SIU Students Face Burglary Charges In Carbondale Looting
Three Southern Illinois University students Jame Neill David Mombelle and Fred Weinert were captured after a theft at Weller's Plumbing and Heating Co in Carbondale. Police said they admitted the break in and will be charged with breaking and entering. Police recovered seven television receivers a toaster six boxes of Lois threes radios and other items and the trio were identified after a midnight stop on a car with bright headlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller's Plumbing and Heating Co
Carbondale
Jack Hazel
Jame Neill
Lake Porest
David Mombelle
Devatur
Fred Weinert
Deerfield
Park St
Inert
Neill
Fombelle
Wate
James Stearns
Ade Dic
Lee Crowell
Galen Peel
Stevrns
Fombelfe
Delinquent Tax Suits Filed in Jackson County Circuit Court
Fourteen delinquent personal property tax suits were filed in Murphysboro in Jackson County Circuit Court. The actions list 1962 tax bills payable in 1983 with some prior-year arrears. Defendants include many residents such as AMOUTIS perl, Henry eihl, Yvonne Dempsey, Curtis Lee Denny, Kenneth DePew, James Dillard, Arvin Dillworth, Melford Dutton, Wilbur Dunker, Harold Dusch, Worthy Dagley, Louse Jesse Dauthitt, Kenneth Downs, Janet Downen, and Thomas W. Douglas, with varying amounts from 17 to 200 dollars.
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Carbordale
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Amoutis Perl
Henry Eihl
Sual
Montor St
Gee
Yvonne
Dempsey
Universite Ave
Curtis Lee Denny
Park St
Kenneth DePew
Nelson Court
James D. Dillard
W. Chestnut St
Arvin Dillworth
N. Washington St
Melford Dutton
Carico
Wilbur Dunker
S. Poplar St
Harold Dusch
Willow St
Worthy Dagley
Belmont
Louse
Jesse Dauthitt
S. Springer
Kenneth Downs
Gray St
Janet Downen
Second Suspect Arrested in Alto Pass Bank Robbery in Tulsa
Federal agents arrested Tommy Lee Knotts in Tulsa on suspicion of the Alto Pass bank holdup. Knotts, alleged to have taken $9,000 at gunpoint from the Parnis, faced arraignment. Horace G. Ayers, another suspect, remains in St. Louis awaiting a federal hearing, with $35 recovered by police and a $19,000 bond posted.
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Alto Pass
Tulsa
Ohtn
Federal
Buroatt
Tommy Lee Knotts
Alturanga
Parnis
State Bank of
Alto
Knotts
Horace G. Ayers
Coorman
Oklahoma
Ayers
St. Louis
Ederal
Bast St. Louis
Williamson County zoning commission outlines zoning topics
Williamson County Zoning Commission began formulating a zoning ordinance on Wednesday led by Stan Redick of the Greater Marion Regional Planning Commission. Discussion covered agriculture, single and multi family use with a June 24 text meeting at the Marion Chamber of Commerce office.
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Williamson County Zoning Commission
Stan Redick
Greater Mayot
Graner Sanitary
Toad
Carbondale Park Board seeks 60 day land option extension
The Carbondale Park Board will seek a 60 day extension to exercise the option to buy 10 acres southwest of the city reservoir. The board canvassed Saturday's votes on the $375,000 bond issue. There were 962 votes for the issue and - against. spoiled ballots tolled 24.
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Carbondale Park Board
Carbondale Park District Eyes Revenue Concessions
The Carbondale Park District Board asked Superintendent Jerry Lottmann to draft a list of potential revenue generating options for park facilities. A galfly driving range and vending machines for ice, charcoal and picnic items were discussed. Picnic tables at Reservoir Park gained color with blue, yellow, and tan paints, while some green tables would stay for tradition. Committees on district budget and personnel will meet June 23 to 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Kenneth Miller’s home to discuss a new superintendent contract and draft the annual budget.
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Carbondale Park District
Herb
Reservoir Park
Jerry Lottmann
Tald
Carbondale Park District Board
Kenneth Miller
Carbondale Board
Thellinois Association
Aby Rockford
SIU Board Approves Annuity Plan for Employees
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees authorized the administration to draft an annuity program under a 1983 state law for all State Universities Retirement System employees. Participants could accept up to 20 percent salary reductions or forego raises in exchange for an annuity premium. The board will review the plan, which mirrors one already approved for SIU President Mortis. A tuition proposal for adults over 63 was postponed to August, with staff to present details then.
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Southern Minois University Board of Trustees
Edwardsville
SIU
Delyte W. Mortis
SIU Housing Rents Hiked By Trustees
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees approved increases in residence hall and apartment rents for the fall term. Higher costs cited include food, construction, operating salaries, and improved services such as linens and telephone access. Increases cover Thompson Point Woody halls, single and group housing, Southern Acres residences, University Apartments Southern Hills, University Courts, and trailer courts with new monthly and term rates across multiple unit types.
