Court upholds eviction of West Frankfort family
The Fifth District Appellate Court in Mt. Vernon upheld the Franklin County Housing Authority eviction order after a 3 year dispute. The court found HUD regulations followed, cross examination allowed in circuit court, and denied two other appeal points. Moore may seek discretionary review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Franklin County Housing Authority
Evicon
Fifth District Appellate Court
Mt. Vernon
Edward Ebespacher
E. M
Me Battle
Moore
Housing Authority Board
Williamson County Mental Health Clinic
Housing Authority
Federal District Court
Danville
Franklin County
Illinois Supreme Court
U. S. Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Circuit Court
Eberspacher
Escapee caught in Mexico at Jaycee meeting fugitive returned
Richard Presley a 40 year old Marion penitentiary trustee who fled a Muddy Illinois Jaycee meeting May 1 1971 was captured in Monterey Mexico and sent to San Antonio Texas. He will be returned to the federal system and later to this district for trial on an escape charge. Presley previously convicted Sept 13 1969 for interstate transportation of forged securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Federal Penitentiary
Jaycees
Muddy
Monterey
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Richard Presley
Waukegan
Mexico Friay
Federal Penitentiary System
Presley
David Lee Zezoff
Granite City
Gary Phillips
Oronogo
Penitentiary Jaycee
Jaycee
Phillips
Henderson
Zezoff
Northern District Court of
Illinois
G. W. Pickett
Marion Penitentiary
Bureau of Prisons
Washington, D.C
Gray to Speak at Steeleville Democratic Dinner
United States Congressman Kenneth Gray of West Frankfort will headline a Democratic dinner in Steeleville on June 11. Also speaking are Dan Walker candidate for governor, Kenneth Buzbee of Carbondale for state senator, and county candidates Richard Witbart circuit clerk Herbert Lantz Jr. states attorney C. Kenneth Been county commissioner Gary McClure coroner. Tickets total 10 dollars for the event at the American Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kenneth Gray
West Frankfort
Steeleville
Dan Walker
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Richard Witbart
Herbert Lantz Jr
C. Kenneth Been
Gary McClure
American Legion
Variable Southern Illinois Weather Shifts Through Cold Front
Gusting winds and rain showers preceded a plunge in temperatures as a high pressure system moved into Southern Illinois. Carbondale reported a 46 degree low after a 74 degree high, with a year ago reaching 79 and 45. Today sees a 57 degree morning with a forecast range from 60 to 74, followed by a warming trend into the weekend with 70s to 80s and lows climbing from the 40s to 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Carbondale
Hearing set for man charged with attempted murder
Hearing scheduled for June 7 in circuit court in Jonesboro. Goodwin faces attempted murder and aggravated battery charges over a stabbing at the Wilderness Retreat tavern in Union County. Bob Murray, 22, of Anna, was stabbed and admitted to Union County Hospital. Bond set at $10,000. request for lower bond anticipated. All mines reported working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Goodwin
Bob Murray
Anna
Murray
Wilderness Retreat
Union County
Union County Hospital
Ivey Gets Raise and New Contract at John A Logan
The John A Logan College board approved a three year extension and a 500 raise for President Nathan A Ivey raising his annual salary to 31500 A vote of 43 followed an executive session Watchdog Harold Rice Du Quoin led the motion and the board members voting for it included Clifford Batteau Elkville Melvin Brush Jacob Rev C R Walker Marion Jerome Alongi Du Quoin Donald Raines Carbondale and Richard Hunter Carbondale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan College
Nathan A. Ivey
Harold Rice
du Quoin
Ivey
Clifford Batteau
Elkville
Melvin Brush
Jacob
C. R. Walker
Marion and
Rice
Jerome Alongi
Donald Raines
Carbondale
Richard Hunter
Grand jury to consider dozen cases in Williamson County
A two day grand jury session in Williamson County begins June 12 to decide about a dozen cases. It may hear charges including attempted murder against Michael Bassin 23 of Detroit Michigan, who was charged April 20 after a vehicle stop on Interstate 57. Accompanying Bassin were Michael Barkovitz 17 of Lincoln Park Michigan and Walter Eavenson 20 of Alamosa Colorado charged with illegal weapon use. Reckless homicide charges from auto accidents may also be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Michael Frank Bassin
Detroit
Mich
Bassin
Interstate Rt
Dobbins
Johnston City
Salem
Michael F. Barkovitz
Lincoln Park
Walter J. Eavenson
Alamosa
Colo
Pupils Vote in Mock Presidential Election at Carbondale School
Humphrey won with 91 votes at Lewis School in Carbondale where 264 students voted after research, campaigns, posters, debates, and platforms were presented. Nixon finished second with 75, McGovern 62, Chisholm 21, Wallace 14, and Muskie 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Coleman
Lewis School
Carbondale
Dave Harren
Humphrey
Nixon
Govern
Chisholm
Wallace
Muskie
Court limits picketing at Mt. Vernon electrical plant
A Friday restraining order at Denzer Electric plant limits strikers to three pickets at a time and bars threats trespass and property damage. It names 19 IBEW Local 702 members amid a three week strike by about 50 workers. A preliminary injunction hearing is set for 9 a.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Dewzer Electric
