Marion Chief Limited to Sixty Day Appointment
Marion City Council limits Police Chief Charles Edwards to a 60 day reappointment after protests by Commissioner William Harris during the first meeting of Mayor Robert Butler's administration. The council debated personnel changes, with most nominees approved except Edwards and the dump caretaker nomination of Mara Jones.
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Marion
Charles Edwards
William Harris
Robert Butler
Adolph Tlick
Lawrence Feurer
E.G. Joler
Harris
Edwards
Mara Jones
Flack
Roosevelt Greenwade
Wea
Willie Davis
Street Department
John Barwick
Water Department
Inez Latham
Betty Gill
Treasuer
Butler
Jones
Jeter
Buller
Bob Yearack
Safety Department
Tedwards
Robert Cooksey
Fluckluck
Gilbert Bratten
Maureen Johnson
Helen Backman
Paul Powell
Everett McDaniel
George Holland
Bert Swafford
Floyd Sprague
Clean-up Complete After Marion Fire Rubbles Cleared
Debris from the Marion fire was removed by city workers and contractors, restoring traffic on Marion Public Square and South Market Street by 3 p.m. Wednesday. Crews from street, cemetery, sewer, police, and fire departments worked with L D Fern Construction Co to demolish hazardous remains. Mayor Robert Butler praised workers while noting missing cash bonuses. Several businesses reopened in the affected southeast Public Square block, and Beating Service Co announced a co open at 05 N Market St. The city seeks a $544000 federal grant for water system improvements, with replies expected from Douglas and Gray this week following Dirksen’s federal support.
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Geneva Munday
Reba Fries
Lillian Anderson
Feurer
Laner Pul Jey
Ralph Cash
Albert ‘Goul
Jeter
Elmer Cline
Sexton
Albert Anderson
Butler
Guy Ice
James Strang
Beatrice ‘Barnett
Tees
Fle
Flunter
Louis Hebbeler
David Warford
Robert Halbruak
Cooksey
Marion
Marion Public Square
South Market Street
Marion’ Street, Cemetery, Sewer, Polite
Fire Departments
L. D. Fern Construction Co
Robert Butler
Public Square
Cox Hardware and Furniture
Kay’s Women's Apparel Store
Goss For Te Furnishings
Bil Parley's Barbershop
South Side Tavern
Lampley's Electronics and Bearings Service Co
Cox
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Everett M. Dirksen
Chamber
Rue Starr
Dirksen
Paul Douglas
D-Ill
Kenneth Gray
Dwest
Kingsbury Named Most Popular Professor at Southern Illinois
Robert Kingsbury director of university choirs was voted the most popular professor by students at Southern Illinois University. He was chosen at the Spring Festival convocation in McAndrew Stadium after voting Wednesday among nine nominees. Kingsbury also organizes the Male Glee Club and serves on Thela Xi fraternity’s advisory board. Last year’s winner was Thomas Cassidy of SLU English.
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Robert Kingsbury
Southern Illinois University
Kingsbury
McAndrew Stadium
Thela Xi Fraternity
Thomas Cassidy
SLU
Oral Sabin vaccine clinics set for Johnston City and Benton
Make up oral Sabin polio vaccine clinics are scheduled today in Johnston City and Benton. Clinics run from 2 to 7 pm at the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Dept. office in Johnston City and at the Benton Community Building. The program is sponsored by medical societies across the two counties.
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Johnston City
Benton
T Jm
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Dept
Herrin Park Board Negotiates Concession Stand Bid
Herrin park officials will negotiate the cost of a concession stand and sun deck by the swimming pool after W E Snyder Construction Co submitted the only bid of 8400. Architect Hans Fischer and board member Eldon Wiswell will meet to set a final price, with health and structural changes noted. The bid exceeds the architect’s 6100 estimate and covers lighting, wiring, a pool pond drain, a hydrant, and new doors. The board also hired Mrs. Robert Starnes at 25 dollars monthly for six months to assist the secretary and treasurer.
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Herrin Park Board
W. E. Snyder Construction Co, Inc
Herrin
Snyder
Hans Fischer
Boar
Eldon Wiswell
State Board of Health
Robert Starnes
Bank Offers to Pay Tax Bill on Seized Car in Williamson County
Sheriff Carl Miller said a local bank offered to cover the delinquent 95 tax on Jamel McVey of Carterville whose 1963 car was seized after he refused to pay a 95 1962 personal property tax. Bank officials indicated they would pay taxes penalties and towing, with recovery sought from the debtor. Other banks said they might act to protect their financed collateral, adding the cost to the borrower's debt or forcing sale if unpaid.
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Williamson County
Carl Miller
Carterville
Miller
Charles Helleny
Yelleny
Herrin Security Bank
Jamel McVey
Rt. 2
William McGowan
McVey
Welleng
Daniel DeClue
MeVey
DeClue
Oscar Schafale
Bank of Marion
Schafale
Een
Ruling Won't Help In Area Aide Limits Hit Local Funds
Officials in Williamsport County Murphysboro and Carbondale townships say IPAC ruling won’t ease area hardship. General assistance funds are scarce with only 12 000 to 13 000 in relief checks set to be mailed Friday. ADC recipients are urged to report to IPAC and not to local offices as funds are exhausted.
