Peace Links joins Jeanne Simon in urging nuclear arms dialogue
Jeanne Simon wife of congressman Paul Simon discusses her involvement in Peace Links a congressional wives group promoting awareness of nuclear war. She stresses nonviolence nonpartisanship and education over demonstrations and highlights aims like breaking down U S Soviet barriers and supporting arms control as peace strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Landis
Jeanne Simon
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Nl
Simon
Betty Bumpers
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
Mrs. Simon
United States
Church Women United
Carbondale
Peace Links
Tornado memorial holds tight to future
Marion marks the third anniversary of the May 29 1982 tornado that killed 10 and injured 136. City leaders and residents reflect on tragedy, resilience, and a future rebuilt, naming personal losses from Jimmy Gulledge and Lynn Moore, and noting Marion’s rebound despite lasting scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Tower Square
Robert Butler
Madelyn King
Mrs. King
Jimmy Gulledge
Jimmy
Herrinfest
John A. Logan College
Shawnee Village
Carl Hearn
Marion Memorial Hospital
Hearn
Frank Trotter
Third Baptist
Trotter
Thompson pushes Southern Illinois growth agenda in St Louis Marion stops
Springfield governor James R. Thompson will tour Giant City State Park Marion and the St. Louis area to promote plans for Scott Air Force Base a Mississippi to Ohio river road and a four lane upgrade of Illinois 13. He will brief editorial boards attend a Giant City lodge ceremony and speak at a Thompson fundraiser in Marion.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
Illinois
St. Louis
Giant City State Park
Marion
Scott Air Force Base
Illinois 13
Mississippi
Ohio
Thompson
East St. Louis
Citizens For Thompson
Road closure near Carbondale for two weeks on US 51 work
Township Road 261 north of Carbondale will close for about two weeks beginning Friday due to the U.S. 51 Murphysboro District Wye railroad project. Local traffic remains to access west end businesses at Oakland Avenue. the intersection with U.S. 51 will be blocked.
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Carbondale
U.S. 51
Murphysboro
Carbondale Concrete
Jim’s Towing
Oakland Avenue
Carbondale cop rises to police chief in Western Springs
In 1969 a 23 year old SIU Carbondale student joined Carbondale Police. Now Lt William Rypkema prepares to become police chief in Western Springs, a Cook County suburb, after a rapid rise from patrolman to corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. His move ends a 16 year Carbondale career with federal grant aided modernization boosting staff from 22 to 50.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinois.n
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Carbondale Police Department
SIUC
William Rypkema
Western Springs
Cook County
Rypkema
Western Heights
Carbondale
Ed Hogan
Department
Tom Bush
Hogan
Hearing officer to fight drunken driving charge
Jackson County official Miller plans to enter a not guilty plea after a DUI arrest at his Carbondale home. The hearing officer for Illinois driver license stations may face job action. special prosecutors were appointed and a June 12 court hearing is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Ann Schottman Knol
Southern
Secretary of State
Mack
Miller
Illinois Department of Personnel
Chuck Dean
Art Wright
Jackson County
John Clemons
Carbondale
Barbara Colvin
Richard E. Richman
Fire victims seek aid amid red tape and loss
Fire victims recount their struggles to replace essential documents and receive aid. Alzaben faces an $80 passport cost if the embassy accepts a lost document claim. Red Cross vouchers cover about 300 dollars for food and clothing, with church and individuals donating cash and goods. Victims advise renters to read contracts, get renters insurance, and store valuables in safe places.
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Tion
Alzaben
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Southern Illinoisan
David Hancock
Jane Wilson
Old Ben
Foreman
Danny
Janet Melvin
Melvin
Melvins
West Frankfort
Old Ben Coal Co
James L. Foreman
Hiller
Franklin County
Bob Hiller
Ellen Schanzle-Haskins
Prairie du Rocher
Illinois State Board of Elections
Theodore Fadler
Prairie du Rocher Dist. 134
Randolph County
American Red Cross
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