Menard Guards Called Off Threatened Deadlock Talks
Guards at Menard Penitentiary have postponed a possible work slowdown over pay and staffing. Union president William Rednour said the Illinois State Employes Union seeks 35 more guards and equal pay with Stateville, with 216 guards employed at Menard. Acting warden Paul Sympson endorsed further hires and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menard
DeMaris Berry
Union
Stateville
Rednour
Chester
Menora
Paul Sympson
Addi
Sympson
Springfield
Menard Penitentiary
Herrin Council Tackles Landfill Tractor and Ambulance Change
Herrin city leaders report a broken landfill tractor needing costly repair and approve a new $46,000 unit on order with a loaner machine. EPA cites dumping violations across from the site and questions city responsibility. Fire department says Marion’s Mayfield Ambulance Service handles about a third of calls on a 30 day trial. Civil defense remains inactive with nonfunctional siren and no meeting space. Mayor McVey promises swift hospital tunnel completion amid street work at S 14th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Riesmeyer
Herrin
State Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Civil Defense
John McVey
Key Equipment Co
St. Louis
McVey
Fire
Juanita Garagiola
Mare Harm McVey
Dave Bandera
Garagiola
Herrin Hospital
S. 14Th Street
City Manager Fry to get pay raise and Wednesday time off
Carbondale City Manager Fry received a $1,334 raise on June 5, the same percentage as other city workers, plus a proposed new city car and Wednesday afternoon off to engage with the community. The council praised Fry, noting mutual evaluation with Fry and avoiding public comment on his criticisms. The closed session followed legal guidance under the Illinois Open Meeting Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Blackburn
Trinosan
Carbondale
Carroll Fry
Neal Eckert
Fry
Eckert
Hans Fischer
John Womick
Womick
Essex buys P. R. Mallory Building in Du Quoin
Indiana firm Essex International of Fort Wayne has acquired the P. R. Mallory Building in Du Quoin for an undisclosed sum. A spokesman says the firm, with 12 divisions, manufactures electronically oriented products and will decide which division opens the plant. The Mallory plant operated from 1956 to 1968, employing 60 at closing, with earlier higher numbers.
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du Quoin
Indiana
Essex International
Fort Wayne
Ind
P. R. Mallory
Essex
Mallory Company
P. R. Mallory Company
Marion approves 37 acre commercial annexation plan
Marion City Council approves development of 37 acres between North Carbon Street and Interstate 57 near New Rt. 13. L D Fern and Paul McIntosh blocks join the site with a Mohr department store on 6.25 acres and a $1.2 million Rodeway Inn on five acres. The Peoples Bank is planned for three acres. 22.75 acres remain available. Parking meter policies discussed. spring street department cleanup set. council shelves $77,852 bid for nine-location improvements to fit federal funds. Mosquito abatement program staffing advances. flowers to be planted on the square plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion City
L.D. Fern
Paul McIintosh
North Carbon Street
Interstate Rt. 57
New Rt. 13
Mohr Value Department
Fern
Peoples Bank
Butler
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ralph Thaxton
Marion Merchants Association
Oscar Schafale
Square
Main
Madison Streets
Train wreck on Mountain Glen blocks road for 24 hours
An Illinois Central Gulf Railroad spokesman said the cause of Monday's wreck involving 11 freight cars on Mountain Glen is not yet determined. The 40 car train blocked Mountain Glen Road between Union County and Cobden for more than 24 hours and the track was cleared at 5 a.m. today.
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Mountain Glen
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Mountain Glen Road
Union County
Cobden
Carbondale Cable Franchises Under Scrutiny by Council
Carbondale Councilman Hans Fischer accuses Southern Video Corp. of franchise violations on at least three counts including wiring delays local origination channels and funding. Task force recommends expansion of programming on the existing local channel amid audit debate and possible further study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Hans Fischer
Southern Video Corp
Fischer
Federal Communications Commission and Trade
Com
George Paluch
Williamson County Airport approves agent leases for FAA funds
The Williamson County Airport Authority approved leases with Aeroflite Inc., Little Egypt Flying Service, Southern Car Rental, Midwest Mortgage Consultants, and Helen Gravatt. The moves support a $5.6 million three phase airport improvement and bond-backed buildings, with audits and rent terms outlined for each tenant.
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Williamson County Airport Authority
Atty. J. C. Mitchell
Federal Aviation Agency
Aeroflite Inc
Little Egypt Flying Service
Southern Car Rental
Automobile Rental Agnecy
Midwest Mortgage Consultants Inc
Helen Gravatt
Midwest Mortgage Consultants
Herrin
Germania Federal Savings and Loan Association
Alton
Aeroflite
Superivision
Audit Ordered For Carbondale Center After Court Action
Certified Public Accountant Da vid Rosenthal of Carbondale begins an audit of the Carbondale Employment and Resource Center after a court order seized all books and records. Sheriff protects records amid dispute over a center deficit. plaintiffs include Councilman Clark Vineyard and Board Member Don Monty. Center director Elbert Simon reports his desk and file cabinet returned but a lock box was forced open and one set of keys is missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rosenthal
Carbondale
Carbondale Employment and Resource Center
Councilman
Clark Vineyard
Don Monty
Elbert Simon
Park board seeks deed or long term lease for land
Carbondale Park District reaffirmed its request to the City of Carbondale for a deed or long term lease on 4.5 acres east of the Mardale Shopping Center. The land was deeded to the city by the U S Postal Service after a post office site change. The district plans a park but must secure the deed or lease first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Park District Board
City of
Carbondale
Mardale
U.S. Postal Services
Kenneth Gray
D-West
Frankfort
Gray
Park District
Tom Langdon
Park District Board
Langdon
Eli Borkon
Michael Curtis
Richard Kelley
Union County seeks 200000 for flood damaged roads
The Union County Board of Commissioners seeks a $200 000 federal aid grant to repair flood damaged roads in the Mississippi River bottom lands. Loren Hinkle, highway superintendent, submitted the application after a Monday vote. Chairman Ned Foley called the $200 000 a preliminary estimate covering damages from March through May. The board plans to request more funds for Road District IA when revenue sharing funds become available in July, having already allotted $10 500 to the district from federal revenue sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Union County Board of Commissioners
Loren Hinkle
Highway Supererintendent
Ned Foley
Foley
Mississippi River Level Falls Toward Flood Stage
The Mississippi River at Chester eased to 38.1 feet this morning, below a crest of 38.5 feet from the weekend. Flood stage is 27 feet and the river is expected to reach flood-stage by early June. Clifton Morgan, 53, Marion, charged in circuit court with littering a highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Marion
Williamson County
Terry Harmon
Clifton Morgan
Rt. 5
Harmon
Morgan
New Rt. 13
Jackson County Seeks 52000 For Summer Youth Jobs
Jackson County could receive 52000 for 110 summer jobs for youths Vietnam veterans and the unemployed beginning June 1. The program consolidates federal efforts and acts as program agent for Jackson County residents with 52 openings in Carbondale government park district and mosquito abatement district and rest with county De Soto Murphysboro and SIU Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Carbondale
Carroll Fry
City of
Park District
de Soto
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University
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William
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P.R. Mallory
Phste
Pam Smith
Coca Cola
O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Robert Butler
Parking Commission
E.E. Jeter
Rex Presson
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Market Street
D. L. White
Carbondale Station
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