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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1972
Page
2
Michael Eftink 32 of Kelso Missouri was treated and released from Marion Memorial Hospital after minor injuries from a truck he drove tipping over on Rt 57 about three miles south of Marion early Saturday at 3 45 AM.
The Illinois Department of Public Health broadens screening to ages 3 to 21, with mobile units and a migrant children focus this summer. Michael Larson coordinates southern operations from Marion, while Dr. Tom Matteson leads the mobile dental van serving medically indigent children. Regular clinics and education efforts expand across 27 counties with county health departments handling implementation.
SIU security chief Thomas Leffler leads campus police during protests at Anthony Hall and Lake Thompson. Humorous notes claim Leffler holds honorary naval ranks in Nebraska and Oklahoma, while Saluki patrolmen assist. Also mentions a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier assignment and local natural history notes on cicadas and ants.
The Illinois Information Service previews a booklet titled A Synopsis of Common and Economic Ants with Keys to the Geneva by Ross Ro tramiel and LaBerge, aimed at households and hikers. It discusses gypsy moths, their defoliation impact, and statewide trapping planned through September. It also teases playful names for groups of animals, proposing a buza of mosquitoes.
Carbondale may build a 500000 park district pool at Oakland Fields near Oakland avenue and Main street to serve Carbondale Community High School during class hours. Funding includes 250000 from HUD and 250000 from the park district via bonds arranged by Midwest Securities. Transportation for residents may be provided free, and two land parcels along East Walnut street will include a tot lot and five year land lease for 1 dollar.
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