Three youths released on cash bonds after Carbondale narcotics raid
Three of nineteen charged in a federal narcotics raid in the Carbondale area Thursday morning were released on $5,000 cash bonds Friday. Dennis Bradley Jackson, 19, of Brown Hall SIU. Dennis James Savelas, 20, Rt. 2 Murphysboro. and Kate Goessman, 20, Lincoln Manor Apt. 16 Carbondale. Sixteen others remained jailed awaiting action as bonds for those held in Murphysboro ranged from $15,000 to $25,000. The charges allege sale or intent to distribute controlled substances and will be presented to a federal grand jury in Danville.
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Carbondale
Jackson County
Dennis Bradley Jackson
Brown Hall
Southern Illinois University
Dennis James Savelas
Rt. 2
Murphysboro
Kate Goessman
Lincoln Manor Apt
Ash St
Dlue
Danville
Sheriff denies Dowell mayor verbal charges in row
Jackson County Sheriff John Hoffman stated no government has refused police help to Dowell. He said the area has received extra patrols and he has been courteous to Mayor Walter Lowe. Hoffman cited two deputized marshals who quit and noted a double patrol was ordered after earlier marshal appointment issues. He described the mayor’s accusations as shocking and emphasized cooperation with Dowell officials.
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Jackson County
John Hoffman
Dowell
Walter Lowe
Hoffman
Sheriff
Gar’ Bondsle
Sheriff's Office
Bob Gooden
Cecil Williams
Lowe
Pracher
Murphysboro
Ha Attorney's Office
Anc
Howard
Cotense
Ben'wadl
Sfr
Springfield
Pulaski Added to Illinois Disaster List
Pulaski County is named a disaster area along with four other Illinois counties. Robert Ritz, state Civil Defense disaster coordinating officer, says the list now includes 47 counties eligible for federal flood relief. Southern Illinois counties with disaster status include Franklin, Jackson, Alexander, Massac, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Union.
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Pwaski County
Additions
Inlinois
Robert Ritz
Llinois
Island Flood Drowns Kaskaskia Homes Water Covers Isle
Flooding since April 27 left Kaskaskia Island submerged with three feet of water on the west and up to sixteen feet on the east. Sheriff Mehrer reports ruined homes, floating debris, and limited access while patrols guard against looting. Only the brick church and state shire remain largely intact as residents plan to return once levees are safe.
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Pujol
Pete Menrer
Randolph County Sheriff's Department
Kaskaskia
Mehrer
St. Mary’s
Lesser police force downsizes as two officers quit
The Lesser police department now operated by 60 year old former chief Chastain at 2 per hour and $500 monthly, while Lloyd Bradley and another officer resigned citing council actions. Mayor Schettler says two patrolmen were laid off due to cost and council changes May 11, with Danny Lee shifted to cemetery work. A state police survey will determine staffing needs before new hires. Bradley resigned May 12 and offered no further comment.
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Lloyd Bradley
Beald
Costello Chastain
Sesser
Chastain
William Schettler
Chestain
Schettler
Geid
Danny Lee
Lee
Public Service Bureau
Minois
Marion man in good condition after bee-car wreck
Ronald G. Masterson, 41, of Marion, was listed in good condition Saturday after a two-vehicle crash at North Court Street and Boulevard Street at 8 14 a m. Police said Moss Albert A. Moss, 56, Marion, stopped at Boulevard then pulled onto North Court and struck Masterson. Moss was cited for failure to yield.
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Ronald G. Masterson
Marion
Fry Masterson
North Count
Boulevard Streets
Masterson
North Court Street
Albert A. Moss
Moss
Boulevard Street
Franklin Hospital Pickets Block Coal Delivery
Fifteen striking Laborers' International representatives at Franklin Hospital Benton Saturday blocked about 25 tons of coal delivery from White Brothers Equipment and Specialized Hauling Marion. The dispute centers on labor conditions and pay.
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Pam Riesmeyer
Franklin Hospital
Benton
Laborers’ International
Logan College Graduation Held at Hayes Fair Acres
John A. Logan College scheduled commencement for 2 p.m. Sunday June 10 at Hayes Fair Acres Du Quinn with Robert Spencer president of Sangamon State University Springfield as speaker. After the ceremony a new president was noted for Thornton Community College in South Holland. Union Local 529 of West Frankfort blocked a delivery as a truck arrived at 10 a.m. strikers forced the vehicle to stop.
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John A. Logan College
Hayes Fair Acres
du Qinin
Robert Spencer
Sangamon State University
Springfield
Art A. Ivey
Carterville
Thornton Community College
South Holland
Union
West Frankfort
Margaret Walton
White Brothers
Ore
Col
Hatler
Joe Johnson
Benton
Johnson
Stark
William
Island resident laments flood losses and seeks fishing licenses
Lee Stout of Kaskaskia Island survived floods that wiped out two houses and possessions yet keeps his humor. He asks residents what they need most, and jokes that fishing licenses are required.
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Lee Stout
Kaskaskia Island
Negligence charge dismissed by Carbondale board
The Carbondale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners found no evidence Detective Ralph Brandon was negligent in the alleged rape and assault case. Bobby Taylor had complained Brandon was responsible for the April 28 incident involving his girlfriend Dorothy Jackson, and the board met with Taylor to discuss the complaint.
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Carbondale Board of Force and Fire’ Commissioners
Ralph Brandon
Brandon
Elwin Zimimerman
Zimmerman Bays
Bobby Taylor
Marion St
Taylor
Murphysboro senior dies in river drowning during boat retrieval
John Mark Baker 18, Murphysboro Township High School senior, drowned near Gorham Friday night while trying to retrieve a drifted boat. His body was found about 6:35 am by state and Jackson County crews. Calandro 17, also of Murphysboro, was camping with Baker. investigation by Deputy Coroner Louis Russell noted Baker swam for the boat after it drifted away. Baker was co captain of the wrestling squad and a sports writer for the Obelisk. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at First Baptist Church Murphysboro with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, sisters Marilyn Ridings and Gloria Franklin, and two nieces and two nephews.
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Murphysboro Township
Gorham
John Mark Baker
Donald Baker
Elm Sr
Jackson County
Louis Russell
Baker
Dan Calandro
Murphysbora
United States Forest Service
Russell
Calandro
Calandro Baker
Calandra
Hinutes
State Dept. of Conservation
Jackson County Civil Defense
Swatar
Russell’ Sells
Murphysboro
Doensid
Mary Eleanor Pieron Baker
First Baptist Church
Marilyn Ridings
Meridian
Miss
Gloria Franklin
Wichita
Kay
Edna Baker
Edna Pieron
Murphysborn
Mondey
Morris Dice
Owill
Pam
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John R. Lowe
Holfmerman
Marom Desree
Jesse
Pulaski
Conservation Department
Philadelphia
Lewis XV
France
Church of the Immaculate Conception of Kaskeskia
Perryville
Stout
Mississippi
Chester
Jack Griggs
Police
Charles Bowers
Bowers
Atu
Ace
Schetter
Bradley
Logan
Sherman Browning
Love
Joa
Organized Labor
Joe
Bill Riley
Moet
John Baker
Murphyboro
Butch Nevious
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