Dowzer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Midwest
James Hastenings
Denzer Electric
Marion Only Major Town With Decreased Williamson County Tax Rates
Marion taxpayers face lower bills as Marion City and county rates drop while bond issues for Marion Memorial Hospital and Kinley School influence totals. The city cut corporate, garbage, and retirement taxes, offset by higher hospital bonds and county adjustments. John Logan College and other districts set added rates. A resident can compute taxes by adding county, school district, and applicable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Williamson Co
Setar
Barney“Boren
J . Lashley
Marion Memorial Hospital
Kinley
Marion Unit
Williamson County
John Logan College
Herrin
Carterville
Johnston City
Building Commission
Bush
Cambria
Colp
Crainville
Creal Springs
Freeman Spur
Hurst
Johnston City County
Crab Orchard
Southeastern Junior College
Rend Lake College
Zeigler-Royalton
West Frankfort
Inmates appeal denied in rape case from Missouri
Bennie Lee Wise, 30, of Carbondale, had a 15 year sentence for rape upheld by the Fifth District Court of Appeals Mt. Vernon. Wise received concurrent terms in Williamson and Union Counties after guilty pleas. He remains at Menard Penitentiary. Trene Payne SIU Carbondale sabbatical leave announced for winter and spring 1973 to conduct mental hospital diet research and writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Lee Wise
Cabs Girardeau
Fifth District
Appelate Court
Mt. Vernon
Wise
Williamson
Union
Menard Penitentiary
Trene Payne
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
Miss Payne
Cable snaps after Chester wreck cuts phone service
A three vehicle crash in Chester knocked out all telephone service for hours. Paul E. Martin Jr. 57 of Villa Ridge was in the Martin pickup when a semi driven by Earl M. Childers collided on State Street. The semi struck a pole, snapped the line and left 2100 wires cut in half isolating Chester. Police report no serious injuries though Martin was treated at Memorial Hospital. Telegraph and radio services gradually restored as crews worked through the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alll
Chester
Bob Heininger
Sparta
Paul E. Martin Jr
Villa Ridge
German Street
State Street
Clarence Alms
Earl M. Childers
Sikeston
Heininger
Tlinois Power Co
Childers
Hartman
Martin
Memorial Hosital
Alms
Ferrell Excavating Truck Co
Sikeston, Mo
Illinois
Missouri
Williamson County housing head demands are not resigning
Williamson County Housing Authority attorney James Bleyer refused a resignation request from authority chairman Frank Shelby after a Friday meeting. Bleyer said he would not resign, citing his obligation to serve all county residents, and noted prior disputes with Shelby over procedures and minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Barras
James B. Bleyer
Williamson County Housing Authority
Bleyer
Frank Shelby
Herrin
Authority
Julius L. Steinmarch
Housing Authority
Southern Illinoisan
Shelby
Williamson County
Her
Wayne Green
Robert Williams
Sam LaSusa
Williams
W. E. Kimmel
Marion
Steinmarch
Miner dies in Benton coal mine accident near Lesser
Robert Taylor 40 of Rt. 2 Benton was crushed between a continuous mining machine and coal wall at Old Ben No. 26 near Lesser. Inspectors on site. no machine malfunction found. Funeral Friday at Poulson Funeral Home Benton with Masonic rites. flowers to St Louis Christian Home per family wish. Survivors include wife Dorothea, parents, a daughter Vanessa, a son James, a brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Rt. 2
Benton
Old Ben
Lee
Misha
Taylor
Poulson Funeral Home
Jesse Dunn
Masonic and Odd Fellows Ceme
Tery
St. Louis
U.S. Navy
First Christian Church
Masonic Lodge
Dorothea Hunter
Arthur D. Taylor
Vanessa Taylor
James Taylor
Ida Francis Cook
Harrisburg
Mary Ann Page
Striker faces grand jury action in Jonesboro case
Mary Cripps bound over for grand jury action on assault charges after allegedly swinging a baseball bat and using foul language as hospital workers crossed striking employees on picket lines. The workers, including non professionals and licensed practical nurses, have been on strike since late March seeking Teamsters Local 347 recognition. Hospital administrator Robert Dickson said officials are not opposed to a union but oppose the Teamsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cripps
S. Main St
Jonesboro
Union County Hospital
Circuit Court
Perry County Democrat County Chairman Re elected Illinois Party Leader
Perry countian John Rednour was re elected president of the Illinois County Chairmen's Organization and named a delegate at large to the Miami national convention. Also elected were Owens first vice president Fennessey second vice president Obermesemann secretary and Burke treasurer. Rednour heads several businesses in Du Quoin and Cutler and serves on the Perry County Board of Commissioners with his wife Wanda and three children at 933 South Lake Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rednour
Perry County
Illinois
Miami
Fla
Rednour
Thomas J. Owens
Sangamon County
Joseph Fennessey
LaSalle County
Leo Ober
Mesemann
St. Clair County
Don Burke
Lee County
R.H.& Steel Suppliers Inc
R.H. & S. Fabricators Inc
du Quoin
Rednour Steel Erectors Inc
Cutler
Perry County Board of Commissioners
Wanda
Lake Dr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gray
Menard Penitntiary
Illinois Security Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Chester Telephone Office
Sheriff’s Office
Perry Countian
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