Flood hits Union County crops and levees hard
A mid April cold snap and river floods cause an estimated 3.9 million dollars in damage to Union County's crops, fruit trees, soils, and levees. Estimates include 970 thousand in crop loss and 835 thousand in levee damage, with 74 thousand acres flooded. Officials warn continued seep waters may raise future losses. A meeting in the Union County Courthouse will discuss flood aid applications.
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Wanda Barras
Southern Mind
Isan
Mother Nature
Union County
Cape Girardeau
Deve Rahubka
Army Corps of Engineers
Rahubka
Hood
Preston
Miller Pond
Clear Creek
North Alexander
Harvey Hunzicker
Union County Farm
Hunzicker
Hunziker
Ultle
Alexander County
Alexander
Union
Army Corp of Engineers
St. Louis
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Jonesboro
Levee Workers Battle Flood In Alexander County
Floodfighters held 14 miles of levees as the Mississippi River neared the top of low points along Fayville and Len Small Levees. Three inches of rain fell with 45 mph winds, 30 to 40 volunteers sandbagged through early morning, and erosion repairs were organized by the Army Corps. River levels near Cape Girardeau were forecast to fall, but continued rain upstream threatened the area, with Route closures and 20 inch water depths on some roads.
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Alexander County
Mississippi
Harold Mullins
Civil Defense
Mullins
Fayville
Len Small
Fayville Levee
Mulling
Len
Army Corps of Engineers
United States Weather Bureau
Cape Girardeau
Miller City
Rt. 146
Rt. 3
Cape Girardeau Bridge
Ware
P Olize Branch
Southern Illinois Expressway Plan Faces Setback
Carbondale area leaders and lawmakers react to Gov. Walker's supplemental freeway plan that omits the Southern Illinois expressway to St. Louis. Ray Lech and local chambers vow a joint effort to pursue a Southern Illinois expressway, while critics warn of economic and safety impacts.
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Karen Rothe
Henry de Fiebre
Southern Windsaw
Carbondale Chamber of Commerce
Ray Lech
Sinais
St. Louis Mo
Daniel Walker
Ilinois
Walker
Choate
Illnsis
St. Louis
Tlinois
Chicago
Norbert Springer
Rohester
Mississippi River Crest at Chester Brings No Quick Decline
Record river crest at Chester reached 43.3 feet Sunday with the stage at 42.2 feet today and a slow decline expected. Randolph County residents will be eligible for disaster relief funds per SBA notes. Bug Muddy River drop halted by heavy Tuesday rain, Murphysboro readings show 30.92 feet Tuesday night and 30.91 feet this morning.
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Chester
The
Small Business Administration
Randolph County
Murphysboro
First casualty of AAUP censure at SIU
The AAUP censure of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale may cost its Phi Beta Kappa bid. SIU officials had hoped for a PBK chapter despite the censure, but the society may delay or deny approval after reviewing a report on the tenure dispute involving former philosophy professor Douglas M. Allen.
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AAUP
SIU
Phi Beta Kappa
United States
Siuc Sat
Urday
St. Louis
Douglas M. Allen
Allen
Board of
Alfen
Vanederhilt University
Robber nabs cash at Carbondale ABC Liquor
An armed robber took about $200 from the cash register at ABC Liquor Store 109 N Washington Ave Carbondale Monday night. Clerk Michael McNair said the suspect, a black male about 5 foot 9 wearing a blue shirt and jeans, approached about 9 pm and demanded the money while holding a small pistol. Police have no leads after questioning witnesses and a search.
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ABC Liquor
Washington Ave
Carbondale
Michael McNair
Damages reported from Menard prison incident
A hostage situation at Menard Penitentiary left the building damaged only modestly with a few thousand dollars in repairs needed. Inmates seized guard Williams Sheets and beat J D Henderson, while Roger Wolff sustained minor injuries. State police used gas to end the standoff and an internal investigation will review the incident.
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Menard Penitentiary
jSome
A.M. Monahan
State Dept. of Correcinte
Williams Sheets
Chester
J. D. Henderson
Sparta
Memorial Hospital
Robert Meyer
Iaid Henderson
Roger Wolff
Monahan
Department of Corrections
Road work set today near Marion in Williamson County
Repairs finished Monday on South Market Street Road about three miles south of Marion. Marion Unit Two school bus was briefly stuck in a spongy section likely from a weekend spring. Traffic disrupted as asphalt broke up. crew dug out two to three feet and filled with rock. Route 37 alternatives used.
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South Market Street
Marion
Williamson County
Fred Thane
Thane
Highway Department
Lake of Egypt
Beyler to resign as liberal arts dean at SIU
In June 1974, Roger E. Beyler dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will resign from administrative duties after eight years. He hopes to teach in chemistry or take another SIU assignment. This marks the second SIU dean resignation in a week, following John Olmsted announcing his July 1 departure to teach. Search committees seek new deans for communications and fine arts, human resources, and the newly formed science college. Temporary appointees currently fill several roles as committees prepare for July 1 replacements. Beyler says the advance notice aids the selection process.
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Roger E. Beyler
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Southern Minors University At
Carbondale
Beyler
Siu
John Olmsted
Olmsted
Oper
College of Communications and Fine Arts
College of Human Resources
College of Science
Science
Fiberal Arts
Communications
Human Resources
Sci
Ence
Philip Olsson
Elbert Badiey
Science College
John Baker
Bryce Rucker
Walker budget ceiling sparks IBHE action debate in Chicago
SIU delegate William Allen said IBHE did not approve Gov. Walker's higher education budget ceiling. the board issued an advisory resolution with a suggested breakdown for next year while reaffirming earlier SIU recommendations. Budget figures show current SIU at 81.2 million with Carbondale, Edwardsville, and system office allocations and proposed levels under prior and governor plans.
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Southern Ilinois University
Illinois Board of Higher Education
IBHE
Daniel Walker
Chicago
William Allen
SIU
Allen
Carbondale
Edwardsville
Stikt
Volunteers sought to aid pet population control COPP
Carroll Law Orient publicity chairman for Control of Pet Population COPP says the group needs volunteers and will operate spaying and neutering for pets. The service, donation based, will aid low income owners with veterinarians donating time. Contacts Mrs Law Box 29 Orient to help.
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Carroll Law
Orient
COPP
Illiois
Indictments Returned by Williamson County Grand Jury
Thirteen indictments were handed up at a Williamson County grand jury session on Tuesday. State’s Attorney Robert Howerton said all indictments are impounded pending the arrest of the named individuals.
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Williamson Conny Grand Jury
Robert Howerton
Unit okays contract for boiler system and tank
The Marion Unit Two Board of Education approved a $108,650 contract with Atkis son Plumbing and Heating Co. for a boiler system at the Junior School and a 10,000-gallon oil tank at the High School. Work will start once heat is no longer needed. The board hired Nita Joyner as food services director to replace retiring Hilda Wandling. Joyner will earn $500 monthly while training, with next year’s salary undecided.
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Marion Unit
Board of Education
Atkisson Plumbing and Heating Co
Marion
A.C
Storine
Nita Joyner
Hilda Wandling
Food Service
Mrs. Joyner
Wandling
Storme
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Clyde Choate D-Anna
Gov. Walker
Ilnois
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Aster Relief Funds
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