Memorial Day Closures Across the Region
Many area schools banks and government offices will close Monday for Memorial Day observances. The day, first proposed by General Logan in 1868 to honor fallen comrades, was later fixed on the fourth Monday in May. Most stores will also close though University Mall in Carbondale plans to stay open with hours not yet announced.
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John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Logan
Fense
Woodlawn Cemetery
Carbondale
Con
University Mall
Johnston City Dam Repairs Estimated by Army Engineers
Army engineers met Johnston City officials to inspect the ruptured dam and drained lake, then prepared feasibility studies in St Louis on repair options and costs. Mayor Bill Stevens expects a costly fix and plans to seek state or federal aid while meeting Rep Paul Simon about potential assistance.
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Johnston City
Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan Army Engineers
St. Louis
Johnston City Lake
Bill Stevens
Stevens
Paul Simon
D-Nl
Army
Muskrats
Big Muddy
Larry Lipe
Lipe
Toxic drum leak injures 28 in Chicago
In Chicago 28 people were injured when a 55 gallon drum of toxic acid leaked after a forklift punctured it and toppled from a dock at a Southwest Side trucking firm. Two of the injured remained hospitalized in fair condition on Saturday. The rest were treated Friday night and released. Most victims were overcome by fumes as authorities described the hazardous spill and an unsafe cleanup attempt by workers unaware of the danger.
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Chicago
Opening of Carbondale Farmers Market Signals Spring
The outdoor market near Illinois 51 and Grand Avenue opened Saturday, marking spring. Four year old Patra Thipkhosithkun and her mother Suk, with Joy Kei del, browsed flowers and vegetables at Mildred Duty's Cobden stand despite a light rain.
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Carbondale
Ilinois 51
Grand Avenue
Joy Kei
Del
Patra Thipkhosithkun
Suk
Mildred Duty
Cobden
Alcoholism counselors gather for Midwest conference at SIU Carbondale
Alcoholism counselors from across the Midwest converge at Southern Illinois University Carbondale for a week long conference on adolescent, women, elderly, and minority alcohol problems. Special sessions June 1 2 cover treating adolescent alcoholics Women for Sobriety elderly alcoholics and fetal alcohol syndrome. Workshops on counseling approaches include black drinkers and effects of alcohol on sex. Information available from Andrew Marcec at the Division of Continuing Education 536 7751.
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Midwest
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
SIUC
Andrew Marcec
Siuc Division of Continuing Education
Berry Strawberries Return to Americas with Nutritious Value
Strawberries, recently back in the Americas after a European trip, are tasty and rich in Vitamin C and iron while being low in calories. Sharon Tanner, Saline County Home Economics Extension Adviser, offers read and try recipes.
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Americas
Europe
Sharon Tanner
Saline County Home Economics Extension
Driving force in De Soto highlighted as village live wire
Thelma Blu menstock emerges as a central figure in De Soto, guiding the village park, the baseball program, the PTA, and other community initiatives. Her dedication helps keep multiple programs active and thriving.
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de Soto
Thelma Blumenstock
PTA
Bishop Law Leads Catholic Program For Married Episcopal Clergy
Bishop Bernard Law of the Springfield Cape Girardeau Diocese will head a church program to process applications from married former Episcopal clergy seeking Catholic priesthood while allowing them to remain married and retain some former church practices.
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Bernard Law
Springfield-Cape Girardeau
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office Details and Rates
The Southern Illinoisan announces offices in Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin with contact numbers. It lists Sunday and daily publication, postal rates for subscription by mail and carrier service, and mailing address Box 2108 Carbondale Illinois for the postmaster.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Illinois
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Aha
Comet
Murphysboro Independent
Marion
Illinois to build tourist welcome center on I 24 near Metropolis
State plans a 1.7 million dollar Southern Illinois Port of Entry on I 24 at U S 45 to lure visitors. The center will offer brochures and counselors while funding concerns loom as federal highway money faces cuts. An Anna I 57 site already yields 329000 brochures and 195000 direct contacts, with a 2.1 million dollars generated for local tourism.
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Jim Santori
Southern
Illinois
Illinois Department of Transportation
Don Henning
Anna
Maliskas
Anna Center
Shawnee National Forest
Chicago
Ilinois
Office of Tourism
Floods Threaten Western Montana Cities
Flood waters from heavy rains stranded youths at a mountain camp and flooded homes across Helena Belt Basin and Deer Lodge. Refugees number over 700 as motels open doors while police guard streets and National Guardsmen escort evacuated residents. The Boulder River School and Hospital lost power as officials warned of further river drops needed before returns.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Belt
Basin
Deer Lodge
Great Falls
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William Blair
Joe Jines
Belt Creek
Gary Gray
Boulder River
Helenal
Paula Walker
Ted Schwinden
Gwel Cweless
New Rt. 13
Carbon St - Marion
Harrisburg
Wuniversal
She Carpet Specialist
Lees
Berwen
Philadelphia
Bigelow
Cabin Craft
Alexander, Smith, Milliken
Marion Square
Coats
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