Carbondale Votes on Managerial Government in 11 Wards
Carbondale residents vote Tuesday in 11 wards to decide adopting a managerial form of city government. A city map outlines ward boundaries, with polling places listed from Swindell Motors to Student Christian Foundation and hours from 6 am to 6 pm. Transportation is offered by the League of Women Voters upon request at 457-8807.
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Carbondale
Carbondae
Mill Street
Emerald Lane
Swindell Motors
Isom Grocery
N. Marion St
Vogler Motor Sales
E. Willow St
Our Savior Lutheran Church
League of Women Voters
Mayor Urges Vote Tuesday in Carbondale
Carbondale Mayor D Blaney Miller asked city employees to vote their convictions in Tuesday's council-manager election. He said neither he nor any council member should influence how employees vote, stressing the importance of democratic choice and personal freedom.
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Carbondale
D. Blaney Miller
Miller
East Side
Charles E. F. Howe
Howe
Two SIU Students Injured in Marion Car Crash
James B. McMahon 21 and Joyce Schofield 19, both SIU students, were admitted to Marion Memorial Hospital with left leg injuries after McMahon’s car rear ended M. J. Richey’s vehicle at Russell Street and New Rt. 13 in Marion. McMahon was charged with following too closely. Richey received minor injuries.
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Southern Illinois University
Marion Memorial Hospital
Marion
James B. McMahon
E. Stoker St
Carbondale
Westchester
Joyce Schofield
Beveridge St
Carrier Mills
McMahon
M. J. Richey
W. White St
Russell Street
New Rt
Fire incidents report in Johnston City and West City
Sunday 2 a.m. fire in front seat of a car on Adams Street in Johnston City. Owner Larry Westlay of Aurora. cause undetermined. damage to front seat. Marion 8:50 a.m. Saturday backfire from pickup at Odum Concrete on Russell Street. no damage. West City Sunday 7:30 a.m. fire in residence on S Kentucky Street. owner Owen Cummins. occupant Billy Hammonds. possible faulty wiring in attic. damage estimated at 500 dollars.
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Johnston City
Adams Street
Larry Westlay
Aurora
Marion
Odum Concrete
Russell Street
West City
S. Kentucky Street
Owen Cummins
Billy Hammonds
Carbondale Campaign Backs Manager Referendum Vote Tuesday
The Carbondale referendum on adopting a managerial form of city government dominated the day as volunteers urged a yes vote while some Democrats urged no. Polls run 6 am to 6 pm in 11 wards under sunny, cooler weather with Mayor Miller urging turnout and city leaders urging clear ballot marks.
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Carbondale
Driver sought in Murphysboro hit and run fatality
Police reported no new clues for a week in the effort to identify the driver of a black over white model car involved in a fatal hit and run that killed 4 year old James William McNeil near Murphysboro. Sheriff Arch Edwards said several cars of similar description have been checked without a definite suspect.
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Murphysboro
James William McNeil
Rt. 3
Rt. 13
Jackson County
Arch Edwards
Police Briefs From Herrin to Dongola
Randy Griswold, $15 fine for disobeying a stop sign in Herrin. Joene Evrard, $15 fine for speeding in Marion. Carol S. Wright, $15 fine for speeding in Makanda. Rose M. Brooks, $20 fine for speeding in Dongola.
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Herrin
Randy Griswold
Marion
Joene Evrard
Makanda
Carol S. Wright
Dongola
Rose M. Brooks
Error noted at town meeting on council-manager issue
Mrs. Stanley Harris corrected an error about increasing commissioners under the commissioner form. She said four to six is possible after 50 000 residents, but state law caps commissioners at four. She believed the question referred to council members under a council-manager setup.
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Stanley Harris
Harris
Mines Schedule and Status Tuesday Readings
Mines report lists activity for Tuesday with Old Ben and Orient pits showing shifts and idle status. Zeigler and Fidelity sites indicate small output with Burning Star entries reflecting two shifts and both burning star units.
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Orient
Zeigler
Fidelity
Burning Star
Benton Pupils to Receive $23 503 in Federal Aid
The Benton Grade School District will receive 23503 dollars in federal aid to fund an eight week summer school for deprivd children buy library materials and finance in service training for teachers of gifted pupils. The program already has over 100 pupils enrolled and runs June 13 to August 5 at Webster Junior High School under Principal William R Ingram.
