Herrin Unit Buys Equipment and Sets Policy
The Herrin Unit Board of Education buys about 1800 in music department equipment. It also approves a retirement gift policy of a $5 per year service certificate. The 1966 67 calendar is set with Aug 29 start and June 2, 1967 close. Bob Miller receives 200 for organizational work. Clyde Mitchell opposes the arrangement.
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Herrin Unit Board of Education
Bob Miller
Southern Illinois University
Clyde Mitchell
McNeill
Miller
Jackson Checks Underage Drinking Probe in County
Jackson County investigates alleged alcohol purchases by 11 underage Southern Illinois University students. State's Atty. Richard Richman says tavern names supplied by Edward Nichols Crabon Orchard Refuge ranger. Youths, about 19, were questioned after seen drinking in refuge area. Nichols notes they reported buying liquor at Carbondale and Murphysboro taverns.
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Jackson County
Southern Illinois University
Richard Richman
Edward Nichols
Crab Orchard Refuge
Richman
Refuge
Nichols
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Police Briefs From Ellis Grove Steeleville and Thebes
Ellis Grove assigns Leonard Ritchey a 15 dollar fine for failing to yield. Steeleville fines Daniel G. Picker 20 dollars for speeding. Ellis Grove fines Rhonda J Heezel 15 dollars for driving too fast for conditions. Thebes fines David R McCoy 15 dollars for passing in a no passing zone.
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Ellis Grove
Leonard Ritchey
Steeleville
Daniel G. Picker
Rhonda J. Heezel
Thebes
David R. McCoy
A Dental Powder Promises Better-Fitting False Teeth
Advertising copy urges readers to sprinkle FASTEETH alkaline powder on dentures to prevent embarrassing slips and odors. It claims firmer grip and more comfort, and directs buyers to rug counters for purchase.
Brother Pleads Guilty in Jackson County Forgery Case
James Whittington 20 pleaded guilty to forgery and bad checks charges in Jackson County Circuit Court. He was sentenced to four to ten years in prison after waiving indictment. He had been serving two to four years for probation violation at Menard Penitentiary.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Donald Eugene Whittington
James Whittington
Whittington
Menard
Chester
Massachusetts lifts birth control curbs after 87 years
Governor John A. Volpe signed a bill ending the 87 year ban on contraception information and dispensing. The law allows physicians to prescribe contraception to married couples and public agencies to provide lawful access information. It takes effect in 90 days on August 8.
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Massachusetts
John A. Volep
NAACP Plans Protest Over Sparta School Election
Randolph County NAACP says it will file a protest to declare Sparta Community Unit District 140 election invalid. It cites unregistered voters and unsealed ballots and plans continuing picketing at Sparta schools. The group will rally at Dr Linders home and later at Sparta High School.
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Randolph County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Sparta Community Unit
Melvin Anderson
NAACP
Qrip
Anderson
Sparta
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Dr Linders
Charles Kimbrough
Illinois State Conference
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