Frankfort
Wilson, Asphalt Co
Virgil Barringer
Barringer
Franklin
D. Blaney Miller
Mill Street
Grand Avenue
University Avenue
College
M411
South University Avenue
Public Safety
James Wallace
Mill Streets
Wallace
Secion
Meeting Reset At Williamson County Housing Authority
The Williamson County Housing Authority will meet May 36 instead of Thursday night. Executive Director Julius Steinmarch is in Chicago participating in a seminar on new approaches in designing low rent housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County Housing Authority
Julius Steinmarch
Chicago
City Honors Wright For 20 Years Of Service
John I. Wright, veteran Carbondale politician and associate professor at Southern Illinois University, ends 20 years on the Carbondale City Council. He did not seek re election in the April 16 vote. Gifts of a fishing rod bench and 50 live worms were presented by the city and Mayor D Blaney Miller to honor Wright’s service. Wright first joined the council in 1943 and later served as mayor for 12 years, the longest tenure in Carbondale history.
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John I. Wright
Carbondale
Wright
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
W. Freeman Sr
Southern Ilinois University
Tracks Unblocked After Freight Train Blockade
Illinois General freight train halted crossings at Main, Jackson and Oak streets in Carbondale to refill water, backing up traffic on Math, Oak, and Diekman streets for about 15 minutes this morning. IC officials criticize the engineer for not clearing the crossing promptly.
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Illinois General
Carbondale
Main, Jerkson
Oak Streets
Waffle
Math Street
Oak and
Diekam Streets
Boy avoids rabies shots after dog bite incident
A Murphyshorn two year old, Tommy Eugene Tucker, suffered severe facial cuts when bitten by a dog. The dog was penned for 10 days for observation and authorities found no rabies evidence. He was released from St Joseph Memorial Hospital after extensive facial surgery and may need future nose surgery.
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Murphyshorn
Tommy Eugene Tucker
Edward Tucker
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Jie
ARA Needs More Funds Urges Expansion Of Program
Kirk declares the Area Redevelopment Administration needs more money and urges an amended act to raise appropriations. As regional director for Southern Illinois, he testifies before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee subcommittee, noting local loan repayment terms and the impact of fund shortages on community development efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otlo Kerner
Frank Kirk
Kerner
Senate
Washington, D. C
Kirk
Southern Illinois
Ininois Board of Economic Development
Area Redevelopment Administration
ARA
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Herrin School Board Approves Roof Repair and Summer Work
The Herrin Grade School Board of Education approved a $760 contract with Baccus Roofing & Siding Co. for roof repair and cleaning across four schools and the junior high. They seek bids for Lincoln School gym floor refinishing, restroom fixtures, and blacktopping at West Side Lincoln and South Side. Also plan painting, window and door repairs, and lock replacements after consulting carpenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Board of
Baccus Roofing & Siding Co
Lincoln School
West Side
Lincoln
South Side
James C. Walker
S Department
Branca Painting & Decorating Service
Ainting
South Side School
Housing Study Loan Sought for Carbondale Housing
Carbondale officials sought a $20,000 Public Housing Administration loan to fund a survey and planning for 100 additional low rent housing units. The City Council urged the survey and elderly housing use, as the Jackson County Housing Authority would review and forward the request to Washington if needed. Currently 120 units are under construction with 50 for the elderly and 70 for low income renters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Public Housing Administration
Jackson
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U. S
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Mine Board
Orient
Murphysburg
Theodore J. Phelps
Council
L. Palmer
Little Brown Jug
Palm Liquor Store Inc
Washington St
Stumble Inn
Curtis Jones
Palm Tavern
N. Washiington St
Hub Inc
Hinds Ave
Russell Branch
Long Branch
Mast Jackson St
Holiday Inn
N. Main St
Russ Marston Inc
John's Cafe
S.llinois Ave
Robert Lavender
N. Ilienois Ave
Moose Lodge
N. Illinois Ave
Eagles Club
Main St
W. Jackson St
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William Eaton
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