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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1966
Page
3
Carbondale city employees including police and fire chiefs, supervisors, clerks, and other workers receive raises from $120 to $240 annually, raising total annual payroll by about $16,000. Money comes from higher general revenue from sales and property tax receipts. tax rates stay unchanged.
Carbondale officials discussed a 30 hour weekly duty requirement for large city commissioners, with legal opinion from J Edward Helton. The debate touched on enforcement challenges and differences under council manager government. Citizens for Carbondale distributed fliers questioning the plan, with local figures like Sam Hunter offering mixed views.
The Carbondale City Council, after a verbal scuffle, passes a revised renewal grant resolution for a Lincoln neighborhood urban renewal project. The request grows by 40000 dollars to reflect higher relocation payments from the federal government. The council also annexes 41 acres near old Rt 13 zoned for Dr I F Hummon’s Fairfield development following plan commission approval.
A West Frankfort woman, Jo Linda Aaron, 27, was seriously injured in a two-car crash on Interstate 57 near Anna. Aaron, in fair condition later, drove a car that was struck broadside by a vehicle driven by William Kent, 65, of Marion. Kent was uninjured. Police said Aaron’s car was parked crossways in the southbound lane and police have not yet questioned her for more details.
Carbondale high school student Sam Cox challenged Mayor D Blaney Miller at a City Council session. Cox questioned the mayor’s view on council-manager government and how the public should vote while Miller defended his approach and praised Cox’s letter to the Southern Illinoisan.
Edith Fay Lamb, 75, died at 3:45 a.m. in Marion Memorial Hospital. A Creal Springs resident for 35 years, she moved from St. Louis. Survived by nieces and nephews of St. Louis. Services set for 1 p.m. Thursday at Cosby Funeral Home Creal Springs. burial in Creal Springs Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Mayor Fred Henderson told the City Council the Economic Development Administration indicated a 50 percent grant for a $1 million street project, with a possible 60 percent after further review. The city would pay its share from state motor fuel tax receipts. no new bonds or local taxes planned. Albert Missavage of West Frankfort plans a three-trailer mobile home park on three lots. he must appear before the council before a permit is granted.
Benton city employees received a retroactive $30 monthly raise to May 1 at a City Council meeting. The increase covers more than 30 workers and costs about $900 each month.
A severe storm swept through Southern Illinois knocking down tree limbs and antennas in Murphysboro while delaying power and phone service for hours. The hail and rain damaged homes and flooded parts of streets, with outages reported citywide and restoration efforts underway.
City Atty Snyder Herrin warns the Public Building Commission may owe Clark Altay and Associates $3,500 for work already done if a $500,000 municipal building program goes ahead, while the commission weighs hiring a new architect to avoid duplicating fees.
Herrin's annual mosquito abatement program, led by Gerald Bailey, heads for launch as weather permits. The district has overhauled equipment and aims to spray when conditions are calm with light winds, avoiding rain or heat that would hinder application.
City of Herrin set up four water department and three sewer department bond accounts this month, under 1941 ordinances, after a deficit dispute in 1964. Water accounts total 171 210 with others in the red for sewer bonds. audit to clarify remaining deficits. City considers investing funds as council reviews options amid planned water bond issue and federal grant match.
Daniel E. Nicha els of Murphysboro was fined $15 for disobeying a traffic signal. The brief note records a minor offense and minimal details from a local police report.
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