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Williamsor County
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Illinois Public Aid Commission
IPAC
Williamson County General Assistance
Lonnie
ADC
Priest
General Assistance
Ike” Brandon
George Borgsmiller
House Committee Approves Area Redevelopment Act Amendment
The House Banking and Currency panel approved an amendment to ease local loan access under the Area Redevelopment Act. It would allow local backers to be repaid concurrently with federal loans, enabling development groups to pursue larger projects. Kenneth J. Gray of West Frankfort commented on the measure.
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House Committee’on Banking and Currency
Joans, Nop
Kenneth J. Gray
D-West
Frankfort
Gun Amond
Een Veslinert
Jackson County Audit Finds Major Record Improvements
Horwath and Horwath auditor Bill Crain presented the preliminary Jackson County audit to the Board of Supervisors. The report covers offices including circuit clerk, sheriff, state's attorney, coroner, health department, and tuberculosis sanitarium board, noting better record handling, fee books, and trust accounts, with praise for the circuit clerk and health department. Volumes of fees and transfers are detailed, showing improved collections, adjustments, and a net deficit reduction across offices.
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Jackson
Board of Supervisors
Bill Crain
Horwath
Carbondale
Crain
Tuberculosis Senistorium Board
Circuit Clerk's Office
Health Department
County Tuberculosis Care Board
Jackson County
Circuit Clerk's
Sheriff's. Office
State’s Attorney
Justice of ‘the Peace
TB Board
Jackson County Payroll Total Near $327 000 in 1962
Jackson County’s gross payroll for 1962 totaled about $327,425, just under a third of a million, per an audit presented Wednesday. The 1961 and 1960 payrolls were $301,196 and $268,177 respectively, with about $40,900 paid from non county funds.
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Jackson County
Wedneday
Bill Crain
Horvath and
Horvath
Kerner to Speak at SIU Commencement Ceremonies
Otto Kerner will deliver the commencement address at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. The eighth annual ceremony is at 7:30 p.m. in McAndrew Stadium. Groundbreaking for University Park residence hall occurs, with separate Edwardsville exercises announced. Robert Clifton Weaver will speak at Edwardsville campus on June 44.
SIU selects Moore as student body president at Carbondale
SIU Carbondale elected Dick Moore a Norristown junior as student body president with 1,507 votes to 797 for Wendell O Neal of Carbondale. Moore’s running mate Gerry Howe led for vice president with 1,439 to 776 for John Huck. totals show 2,960 valid ballots and 24 invalid.
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Dick Moore
Norrisburg
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Moore
Wendell O'Neal
O'Neal
Jeff Barlow
Benton
Rod Rees
Elkville
Gerry Howe
John Huck
Chicago
Charles Zoeckler
Gerald Knol
SIU House OKs Bill to Lift Degree Restrictions
A bill to remove limits on granting degrees in law medicine and dentistry at SIU and other Illinois universities moved through the state House amid debate. Critics warned of costs and expansion risks while supporters stressed Board of Higher Education oversight. The measure now heads to the Senate as Campbell University politics and campus campaign activity continue.
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Tlinois Grees
Mlinoisnois University
State House of Representa
Tives
Dwight Friedrich
R-Centra
Chicago House
Noble W. Lee
Chicago
Joh Marshall Law School
Albert. Hachmeister
SIU
Delyte
W. Morris
Hachmeister
Morris
Anthony Scarlane
D-Park Forest
Educaton
Ralph
ReAlton
Chestes Majewski
aign-Urbaheshe
Bill
Senate
Wich
Belove
Board of Higher Education
Davd Davis
Bloomington
Davis
Northern Illinois University
John
Gilbert
R Carbordale
William, Grindle
D-Herrin
State Awards Rt. 57 Pact
A 2,041,495 dollar contract was awarded Wednesday to Carbondale and Harrisburg firms to build an interchange and pave sections of Interstate 67 near West Frankfort. VE, YT, Simonds Construction and J. D. Barter Construction will pave 14.73 miles, construct a diamond interchange with Route 149, a bridge, and approaches.
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Carbondale
Harrisburg
West Frankfort
State Division of Highways
Simonds Construction Co
J. D. Barter Construction Co
Rt. 149
Line Moving Bill Tops Early Estimate
Jackson County will pay more than expected to move a section of power line for Central Illinois Public Service under an agreement approved by the County Board of Supervisors. The 4,953 mile road project near Elkville and the Franklin County line carries an 41,838 limiting estimate for transferring 85 poles, a figure the county says may be lowered but cannot exceed. The plan, supported by Highway Supt. Carl Worthen and engineer John Blankinship, faces opposition from some officials despite assurances the project remains in scope and bids set for May 24.
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Jackson County
Tlinois
Public Service Co
County Board’ of Supervisors
Elkville
Franklin County
Carl Worthen
John Blankinship
Blankinship
CIPS
Springfield
Worthen
Carbondale
de Soto Township
James Gillmore
Archie Stroup
Trash fire reported on South Green Street
At 3 a.m. Wednesday the Carbondale Fire Department extinguished a trash fire at 414 South Green Street. No injuries were reported and cause is under investigation.
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Carbondale Fire Dept
Pleas
S. Green St
Mine Report: Old Ben at Orient and ZeiglerFID Burning Star
A fragmented mine report notes activities at Orient and Zeigler sites. Mentions Old Ben and Burning Star with several numerals, indicating shifts or results, but details are unclear from the damaged OCR.
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Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity, Burning Star
Burning Star
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SIU President
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Lindsey Lawwill
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the Egyptian
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