Population center shifts west near Mascoutah in Illinois
The U S population center formally moves 27 miles west from a Centralia cornfield to a fallow field near Mascoutah Illinois. Ceremony led by Secretary Maurice H Stans marks the change in a southern Illinois town near St Louis. The site is on the Lawrence B Friederich farm southeast of Mascoutah. The 1970 census moved the center to Mascoutah where the town’s population rose 10 percent to 5100 in ten years. Mascoutah named for an Indian tribe. residents described as hardworking and diverse with low unemployment. Police brief Kathleen Ingram 21 80 speech.
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Chicago concert a sellout at SJU arena
Chicago delivered a full strength performance at Southern Illinois University Arena drawing a packed crowd. The professional group showcased a big band sound reminiscent of Benny Goodman with polished musicianship and an unplanned encore that didn’t occur. They closed to a standing ovation as a world tour loomed.
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The Debate parallels Paris Commune era and SIU play
The one act play The Debate at Southern Illinois University links today campus protests to the Paris Commune of 1871. It notes violence is not necessary to make political points and recounts how Parisians briefly seized power before a violent suppression. Maria Piscator directed the SIU production.
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Four Massie family members dead in suspected murder suicide
Du Page County sheriff reports four members of the Massie family found dead, including Joseph F. Massie, Laveda Jones, and two children, in their residence after a son returned home. Authorities label the deaths as a likely triple murder and death by own action. The article also covers a separate SIU theater production draft and debate on campus.
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Joseph F. Massie
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