Hurst shifts police chief role to part time
Mayor Loomis Carter states the move to part time will boost police coverage while cutting costs. Chief Ben Harrison resigned as the position became part time. James Robinson was hired to replace him, with plans for two to three additional part time officers. 24 hour protection remains, and annual costs drop from 13,000 to 6,000–8,000. Robinson, a coal miner, will work several hours daily.
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Hurst
Loomis Carter
Carter
Ben Harrison
Hurst Council
James Robinson
Harrison
Darter
Robinson
Willisville Hires Patrolman Under CETA Funds
Willisville, near the Perry County lines, recently held two citizen meetings over law enforcement concerns and hired James Wynn of Cutler as a part time patrolman. Wynn works 40 hours weekly with a salary of 733 dollars funded by federal CETA money via the county manpower program. Ruffino notes Wynn is one of 59 CETA positions in the county and that two other CETA law enforcement roles exist.
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Willisville
James Wynn
Cutler
Wynn
Perry County
Ed Ruffino
Jackson
Randolph County
CETA
Ruffino
Pinckneyville
County Health Department
du Quoin
Four Illinois State Police Officers Promoted in District 13
Four District 13 Illinois State Police officers received promotions. Harold E. Nelson of Tamms rose from corporal to sergeant after 22 years in Southern Illinois. James J. Turner of New Burnside was also promoted to sergeant, completing a hazardous materials course. Glenn M. Smith of Johnston City advanced from trooper to corporal, marking a long career since 1968. David M. Mileur of Murphysboro moved from trooper to corporal, with service since 1969 and District 13 since 1975. Trooper Melvin L. Kersten of Marion becomes public information officer, replacing Smith, with service since 1967.
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Illinois
Harold E. Nelson
Tamms
James J. Turner
New Burnside
Turner
Glenn M. Smith
Johnston City
David M. Mileur
Murphysboro
District 13
Smith
Melvin L. Kersten
Marion
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Full Gospel Business Men’‘s Fellowship International
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Virginia Beach
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Collinsville
St. Louis Road
Missy
Mascoutah
E. Harnett
Pinckneyville 404 S. First
Mt. Vernon
St. Charles
First Capitol Plaza
Peeve Sf
Ramada Inn
Carbondale
the Wild Frog
V. Klung, M.D
Northshington Street
Les
KRAFT
Tees
Kraft, Inc
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Wer
Kew
Inte
Clinton
Iowa
Otter
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