Two Men Survive Cave-In After Hourlong Burial
Tom Glisson and Gene Lee, trapped more than an hour in a 122 foot ditch at Roxanne Mobile Home Park south of Carbon dale, describe brutal pressure and a self-made air pocket. Glisson was released from Doctors Hospital. Lee remains with minor injuries and eye trauma. Both credit will to live and rescue workers for saving them.
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Tom Glissen
Gene Lee
Glisson
Doctors Hospital
Lee
Roxanne Mobile Home Park
Carbondale
Tom
Grace
Judge upholds rules limiting court officials in Murphysboro cases
Judge Peyton Kunce denied Michael Deutsch's motion to set aside May 3 order restricting what court officers may say in 22 defendants' cases tied to April raids. The order aims to protect fair trials while allowing normal motions and eventual preliminary hearings. The hearing featured arguments on closed hearings and free speech, with no plan for Rom an Holiday sessions. The court will proceed with indictments and grand jury activity May 27.
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Murphysboro
Peyton Kunce
Michael Deutsch
Kunce
Jackson County
Richard Richman
Deutsch
Code of Ethics
Illinois Bar Association
Illinois Supreme Court
Kance
Att v. Richard Richman
State Supreme Court
Richman
Reardon
American Bar Association
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Grand jury bounds Herrin pharmacist in explosives case
George H. Smith, 38, a Herrin pharmacist, was bound over for grand jury action on a charge of possession of plastic explosives obtained from an Orchill plant. He was arrested in a raid by the Illinois Bureau of Investigation and local police on April 21. Smith also faces a charge of illegal sale of firearms.
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Tom Leffler
Southern Illinois Security Police
Illinois Bureau of Identification
George H. Smith
Herrin
Circuit Court
Marion
Smith
Illinois Bureau of Investigation
Orchill
Williamson County
Kenneth Powless
Assessor's Re-Test Set For May at Murphysboro
Jackson County announces a second assessor’s examination for eligibility to the office of supervisor of assessments. Six candidates failed the first test. the exam will be May 27 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse board room. Eligibility requires state residence and two years in real estate or related fields.
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Office of Supervisor of Assessments
Jackson County
W. S. Brandon
County Board of Supervisors
State Dept. of Local Government Affairs
Board of Supervisors
Murphysboro
Delmar Ward
Delayed canvass preserves Johnston City vote results
In Ward Two of Johnston City's April 20 election the canvass kept totals unchanged with incumbent Jesse Farmer at 93 votes and challenger Robert Savant at 52. Tally sheets stayed sealed until three weeks after the election, requiring the city clerk to seek court permission to open the envelope. The envelope was opened in Marion with the official canvass completed Tuesday night at city hall.
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Johnston City
Jesse Farmer
Robert Savant
Marion
Mary Williams
Johnston
City Hall
Williamson board weighs renting computer for county work
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners considers renting a computer and four accessories for 1200 dollars a month. IBM representative Jeff Stephans says the system could process tax bills and support payroll voter registration and other county functions as described by Commissioner Robert Williams.
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Williamson County Board of Commissioners
Jeff Stephans
IBM
Robert Williams
SIU student election dispute prompts recall petition
Four defeated presidential candidates circulate a petition for a recall election after the Campus Judicial Board refused to hear charges against three Action Party members. Charges include misuse of funds and campaign kits. Dave Zutler cites kits that allegedly influenced voters.
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Southern Illinois University
Action Party
Cheryl Weber
Westside
Elections Commission
Judicial Board
Miss Weber
Dennis Kosinksi
Eastside
Nondorm
Dave Maguire
University Park
Mic Kawula
Dave Zutler
George Camille
Jim Peters
Camille
Peters
Election Commission
Vote
Zutler
Grob Named Man of the Year by Murphysboro Chamber
Har old W. Grob auto dealer received the 1971 Man of the Year award at the Murphysboro Chamber dinner. Fritz Borgsmiller presented the engraved plaque as Jack Yianitsas urged community participation and motivation. New board members and officers were announced, with Phil Green as president and the chamber driving toward 450 memberships.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan Murphysboro
Harold W. Grob
Chamber of Commerce
Grob
Chamber
Fritz Borgsmiller
Jack Yianitsas
Beaumont
Tex
Yianitsas
Bergsmiller
Jack M. Brundage
Gene Verbal
John O. Hudgins
Charles W. Decker
Edward E. Koenig
Phil Green
Brundage
Dale W. Adkins
Barney Williams
Kinkaid Lake
Reed’s Creek Conservancy
Jack Miller
Claude Thompson
Glen Schlimpert
Dave Fligor
Fligor
Crisenberry Dam
Borgsmiller
Ray Burroughs
James Deal
Bill Banks
James W. Wright
Russell Breading
Tuition protest called off by Southern Illinois University students
Students at Southern Illinois University cancelled plans for a Friday march in Springfield to protest proposed tuition increases. Student Body President Tom Scherschel said Lt. Gov. Paul Simon urged cancellation, citing opposition to the tuition hike. Simon testified against the increase before a Senate education subcommittee.
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Southern Ilinois University
Springfield
Tom Scherschel
Paul Simon
Simon
Senate Education
Chancellor talks set for closed session at SIU
The chancellor selection committee of the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet in closed session at 7 p.m. today in the Anthony Hall conference room. Chairman Ivan Elliott Jr. of Carmi said a statement would be released after the meeting.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Anthony Hall
Ivan Elliott Jr
Carmi
Theater Burglarized Near Rend Lake Drive In
Thieves burglarized the Rend Lake Drive In on Route 37 south of Benton early today. Police said candy and cigarettes were stolen and there was no cash value to the goods taken.
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Rend Lake Drive-In
Rt. 37
Benton
Murphysboro considers up to 800000 in revenue bonds for sewer project
Murphysboro plans a sewer system upgrade with federal grants and up to 800000 in new revenue bonds, matching city funds, to enable the treatment plant to operate during high river stages. The plan includes extending the lift station and maintaining operation during floods. City council also approved street material bids and a parking lot project.
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Murphysboro
John Blankinship
Big Muddy
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Environmental Protection Agency
HUD
Franklin Asphalt Co
Makanda
Freemling Truck Service
Campbell Hill
Daniel Grocer Co
Municipal representation debated for Greater Egypt board
The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission Cape continues discussion on adding municipal representatives to its policy board. The commission, with three appointees per Franklin Jackson Jefferson Perry and Williamson counties, has one advisory municipal member. If approved, municipalities would fund part of operations. The group also authorized 1386 for office equipment and to hire an additional research assistant and assistant planner.
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Greater Egypt
Perry
Williamson
Frank Kirk
Carbondale
Franklyn Moreno
Carbondale Considers New City Hall and Downtown Plan
Carbondale officials weigh a downtown city hall as part of redevelopment. City Manager William Schmidt cites a potential public works aid bill and urges a formal plan with a design contest. Councilor Hans Fischer backs AIA sanctioned detailing, site plans, and timing for downtown progress. All mines reported working Thursday.
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Carbondale
William Schmidt
Congress
Hans Fischer
The
American Institute of Architects
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