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Southern Swindy Univerisity Board of Trustees
Thompson Point
Woody
Southern Ares
Southern Acres Women’s Co I Operatives
Southern Hills
Southern Acres
Franklin Sets Housing Income Levels For West Frankfort
The Franky County Housing Authority set a two tier income schedule for initial and continued occupancy at the 175 unit West Frankfort housing project, with single person limits from 2600 to 3650 and family limits up to 6500 for initial occupancy. The project is about 90 percent done, with elderly units prioritized and moves possible by August.
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Franky County Housing Authority
West Frenkfort
Authority Board of Commissioners
Authority
Kuca
West Frankfort
Two Die In Head-on Crash On U S 45 In Rain
Two Alabama residents died in a head-on collision on U S 45 near Norris City during heavy rain. Five others were injured, two seriously, in the Alabama incident reported by AP.
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Cami
Alabama
U.S. 45
Norris City
Herrin Considers Expanded Zoning for Business Area
Herrin Plan Commission proposes major zoning map revisions expanding commercial areas along Park avenue Monroe street and Herrin street while preserving residential buffers. Industrial sites may be re designated residential to spur expansion and buffer zones around the central business district. Public hearings and final council submission planned.
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Herrin
Plan Commission
Commerleis
Park Avenue
Monroe Street
Hertin Street
Gérwin K. Roarbach
General Planning and Resource Consultants
St. Louis
Comercial
Rohrbach
Julius Steinmarch
Moaroe
Herriz Streets
Steinmarch
East Hertin Street
Stateakr
Steinmarck
Herrin Street
16Th Street
95Th Street
Virgil Coleman
Plen Commission
Commission
Lac City Conneil
Herrin Chamber Accepts Housing Development Offer
The Herrin Chamber of Commerce directors accept a housing project by Central Technology Inc. contractor Ferne Lee Cox to build three houses on 21 lots near the CTI plant. Work starts within two weeks with sales expected at 10 500 to 13 000, three year relocation contract, city sewer work, and shared material costs. Garavalia named new executive secretary to start June 8.
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Thejef
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Herrin
Ferne Lee Cox
Chamber
Central Technology Inc
Ee Cox
Alyway
Cox
International Staple Co
CTL
International Staple
Hervin
Fred Henderson
Chambers
Alexander
Coopera‘tion
J. IC. Garavalla
Garavalia
Arthur Hamilton
Hamilton
Ed Goodwin
Angelo Garavalia
McDonnell Aircraft Corp
St. Louis
Memorial Day Weekend Office Closures Across Area
Several area government offices will close Friday for the Memorial Day weekend. Jackson County courthouses will close at noon Friday and federal offices will be shut all day. State and Williamson County offices stay open Friday while city offices in Murphysboro Carbondale Herrin and Marion open Friday. Most downtown stores in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Marion and Murdale Shopping Center will close Saturday.
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Jackson County
Williamson County
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Herrin and
Marion
Herrin
Murdale
Rainy week forecast prompts raincoat need
The Weather Bureau in Cairo says showers will ease this afternoon then restart Friday night. Cool tonight with low 50s, highs Friday 72 to 78. Rain totals vary across the region with Carbondale 53 at 10 am, Benton around 4 inches, West Frankfort 0.68 inch, Johnston City 0.31 inch, and Murphy’s area reporting several tenths.
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Weather Bureau
Cairo
Ris
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Benton
West Frankfort
Johnston City
Herrin
Murphysharp
Malloy
Rend Lake project finances draw GOP criticism and praise
Rep Kenneth J Gray defended federal funding for the Rend Lake recreation project in Franklin and Jefferson counties amid GOP critiques. Rep Ben Jensen argued the Corps of Engineers overstates recreation benefits, urging more state and local financing. Gray backed the claim, noting the lake could serve over 30 million people within a day’s drive and that the federal share is high but justified by regional needs. In other news, De Soto couple Don and Mrs Jones win a bid for a 1000 square foot post office building in Hurst, announced by Rep Gray. details pending.
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Kenneth J. Gray
West
Frantsfort
Franklin
Jefferson
Ben F. Jensen
Iowa
House
Corps of Engineers
Gray
Don Jones
DeSoto
Hurst
Kenneth Z. Gray
Thermostat Your Goal Grads Told at Commencement
Kentucky state superintendent Marty Sparks addressed 112 Anna Jonesboro Community High School graduates on Wednesday night. He urged students to be more than reflectors of conditions and to act like a thermostat, stressing timely and accurate responses. He cited Columbus and Puritans as examples of those who did something about liberty.
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Kentucky
Marty Sparks
Anna Jonesbord Community High School
Sparks
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Joud
Weller
Stearns
Inet
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Peel
Lett
Crowell
Carbondale Park
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Herrin Chamber
Halph Alexander
jHerrin
GOP
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