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Benton
Webster Junior High School
William R. Ingram
Tires Cut In Anna and Jonesboro Vandalism Report
Police investigate nine tires cut early Sunday across Anna and Jonesboro. Neighbors heard noises at 2 30 a m and alerted residents I O Karraker Herbert Ragsdale Carl Davis A T Ayers and Larry Dale reported multiple tires damaged as officers note several vehicles affected.
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Anna
Jonesboro
I. O. Karraker
Heacock St
Karraker
Herbert Ragsdale
Morgan
Wingerter seeks hearing over 10 day suspension
Murphysboro police sergeant Russell Wingerter, suspended for 10 working days for conduct unbecoming an officer, will request a formal hearing before the fire and police merit board. He says the penalty is too severe and notes a May 18 incident involving leaving a rookie in a car briefly.
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Murphysboro
Fire and Police Merit Board
Russell Wingerter
Toby Berger
Berger
Wingerter
Inci
Carbondale Proposes Budget Jump to 802 093
Carbondale outlines an 802 093 budget up from 598 281 last year with a 4 percent utility tax projected to raise 150 000. The plan includes a city manager salary of 12 000 for nine months, expanded police staffing, street work, and a public administration study funded partly by a federal grant. General taxes and other income sources are noted with planned allocations for cemetery, city hall remodels, and parking lot lighting.
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Carbondale
William Eaton
Eaton
City Hall
Plan Commission
Greater Egypt
Public Administration Service of
Chicago
Illinois Central Railroad
Summer Camp Funds Sought for 100 Needy Children
A drive to fund 100 needy children for a one week session at Little Grassy Lake Aug 15 to 20 has raised about 620 dollars. Rev Edward L Hoffman of First Methodist Church started the fund with 500 dollars and additional gifts bring the total closer to the 1,000 dollar goal.
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Edward L. Hoffman
First Methodist Church
Little Grassy Lake
Carbondale Commission On Economic Opportunity
Hoffman
Alpha Phi Omega Social Fraternity
Southern Illinois University
Jackson County Coordinating Office
No Herrin Strike Talks Slated Yet
Workers at Container Stapling Corp and Federal Wire Mill Corp in Herrin went on strike at midnight Friday. Negotiators last met Wednesday. Wages are the main hurdle for a new three year contract as the old one expired Friday. Plant workers earn 1.88 to 3.11 dollars per hour. union says 10 cents per hour gap remains for the proposed term. Both sides want to negotiate and wait for the other to begin.
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Congress of Independent Unions
Herrin
Container Stapling Corp
Federal Wire Mill Corp
Vernell Burton
Truman Davis
Black bear in Jefferson County seen as threat sparks calls for restraint
In Southern Illinois a black bear in Jefferson County was killed amid fear and folklore about its danger. Officials say the bear did not threaten people or livestock and argue for humane capture, noting bears are shy and largely vegetarian.
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Illinois
Jefferson County
United States
Canada
Arch Mehrhoff
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Larry Keller
Keller
Yellowstone Park
Devils Kitchen Lake
Mehrhoff
Carbondale Auto Safety Check Set To Run
Carbondale motorists can get a free safety check Tuesday and Wednesday. Officials from the secretary of state's office will inspect brakes wheel alignment lights and other safety features on East Jackson Street between Washington Avenue and Marion Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Police Chief Jack Hazel.
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Carbondale
Secretary of State’s
East Jackson Street
Washington Avenue
Marion Street
Jack Hazel
Police Briefs From Multiple Cities
West Frankfort shows Marion Bonue chi cited for speeding with a $20 fine. Harrisburg lists W. D. Bolerjack fined $25 for intoxication. Cambria records Bobbie Church fined $15 for no operator's license. Marion reports John Adams fined $20.
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West Frankfort
Marion Bonuechi
Harrisburg
W. D. Bolerjack
Cambria
Bobbie Church
Marion
John Adams
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W. Mill St
S. Washington Ave
Student Christian Foundation
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Cma
Jackson ST
Monroe
Hester ST
Thompson
Frank Kirk
Joseph Ragsdale
Gene Ramsey
City of
Campbell Hill
Lester Thies
Art Reid
Raccoon
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Carbondale Auto
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